38 Best Local Thai Restaurants in Phuket 2023

Best Thai Restaurants in Phuket

Where to eat the best local food in Phuket in 2023? [toc] The list of local restaurants in Phuket keeps growing, and it is truly amazing how great local food can be here. No tourist places and no trendy venues here; our Phuket Food Blog is about local food and only local food! Here are some of Phuket's most popular (very) local Thai restaurants. They are not fancy, and all

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11 Best Night Markets in Phuket in 2023

Les marchés de nuit a Phuket

Where to find Phuket night markets? [toc] Night markets in Phuket are always fun; from the new Chillva Market to the giant Naka Weekend Market or the Sunday Walking Market in Phuket Town, almost everyone loves to browse the incredible array of local food and snacks, and the many things you don't really need but are fun to take back home. Night markets in Phuket are intense, colourful, surprising, fascinating,

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Phuket Big Buddha

Big Buddha Phuket

Phuket most iconic landmark [toc] Phuket Big Buddha is a 45-metre-tall white marble statue visible from anywhere in the southern part of Phuket. This impressive landmark is probably at the top of everyone's 'Must-Do in Phuket' and is jaw-dropping. The panoramic views from up there are breathtaking. Koh Samui always had a very popular Giant Buddha, and Phuket wanted a bigger one. In addition, it is free to visit the

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10 Best Cheap Hotels in Kata Beach

Best Budget Hotels in Kata Beach

Where to stay in Kata Beach with a small budget? [toc] Staying in a budget or cheap hotel in Kata Beach doesn't have to be a compromise on your holiday quality. While affordability is key, there are cheap options that offer excellent value for money, especially if you are looking to spend the majority of your time exploring and enjoying the local area rather than staying at the hotel. In

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10 Best Cheap Hotels in Phuket Town

Best Budget Hotels in Phuket Town

Where to stay in Phuket Town with a small budget? [toc] Finding a good, cheap hotel in Phuket town is very easy and there are many to choose from. On our page, we list the most beautiful ones, often set in renovated Sino-Portuguese shophouses, and a few others with great value for money and creative design. Here we only list cheap hotels at a short walking distance from Thalang Road,

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10 Best Cheap Hotels in Patong Beach

Holiday Inn Express Patong

Where to stay in Patong Beach with a small budget? [toc] Finding the right cheap hotel in Patong Beach can be a real challenge. Cheap and affordable hotels can be surprisingly good, especially if you plan to spend more of your day (and nights) outside, exploring and partying. We know Phuket well and we keep searching for the best value for money, as close as possible to the beach when

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Phuket Smart Bus

Phuket Smart Bus

How to use Phuket Smart Bus? [toc] Update: The Phuket Smart Bus rate is now 100 baht for any destination and you can pay cash on the bus (or use QR code) The Phuket Smart Bus is a very comfortable and affordable way to go from beach to beach for a very reasonable price. It is doing pretty well on the islands, and visitors love it. There are several ways

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Wat Chalong

Temple Wat Chalong

Phuket's most important temple [toc] Wat Chalong, or Chalong Temple (officially Wat Chai Thararam), is the largest, most revered and most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket. According to some sources, it was built at the beginning of the 19th century, 1837. Chalong Temple is one of the Must-See places in Phuket, and the nearby Big Buddha of Phuket, as they are relatively close. [caption id="attachment_19591" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Arriving at Wat

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Currency Exchange in Phuket

Currency Exchange in Phuket - Changing Money in Phuket

Where to get the best exchange rates in Phuket? [toc] Where to exchange money in Phuket and where to get the best currency exchange rates? If you are on a budget, exchange rates can make a difference in your holiday. We try here to list the different options available on the island, and we try our best to gather useful information. Of course, things vary a lot, but these guidelines

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Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central

Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central

Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central Review [toc] Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central is a good value-for-money budget hotel in a strategic location in Patong Beach. This modern hotel is just a hundred meters from the beach, but it is also within walking distance from the heart of Patong and its buzzing nightlife and shopping. [maxbutton id="19" url="https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/holiday-inn-express-phuket-patong-beach-central.en.html?aid=8003987&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" text="Check the rates and book" window="new" ]   The

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10 Best Street Food in Phuket

Phuket Street Food

What to eat in Phuket? [toc] Phuket street food is fun, cheap, and a great way to experience simple real Thai food. It definitely is more authentic than in tourist restaurants you find in Patong Beach. It’s fast and a lot cleaner than you might think. If you have a sensitive digestive system or allergies, you might want to skip this, but I think it’s as safe as eating in

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Phuket Airport Transfers

Phuket Airport Transfers

What is the best way to go from Phuket airport to my hotel? [toc] Phuket airport transfers are pretty much hassle-free, and there are many ways to get from the Airport to your hotel, wherever your hotel is. We get daily questions about Phuket Airport Transfers on our Facebook page, and we try to answer them as well as we can. The most popular seems to be the shared mini-bus

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24 Thai Temples to Visit in Phuket

Wat Khaorang - Phuket Temples

Amazing Buddhist temples of Phuket [toc] Phuket temples, or Wats, are always worth a visit; from the temple hidden inside a cave to the famous Wat Chalong, a visit to Thailand would not be complete without exploring a few of these magnificent and beautifully ornamented buildings ('Wat' means 'Temple', you guessed it). Phuket has many temples; we will probably list them one by one, but many are difficult to find or

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Phuket Fresh Markets

Phuket Fresh Markets

Where are Phuket fresh markets and what to expect? [toc] Fresh markets in Phuket are always a great way to get close to real, local life with minimal effort. Markets are everywhere around the island, every community and every village has one, small or large, permanent or occasional. Some are daily markets, often open until the end of the afternoon, some are available only certain days of the week. Only

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25 Thai Fruits to Discover in Phuket

Thai fruits in Phuket

What exotic fruits can you find in Phuket? [toc] Exotic Thai fruits in Phuket range from the well-known pineapple or even watermelon to the most surprising ones like the weird-looking Dragon Fruit, the huge pungent Durian or the enormous Jackfruit. The choice of fruits in Thailand is endless and visiting a local market in Phuket is a chance to try as many as you can. Some of the best fruit

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Aek Rawai Seafood Restaurant

Aek Seafood restaurant in Rawai, Phuket

Aek Rawai Seafood Restaurant [toc] Aek Rawai Seafood Restaurant is one of the few local seafood restaurants peppering the roadside of Rawai Beach. This small restaurant doesn’t have any particular sign and it doesn’t attract a mass of hungry tourists, but this is where we love to go for a real seafood lunch or dinner. The setting might be unusual to us, but not unusual to Thai: the kitchen is

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15 Best Viewpoints of Phuket (Updated)

Phuket, Thailand

Where are the best viewpoints of Phuket? [toc] Karon Viewpoint, the Big Buddha and Promthep Cape are the best-known viewpoints of Phuket, but there are many more, and all are great photo opportunities. Climbing on top of every hill around the island seems to be an Instagram magnet for many travellers. Here is a list of beautiful places for some fantastic panoramic shots. Some are just hills; others are amazing

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10 Best Hostels in Phuket for Budget Travellers

Best Hostels in Phuket

Great cheap hostels in Phuket [toc] What are the best hostels in Phuket for budget travellers? Phuket is known for its luxury hotels, but there's also a great range of hostels around the island, ideal for backpackers travelling with a small budget. Many Phuket hostels are also stylish and thoughtfully designed, usually with WiFi, and air conditioning included. Hostels in Phuket generally offer a mix of dormitories and private rooms

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