Taokhun Seafood Restaurant Taokhun Seafood is a hidden restaurant on the east coast of Phuket located somewhere near Phuket International Airport. This seaside restaurant is… Read More »Taokhun Seafood Restaurant near Phuket Airport
Koku Yakiniku and Moo Kata Barbecue If you stay in Phuket for a while or if, like us, you happen to live here, there comes… Read More »Koku Yakiniku and Moo Kata Barbecue
Wat Khao Rang (Kao Rang Temple) is a modest temple in Phuket town that would be somewhat anonymous if it was not for its large and majestic golden sitting Buddha. But is the giant Buddha not supposed to be much bigger and made of white marble? True, this one is the golden Buddha of Phuket Town, one of the first sitting Buddha in Phuket, built long ago on the hillside of the famous Khao Rang Hill.
How to Get to Laem Ka Beach? UPDATE: Access to Laem Ka Beach is now closed. Looks like they are building something. Laem Ka Beach,… Read More »Laem Ka Beach ⛱️
Ko Yoon Restaurant is a very small and discreet place serving amazing Hokkien Noodles. If you happen to visit Phuket Town, chances are you walked passed it without noticing it, it looks like any other anonymous local hole-in-the-wall restaurant. But Ko Yoon has prepared those delicious big yellow noodles for decades and locals know how good they are.
Explore a Local Bazaar in Phuket Town Expo Phuket is a very little-known covered bazaar found in Phuket Town, next to the newly renovated Novotel… Read More »Expo Phuket Bazaar
Suzy Wong’s 2 on Bangla Walking Street Devil’s Playground is brought to you by the owner of the famous Suzy Wong’s in the same Seadragon… Read More »Suzy Wong’s 2 – Devil’s Playground A Go Go (HOT)
Swissôtel Resort Phuket Patong Beach is a great hotel in a great location if you can’t afford a hotel on the beach. This rather large resort is only 200 metres from the beach and at a comfortable walking distance to the Bangla Walking Street.
Shopping for Phuket Specialties Had enough tourist food and want to try real Phuket specialities? When visiting Phuket Town, if you have a bit of… Read More »Lor Rong Market – Phuket Specialties
Lock Tien food court in Phuket Town is a place every person living in Phuket long enough knows. It doesn’t look like much but with 50 years old history, it’s probably the oldest food court on the island. What really matters is that Lock Tien serves some real Phuket specialities.
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.
The Beach Bar Phuket is a local restaurant half-hidden on Panwa beach, away from most tourist crowds. Once a modest wooden shack, the restaurant grew in popularity and now displays a long row of tables and plastic chairs.
Peranakan Phuket Museum The Peranakan Phuket Museum is a surprisingly interesting and beautiful display on Thepkasattri road, far away from Phuket town on the way… Read More »Peranakan Phuket Museum
Uptown Restaurant in Phuket Town Phuket Uptown Restaurant is not exactly what we would call a ‘local restaurant’, it’s just a little too clean and… Read More »Uptown Restaurant in Phuket Town
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.
SILK Restaurant & Bar at Andara Resort Phuket is an upscale and much-talked-about Thai restaurant set in a beautiful and elegant design that overlooks Kamala Beach. With polished wood, high ceilings, warm tones and an elegant design, Silk Restaurant is instantly pleasing to the eyes.
Our collection of photos of Kamala Beach gives you an idea of what this part of Phuket Island looks like. Kamala is a good busy beach during high season, usually popular with families and repeaters, but it might be a little too quiet in low season.
Getting a driving license in Phuket How to get a driving license in Phuket… If you plan to stay in Phuket for a while, you… Read More »How to get a driving license in Phuket?
Kata Beach Photo Gallery These photos of Kata Beach may help you decide if this is the right place to stay in Phuket. Kata Beach… Read More »Kata Beach Photos 📷
The Black Rock viewpoint, in the south of Phuket, has been known for a while, but it’s among the most challenging ones to reach if you are not familiar with the area. It also requires a car or, even better, a motorbike to get there. You will need to be in a decent physical condition as it involves some steep walking.
