Stand Up Paddle in Phuket – SUP
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) as a sport has been around Phuket for quite some time but is still one of the world’s most popular water sports mainly because of its wide range of recreational uses.
What to Do?
What to Do in Phuket? What not to miss, and what are the must-see? There are so many answers. Phuket is blessed with many activities and attractions. Some are on the island, and the most impressive are near enough to visit one or more in a single day. After 25 years here, it is quite easy to answer, and we listed all the places we love most in this ‘Phuket Attractions’ section… have fun!
BrassWok Thai Cooking Class
Thai cooking classes at BrassWok cater to small groups of 2 to 6 guests per session. Typically, each guest will have their own station and hands-on learning to craft their own dish.
63 Best Things to Do in Phuket!
What are the best things to do in Phuket is one of the most important questions people ask us when planning a trip. We explored the island for 30 years to bring you the best of Phuket, sorted in what we saw and what people liked the most.
Koh Yao Noi 🏝️
Koh Yao Noi is a small island just 20 kilometres away by boat from the east coast of Phuket. Koh Yao consists of two distinct islands: the smallest and most populated is Koh Yao Noi, and the largest but mostly uninhabited is Koh Yao Yai
8 Land Sports in Phuket
There is a surprisingly wide range of activities and land sports in Phuket if spending your day on the beach and exploring the islands is not enough for you.
PHUKET CITY
A guide to Phuket City Phuket city, which is locally still called Phuket Town, is becoming increasingly popular, perfect for an exploration day away from… Read More »PHUKET CITY
11 Best Thai Cooking Schools in Phuket
Taking a class at a Thai cooking school in Phuket is the best way to learn how to cook real Thai food while here, and it’s perfect for a rainy day or just as a fun thing to do on holiday with family or friends.
Patong Go-Kart Speedway
Patong Go-Kart Speedway is one of three Go-Kart tracks you can find in Phuket. It no doubt has the most varied kart fleet and a very good track to offer. The Speedway is located about 30 minutes from Patong Beach, just next to the Tiger Kingdom Phuket on the way to Phuket Town.
8 Best Beaches for Surfing in Phuket 🏄
The best beaches for surfing in Phuket are all located along the west coast, where you can get decent wave action. Waves are not huge but are great for beginners, and competitions are frequent during the low season.
Jungceylon Phuket
Located in the heart of Patong Beach, not far from the famous Bangla Road, Jungceylon Phuket shopping centre is the largest on Phuket Island, spanning more than 200,000 square meters. Shoppers can explore a variety of souvenir shops, dine at numerous restaurants, visit a department store, or catch a movie at the cinema
Wat Chalong – วัดไชยธาราราม
Wat Chalong, officially called Wat Chai Thararam, is the largest, most revered and most visited Buddhist temple in Phuket. It was built at the beginning of the 19th century. Chalong Temple is one of the Must-See places in Phuket.
Phi Phi Viewpoint
Phi Phi Island viewpoint is probably one of the main things you will visit during your stay on Phi Phi island. You can easily reach the Phi Phi viewpoint on foot, and this is where visitors take the iconic ‘2 bays view’ photo of Phi Phi.
Similan Islands
The Similan Islands form a fabulous archipelago in the Andaman Sea, just 120 km northwest of Phuket island. These small islands are so stunning; you don’t even need to be an excellent photographer to come back with amazing photos.
Tri Trang Beach ⛱️
Tri Trang Beach is just a few kilometres south of Patong Beach and is a superb and unsuspected haven of peace. There used to be a lot of confusion about the names of the four beaches around this peninsula.
Beach Pig Phuket
Beach Pig Phuket is a cool beach bar on Bang Tao Beach serving tacos, nachos, Thai food and cocktails; it is a perfect spot to end your beach day with a sunset over the Andaman Sea.
Cafe Phuket Viewpoint
Cafe Phuket Viewpoint is a really hard-to-spot Instagram gem hidden on the curvy roadside that connects Patong Beach to Kamala Beach. The place has been around for a long time but never was popular until someone realized that Instagram was a magnet for the young generation
9 Things you should know before exploring Phuket
If this is your first visit to Phuket, there are a few things you should know about the island before planning your itinerary or booking… Read More »9 Things you should know before exploring Phuket
How many days do you need in Phuket?
How many days are enough to visit Phuket? This is a question we receive very often, mostly from first-time visitors. As you can expect, there is no easy answer because everyone has different lengths of annual leaves, budgets, or lives at different distances
Carpe Diem Beach Club
Carpe Diem on Bang Tao Beach is the latest Beach Club in Phuket, serving appetizing Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with creative cocktails and a long list of fine wines.
16 Best Places to Watch Sunset in Phuket!
Sunset bars in Phuket are a great way to end the day with a panoramic view, no matter the season. And people here know that the rainy season offers more dramatic sunsets than high because of the monsoon clouds. During the high season, skies are often dull and unattractive, and without clouds, photos are rather bland.