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Bucha Gallery and Restaurant in Chalong, Phuket

Bucha Gallery & Restaurant

    Bucha Gallery & Restaurant is a superb venue in Chalong where guests can enjoy Thai antiques and authentic southern cuisine, run by the talented Chef  Wina, who learned home cooking from her mother Kae Ying as she ran a shop on the market in Pak-Phanang Nakhon Si Thammarat.

    Nanork Seafood restaurant in Kamala Beach, Phuket

    Nanork Seafood in Kamala Beach

      Nanork Seafood is a long-established local Thai restaurant facing the ocean, right on the beach of Kamala. The restaurant has been open for many decades and hasn’t changed much over the years.

      Vida Nova Restaurant & Lounge in Rawai Beach, Phuket

      Vida Nova Phuket

        Vida Nova Phuket invites guests to discover their beachfront haven for delicious international cuisine. Situated in the heart of Rawai facing the beach of Rawai, their Boho-style restaurant is charming and relaxing all day.

        Wagyu Steakhouse in Surin Beach, Phuket

        Wagyu Steakhouse

          Wagyu Steakhouse is a fine-dining restaurant located in Surin Beach on the west coast of Phuket, part of the nearby and well-known Twinpalms Hotel. The restaurant is renowned for its high-quality wagyu beef, cooked to perfection using a Josper charcoal oven.

          Bandara Villas in Ao Yon Beach, Phuket

          Bandara Villas Phuket

            Bandara Villas Phuket is a luxurious boutique resort located on the secluded Ao Yon Beach, in the Cape Panwa area, southeast of Phuket. Built on a steep hillside facing the sea, the hotel is known for its stunning ocean views from superb modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows over private infinity pools.

            Dinner in The Sky in Phuket Island, Thailand

            Dinner In The Sky Phuket

              Dinner in the Sky Phuket is a unique culinary adventure in the sky of Karon Beach. Picture yourself dining at an astounding height of 50 meters, savoring exquisite dishes while your eyes feast on the breathtaking view of the enchanting Karon Bay.

              Cape Panwa Hotel in Phuket

              Cape Panwa Hotel

                Cape Panwa is a hideaway situated on the picturesque and lesser-known southeastern coastline of Phuket Island. This 5-star resort is blessed with a unique location and is popular with those looking to enjoy a luxurious getaway in a quiet part of Phuket.

                Chao Leh Restaurant

                Chao Leh Kitchen

                  Chao Leh Kitchen at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach is a restaurant serving international cuisine and an impressive buffet breakfast everyone will love.

                  Sears & Co Bar and Grill in Patong Beach

                  Sears & Co Bar and Grill

                    Sears & Co Bar and Grill is a casual restaurant located on the beachfront road at the north end of Patong and is part of the popular Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort.

                    Malika Terrace and Sky Bar at Kalima Resort in Phuket

                    Malika Sky Bar

                      Malika Sky Bar is an unexpected gem at the popular Kalima Resort located between Patong Beach and Kamala Beach. The rooftop is surprisingly large and well-designed to accommodate visitors according to their sitting preferences.

                      Dinso Resort, Patong Beach, Phuket

                      Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket

                        The Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket is a 5-star resort located in Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand. It is situated on a back road of town at the foot of a hill and partly surrounded by greenery.

                        Paname Brasserie at Jungceylon Phuket

                        Paname Brasserie Phuket at Jungceylon Mall

                          Paname Brasserie Phuket is a retro-concept restaurant offering comfort food and recipes from France, Europe and Thailand. It is located at Jungceylon Shopping Mall’s main entrance, steps away from Bangla Street, in Patong Beach.

                          TohFaeng Resturant at Baan Ar Jor on Mai Khao Beach, Phuket

                          Toh Daeng Restaurant

                            Toh Daeng (which means Red Table) is a beautifully decorated Thai restaurant at Baan Ar Jor House Museum on Mai Khao Beach. The place intelligently combines two rooms in one, allowing families and friends to sit together at very long tables.

                            John Gray's Hong by Starlight in Phang Nga Bay near Phuket

                            Hong by Starlight by John Gray’s SeaCanoe

                              John Gray’s Hong by Starlight day trip in Phang Nga Bay is an extraordinary adventure that offers a unique and immersive experience in one of Thailand’s most captivating natural wonders.

                              Jodd Fairs Rama 9 Night Market in Bangkok

                              Jodd Fairs Night Market Bangkok

                                Jodd Fairs Night Market is a lively modern market on Ratchadapisek Road, just next to The street Ratchada. It provides a great range of food options and an interesting variety of market stalls at budget-friendly prices.

