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 Phuket has become Southeast Asia’s quiet favourite for international families
For decades, Phuket was a place you visited. You came for the beaches, the diving and a week of sun, then flew home. That story has changed. Today, a growing number of international families are not booking a holiday on the island. They are moving here for good, enrolling their children, buying or renting long-term, and building a life. The…
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Patong launches all-inclusive package with beach club access
Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort has introduced an All-Inclusive Package with Beach Club Access, offering guests a convenient tropical getaway with dining, drinks, and beachfront experiences included in one daily rate. Designed for comfort, relaxation, and ease, the package brings together accommodation at one of Phuket’s most popular beachfront destinations with access to selected food and beverages across…
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Can ocean waves support wellbeing? Thailand’s surf therapy project explores the potential
Thailand Health Excellence 2026, supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), joined Waves for Change from South Africa, Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus, La Vita Sana, Memories Surf House, and Span Global to organise the Thailand Surf Therapy Real Experience & Trust Building Journey in Phang Nga. Held under the theme “The Wave of Healing,” the activity invited…
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The Bangtao Effect: international lifestyle brand surge reshapes Phuket’s most valuable coastal district
Bang Tao is fast becoming Phuket’s key brand-led growth corridor, as international hotel groups, branded residences, Central-backed retail and a new international school help turn the coastal district into a year-round lifestyle and community hub. According to C9 Hotelworks’ market research, Bang Tao’s development pipeline now includes nine hotels with 1,640 rooms, nine branded residences with 1,649 units, one community lifestyle mall…
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Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort offers wellness, family stays on Phuket’s longest beach
While Phuket is best known for its busy beach towns and nightlife, the island’s northwest coast tells a different story. Set along Mai Khao Beach, Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort offers a peaceful alternative for travellers looking for nature, wellness, and beachfront living away from the crowds. Stretching more than 10 kilometres along Phuket’s northwest coastline and sitting…
