Phuket Top 10s

This is a quick and handy Top Ten Guide to our favourites. Spectacular capes and sexy cabaret shows. Heavenly hongs in the bay. Snakes and sunsets. Thrilling theatre. Read More...

Phuket has so much to see, visit and experience. Here you'll have a preview of the hottest tours available with a brief description of what they're about.  Read More...

After long discussions, during which the Phuket.com Magazine team considered and weighed up each restaurant’s cuisine, setting, service, location, atmosphere and décor, we finally came up with a definitive list. Read More...

Phuket has a wide range of activities: as a tropical island it has all sorts of possibilities when it comes to land and at sea activities. This Top 10 has been composed according to the tastes and choices of most people visiting the island Read More...

Patong is the undisputed nightlife centre of Phuket. From nine o’clock onwards nightly the town is buzzing and doesn’t stop until the wee hours. Read More...

A few years back when the first shopping mall opened in Phuket, locals asked “Where is it all leading to?” Nowadays, with Phuket more developed, malls are ubiquitous but happily have not smothered the Thai traditional market life. Read More...

Phuket's best hotels all have several things in common - good location, a large range of quality facilities and services. Many visitors have highly personal tastes and once they've found their holiday niche they will return time after time. Read More...

Whilst we don't have an exact formula to define 'Best Beach Resorts', many different factors have been taken into account. Anyway, there are some fantastic resorts on our list. A stay at any of them will be a pleasure. Read More...

Phuket is an island jam packed with luxury resorts, the question is 'Which are the best?' Facilities, location, spas, privacy were all taken into account as were winelists, celebrity count and even the brand of the hotel limos. Read More...

How does a good hotel manage to keep dad, mum and the kids content and amused for days on end? Through a combination of good service and exciting activities that's how. Read More...

What makes a resort romantic? We've done a lot of research to find out which are Phuket's most romantic resorts. Here are the top choices on an island that has some of the most romantic beaches in the whole world. Read More...

It's a rare hotel that doesn't cater for its guests with a state-of-the-art spa centre, complemented by delicious and healthy food. Here are Phuket's Top Ten Spa resorts. Read More...

Here are the top ten boutique hotel/resorts on the island as chosen by the industry professionals. Our list contains wide contrasts; from the stylish Mom Tri Villa Royale to the ultra privacy of SALA Phuket's pool villas. Read More...

Many may not think so, but Phuket IS accessible to those on a budget! Here we've selected the best hotels available for around 2,000 baht a night or less with full(ish) facilities. Read More...

No one can deny that fine dining and top-of-the-range surroundings go hand in hand. And where better to enjoy this luxurious combination than in Phuket's fantastic array of plush hotels and resorts. Read More...

Ah... the feeling of total intimacy, of having a villa all to yourself with the added bonus of a swimming pool. Perhaps the best accommodation arrangement for many reasons, pool villas are now the top on discerning holidaymakers' lists. Read More...

The whole of Phuket island's west coast is lined with  memorable beaches while Patong is one big party town with one aim - to have as much fun as possible. So have a great time exploring the many fun facets of Phuket. Read More...

Here's a baker's dozen of things to do when the sun's in hibernation and the day is damp. Read More...

You don't have to be a rocket scientist to work out the equation; sunset+cocktail+good company = magic. Thankfully Phuket's west coast is riddled with places to try out this combination in many shapes and forms. Read More...

Beach clubs are the latest hot trend in Phuket; and a simple yet complex recipe with the right mix of ingredients is required to guarantee success. Read More...

Every country has its idiosyncrasies. Thailand is no exception and has its fair share of quirks and unusual sides. Here are our Top Ten Thai out-of-the-ordinary sights you will see here. Read More...

Discover 10 of the most popular Thai Food and Dishes you should try during your holidays! Read More...

Discover 10 of the most popular local restaurants you can try during your holidays if you feel like trying local daily life! Some are not for the first timers. Read More...

While Phuket brims with attractions, on the mainland adventure and superb scenery beckons from Khao Lak to Krabi. Go trekking in Khao Sok national park and ride an elephant. Read More...

As Phuket is a hilly island the opportunity to appreciate a good meal while enjoying outstanding vistas is almost unparalleled in the country. Here are five ‘meals-with-a-view’ culinary destinations on the island. Read More...

Are you looking for a romantic restaurant in Phuket? We looked for the most atmospheric and intimate restaurants that are also able to deliver great dishes by well-trained, English-speaking staff. Read More...

Patong’s nightlife along Soi Bangla is forever changing. But here are some of the longest-lasting and best well-established bars in the Soi Bangla area of Patong Beach. Read More...

With an adventurous spirit, a set of wheels and a map of the island you can discover some beach gems that will have you coming back for more. Here are Six of the Best: Phuket’s ‘Secret’ Beaches. Read More...

Good live music is the highlight of any bar experience and often the popularity of a venue depends on the quality of its band’s performance. In Phuket, most live music bars are located in Patong Beach or in Phuket Town. Read More...

Here is a list of the ten most popular activities and attractions in Phuket to share with your kids. Read More...

Street Thai snacks can tell you a lot about the place you are passing through. It’s a fun way to enjoy unique local dishes at minimal prices. Here are five fun street dishes you might come across during your stay in Phuket. Read More...

Phuket is renowned for its fresh sea produce and it is almost a rite of passage for visitors to have at least one seafood blowout during their stay on the island. Read More...

Elephant trekking is a popular activity in Phuket. Even though elephants are not a native species of the island you can find between 15 and 20 camps offering elephant trekking in Phuket. Read More...

Take a deep breath and lazily dive down into this magical kingdom and you’ll come as close to aquatic paradise as you’ll ever get. Phuket is a wonderful snorkelling destination; here are five prime snorkelling beaches to head for. Read More...

Here are the five most popular Patong night clubs; they all offer a safe environment to party at, places where could have fun with or meet new friends, dancing the night away. Have fun! Read More...

Here are five of the best British pubs in Phuket where you can tuck into pub grub, throw a few darts and sup on some old-fashioned ale while watching the footy on TV. Read More...

Here are five unusual dining-out places on the island: places that you never guessed existed and where you are not quite sure if they’re having a laugh or providing the laughs. Read More...

“I guess there are never enough books,” wrote John Steinbeck. In Phuket, bookworms can shop to their heart's delight as most beaches and towns have second-hand bookstores. Read More...

Phuket Old Town is nothing, if not a quirky place. This is where the old and the new, the bizarre and the ‘normal’, where it is just as every-day to buy a coconut flesh shredder as it is to purchase a secondhand book. Read More...

To some people that’d spell a plain old patisserie but Phuket’s pastry entrepreneurs have put a whole new spin on the concept. Let’s have a look at a few coffee and cake shops in Phuket Old Town. Read More...