Phuket Travel

Phuket travel guide—top attractions, beaches, dining, nightlife, and accommodations. Stay updated on must-visit spots like Patong, Kata, Karon, and Old Town. Plan your perfect island getaway with The Thaiger’s expert travel insights.

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    Why retirees in Thailand are choosing long-term health insurance over quick fixes

    Retirees in Thailand are increasingly seeing the importance of health insurance in protecting their well-being during retirement. With insurance requirements for retirement visas and rising healthcare costs, many are moving away from short-term plans and choosing long-term coverage. Long-term health...

  • Tamarind Restaurant Phuket: Southern Thai dishes reimagined through French techniques | Thaiger

    Tamarind Restaurant Phuket: Southern Thai dishes reimagined through French techniques

    Drawing from the flavours of Southern Thai cuisine and elevating them with the precision of French culinary techniques, the new offerings at Tamarind Restaurant, Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort promise a dining experience unlike any other on the island. The heart behind the cuisine – Chef Nok’s culinary philosophy is rooted in storytelling – blending her passion for Southern Thai…

  • Four Points Phuket sets the mood for Chinese New Year and Valentines Day | Thaiger

    Four Points Phuket sets the mood for Chinese New Year and Valentines Day

    Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort, located just a few steps from the sea on the island’s sunset coast, is inviting cherished hotel guests to come together for a series of celebrations, as it ushers in Chinese Lunar New Year with a grand family feast at Chao Leh Kitchen, and sets the mood for romance with a Valentine’s…

  • Flamingo Beach Club: Panwa’s new playground by the sea | Thaiger

    Flamingo Beach Club: Panwa’s new playground by the sea

    Flamingo Beach Club will make its debut in Panwa, Phuket next week, and it’s set to be the island’s next big thing. The exciting new hotspot promises to be a haven where sun-soaked days and lively nights come together in perfect harmony. Set to open its doors on January 17, Flamingo Beach Club is more than just a beach club—it’s…

  • Don’t miss out on Jungceylon’s Giant Dogs Meet Friends festival! | Thaiger

    Don’t miss out on Jungceylon’s Giant Dogs Meet Friends festival!

    Jungceylon Shopping Centre, Patong, Phuket is preparing to host a Children’s Day event called Jungceylon Kids Day 2025 x Giant Dog. Also dubbed the Giant Dogs Meet Friends festival, the event’s highlight features gentle giants of various breeds including Newfoundland, Caucasian Shepherd, and Alaskan Malamute, among others. Visitors can enjoy performances from the playful furry friends in the dog talents…

  • Some like it hot: Phuket property market in 2024 | Thaiger

    Some like it hot: Phuket property market in 2024

    As we stepped into 2025, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at the hottest property trends in Thailand’s largest leisure destination—Phuket. One of the most notable developments is the increasing presence of major Thai-listed property groups on the island, following an oversupply of properties in Bangkok. At the same time, banks are tightening credit to domestic real…