2017-11-26 14:54
Fun Friday Avenue Market – Bangtao Beach
Fun Friday Avenue Market is a small weekend market popping up every Friday evening at the Boat Avenue on the way to Phuket Laguna. It’s m… Read More
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Phuket blog – 25 years of Phuket exploration: What to do in Phuket, places we loved most, travel tips, best seafood, secret beaches, and naughty nightlife.
2017-11-24 03:53
Nai Yang Beach
What to Do in Nai Yang Beach
Nai Yang Beach is one of those out of the beaten track beaches little known from first time visitors, but very popular with returning trave… Read More
2017-11-19 16:47
One Chun Restaurant Phuket Town
One Chun Restaurant Phuket (One Chun means ‘Monday’) is one of the best Thai restaurant in Phuket town. Serving a southern Thai cuisine without c… Read More
2017-11-13 16:11
14 Tips to Save Money in Phuket (Updated)
Phuket is not cheap, we all know that, but if you travel on a very tight budget there are still a few things you can do to save a bit and have a gr… Read More
2017-11-10 17:50
U Zenmaya Phuket
U Zenmaya Phuket is a charming seafront boutique hotel located half way between Patong and Kamala Beach. This resort is modest in size but quickly became popular because of… Read More
2017-11-04 16:23
Nai Harn Beach
Nai Harn is a superb spotless beach in the south of Phuket, tucked between green hills and tiny islands. This vast sandy bay has always been popular among expats and locals… Read More
2017-10-31 17:58
Rimpan Seafood Restaurant Phuket
Rimpan Seafood is a great local restaurant hidden in plain sight in the north of Phuket Island, near the bridge that connects the island to the mainland. Jus… Read More
2017-10-29 19:49
Loy Krathong in Phuket, November 3, 2017
Loy Krathong is a very important yearly event in Thailand, even popular in surrounding countries. It occurs on the evening of the full moon of the 12… Read More
2017-10-19 15:59
The Beach Bar in Panwa Beach
The Beach Bar is a local restaurant half hidden on Panwa beach, away from most the tourist crowds. Once a modest wooden shack, the restaurant grew in popularity… Read More
2017-10-15 13:09
Similan Islands
The Similan Islands are open from October 2017
The Similan Islands are the blue diamonds of the Andaman Sea, located 100 km from Phuket island… The place is so strikin… Read More
2017-10-01 14:20
About Phuket 101 Blog
Phuket 101 is a compilation of 23 years of Phuket exploration in a photo blog for Phuket lovers like us. We are not paid and not sponsored, just real experience! We per… Read More
2017-10-01 08:54
12 Things to Do in Phuket with a Small Budget (updated)
What are the Best Things to Do in Phuket with a Small Budget? Of course it’s not easy as in general Phuket is more expensive th… Read More
2017-09-27 16:49
Tu Kab Khao Restaurant in Phuket Town
Tu Kab Khao is a popular restaurant in Phuket town serving a good southern Thai food and a choice or real Phuket dishes. Tu Kab Khao is the name given t… Read More
2017-09-27 13:23
Novotel Phuket Phokeethra in Phuket Town
Novotel Phuket Phokeethra is probably the best hotel you can find in Phuket town town at this time. Just like any hotel in the world it has some grea… Read More
2017-09-23 16:30
Rawai Park Kids Club
The Rawai Park Kids Club is a colorful playground in Rawai beach, the very south of Phuket Island. The main attraction of this large kids club is the large shallow pool… Read More
2017-09-23 11:42
Peranakan Phuket Museum
The Peranakan Phuket Museum is a surprisingly interesting and beautiful display on Thepkassatri road, far away from Phuket town on the way to Phuket Airport and oppos… Read More
2017-09-18 14:54
Hard Rock Cafe Phuket
Hard Rock Cafe Phuket doesn’t need to be introduced anymore but when it arrived in Patong Beach a few years back, it was a pretty big deal. If you already came he… Read More
2017-09-15 15:43
Phuket Event Calendar 2017
This is our new Phuket Event Calendar. Please feel free to submit your events, parties and festivals for review by clicking the green button below. We obviously re… Read More
2017-09-11 17:19
6 Best Places to See in Phi Phi Islands
Here are the best places to see in Phi Phi islands. Of course since they are so popular they can be really busy so it is usually recommended to stay o… Read More
2017-09-10 16:19
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket
The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket in Naithon Beach allows the visitors to get really close with the elephants in a better and fun way than the controversi… Read More
2017-09-10 05:05
Joe’s Downstairs Phuket
Joe’s Downstairs is an upscale bar with a fantastic location on a small rocky beach past Patong Beach on the way to Kalim Beach. Joe’s Downstairs, w… Read More
2017-09-10 05:05
Joe Downstairs Phuket
Joe Downstairs Phuket
Location: 223/3 Prabaramee Rodd, Patong Beach (near Novotel Phuket on the way to Kalim Beach)Hours: Daily 12 am –11 pmPhone: 063 078 5887… Read More
2017-09-06 17:13
10 of the Best Street Food You Can Try in Phuket
Phuket Street food is fun, cheap but also a great way to experience basic but real Thai food. It is definitely more real than in tourist rest… Read More
2017-09-03 03:28
Wat Phra Nang Sang
Wat Phra Nang Sang, 200 years old is the oldest temple in Phuket, was built when the main city of Phuket was in Thalang.
