Renting a car or motorbike to explore the island on your own is a cost-effective way of getting off the beaten track.
However, given the driving habits of most locals and the resulting carnage on Phuket'...
Food in Phuket is surprisingly cosmopolitan, especially in Patong Beach, as many foreigners have set up shop to cater to their fellow travelers.
All the usual Thai favorites are of course still available...
There is a glut of rooms in hotels of all sizes and classifications, serviced (catered) apartment complexes (so-called 'mansions') and homestays.
It's a buyers' market even in high season (Nov-May), with...
Buses to mainland destinations including Bangkok, Chumphon, Hat Yai, Krabi, Phang Nga, Ranong, Satun, Sungai Kolok and Surat Thani use the BKS terminal off Thanon Phang Nga in Phuket Town.
The most relia...
Phuket (ภูเก็ต), pronounced (roughly) "pu-ged", is Thailand's largest island. It is 48 km in length, 21 km at its widest, and is in Southern Thailand, on the west-facing Andaman Sea coastline, suspended from...
At night there is a charming night market close to the promenade next to the piers. Food is good and cheap, with Muslim influences. From time to time the town organizes shows on a small stage next to the mar...
Instead of spending a horrendous amount of money, as a result of last minute year-end holiday planning, we decided on a road trip - driving from Kuala Lumpur (capital city of Malaysia) to South Thailand to s...
Don’t forget to experience a 7-islands tour package if you go to Phuket, Thailand.
I went to Phuket, Thailand and try to experience the 7-islands tour. It was awesome and really worth the price, with arou...
Krabi, Thailand has an amazing laundry list of activities for the adventurous backpacker. From white water river rafting to elephant rides from bungee jumping to rock climbing, a traveler looking for an thr...
