Category: Living in Phuket / Lifestyle
Phuket Flooding June 2026: What Visitors Need to Know Right Now
Phuket Flooding June 2026 has brought heavy rain, flooded roads, rough seas, and beach warning flags across parts of the island. Here’s a practical local guide covering affected areas, travel updates, beach safety, and what visitors should know before heading out.
Read MoreVisakha Bucha Day in Phuket 2026: What It’s Really Like
Visakha Bucha Day in Phuket is one of the island’s quietest and most meaningful nights. Here’s what actually happens at Phuket’s temples, where to go, what to wear, and what visitors should know before joining the candlelight ceremonies.
Read MoreThailand Visa Changes 2026: What Tourists, Digital Nomads & Long-Stayers Need to Know
Thailand visa changes 2026 have brought shorter visa-free stays, stricter visa run rules, and closer checks on repeat visitors. Here’s what tourists, digital nomads, long-stayers, and Phuket regulars should know before planning their next trip.
Read MoreCan Sustainable Tourism Phuket Actually Work Long Term?
Phuket’s tourism industry is going through a noticeable shift in 2026. From ethical elephant sanctuaries and reclaimed public beaches to mangrove conservation and eco hotels, sustainable tourism Phuket is slowly reshaping how travelers experience the island. This guide explores what’s changing, what still needs work, and how visitors can travel more responsibly while supporting local communities and conservation efforts.
Read MoreWhere’s The Best Muay Thai Gyms in Phuket?
A practical guide to the Best Muay Thai Gyms in Phuket, covering where to train, how to choose the right gym, and what to expect whether you’re a beginner or a serious fighter.
Read MorePhuket Fuel Crisis 2026: What It Means for Daily Life and Songkran Travel
The Phuket Fuel Crisis 2026 is starting to affect daily life, travel costs, and Songkran plans. Here’s what’s happening, what’s changed, and how to navigate Phuket right now.
Read MoreCo-Living vs Renting in Phuket: Where Digital Nomads Actually End Up
Wondering about co-living vs renting Phuket? This guide breaks down what each option actually feels like, and why most digital nomads end up transitioning from one to the other.
Read MorePhuket Heroines Festival: Phuket’s Most Underrated Cultural Festival
The Phuket Heroines Festival is a local celebration in Thalang that brings Phuket’s history to life. Held every March, the festival honors the bravery of two sisters who helped defend the island during the Battle of Thalang in 1786, with reenactments, food stalls, and cultural performances.
Read MorePhuket’s Top International Schools
Looking for the right school for your children in Phuket? This is our guide to Phuket’s Top International Schools — covering 13 schools across every curriculum, fee range, and area of the island. Put together by the Phuket Community team using real feedback from expat parents who live here.
Read MoreLiving in Phuket Long Term: 15 Things You Start Doing Without Realising
Living in Phuket Long Term changes your daily habits in ways you don’t expect. From beach days and brunch spots to gym routines, visa runs, and budgeting, this guide explores what everyday life really looks like once the holiday feeling fades.
Read MorePhuket Social Life (Without Partying): Where Long-Stayers Actually Go
Phuket Social Life isn’t only about Patong and beach clubs. For long-stayers, it’s built around morning coffee routines, gym regulars, weekend markets, and small community circles. Here’s where to meet people in Phuket without partying and how real connections form on the island.
Read MoreChinese New Year in Phuket 2026: What’s Happening + Where to Go (Year of the Horse)
Chinese New Year in Phuket transforms Old Town into a lantern lit celebration filled with lion dances, temple ceremonies, and street food. Here’s what to expect in 2026, where to go, and how to plan around the crowds.
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