Wat Phra Nang Sang is a very unusual temple and it… Read More
2017-09-01 06:15
Thanoon Seafood Restaurant
Thanoon Seafood Restaurant is perfect to spend a half day in an unusual location, a breezy place right on the beach of an unexpected bay, offering also all kinds o… Read More
2017-08-31 04:28
Phuket Best Beaches by Votes
What are Phuket best beaches is one of the question we get the most. It is an impossible question to answer since each person likes a beach for a different reaso… Read More
2017-08-30 16:24
Silk Restaurant Phuket in Kamala Beach
Silk Restaurant at Andara Resort Phuket is an upscale and much talked about Thai restaurant set in a beautiful and elegant design, overlooking Kamala B… Read More
2017-08-29 17:15
Photos of Phang Nga Bay
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2017-08-29 15:03
Photos of Kamala Beach
A collection of photos of Kamala Beach to give you an idea of what Kamala looks like. Kamala is a good busy beach during high season, usually popular with families and… Read More
2017-08-27 09:34
Photos of Phuket Old Town and Around
These Photos of Phuket Old Town were taken around the famous Thalang Road but also Dibuk Road, Soi Romanee, Phang Nga Road and all around was is consider… Read More
2017-08-27 03:04
Premium Outlet Phuket
The Premium Outlet Phuket has been opened since almost 10 years but despite a very strategic location at the intersection of the busy By Pass road and Thepkasattri Road… Read More
2017-08-24 15:13
Amari Phuket Resort
Amari Phuket is a resort with a very unique location on Patong Beach. The hotel is blessed with its own beach with an amazing view on the entire bay and most of the rooms… Read More
2017-08-24 13:19
White Room Nightclub Phuket
White Room Nightclub is one of the very popular nightclub in Phuket, located on Soi Gonzo just off Bangla Road in Patong Beach. It might not be as big as some oth… Read More
2017-08-21 11:50
Panwa House at Cape Panwa
Panwa House is a white Sino Portuguese restaurant surrounded by palm trees, right on the secluded beach of the Cape Panwa Hotel on the east coats of Phuket. This ho… Read More
2017-08-20 15:28
What to Do in Phuket in 1 Day with a Driver
What to do in Phuket in 1 day? If you only have a car with a driver for 1 day in Phuket and see as much as possible with being overly exhausted ho… Read More
2017-08-14 15:57
What Thai fruits can you find in Phuket?
