News&Phuket Life

• Loy Krathong 2026 in Phuket: where to float your krathong

  28.10.2026

  Loy Krathong falls on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Here are the best places on the island to float a krathong, and how to do it the eco-friendly way.
  
• Sunday at Lard Yai: Phuket Old Town’s walking street

  26.10.2026

  Every Sunday, Thalang Road turns into Phuket's favourite night market. What to eat, what to buy and how to do it like a local.
  
• Where to watch the sunset in Phuket

  24.10.2026

  Our favourite places to watch the sun drop into the Andaman Sea, from Promthep Cape to the Big Buddha.
  
• Visiting the Big Buddha in Phuket

  21.10.2026

  The 45-metre white marble Buddha on Nakkerd Hill is Phuket's most famous landmark. Opening times, dress code and the best time to go.
  
• Phuket’s beach clubs: a chill-out lover’s guide

  19.10.2026

  From Catch at Bang Tao to Café Del Mar at Kamala, these are the island's best spots for a sunbed, a cocktail and the right music.