On the Rock is one of the oldest established restaurants in Phuket and is rightly regarded as an institution on the island – a place where families, lovers and friends can count on eating expertly prepared seafood in an attractive setting. You'll find a full range of Thai dishes and a smattering ...
Acqua is a modern Italian restaurant that's the labour of love of Sardinian-born chef Alessandro Frau.
Home Kitchen, Bar & Bed is the project of the multitalented and hypercreative Chef Daniel Isberg. He opened this restaurant, lounge bar and boutique hotel in the northern part of Patong Bay in August 2014.
Dining at Royale Nam Tok in Kathu is one of Phuket’s most unique experiences.
Kaab Gluay is a long-established restaurant on Phrabarami Road, in the northern part of Patong Beach.
One Chun Café & Restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine with a preference for southern dishes at affordable prices and in the relaxed atmosphere of vintage décor.
Kan Eang@Pier is a long-established restaurant specialising in seafood and local delicacies.
Suay in downtown Phuket has a simple yet effective setup showcasing the talents of Tammasak Chootong.
One of Phuket’s finest all-around dining experiences, Baan Rim Pa is a teakwood house overlooking Patong Bay and serves Thai cuisine with panache.
Set by a canal near Chalong on the island’s east coast, Chaiyo (meaning ‘hurrah!’) consists of wooden salas and a little-used air-conditioned room.
Pa Lai Seafood Restaurant is where you should be prepared for a rough and tumble, totally Thai experience.
Kamala Friday Night Market is the equivalent of Phuket Weekend Market or Phuket Walking Street at Kamala’s scale.
Eating insects in Thailand is a typical challenge many travellers often encounter during a night out, particularly in places like Phuket’s Bangla Road and Bangkok’s Khao San Road.
Loy Krathong is Thailand’s very own ‘festival of lights’. This national event takes place annually on the evening of the 12th lunar month, usually in the first half of November.
Like every country around the world, Phuket has many idiosyncrasies that might seem unusual to first-time visitors to the island.
Phuket’s Bus Terminal 2 on Thepkasattri Road handles all passengers coming to and leaving the island.
The Phuket Airport Bus schedule is fixed and known to be very reliable. There are 2 types of vehicle: buses and vans that have an orange 'Airport Bus' logo on them.
Every overseas trip will inevitably come with its share of worries and concerns.
Phuket Seashell Museum in Rawai presents a collection of valuable seashells from all over the world. Many are among the most sought-after by collectors and have been sourced from Phuket and Thai waters. It's a great attraction that can keep kids and adults entertained on a rainy day in Phuket.
The Traditional Ashtanga Yoga Shala Phuket (TAYSP) has a choice of wellness programmes available in their modern, air-conditioned studio.
Belove Yoga at CC’s Hideaway Hotel offers Hatha, Kundalini, Ashtanga-Vinyasa, Nidra, yin and acro yoga classes with expansive views of Karon Beach.
Baan Yoga Phuket offers retreats, workshops, classes, a healthy café and a shop selling yoga-related wares.
Phuket ceramics are among the great variety of Thai handicrafts that you can find around Phuket.
Bollywood Phuket is a unique standalone Indian restaurant set in a lovely Sino-Portuguese-style building on the outskirts of Phuket Town.