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Described by the owners as a ’140-acre cultural theme park’, Phuket Fantasea has rapidly established itself as one of the most popular visitor attractions on Phuket island. Built at a cost of over USD 100 million, the Fantasea venue at the northern end of Kamala Beach is home to an impressive 3,000-seat theatre and a [...]
According to an ancient Chinese legend, the island of Phuket is a golden sea dragon known as Hai Leng Ong. For those that believe in such things, Hai Leng Ong is regarded as the protector of Phuket. Hai Leng Ong Statue at Queen Sirikit Park, Phuket Town An imposing golden-coloured statue of a dragon emerging [...]
I first became aware of ‘Catching the Sun’ after watching the author being interviewed on BBC World. During that interview, Tony Parsons described his latest novel as a ‘love letter to Thailand’, but did the book live up to that description? The Plot Tom Finn has long been disillusioned with life in London, but it [...]
If you are flying in or out of Phuket, the government-run airport bus can be a convenient transport option, especially if you are staying in Phuket Town. The route does not include the most popular beach resorts so it won’t be an ideal option for everybody, but it is still a useful service. The Phuket [...]
Earlier this week I stayed at the Lub Sbuy Guest House in Phuket Town. I only stayed for one night, but was impressed with the accommodation which is more akin to a boutique hotel. Lub Sbuy (which is pronounced more like ‘lap sabai’) is the Thai phrase for ‘sleep well’. Rooms Lub Sbuy offer a [...]
Phuket has long-established links with the Chinese community dating back to the time when the island was known for tin mining rather than tourism. I took the photos below earlier this evening along Talang Road, an historic and charming district of Phuket Town. This area has been a focal point for the Chinese Lunar New [...]
Throughout Thailand at the moment, many Thai people (especially those with Chinese heritage) are observing the Taoist lent period which lasts for 9 days and 9 nights. This is marked by Thailand’s vegetarian festival and although the origins are Taoist, the festival has been slowly incorporated into Thai Buddhism. This is a time when participants [...]
When visitors begin to research the best place to stay in Phuket they can be left with a bewildering array of opinions and conflicting advice. In the descriptions below I offer my own personal opinions on various beaches in Phuket and some of the pros and cons of staying in each area. Phuket is probably [...]
Last month I spent 3 days with my family at the luxurious hideaway, The Village on Coconut Island just off the east coast of Phuket. Without doubt, this is the most exclusive accommodation I have ever stayed in and here is my review of the resort. Accommodation We stayed in a 2-bedroom beach-front villa. All [...]
Last week I stayed for 3 days with my family at The Palms on Kamala Beach, Phuket. The hotel is located towards the southern end of Kamala and is only a 2-minute walk to the beach. The Palms isn’t a typical hotel because it is more like an apartment complex although it does have all [...]