The Hole is a big bar in the centre of OTOP Market Patong. It has all you need for fun, and the staff is ready to serve ice-cold drinks. Open daily from 10:30 am, enjoy colder beer during Happy Hour from 2 pm to 6 pm. They offer beer buckets, draft Guinness & Magners, pool tables, beer pong, foosball & darts, and live sports upon request. Find the main entrance opposite the Hard Rock Cafe.
Brasserie C’est la Vie, located in the heart of Patong, Phuket, offers a blend of traditional Thai flavours and classic French cuisine. The menu features a selection of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, including seafood and meats, prepared with care by skilled chefs.
The restaurant’s stylish decor provides a comfortable setting for various occasions, whether it’s a romantic dinner, a family meal, or an evening with friends. A carefully curated list of wines and cocktails is available to complement the dishes.
The Kata Beach shore diving on the south side of Kata Beach is popular with local diving schools for training as it’s an easy entry and a short swim to the reef
Isole is an Italian restaurant serving traditional dishes from islands in the Mediterranean, such as Sardinia and Sicily
The Mai Khao Temple is less known but worth a photo (Wat Mai Khao). The temple itself is tucked away from the road. It doesn’t have any particular architectural interest, but it hides a little treasure: a small bird sanctuary hidden in the park behind it
Wat Baan Kamala is a modest temple near the entrance of town. It is quite modest, but the long lines of small golden Buddhas are worth a photo and a glimpse of real Thai life. Remember that this is a religious site so don’t wear too short clothes.
A dinner at Hom Restaurant at Intercontinental Phuket Resort in Kamala Beach is an experience we’ll remember for a long time. The Intercontinental name already promises luxury, and from the moment we stepped into the hotel, we could tell this place was something special.
Reserve time for a rejuvenating spa treatment on Mai Khao Beach. Quan Spa offers a relaxing spa treatment in a stunning tropical atmosphere with a full suite of services, including the popular couple’s massage, facials and more that combine ancient knowledge with modern techniques.
Pamper yourself with an array of special spa services and beauty treatments at Mandara Spa. Our resort’s award-winning day spa offers exclusive packages guaranteed to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.
Gym Club Phuket is a bright, spacious 500+ sqm gym located near Laguna Phuket; a gym for everyone regardless of fitness level. The gym features cardio, free weights, a machine weights zone, a choice of daily group classes, and a functional training area.
Wat Suwan Kirikhet is a small but beautiful temple in the back of Karon Beach. You’ll find it by driving inland from the Karon Circle. This temple frequently hosts the popular Karon Temple Market and occasional funfairs, which are always fun to visit.
Wat Suwannakiri Khet, located in Karon Beach, is a temple of the Mahanikaya sect that has been part of the local community since 1909. Originally known as Wat Karon, it was named after the nearby village. On October 24, 1939, the temple received its royal charter, marking its official boundaries at 40 meters wide and 60 meters long.
We at Talay Surf are a family of ocean lovers & take great excitement in sharing our knowledge and experience of watercraft riding with young & old and everyone else in between
As surfers, we are inevitably in search of new surfboards, accessories & clothing which inspired us to create our own surf shop where we bring our years of experience & knowledge of ocean sports to help others find exactly what they looking for to help make their experience fun, enjoyable & safe. We endeavour to source & sell quality products that are ethically made, support other independent suppliers & be environmentally friendly.
Found in the Robinson area of Jungceylon Shopping Mall in Patong Beach, Kidzoona is an indoor playpark with many fun activities for the kids
Wat Sawang Arom is a temple of the Mahanikaya sect located in Rawai, south of Phuket Phuket Island. Established in 1942 by Phra Bunrod Thammakamo, the temple covers an area of approximately 9,636 square meters.
Wat Suwannakhiriwong is a Mahanikaya sect temple located in Patong. Spanning 17 rai, the temple is bordered by Phra Barami Road, a canal, and the foot of a mountain, with villagers’ houses nearby. The current abbot is Phra Khru Pothipanyakan. Established in 1769 and originally named Wat Pa Tong, the temple later became Wat Suwannakhiriwong.
Mixxmall Rawayana is a brand new and bright red mall located roughly in the middle of Rawai Beachfront Road. So far we have seen a large Starbucks, a huge Tops Supermarket, a Rip Curl shop and the most attractive is The Roof, which mostly has an attractive sitting area by the beachfront, across the street.
Wat Nai Harn was once a small and unknown temple surrounded by walls between the beach and the lake. After adding a brand new building, it expanded to become a landmark. Once natural, the lake behind the beach is now a large concrete pond where you can rent some paddle boats, which are fun for the kids.
JW Cafe is where you will enjoy a copious breakfast with a huge choice at the buffet! It would be hard to describe how many dishes are on display, but you sure will find plenty of Western and Asian dishes for an extravagant start to your day.
Cucina at JW Marriott Phuket was another great experience the next day, great menu and really good taste. The wine list is also excellent with reasonably priced wine by the glass, served at the right temperature.