Thai fruits range from well known, such as pineapple or simply watermelon, to the most surprising ones like the weird looking Dragon Fruit, the huge… Read More
2017-08-14 15:53
Photos of Nai Harn Beach
Some photos of Nai Harn Beach taken recently to help you decide if you want to visit or stay in this part of the island, situated at the very south. There are very f… Read More
2017-08-12 19:46
Photos of Kata Beach
The post Photos of Kata Beach- Kata Beach Photo Gallery appeared first on Phuket 101 Read More
2017-08-10 22:38
BYD Lofts Phuket, Patong Beach
BYD Lofts in Patong Beach has so many good reviews on Trip Advisor and social media, we had to try it to see for ourselves. Let’s find out why this long… Read More
2017-08-09 22:20
Rawai View Cafe
Rawai View Cafe is a charming little restaurant and bar with a beautiful wooden terrace overlooking the bay of Rawai in the very south of Phuket island. It’s well hidde… Read More
2017-08-05 13:48
Aek Rawai Seafood Restaurant
Aek Rawai Seafood Restaurant is one of the few local restaurant peppering the road side of Rawai beach. This small restaurant doesn’t any particular sign a… Read More
2017-08-03 16:24
Baan Chom View Restaurant
Baan Chom View is one of the popular Thai restaurants hanging high above the beautiful beach of Kata Noi in the south of Phuket. This group of restaurants mostly bu… Read More
2017-08-01 16:49
Kudo Beach Club Phuket
Kudo Beach Club is the latest beach venue on the island and with a unique location on the beach of Patong, it already has all the ingredients to quickly become one of… Read More
2017-07-31 20:35
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2017
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2017 (or Nine Emperor Gods Festival) will be held this year between October 20 til Saturday, October 28.
Update for 2017: The P… Read More
2017-07-23 14:48
Black Rock Viewpoint
The Black Rock viewpoint has been known for a while but it’s one of the most difficult viewpoint to reach if you are not familiar with the area. It also requires a… Read More
2017-07-22 10:22
Patong Beach Photos
Photos are © Copyright Phuket 101 and Willy Thuan 2017 – Copy or use without written authorization is strictly prohibited – (Link back, credit to or men… Read More
2017-07-21 12:25
Rawai Seafood Market
Rawai Seafood Market started as a modest local fisherman village where you would buy some local catch to take home. Rawai beach in the very south of Phuket is also known… Read More
2017-07-19 15:45
16 Weird and Funny Things in Thailand
Living in Phuket for so many years has brought a lot of fun sights, and we should get used to them. But sometimes we smile (or clench teeth) when we wit… Read More
2017-07-19 14:32
17 Phuket Travel Tips and FAQs
Phuket travel tips, frequently asked questions and good things to know before you go and once you arrived in Phuket: These are the little things we gathered th… Read More
2017-07-18 05:05
Rawai Beach
Rawai Beach, at the south end of Phuket island, is not a swimming beach but offers beautiful views on the many nearby islands in a peaceful local atmosphere. It’s a great p… Read More
2017-07-15 15:35
Where Can You Eat on the Beach in Phuket
Restaurants on the beach in Phuket… and we mean really on the beach
What can be better than eating right on the beach when on holiday on such… Read More
2017-07-13 16:28
Flying First Class on Thai Airways
Flying First Class on Thai Airways, how is really like. In a previous story we reviewed a long haul flight on business class but this is really different a… Read More
2017-07-10 15:31
6 Beaches of Phuket where to swim during low season
It’s low season in Phuket and the sea is rough on the west coast where all the popular beaches and hotels are… but you still… Read More
2017-07-06 20:44
On The Rock Restaurant in Karon
On The Rock is a beautiful open air seafood restaurant built on the rocks at the southern end of famous Karon Beach.
Part of the long-standing Marina Phuket R… Read More
2017-07-04 22:28
The Slate Phuket
The Slate Phuket on Nai Yang Beach is a superb 5 star resort set on an immense property with a fantastic and unusual design inspired by the tin mining era of Phuket. It was… Read More
2017-07-02 09:46
Khao Rang Breeze Restaurant Phuket
Khao Rang Breeze is one of the two very popular restaurants sitting at the top of the very scenic Rang Hill in Phuket Town. The other is Tunk Ka Cafe… Read More
2017-06-29 21:17
Nikita Restaurant Phuket in Rawai Beach
Nikita Restaurant has always been a long time favorite among expat or returning visitors and this for more than 20 years. Hidden by the sea under… Read More
2017-06-27 08:37
Bangla Road
Bangla Road is the notorious heart of all Phuket Nightlife, and the battle for night supremacy is raging between Beer Bars, Live Music, Night Clubs and of course: Go Go Bars! Ove… Read More
