Guides and trip ideas · Page 4

Getting around · 3 min read

Phuket to Koh Samui 2026: direct flight, bus plus ferry or private transfer

There is no direct ferry between Phuket and Koh Samui (the two islands are on opposite coasts of the penins...

Practical info · 3 min read

Drones in Thailand 2026: mandatory registration, insurance and no-fly zones (Phuket)

Yes, a tourist can fly a drone in Thailand, but only after a double registration: with the NBTC (mandatory ...

Practical info · 3 min read

Thailand eSIM 2026: which to choose, price, eSIM or SIM card in Phuket

For Thailand, a data eSIM is the simplest option if your phone is compatible and unlocked: you install it b...

Practical info · 3 min read

Public holidays in Thailand 2026 and 2027: dates, Songkran and how they affect a Phuket trip

The Thai public holidays that matter most to a traveller are Songkran (13 to 15 April), New Year, and the B...

Practical info · 4 min read

Where to stay in Patong 2026: beachfront, Bangla Road or north, which area to choose

In Patong, the area matters more than the hotel. The beachfront (Beach Road) is handy for the sea and resta...

Practical info · 3 min read

Best Sunset Spots in Phuket 2026: Promthep Cape, Karon, Nai Harn, Kata

You can see the sunset along Phuket's whole west coast, but the spots are not equal. For the big panorama, ...

Practical info · 3 min read

Phuket night markets 2026: which one to choose by day (Lard Yai, Chillva, Naka, Banzaan)

The right night market depends on the day. On Sunday it is Lard Yai (Walking Street in the old town, about ...

Practical info · 3 min read

Thailand souvenirs to bring back from Phuket 2026: what to buy, where, and what you must not export

The best Phuket souvenirs are bought in the old town, at night markets and in art shops. One rule matters a...

Practical info · 3 min read

Where to stay in Kamala 2026: beach, neighbourhood or hillside, which area and hotel to choose

Kamala is a calmer beach than Patong, with enough restaurants and nightlife not to get bored. The north of ...

Practical info · 3 min read

Where to stay in Kata Beach 2026: Kata Yai or Kata Noi, which area to choose

In Kata, the choice is between Kata Yai, the main beach, lively and within walking distance of everything, ...

Practical info · 3 min read

Hotels at Surin Beach (Phuket) 2026: Where to Stay, Which Type and for Whom

At Surin, no hotel stands directly on the sand: the beach is lined with restaurants and beach clubs, and ho...

Season & events · 3 min read

Chinese New Year in Phuket 2027: old town, lanterns, shrines and crowds

Chinese New Year falls on Saturday 6 February 2027 (the evening before, 5 February, is the family dinner). ...

Practical info · 2 min read

Golf in Phuket: best courses, green fee prices and how to book (2026-2027)

To play golf in Phuket, the most cited courses are Red Mountain (the priciest, about 5,500 to 6,500 baht), ...

Season & events · 3 min read

Phuket in February 2027: weather, 28 °C sea, crowds, prices and what to do

February is in the heart of the dry season in Phuket: 30 to 33 °C in the afternoon, 23 to 24 °C at night, a...

Practical info · 2 min read

Jet ski and parasailing in Phuket: prices, the scam and where to book (2026)

To jet ski or parasail in Phuket without nasty surprises, book a package with an identified operator, prefe...

Getting around · 6 min read

Weather and disruptions in Phuket: monsoon, rough sea and calendar (updated 27 October 2026)

Phuket is at the end of the rainy season, with heavy rain this week: on 25 October 2026, floods hit all thr...

Practical info · 2 min read

Adults-Only Resorts in Phuket: Adult-Only Hotels in Kata, Karon and Rawai

Phuket's adults-only hotels are concentrated on the south-west coast: Kata, Karon and Rawai. On Booking in ...

Practical info · 2 min read

Halal Food in Phuket: Patong, Phuket Town, Kata and a Halal Cooking Class (2026)

To eat halal in Phuket, three areas: Patong, with an Arab quarter south of Bangla Road; Phuket Old Town, ar...

Practical info · 2 min read

The best 5-star hotels in Phuket 2026: which luxury resort by beach

Phuket's luxury resorts are chosen first by beach: the north-west for privacy (Amanpuri, Trisara), Bang Tao...

Getting around · 3 min read

Phuket Smart Bus 2026: the airport bus to Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai

The Phuket Smart Bus is the cheapest bus between the airport and the west-coast beaches. It follows the coa...

Getting around · 2 min read

Phuket airport to Khao Lak: taxi, private van, bus and prices (2026)

Khao Lak is about 90 to 110 km from Phuket airport, 1.5 to 2 hours by car, straight north on Route 4. The s...

Getting around · 2 min read

Phuket airport to Krabi: bus, taxi, private van or boat, prices and duration (2026)

From Phuket airport to Krabi (Ao Nang), the simplest is a private van or taxi, about 2.5 to 3 hours on the ...

Practical info · 2 min read

Apartments and long stays in Phuket 2026: rents by area, contracts and budget

For a long stay in Phuket, the price depends mostly on the area. A 2026 blog gives, per month: 25,000 to 45...

Practical info · 2 min read

Beachfront hotels in Phuket: which beach to choose for a seafront stay (2026)

For a beachfront hotel in Phuket, choose the beach first, then the hotel: not all west-coast beaches are eq...