Quip Sky Bar Rooftop in Phuket Town
Quip Sky Bar is an unexpected rooftop bar and restaurant at the top of Quip Hotel in Phuket town. The hotel itself is really original and fun to visit, with an old Austin car used as a reception counter.
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Pak Phra Beach ⛱️
A jellyfish bath in Phuket! Haad Pak Phra is the last beach you will see when leaving Phuket from the north end, and most people… Read More »Pak Phra Beach ⛱️
Number 6 Restaurant ‘Up The Hill’ in Patong Beach
Number 6 Restaurant ‘Up The Hill’ is one of the most popular places in Patong Beach, we all know that. But did you know that there are two Number 6?
Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park Phuket
Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park Phuket Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park Phuket is a fun activity for a day out in Phuket, but also a challenging one.… Read More »Jungle Xtrem Adventure Park Phuket
Phuket Floating Market
Phuket Floating Market Note: Phuket floating market is permanently closed Phuket Floating Market is Phuket’s attempt to recreate what became a huge success in Pattaya,… Read More »Phuket Floating Market
James Bond Island
James Bond Island, locally known as Khao Ping Kan, is located about 25 kilometres northeast of Phuket Island, in the bay of Phang Nga. This unusual limestone rock formation is one of the many places in Phang Nga people have on their Phuket must-see list.
Sai Kaew Beach ⛱️
About Sai Kaew Beach Sai Kaew Beach (Haad Sai Kaew in Thai) is a beautiful endless beach located north of Phuket Island, just past Mai… Read More »Sai Kaew Beach ⛱️
Chillva Market Phuket
Chillva Market is one of the most popular night markets in Phuket, easy to spot with its colourful shipping containers and lively, youthful crowd. The market is full of local food stalls, small bars, handmade crafts, and trendy fashion shops.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 (October 21 – 29)
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.
Kopi de Phuket
Kopi de Phuket, a very small restaurant, has made its name in Phuket Town for a while. It looks strangely familiar and serves some really typical Phuket dishes in an eclectic decor, but what Kopi de Phuket does best is coffee in Phuket style.
Romsai Restaurant near Kamala Beach
Romsai is a little restaurant well hidden from view, with a beautiful view of the sea and a nearby beach. Serving local Thai food for lunch, definitely has a fun mood, feeling like being far from Phuket.
Rayee Beach ⛱️
Rayee beach is one of those beaches people drive by without ever knowing its name. When I ask someone if they have been to Rayee Beach in Phuket, I always get that puzzled look or a negative answer.
Loy Krathong Festival in Phuket
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 15th, 2024.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival Calendar
In case you are coming to Phuket in October, here is a Phuket Vegetarian Festival Schedule and Calendar of each day’s event, in which temple each event will occur, and when and where the famous processions will happen. Remember to bring a mask for the smoke and ear protection as the firecrackers sound will leave you deaf for a day.
Dino Park Mini Golf Phuket
Dino Park in Kata Beach has been open for many years and is still a favourite spot for families and friends for some casual fun and competition after dinner.
Karlsson’s Restaurant and Steakhouse
Karlsson’s Steakhouse in Patong It might be strange to recommend a steakhouse to travellers coming a long way to Thailand, but there comes a time… Read More »Karlsson’s Restaurant and Steakhouse
Hua Beach ⛱️
Hua Beach near Kamala Hua Beach – After spending 23 years in Phuket, I would probably smile if someone would tell me there is a… Read More »Hua Beach ⛱️
Talung Thai Restaurant at Paresa Resort
A Rooftop Restaurant with Amazing Views Talung Thai at Paresa Resort stands out for its immense open clifftop terrace and sunset views over the Andaman… Read More »Talung Thai Restaurant at Paresa Resort
Raya Restaurant
Raya Restaurant is a unique restaurant combining all the right ingredients to make it a perfect local experience. They serve great food in a superb setting in an old Thai house kept just the way it has always been, with no excessive renovation but well maintained.
Phuket Floating Restaurant – Kruvit Raft
Phuket floating restaurant ‘Kruvit Raft’ is one of the most original ways to enjoy dinner when you get tired of your ‘Same Same but Different’ Thai food restaurant. Try this unusual but popular place floating between Phuket Island’s east coast and Maphrao Island.