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Phuket Town is the capital of the Province of Phuket and is already an attraction in itself. Despite the development it went through since...

The tree-lined shore of Bangtao Beach is an attraction in itself. Measuring 6 km, it's the second-longest beach on Phuket’s west coast after...

Unlike many Thai provincial capitals, Phuket Town shines with personality and nowhere more so than its Old Town. In this historically rich...

Nai Harn Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket with excellent water quality. It's flanked on both sides by jungle-and-palm...

Some of the best things to do in Kata Beach simply involve its beautiful 1.5km-long beach and the Andaman Sea. Shaded by pandanus and...

Nai Yang is a casuarina-lined beach in the north of Phuket. This relatively quiet beach is excellent for kite surfing, but there are many...

Tattoo studios are popular in Phuket, with over a dozen businesses running in Patong Beach alone. Sak yant (religious tattoos) is a very...

Getting a massage in Phuket should be on your holiday checklist. It’s not something you’ll see every day in Birmingham or Oslo or Bonn: you...

While the list of things to do in Mai Khao Beach isn't particularly long, the important thing to do is nothing. Going to Mai Khao Beach is...

Phuket has a great share of picture-postcard spots. As the prime holiday destination in southern Thailand, blessed with a tropical monsoon...

There are many interesting things to do in Rawai, besides lounging on the beach. Thanks to a combination of a friendly small-town atmosphere...

Waterfalls in Phuket are very popular among locals who want to enjoy a nice swim and a picnic, especially when the beaches are packed with...

People who associate Phuket with 'crowded beaches' and an island that has lost its Robinson Crusoe charm are so wrong. Phuket counts more...

Phuket's dining scene is a colourful one and if you love food, you’ll certainly love this island. The variety of cuisine and dining...

Phuket has plenty of impressive sunset bars and restaurants, most of which are dotted along the island's west coast. While most of these...

The best restaurants in Kata Beach include a wide selection of dining choices, featuring a few excellent top-of-the-range restaurants...

This list of the best restaurants in Karon Beach covers much of the broad spectrum of eateries available. The long west-coast town is home...

Our list of the best restaurants in Phuket Town features the most recommendable venues in this charming provincial city. Unlike Patong and...

These great Phuket restaurants with a view offer some of the most romantic dining experiences on the island. They're at their best around...

Cape Panwa and the nearby Ao Yon Beach form a tranquil eastern part of Phuket, which is a delight for those who favour peace and quiet...

The best restaurants in Kamala include a rich and diverse selection of establishments serving a wide variety of cuisines. While Kamala still...

Bangtao Beach has the greatest concentration of high-end hotels and resorts in Phuket, and where there's 5-star accommodation, there are...

Much of the pleasure of living or visiting Phuket is choosing from the wonderful selection of restaurants whose international executive...

With this list of the best local Thai restaurants in Patong Beach, we're answering a question that the vast majority of people visiting...

Nai Harn is a special place where one can experience fine dining or simply join the locals for a real taste of Thai and fresh Andaman...

The best seafood markets in Phuket showcase the island’s unique and popular cuisine. The island is naturally surrounded by the Andaman Sea...

Phuket has many Indian restaurants, which is not surprising when you consider it's one of the more cosmopolitan destinations in Thailand...

Phuket is, overall, a very family-friendly destination, with most restaurants welcoming travellers with children. There are dining spots...

The best local Thai restaurants in Phuket Town include some of the best restaurants on the entire island. The provincial capital is a...

Souvenir shopping has been an important part of the holiday experience since tourism was first invented and is now a major industry in its...

The best shopping in Patong Beach comes as a surprise to a lot of visitors. Patong is more known for its electrifying nightlife than for...

Shopping in Kata is a little spread out with the nucleus being around Kata’s 3-way intersection at its centre and the main shopping plazas...

The best shopping in Karon Beach can often be found in its retail plazas and shopping precincts. The quiet, family-friendly town has no big...

Thailand is famous for its silk, with various grades of quality and suppleness found in different silk-manufacturing regions, mostly in the...

The best seafood markets in Phuket showcase the island’s unique and popular cuisine. The island is naturally surrounded by the Andaman Sea...

Fresh Markets are a very important aspect of Phuket and Thai social life. They not only provide basic elements for cooking and affordable...

Rawai, for all its charms, lacks the extensive shopping opportunities of Phuket's touristy areas. There's a local supermarket close to Rawai...

Shopping in Nai Harn is rather limited, as this area is more popular for its beach, verdant hills and tranquillity rather than its retail...

Chalong's shopping scene mainly caters to locals and travellers staying on the east coast of Phuket. While it's not a major shopping...

The best night markets in Phuket have a special festival feel to them, often being accompanied by street performances and music. Local...

Kata Beach has plenty of options in the way of nightlife. Less hectic than Patong and more compact than Karon, Kata is the ideal compromise...

Phuket has plenty of impressive sunset bars and restaurants, most of which are dotted along the island's west coast. While most of these...

Nightlife in Kamala Beach is pretty quiet and laidback, but there are enough quality venues to entertain mellow partygoers at night. This...

Our list of the best nightlife in Phuket Town features the most popular of them, from cultural experiences to shows, and from live blues and...

Phuket’s nightlife has something of a notorious reputation of being just for boys, particularly in Patong. To a certain extent, that...

Phuket's Rawai Beach is a relatively tight-knit community where a lot of people frequent their 'local' favourites rather than go bar-hopping...

Phuket is a great place to enjoy a fun bachelor party in Thailand. If you're looking for 1 last bash to enjoy your final night of freedom...

Patong’s nightlife is almost entirely different from what people take as ‘normal’ in the West. The epicentre of all the frolicking is on...

Nightlife in Chalong Bay is concentrated around its pier and the Chalong Circle. Most bars and pubs have been around for decades, as the...

Travelling to Phuket with the family is a great and rewarding experience, but it's one which needs some planning and preparation. As much as...

Scams exist in just about any travel destination around the world, and Phuket is sadly no exception. It’s also quite normal to let your...

Phuket's Bangla Road really comes to life after sunset, when the road is closed to traffic and becomes a 400-metre festival of neon lights...

The cost of living in Phuket varies quite a lot, depending on where you stay on the island. There’s a drastic difference in prices between...

Taxis and tuk-tuks in Phuket are some of the most convenient methods of getting around the island. While they're more expensive than buses...

Getting a massage in Phuket should be on your holiday checklist. It’s not something you’ll see every day in Birmingham or Oslo or Bonn: you...

Phuket is a great place to enjoy a fun bachelor party in Thailand. If you're looking for 1 last bash to enjoy your final night of freedom...

Phuket’s long-term residents and expats often take on the habits of the local people, whether they are unusual, funny, or good. People...

With so many sandy beaches and clear waters, Phuket has just about everything for a romantic holiday. There are many activities to enjoy...