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China Inn Phuket

China Inn Phuket Restaurant

    China Inn is a lovely little restaurant in the middle of Thalang Road, the historical street of Phuket Town. Everyone who walked down that street admired it, and most even took photos.

    Phuket Tsunami December 2004

    Phuket Tsunami on December 26, 2004 – Phuket Spectacular Recovery

      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.

      White Water Rafting Phuket

      Whitewater Rafting in Phang Nga near Phuket

        Whitewater rafting near Phuket, on the Song Preak River in Phang Nga forest, is an activity that will give you a serious adrenaline rush! Of course, nothing to compare with the Grand Canyon, but on the other hand, you don’t need to be experienced or even fit to enjoy it.

        Wat Chalong Temple in Phuket

        Wat Chalong

          Wat Chalong, officially called Wat Chai Thararam, is the largest, most revered and most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket, about 9 km south of Phuket Town. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century. Chalong Temple is one of the Must-See places in Phuket.

          Banana Beach in Phuket

          Banana Beach ⛱️

            Banana Beach in Phuket is a little hidden treasure. Phuket is a world-famous holiday destination, and every corner of this tiny tropical island has been explored, invaded, sold, developed and exploited.

            Phuket Pronunciation

            How to pronounce Phuket?

              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)

              Price of Shopping in Phuket

              Phuket Price Check! Which Shops are Cheaper in Phuket?

                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?

                Power Drinks and Party Drinks in Phuket

                Party Energy Drinks and Hangover Cures in Phuket

                  Energy drinks are part of the daily landscape of Thailand. Convenience stores always dedicate several fridge shelves to those tiny bottles. Do they work? That might depend on which brand, but mostly that will depend on you.

                  The Last Movie Painters in Phuket

                  The Last Movie Painters in Phuket

                    Most of you forgot or might never have seen those hand-painted movie posters by the side of the roads or on trucks passing by, loudly announcing upcoming movies in remote areas. Here in Phuket, it has been part of our daily life for decades, and there used to be a lot more of these huge billboards that would mostly put a smile on our faces.

                    Mama vs WaiWai Instant Noodles

                    Most Popular Instant Noodles in Phuket

                      Mama Instant Noodles and WaiWai are both top-selling brands of instant noodles in Thailand, and ‘Mama’ has been the universal term for Thai people to refer to any instant noodle. Some love WaiWai but still refer to it as ‘Mama’.

                      Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort

                      Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort

                        Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort is a luxurious 5-star resort situated at the feet of a green hill overlooking the stunning Karon Noi Beach in Phuket. The resort offers guests a unique location with private access to this pristine and secluded beach.

                        Promthep Cape in South Phuket

                        Promthep Cape

                          Promthep Cape, locally called “Laem Promthep”, seems to be an irresistible spot for a good old sunset photo at the very south of Phuket island, not far from Nai Harn Beach on the way to Rawai Beach.

                          Phuket Gay Festival

                          Paradise Complex Patong

                            Paradise complex in Patong Beach has been the heart of the Phuket Gay party zone for more than twenty years. I don’t know if the fancy name had any influence on the choice of location, but it’s really easy to find, right at the foot of The Royal Paradise Hotel, a 24-floor tower erected in the middle of it like a lighthouse.

                            Tam Sua Thai Dish Mixed Hardcore Salad

                            Tam Sua – Mixed Hardcore Salad (only for the brave!!) :D

                              Tam Sua is a tough variation of the well-known Som Tam even though the word Tam Sua practically means ‘salad anything’. The dish looks pretty much like the photo above every time I order it. So what’s inside? Here’s my version of Tam Sua. You’ll find that it’s really similar to a Som Tam… for the brave!