                                Yona Floating Beach Club

                                Yona Beach Club

                                  Yona is a floating beach club open since August 8th that is taking the Phuket Beach Club scene to move to a new level!

                                  The legend of John “Caveman” Gray

                                  The legend of John Gray

                                    John Gray discovered Phang Nga Bay’s hidden caves in the late 1980s, founding Thailand’s original sea kayak tour company and earning the local name Ling Yai, or “Giant Monkey.”

                                    Phuket vs Bali

                                    Phuket vs Bali

                                      Phuket and Bali are two popular destinations in Southeast Asia, both with great beaches, marine activities, tropical island scenery, and cultural attractions.

                                      Khao San Road in Bangkok

                                      Khao San Road

                                        Khao San Road, together with Soi Rambuttri, is a vibrant street in the Banglamphu district of Bangkok, not far from the famous Wat Phra Kaew (The Grand Palace) and Wat Pho.

                                        Khong Ong Ang Night Market in Bangkok Chinatown

                                        Ong Ang Walking Street

                                          Ong Ang Walking Street or Khlong Ong Ang Night Market is a popular shopping and dining destination located at the end of Bangkok’s Chinatown. The market is situated along a canal and is known for its lively atmosphere, bustling stalls, and delicious food.

                                          Chopol's Plantation, near Kata Noi Beach in Phuket

                                          Chopol’s Plantation Bar and Restaurant

                                            Chopol’s Plantation is a fantastic bar and Thai restaurant hidden high above the beautiful Kata Noi Beach. The place is hard to find because you have to spot a tiny road on the side of the main road that leads to the popular Karon View Point.

                                            Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort in Phuket, Thailand

                                            Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa

                                              The Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort & Spa is a beautiful resort located near the heart of Kata Beach, on the west coast of Phuket. The resort is surrounded by greenery, with views of the Andaman Sea from the upper floors, features three swimming pools, an excellent restaurant,

                                              Karon Plaza or Karon Bazaar

                                              Karon Bazaar

                                                Karon Plaza, also known as Karon Bazaar, is a popular bazaar located on Beach Road in Karon Beach. It is a bustling shopping centre that offers a wide range of goods and foods to tourists.

                                                Useful Thai Phrases when visiting Phuket

                                                Useful Thai Phrases when visiting Phuket

                                                  Here are a few useful Thai phrases and sentences to use when travelling to Phuket and Thailand. Some are casual and just for fun, and some might prove themselves useful, especially when it comes to food preferences or allergies.

                                                  Meg Khram The Sunshine Restaurant in Patong Beach, Phuket

                                                  Meg Khram The Sunshine Restaurant

                                                    Meg Khram The Sunshine Restaurant is an upmarket Thai restaurant located at the north end of Patong Beach, where the original Baan Rim Pa restaurant used to be, just at the feet of Novotel Phuket Resort.

                                                    Avista Grande Phuket Karon - MGallery

                                                    Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery

                                                      Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in Karon Beach, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Phuket. The hotel, which is at a very short walking distance from the immense beach of Karon, is known for its soft white sand and incredibly clear waters during the high season.

                                                      Kata Night Market, Phuket Thailand

                                                      Kata Night Market

                                                        Kata Night Market is not a very well-known market as it is rather hidden between a maze of buildings and small hotels in the middle of Kata Beach, roughly behind Club Med hotel.

                                                        Laem Sai Cup Cafe in Kata Beach

                                                        Laem Sai Cup

                                                          Laem Sai Cup is another little cafe hidden on the hills of Kata Beach, overlooking the Andaman Sea. The cafe consists of several terraces made of bamboo connected by narrow staircases leading all the way to boulders in the sea.

                                                          Seaside Local Restaurants in Phuket

                                                          10 Seaside Local Restaurants in Phuket with a View

                                                            The local Thai restaurants located right by the ocean on Phuket Island offer an authentic dining experience to try the best local Thai cuisine and fresh seafood. These restaurants use locally sourced ingredients, including daily catches from local fishermen, to create flavorful and delicious dishes.

                                                            Nanami Yakiniku Phuket in Boat Avenue Bang Tao Beach

                                                            Nanami Yakiniku Phuket – Japanese BBQ

                                                              Nanami Yakiniku is a Japanese BBQ restaurant run by a Japanese owner, located on Boat Avenue in Cherngtalay, near Bang Tao Beach, on the west coast of Phuket. The restaurant serves a wide range of imported and local beef and pork, but also sushi and sashimi.

                                                              Natural Restaurant Airport in Phuket

                                                              Natural Restaurant Airport

                                                                Natural Restaurant Airport is an excellent place serving excellent local Thai cuisine in a good atmosphere. As the name indicates, the restaurant is located just before reaching Phuket International Airport (2.4km to be precise), making it a perfect place for lunch, dinner or any meal at any time of the day if you have to be around there for any reason.

