What is the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2023? [toc] The Phuket Vegetarian Festival (or Nine Emperor Gods Festival) happens once a year, during the ninth lunar month, and is one of the most auspicious events on Phuket island. For this unique occasion, a crowd of devotees assemble in every Chinese shrine around the island, followed by an even bigger horde of photographers avid to get the shot of their life. The
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A new heritage Thai restaurant in Phuket Town [toc] House of Tin Baron is a new Thai restaurant that just opened in Phuket Town, set in a beautifully renovated Sino-Portuguese heritage house. The soft opening was on September 14, 2023, and the grand opening will be at the end of September. The name 'House of Tin Baron' refers to the era when the main resource of Phuket was tin mining.
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Amazing heritage mansions of old Phuket [toc] There is more to Phuket than just the well-known Thalang Road, where everyone goes on a Phuket exploration. If Old Phuket Town's old Portuguese Mansions fascinate you, you are in for a treat. Yes, it's a nice walk and a must-do, but if you too have a passion for old houses, you might want to explore a bit further where some fabulous mansions
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A popular selfie café in Old Phuket Town [toc] Aungku Phuket is a new cafe that literally popped up in a couple of months at the intersection of two famous streets of the Old Phuket Town: Thalang Road, where the Sunday Walking Market is held, and the small Soi Romanee which is so popular with Instagrammers. The place has obviously been designed to attract selfie lovers: the brand-new two-storey building
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A fun and creative local Ice Cream Shop in Old Phuket Town [toc] Thaivetro Ice Cream is a charming and unique ice cream shop located on Yaowarat Road, in the historic Old Phuket Town. It stands out for its delicious homemade ice cream and its traditional Thai-inspired ambiance. The shop is bright red and easy to spot, situated in the colorful and ornate buildings that line the streets of Old
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The best cafés in Phuket Town and around [toc] Phuket cafés and coffee shops keep popping up (and closing) all around Phuket Town, mostly around the old streets of Thalang, Yaowarat and Dibuk. In recent years Phuket town has become a trendy tourist attraction and a fun photo playground, and as photographers and models seem to need frequent coffee breaks, cafés just appeared by magic. With so many people wandering
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Phuket Town Thai Restaurant Reviews [toc] Phuket Town is a must-visit destination for travellers interested in local Thai, southern Thai, and Phuket-style cuisine. The town's dining scene is a mix of old-school eateries, trendy cafes, and upscale restaurants, serving a wide variety of dishes that reflect the island's unique culinary heritage. Local Thai Food: Phuket Town has plenty of local Thai food options, including street food vendors, food courts, and
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Where to Shop and What to Buy in Phuket Town [toc] Phuket Town has an immense choice of shopping opportunities, and you will find here a lot more than you would find in any beach resorts. From the vibrant night markets and weekend markets that come alive after the sun sets, to the bustling fresh markets where locals sell fresh produce and handmade crafts, you'll find an impressive range of
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Phuket Town Photos [toc] These Photos of Phuket Town were taken around the famous Thalang Road, but also Dibuk Road, Soi Romanee, Phang Nga Road and all around was considered the historical heart of Phuket Town. If you want to explore the old streets and take your own photos and Instagram Selfies, it's simple: use our 'Phuket Town Walking Map'! NOTE: Photos are strictly Copyright © Phuket 101 and Willy
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The Memory at On On Hotel Review [toc] The Memory at On On Hotel is undoubtedly the most iconic and best-known heritage hotel on Phuket Island, and this is for a few reasons. Built in 1927 and called Un Un Hotel at the time, the hotel possesses a strong Sino-Portuguese personality in a very central location on Phang Nga Road, the heart of old Phuket Town. Booking.com The hotel
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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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Piset Restaurant in Phuket Town [toc] Piset Restaurant is a fun place on Yaowarat Road in the old Phuket town that has been very popular with the young local crowd for serving creative Thai food for many years. The restaurant is run by Khun Praew, a famous local influencer and a member of one of the longest-established families in Phuket. Piset restaurant is colourful and bright and the team is
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Where to eat in Phuket Town? [toc] Enjoying local Thai food in the old Phuket town after a day of exploration is an experience no one should miss. Fortunately, there are plenty of restaurants in Phuket Town to choose from; some are fancy, some are cheap, and some are in amazingly beautiful heritage houses. Here, we only list the restaurants serving real Thai food. Some of them serve some excellent
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Daily Dose by Suay Restaurant in Old Phuket Town [toc] Daily Dose is a small trendy restaurant set in a shophouse on Yaowarat Road in Old Phuket Town, steps away from Thalang Road, where the famous Walking Street Market is held every Sunday evening. Daily Dose restaurant is a cool place where you can go to get some tasty, home-cooked meals. It's got a cosy, chic vibe, and it's open
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Little Nyonya Hotel Review [toc] Little Nyonya is a small hotel located on the outskirts of Phuket Town. While it is modest and a little basic, it combines old Phuket heritage style and affordable price. Seen from the outside, the hotel looks beautiful with a large white facade and well-lit swimming pool and the Sino-Portuguese inspiration (some say Sino-Colonial, but I can't tell which is right), but the arrival place
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What is Siam Niramit Phuket Show? [toc] Siam Niramit Phuket is a surprising show narrating 700 years of Thailand's history. The stage is immense, and the choreography involving more than a hundred people is spotless. The narration is simple and clear enough for everyone to understand each scene. The superb sound system immerses you in a fantastic world based on centuries of Thai myths and legends. It is seriously impressive.
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Hotel Verdigris Review [toc] Hotel Verdigris is an amazing gem with a great location on Yaowarat Road in Old Phuket Town. The hotel is small and intimate, designed with passion by the young owner around the story of Martina Rozells, an important but mysterious personality of Phuket in the 18th century. The hotel only has a few rooms distributed on three floors of a triangular-shaped hotel with Phuket heritage architecture.
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Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra Review [toc] Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra is a 4-star hotel located near the heart of Phuket City. The hotel offers 180 modern and comfortable rooms and suites equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. The hotel features a fitness centre, a rooftop bar, a spa, and a restaurant serving Thai and international cuisine. The hotel's location makes it a convenient
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ROOF Pudding and Cafe in Phuket Town [toc]ROOF Pudding and Cafe is a popular coffee shop on Yaowarat Road, one of the historical streets of Phuket Old Town. Set in a renovated shophouse in a mix of contemporary and old Sino Portuguese style, the coffee shop serves excellent coffee and non-alcohol cocktails to accompany a nice selection of sweets. The pudding they advertise is the most popular item on the
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What to do at Naka Weekend Market? [toc] Phuket Naka Weekend Market (previously called Chaofa Variety Weekend Market) is an immense night bazaar near Central Festival on the outskirt of Phuket Town, driving south. Occasionally it's even called 'Phuket Chatuchak' by reference to the giant Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, and Thais call it 'Talad Tairod’, which means 'Car Boot Sale'. The Naka Weekend Market is big, crowded, hot, fun
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