2017-06-26 13:24
Piang Prai Restaurant Phuket
Piang Prai (Krua Piang Prai) is a great hidden local restaurant found in a green nest just next to Bang Pae waterfall. Mostly unknown from tourists because of it… Read More
2017-06-23 16:53
Phuket Map – Map of Phuket Island, Thailand
Phuket Map with all the beaches, attractions, restaurants, viewpoints, beach clubs, shops, night markets, hotels and all points of interests… Read More
2017-06-19 16:58
10 Best Rooftop Bars in Phuket (and Hillside)
Phuket rooftop bars are just a handful but the trend has started and is here to stay, especially after the success of Beach bars, people are alw… Read More
2017-06-19 16:11
13 Tips to Save Money in Phuket
Phuket is not cheap, we all know that, but if you travel on a very tight budget there are still a few things you can do to save a bit and have a great time. T… Read More
2017-06-16 01:48
Kata Rocks
Kata Rocks is changing the face of luxury accommodation in Phuket and probably raised the bar in the whole of Thailand. There is no lack of fantastic pool villas in Phuket and qui… Read More
2017-06-13 11:47
Things to Do in Phuket When it Rains
It’s not all gloom in Phuket when it rains; as in any tropical country you can expect some rainy days in high season and some sunny days in rainy s… Read More
2017-06-11 16:02
Phuket Seafood Restaurants
10 Great Local Seafood Restaurants in Phuket list is out and we are happy to share it with you. We didn’t say ‘The Best’, even though they probab… Read More
2017-06-11 04:44
36 Beaches of Phuket (updated)
How often do we hear “I don’t like Phuket because I don’t like crowded beaches”. To us it sounds very stereotyped…. there are ma… Read More
2017-06-10 14:44
16 Things to Do in Phuket with Kids
Kids and Family Activities in Phuket
Things to Do in Phuket with Kids – Phuket is a great tropical destination for families. Obviously there is the… Read More
2017-06-08 16:00
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a large and very popular hotel benefiting from a unique location right on the sands of the superb Karon Beach. With suc… Read More
2017-06-08 00:54
Trisara Phuket
Trisara Phuket is the ultimate romantic resorts in Phuket, one of the best way to enjoy this tropical paradise island. All 39 villas at Trisara are designed to surround you wi… Read More
2017-06-07 01:02
Phuket Quizz
Test your knowledge of Phuket with our easy Phuket Quizz, identify these 15 photos!
The post Phuket Quizz appeared first on Phuket 101 Read More
2017-06-03 01:18
1st Time in Phuket?
26 Things You Should See, Do, Eat, Know and Enjoy!
Many readers will be coming to Phuket for the first time and many ask questions daily: I’m coming for the first t… Read More
2017-06-01 18:00
Paradise Beach Phuket
UPDATE! Despite the announcement that Paradise Beach entrance would be and remain free, there is now an entrance 100 Baht fee. (and who knows if it will not increa… Read More
2017-05-28 14:40
Coast Beach Club at Centara Grand Beach Resort
Coast Beach Club is the only beach club on Karon Beach, at least for now, and it’s a good spot to enjoy a beautiful sunset with a cold dr… Read More
2017-05-25 15:34
Peranakan Museum Phuket Town (Baba Museum)
The Peranakan Museum (Baba Museum or Chalermraj Center) just opened its doors in the heart of Phuket Town after many years of renovation (at least… Read More
2017-05-25 13:17
Karon Temple Market
The Karon Temple Market has grown steadily in popularity in the past years and because it only occurs only twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays), people start to plan their… Read More
2017-05-25 02:56
The Surin Phuket
The Surin is a beautifully designed hotel with a long history and an amazing location on Pansea beach in Phuket. It’s also one of the first luxury hotels on the island… Read More
2017-05-09 18:01
The Nai Harn Phuket
One of Phuket Best Hotels
The Nai Harn Phuket proudly stands in a unique location in the south of Phuket and with a classic timeless design, the resort has always been ve… Read More
2017-05-09 15:20
Catch Beach Club
Catch Beach Club is reborn and is as popular as ever! Catch Beach Club is more than just another beach club in Phuket: created by the popular Twinpalm Resort in Surin Beach… Read More
2017-05-07 11:55
Phuket Beach Clubs
Phuket 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 Beac… Read More
2017-05-06 12:35
Thai Food in Phuket
10 Great Popular Thai Dishes you should try in Phuket
Thai food doesn’t need introduction anymore. If you reached this page you probably already heard plenty about… Read More
2017-05-03 16:57
Phuket Town – Walking Guide
First time in the historical center of Old Phuket Town? Our Walking Guide to Phuket’s most interesting streets will save you time (and sweat!)