                                                                Phuket Big Buddha is the most important landmark of Phuket in Thailand

                                                                Hiking to Phuket Big Buddha from Karon Beach

                                                                  Hiking to Phuket Big Buddha from Karon Beach is a great experience for the adventurous: there’s a slower and sweatier way to the top of Big Buddha hill, starting from the west side of the hill near Kata and Karon beaches.

                                                                  Wat Chalong Fair in Phuket

                                                                  Wat Chalong Fair 2026 – 16 to 22 February

                                                                    Wat Chalong Fair runs for about 10 days every year during the Chinese New Year. It’s a proper Thai temple fair with carnival rides, loud stage shows, firecrackers, and endless food stalls.

                                                                    A Blanket & A Pillow in Kata Beach

                                                                    A Blanket & A Pillow

                                                                      A Blanket & A Pillow is another little gem hidden in the trees above the rocky shores of Kata Beach. A Blanket & A Pillow consists of several bamboo terraces connected by uneven staircases. Customers sit in colourful bean bags or the Thai way: around a small round table on a small woven carpet.

                                                                      Hong Bao Ramada Phuket

                                                                      Hong Bao Ramada Phuket

                                                                        If you love Dim Sum, you will enjoy Hong Bao at Ramada Phuket. Of course, Phuket is known to have plenty of local dim sum restaurants,

                                                                        Maya Bay in Phi Phi Islands

                                                                        Maya Bay 🏝️

                                                                          The famous Maya Bay has reopened after a long and much-needed break from the increasing herds of tourists who were travelling all the way to see with their own eyes what this bay of Phi Phi Islands seen in the old Movie ‘The Beach looked like.

                                                                          Piset Restaurant Phuket

                                                                          Piset Restaurant Phuket

                                                                            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.

                                                                            Green Heart Garden Kata Beach

                                                                            Green Heart Garden Kata Beach

                                                                              Green Heart Garden is a superb hidden restaurant perched high on the hills above Kata Beach and blessed with incredible panoramic views of the Andaman Sea.

                                                                              Ceres Korean Barbecue Restaurant in Phuket

                                                                              Ceres Phuket Korean Barbecue

                                                                                Ceres Phuket is an excellent Korean barbecue restaurant located near Wat Chalong Temple. The food is excellent, and the quality of meat is above average, which justifies slightly higher prices.

                                                                                Daily Dose Restaurant Phuket

                                                                                Daily Dose Restaurant Phuket

                                                                                  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.

                                                                                  Vertigo Rooftop and Moon Bar at Banyan Tree Bangkok

                                                                                  Vertigo Rooftop and Moon Bar at Banyan Tree Bangkok

                                                                                    Vertigo Rooftop and Moon Bar are among the best rooftops in Bangkok, on the 61st floor of the famous Banyan Tree Hotel on Sathorn Road, a tall, skinny-looking building. Vertigo is a restaurant where you can have dinner with some pretty amazing views, but most people like to hang out in the comfortable chairs and sofas of the bar for a sunset drink and some unforgettable photos.

                                                                                    Cassia Phuket in Bang Tao Beach

                                                                                    Cassia Phuket

                                                                                      Cassia Phuket is a large contemporary hotel and a service apartment with a unique creative concept by the famous Banyan Tree. This affordable 4-star hotel stands above a large lagoon in the Bang Tao Beach area and is part of the Laguna Complex.

                                                                                      Phuket Weather Forecast

                                                                                      Phuket Weather Forecast

                                                                                        See what the weather in Phuket looks like for the next 36 hours. There are two seasons in Phuket: the high season is from December to April and the rainy season is from May to November. the weather in Phuket is known to be very unpredictable, and each year is different.

                                                                                        Novotel Phuket Vintage Park Resort

                                                                                        Novotel Phuket Vintage Park

                                                                                          Novotel Phuket Vintage Park is a popular 4-star hotel with a good location on the second road of Patong Beach, at walking distance to the beach but also to Bangla Walking Street, the heart of Phuket nightlife.

                                                                                          Sunset Bar Koh Yao Noi

                                                                                          Sunset Bar Koh Yao Noi

                                                                                            The Sunset Bar is a lovely little gem on the west coast of the south peninsula of the low-key Koh Yao Noi. The bar opens at 4 pm and is very popular at sunset for the beautiful view over the coconut trees

                                                                                            The Smokaccia Laboratory

                                                                                            The Smokaccia Laboratory by Chef Luca

                                                                                              The Smokaccia Laboratory by Chef Luca is an amazing little restaurant located by the roadside in Surin Beach. The concept entirely based on sourdough is as surprising as it is delicious.