Many readers coming to Phuket for the first time send daily questions: This is my first time in Phuket; what should I see and do? Of course, since everyone is different, there are many answers, but with years of experience answering the same anxious questions, we came up with a list of answers.
Thai Airways First Class, what is it like to go from Bangkok to Paris on an Airbus A380? In a previous story, we reviewed a long-haul flight in business class, but this is different, and for most, it is something to experience at least once in a lifetime. To be significant, it has to be long haul because domestic flights only offer a few of the perks.
Post Views: 4,930 Helpful Information for Your First Trip to Phuket If this is your first time in Phuket, there are a few things you… Read More »1st Time in Phuket?
Post Views: 73,411 When is the rainy season in Phuket? There are only two seasons in Thailand: the dry and the rainy seasons, but the… Read More »10 Tips for a Great Holiday in the Rainy Season in Phuket
There are several ways to catch a ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Islands. You can prebook in advance and include your hotel transfer, or if you are on a super tight budget you can even go to the Rassada Pier in Phuket Town and buy your ferry ticket from there. Not sure this second option is worth the hassle though.
Flying Business Class on Thai Airways is always a bit of a special treat, no matter how many times you fly, and whether you paid for your ticket or got it with your long-saved miles. There is a pretty big difference in perks between domestic and international business classes.
Phuket is an easy-going, safe destination with so much to see, do and eat! Here are a few tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday, mostly based on the daily questions we get from readers worldwide and some common sense.
Loy Krathong is a significant festival occurring every year in Thailand; it is even popular in surrounding countries. Everyone celebrates it on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar, November 5th, 2025.
Post Views: 39,934 The Art of Driving in Phuket Renting a car or a motorbike in Phuket seems one of the best ways to get… Read More »How to Drive a Bike or a Car in Phuket?
Post Views: 37,350 First Time in Phuket – Phuket FAQs Phuket travel – sharing tips, useful travel info, frequently asked questions, things you should know… Read More »18 Frequently Asked Questions about Phuket
What are the cheapest things to do in Phuket with a mall budget? Phuket is more expensive than anywhere else in Thailand, but if you start with these few suggestions, you will be able to make the best of your holiday without spending a fortune.
Why is Phuket so popular? And what makes people come back to Phuket countless times? There are many good reasons to visit Phuket, and we picked the answers we thought were the most important.
Post Views: 18,973 Getting a driving license in Phuket How to get a driving license in Phuket… If you plan to stay in Phuket for… Read More »How to get a driving license in Phuket?
Post Views: 20,071 About us Phuket 101 Blog shares 30 years of Phuket exploration and thousands of photos for those who love Phuket as much… Read More »About Phuket 101
Here are a few photos I took when the tsunami hit Phuket on December 26, 2004, and the following weeks. So they won’t vanish from my memory. It’s not a dark memory, and it’s proof of the human capacity for survival and natural optimism, and this event shouldn’t be forgotten.
How to pronounce Phuket? Phuket pronunciation is so obvious to us; we are still surprised when someone says “fooket”, so what is the correct way? The correct way to pronounce Phuket is ‘Poo-ket’ [pʰuːkɛt] (in Thai: ภูเก็ต)
What is the price of shopping in Phuket? Which Shops are Cheaper in Phuket? Here are questions I always asked myself, and I know many of you did too. How much difference is there between all the island’s convenience stores?
Phuket Weather can and will impact your holiday, so deciding the best month to visit Phuket is key and also depends on what you like to do during your holiday.