Phuket… Read More
2017-04-27 11:17
Phuket Gay Festival 2017 – April 27th to April 30th
(Phuket Pride)
The Phuket Gay Festival 2017 or Phuket Pride will be held in Patong Beach from April 27th to 30th. Phuket Gay Festiva… Read More
2017-04-21 16:31
Chillva Market Phuket
Chillva Market Phuket is the latest and definitely the best night market on the island. Everyone loves those night markets and Thai teenagers more than everyone else. I… Read More
2017-04-21 13:52
Laem Singh Beach
Laem Singh Beach, a lovely sandy cove surrounded by jungle, has been closed to the public by the owners of the land surrounding it from April 20, 2017. As you may know, priv… Read More
2017-04-14 13:43
Pansea Beach
Pansea Beach looks like a private beach but since private beaches are not allowed in Thailand, you can get around simply by owning all lands around that beach. I know three or f… Read More
2017-04-07 16:19
7 Most Romantic Hotels in Phuket
What are the most romantic hotels in Phuket? This is another frequent question we are happy to answer. Here are the best hotels we actually experienced in Ph… Read More
2017-04-06 02:02
Phuket Full Moon Party
There is a Full Moon Party in Phuket? Maybe you didn’t even know about it but yes, there is actually a Phuket Full Moon Party and it has been around for a while… Read More
2017-04-02 18:22
Freedom Beach
Freedom Beach is an anomaly on Phuket island. It is one of the prettiest beach with an incredibly soft white sand and blinding clear blue waters. It is just few minutes away fr… Read More
2017-04-01 08:12
Splash Jungle Water Park Phuket
Splash Jungle Water Park in Phuket Mai Khao Beach, just next to Phuket International Airport is not really huge and it’s a bit pricey, but you can spend… Read More
2017-03-27 15:52
Koh Khai Islands
Koh Khai Nai, Khai Nai Island and Koh Khai Nok
Koh Khai are popular tiny islands just 15 mn speedboat ride from Phuket east coast. There are 3 islands: Koh Khai Nai, Khai Na… Read More
2017-03-27 12:04
Wassa Homemade Bar
Wassa Homemade Bar, located high on the hills in the back of Patong, is a modest little bar worth talking about. You can go there anytime of the day but sunset time and be… Read More
2017-03-24 16:55
Phuket Town Mural Paintings
Phuket Town Mural Paintings – A collection of superb murals by local and Thai artists all around Phuket Town. Some are easy to spot and others are well hidd… Read More
2017-03-23 03:40
Illuzion Phuket Nightclub
Illuzion Phuket is an increasingly popular Nightclub on Bangla road, Patong Beach, built where an old shopping mall used to be and right opposite of the other massi… Read More
2017-03-22 05:48
Ao Sane Beach
Ao Sane Beach is the proof that Phuket still has some little beaches hidden from view where you can pretend nothing has changed in the past twenty years. Of course there is no… Read More
2017-03-20 11:31
Sala Phuket Resort on Mai Khao Beach
Sala Phuket Resort on Mai Khao Beach is one of our favourite hotel in Phuket, but it is not a hotel to please everyone. Sala Phuket is really a romantic… Read More
2017-03-20 10:43
Top 10 Best Everything of Phuket
So you are coming to Phuket and you are a lazy reader? No shame! Most people actually are! We travel quite a lot and we know how it feels like to go to a pla… Read More
2017-03-19 16:10
Laem Hin Seafood
Laem Hin Seafood is one of the best known local seafood restaurants in Phuket. Located on the east coast of the island, Laem Hin is huge but still manages to get full for di… Read More
2017-03-18 16:31
Promthep Restaurant in South Phuket
Promthep Restaurant is a surprisingly good place to enjoy a relaxing dinner with a view once you are done with your photos of the famous sunsets of Promth… Read More
2017-03-17 07:41
Cape Sienna in Kamala Beach
Cape Sienna is a beautiful resort with panoramic views of Kamala Bay designed to take full advantage of the hillside setting. All 146 rooms offer sea view w… Read More
2017-03-14 15:57
Samet Nangshe is an absolutely superb viewpoint in Phang Nga Bay. It’s a little far outside Phuket island but if you have a car, it is definitely worth the drive. From up there you can… Read More
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