Take a Mud Bath with Elephants in PhuketThe Phuket Elephant Retirement Park is one of the most sought after elephant sanctuaries in Phuket, a place where anyone can interact with these friendly animals. Some could argue that there might be a little too many people around the elephants but this
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Central Patong is the latest mall to enter the fierce shopping race of Phuket island, and probably not the last. This new brightly lit mall opened in Patong Beach, soon after the Floresta branch was added to the already established Central Festival in Phuket Town, expanding further the coverage of
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M Beach Club at Anantara ResortM Beach Club is a new seaside venue on Mai Khao beach, north of Phuket. It’s a great spot to spend an afternoon or end the day, especially if you are the lucky guest of one the luxury resorts built along this superb beach. M
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Most Popular Beach Clubs in PhuketPhuket beach clubs used to pop out of the sand faster than we could visit them, but recently only a handful are still standing around Phuket. Catch Beach Club on Surin Beach started this new trend almost a decade ago and was the only real
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Phuket Best Chicken RiceIf you like delicious Hainanese Chicken rice and you happen to be in Patong Beach, you need to visit Briley. Briley is one of the two famous chicken rice restaurants in Phuket, and it has been open for more than 20 years now, the other famous one
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Phuket is a popular destination and, as you can expect, fame comes with stereotypes and a fair share of myths people enjoy spreading online. Sure, there are a lot of hot topics to talk about, and let's not blind ourselves: not everything is perfect, but Phuket is still a superb
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What Are the Best Muay Thai Gyms in Phuket?Several Muay Thai training camps have opened in Phuket, with thousands of people now arriving to the island every year to learn this ancient martial art form and get fit while enjoying some beach time. Muay Thai kickboxing has been practised in Thailand
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What is the Songkran Festival?Songkran in Phuket happens between April 13 to 15, 2019 (dates vary depending on the regions of Thailand). So, what is this Songkran Festival everyone is talking about lately?If you choose to come to Phuket or Thailand in April, you'd better know what all this is
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How to chose the right hotel in Patong?Patong Beach hotels come at many prices, sizes and locations so finding the hotel that will please both your budget and your need for the best place can be tricky. Many readers ask for our suggestions, but there is no such thing as
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What Are the Best Spas in Phuket?Phuket is blessed with an incredible array of spas for all budgets and those in search of stillness and mind-body rejuvenation will find plenty of choices here. If you spend any time wandering the beaches or streets of Phuket, you’ll soon find someone offering
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How to Get Around Phuket?How to get around Phuket is a question most first-time travellers will ask on our Phuket 101 Community or by direct messages. It can indeed be a worry as Phuket is not known to have an excellent public transport system like other worldwide destinations often have. Phuket
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Rang Hill ViewpointKhao Rang Hill has always been a viewpoint at the top of a popular hill in Phuket town. It’s not strikingly beautiful but it’s a pleasant stop, and a lot of youngsters go there for a selfie and a romantic moment.In recent years they added a Gazebo and
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Surin Beach UpdateSurin Beach now has beach chairs. Long gone are the beach clubs and the restaurants, but it looks a lot more lively now. Surin Beach used to be very popular for its wide choice of dining venues and trendy beach clubs. It still is blessed with a large
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Is it safe to travel alone in Phuket?Travelling alone in Phuket is known to be very safe, and the island offers a lot of options to solo travellers, depending on how alone you want to remain. We divided 'Travelling Alone in Phuket' into three main types:Those who prefer to
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Phuket Best Pool VillasIf you can afford such luxury, staying in a Pool Villa overlooking the Andaman Sea is without a doubt the most fantastic way to enjoy a holiday in Phuket. On average, it is pretty expensive, but it is also unforgettable. As we live in Phuket most of
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Classic Mistakes You Should Avoid in PhuketPhuket is an easy-going safe destination with so much to see, do and eat! Here are a few tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday, mostly based on the daily questions we get from readers around the world and some common sense. But
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Kota Khao Mun KaiKota Khao Mun Kai is an excellent and famous Chicken Rice restaurant in Phuket Town. Everyone in Phuket knows this place, expats of locals. It has been opened for more than two decades and is still running strong without having changed a thing. That might be why
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What are the best sunset bars in Phuket?Phuket sunsets can be fabulous, no matter the season, but low season offers more impressive sunsets than high because of the monsoon clouds. During high season, skies are often unattractive, and without clouds, it’s rather dull, but with when the last red rays
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Villa Market Around Phuket IslandVilla Market is a brand well-known for their impressive range of high-quality products and imported goods. They have been in Thailand for a very long time (since 1973) and opened the first Phuket branch about ten years ago in Chalong. Recently two more supermarkets were added
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Laem Sai SeafoodLaem Sai Seafood is a local restaurant hidden far away in the east coast of Phuket. The restaurant mostly consists of a vast wooden terrace over the sea or the mud, depending on the tide. From there, you can see Coconut Island (Koh Maphrao) just in front of
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