Guides and trip ideas · Page 5

Top lists & comparisons · 2 min read

The best restaurants in Phuket 2026: local food, seafood and starred tables

To eat well in Phuket, three choices depending on your mood: southern cooking in the old town (Raya, Tu Kab...

Practical info · 2 min read

Phuket cruise stop: what to do in 8 hours, port, transport and excursions (2026)

With an 8-hour stop in Phuket, the safest plan is a half day built around the Old Town, the Big Buddha and ...

Practical info · 3 min read

Diving in Phuket: best dive sites (Shark Point, King Cruiser, Racha), level and season (2026)

The main dive sites around Phuket are Shark Point and Anemone Reef (pinnacles covered in anemones and soft ...

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Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan in Phuket: where to eat, sauces to avoid and tips (2026)

Eating gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan in Phuket is easy in tourist areas: Kata, Karon, Rawai and the Old ...

Practical info · 2 min read

Health in Phuket 2026: hospital, pharmacy and emergencies (numbers and addresses)

In an emergency in Phuket, call 1669 (ambulance and medical emergencies); the tourist police are on 1155. T...

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Hostels in Phuket 2026: where to sleep cheap, Phuket Town, Patong or Kata

The cheapest dorms in Phuket are in Phuket Town (the old town): one guide gives 250 to 450 baht a night for...

Getting around · 2 min read

Hotels near Phuket airport: where to sleep before a flight, Mai Khao and Nai Yang (2026)

Phuket airport is in the north of the island, near Mai Khao and Nai Yang: hotels there are 1 to 10 minutes ...

Season & events · 2 min read

Phuket in June 2026: weather, rough seas, prices and what to do

June is mid-monsoon in Phuket: steadier rain, stronger wind, rough seas on the west coast and occasional st...

Season & events · 2 min read

Phuket in May 2026: start of the monsoon, weather, prices and what to do

May marks the start of the monsoon in Phuket: humid heat, more frequent showers and storms, mostly in the a...

Season & events · 2 min read

Phuket in September 2026: the wettest month, low prices and what to do

September is the wettest month of the year in Phuket: one guide gives about 361 mm and 23 rainy days, with ...

Season & events · 2 min read

Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2026: dates, venue and how to watch

The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is Phuket's big annual sailing regatta, held in early December: the 2025 edit...

Practical info · 2 min read

Phuket LGBT: gay bars, beaches, Pride and travel tips (2026 guide)

Phuket is one of the most welcoming destinations in Thailand for gay, lesbian and trans travellers. The gay...

Practical info · 2 min read

Michelin in Phuket: starred restaurants, Bib Gourmand and fine dining (2026 guide)

Phuket has one Michelin-starred table, PRU (one star since 2019, with a Green Star for sustainability), and...

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Private yacht charter in Phuket: prices, options (catamaran, speedboat), Phang Nga and tips (2026)

Chartering a private boat in Phuket is priced per boat per day, usually with captain, crew and fuel include...

Practical info · 2 min read

Proposing in Phuket: beaches, sunset, private boat and tips (2026)

For a proposal in Phuket, the three settings that work best are a sunset on a west-coast beach, a viewpoint...

Season & events · 2 min read

Songkran in Phuket 2027: dates, where to play in the water, Patong and tips (guide)

Songkran, the Thai New Year and big water festival, is celebrated every year from 13 to 15 April, so in 202...

Practical info · 2 min read

Speedboat or big boat in Phuket: tour safety and how to choose (2026)

For the islands from Phuket, a speedboat is faster but bumpier and riskier when the sea is rough; a big boa...

Practical info · 2 min read

Surfing in Phuket 2026: season, spots (Kata, Kalim, Surin) and lessons

Surfing in Phuket happens during the monsoon, from May to October or so (some sources say from April), when...

Getting around · 2 min read

Phuket to Koh Lipe 2026: direct speedboat or bus + boat via Pak Bara

There is no bridge or classic ferry between Phuket and Koh Lipe. Two solutions: the direct speedboat (about...

Getting around · 2 min read

Phuket to Koh Phangan 2026: bus + ferry via Donsak, Lomprayah combined ticket

There is no direct link between Phuket and Koh Phangan. The usual trip is a combined bus + ferry ticket: th...

Practical info · 2 min read

Tsunami and earthquakes in Phuket 2026: the risk, the sirens, what to do

Phuket was hit by the December 2004 tsunami. Today the island has a warning system: 19 warning towers, test...

Phuket with kids · 2 min read

Water parks in Phuket 2026: Splash Jungle, Andamanda, Blue Tree, which to choose

Two real water parks remain in Phuket: Splash Jungle, at Mai Khao near the airport, and Andamanda, at Kathu...

Practical info · 2 min read

Getting married in Phuket 2026: beach wedding, legal marriage, steps and budget

Getting married in Phuket happens in two steps: the ceremony on the beach or at the hotel is generally symb...

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Yoga and wellness retreats in Phuket 2026: classes, prices and detox

In Phuket, a drop-in yoga class generally costs 350 to 700 baht, more in Kamala and on the Surin coast (600...