“A local guide to the island we call home.”
We’re a small team of island lovers sharing the real Phuket — from hidden beaches to honest local tips.
Whether you’re visiting for a week or settling in for good, our guides, maps, and stories are here to help you feel connected, informed, and right at home.
📖 Our Story
Phuket Community started with a map, a scooter, and a simple goal: help people find the good stuff.
Back in 2022, we launched as Phuket South — a small printed map focused on Rawai and Naiharn. Just 2,000 copies, dropped off at cafés, gyms, coworking spaces, and anywhere else locals and newcomers might pass through. It wasn’t fancy, but it was useful. And it worked.
People started asking for more. More spots, more stories, more local tips — beyond just Rawai.
So we grew.
That little map became Phuket Community: a digital hub, a weekly newsletter, a growing team, and soon, a lifestyle magazine. We now cover the whole island, but our mission stays the same — real recommendations, good local stories, and supporting the community that makes Phuket special.
We’re not a travel agency. We’re not here to sell tours. We’re here to share the kind of info you’d get from a friend who’s been here a while — honest, useful, and full of local love.
🧑🤝🧑 Meet the Team
We’re a small-but-mighty crew spread across the island (and a couple time zones). Some of us are on the ground in Phuket, others are working behind the scenes — but we’re all here to help keep Phuket Community running, growing, and grounded in what makes this place great.
Codi – Founder / Community Connector
Lover of Naiharn mornings, noodle soup lunches, and helping good ideas grow. Codi started Phuket Community as a side project and somehow turned it into a full-on island media brand. You’ll usually find her chasing good stories, collabs, and coconut coffee.
Yogi – Our Man in the Clouds ☁️
Yogi lives in Indonesia but somehow always knows what’s happening in Phuket. He’s our webmaster and online support wizard — handling the tech, the updates, and the magic behind the screen. He may not be here in person, but he’s everywhere online.
Andrew – Collaborator, Writer & Founder of Tellr
Andrew and his team at Tellr help bring big ideas to life. From content strategy to editorial support, they’ve been major supporters of the PC vision since the early days — and continue to guide us as we grow.
Fin – Map & Mag Delivery King
Fin’s the guy on the scooter dropping off 1000s of maps to 100s of local spots. If you’ve ever grabbed one of our maps at a café, beach bar, or coworking space — there’s a good chance Fin put it there. Master of logistics, local convos, and map hustle.
Bell – Back-of-House Wizard 🧙♀️
Bell keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From bookkeeping to making sure we’re ticking all the right boxes, she’s our quiet powerhouse. She also manages the office at Chokdee Group, the company that helps make Phuket Community possible.
🌺 What We Believe In
At the core of Phuket Community is one simple idea: share what’s good, and do it with heart. We’re not here to sell the island — we’re here to help people really experience it, with honesty, kindness, and curiosity.
Here’s what guides us:
✨ Keep it real
No fluff, no hype. We share what we’d tell a friend — good recommendations, honest reviews, and real-life advice from people who live here.
🧡 Support local
We spotlight the small, the independent, the homegrown. Whether it’s a tucked-away noodle shop or a beach cleanup group, we believe local is where the magic is.
🌏 Celebrate diversity
Phuket is a mix of cultures, communities, and perspectives. We think that’s something to be proud of — and something worth protecting.
🤝 Build community
Whether you’ve been here for years or just landed yesterday, you’re part of something bigger. We’re here to help people connect — through stories, maps, events, and shared island life.
🏡 Make people feel at home
We know what it’s like to arrive and not know where to start. So we try to make everything we do welcoming, simple, and useful — like a local friend showing you around.
🗺️ Where You’ll Find Us
Phuket Community lives both online and offline — from beach cafés with our maps on the counter to inboxes filled with weekly tips. Here’s where you can find us:
📍 Local Maps (Print + Digital)
Our iconic illustrated maps are available at over 100+ pickup points around the island — cafés, coworking spaces, gyms, and more.
👉 [View pickup locations]
👉 Download a digital map
📰 Weekly Newsletter
Get your island scoop every week — with upcoming events, local tips, and hidden gems.
👉 Sign up for the newsletter
👉 Read past issues
📲 Instagram + Facebook
Follow along for daily stories, community vibes, and what’s happening right now.
👉 @phuketcommunity_com
📚 Magazine (Launching Soon!)
We’re working on our first print & digital magazine — featuring local stories, expat life, and island culture.
👉 Coming Q2 2025 — stay tuned!
🗓️ Event Calendar
Markets, meetups, music nights, and more — all in one place.
👉 See what’s on
💌 Want to Collaborate or Say Hi?
We’re always open to chatting with local businesses, contributors, and island fans.
👉 Contact us
👉 Advertise / Partner
📣 LET’S COnnect
We’re always up for a chat, a collaboration, or a good island story.
Whether you’ve just moved to Phuket, you’re running a cool local biz, or you’ve got a tip we should know about — we’d love to hear from you.
✉️ Got a story idea?
📍 Want to be featured in our next map or magazine?
💬 Just feeling a bit lost and want to connect with someone on the ground?
Drop us a message, follow us online, or come say hi at one of our pickup points.
This is your island too — let’s make it feel like home.
👉 Contact Us
👉 [Submit a local gem]
👉 Follow on Instagram