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Long-form pieces on the places, the people and the things worth writing about — from the people who live here.
Story · 23 October 2026
A hop-on hop-off double-decker is now running 11 stops across Phuket
City Sightseeing Phuket launched its open-top bus service on October 20, based out of Central Phuket.
Story · 23 October 2026
Phuket is pushing Bangkok to legalise hundreds of unlicensed guesthouses — and enforcement is already running
Provincial officials have submitted a legal reform package targeting five regulatory areas. Meanwhile, raids on unlicensed rentals continue.
Story · 23 October 2026
Virgin Atlantic has landed at HKT — nonstop London flights are running three times a week
The first direct scheduled connection between London Heathrow and Phuket is now operating on a 787-9 Dreamliner.
Story · 23 October 2026
The nominee crackdown is here — the PM has set December 31 as the deadline for audits across every province
More than 500 officers raided properties across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi. Here is what residents need to know.
Story · 6 October 2026
Nightlife, bars and beach clubs on Phuket
Where Phuket residents actually go out — area by area, named venues, honest prices. Beach clubs, rooftop bars, Bangla Road, and the Cherng Talay corridor that did not exist five years ago.
Story · 6 October 2026
Best pizza on Phuket
Where Phuket residents actually order pizza, area by area. Two internationally ranked Neapolitan places, the island's only Detroit-style, and honest pricing.
Story · 5 October 2026
Phuket Old Town: What Has Changed and What Is Worth Your Time in 2026
The resident's view of Old Town in 2026 — what is genuinely worth visiting, what has changed, and what you can skip.
Story · 4 October 2026
Getting connected in Phuket — internet, SIM and home fibre in 2026
Story · 4 October 2026
Rawai & Nai Harn: the neighbourhood guide for south Phuket
The best beach in the south, a world-class fitness community, and food that has surpassed the north.
Story · 1 October 2026
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026: A Resident's Guide to Nine Days of Gin Jay
The island's most significant annual event — nine days of Taoist ritual, street processions, spirit mediumship, and one of the best street food scenes in Southeast Asia.
Story · 30 September 2026
Phuket Fuel Crisis 2026: What It Means for Daily Life and Songkran Travel
From the Strait of Hormuz to the petrol station queue — how a war eight thousand kilometres away changed daily life on the island.
Story · 30 September 2026
The Best Muay Thai Gyms in Phuket: An Honest Breakdown for 2026
Every gym on the island organised by area, with honest assessments of who each one is for — from fighter camps to fitness retreats.