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The EVE Phuket blog covers nightlife, night markets, beaches, restaurants, events, and the best things to do across the island. Every guide is written by people who actually live here, with insider tips, current prices, and the spots the tourist sites miss. Updated weekly as the island changes.

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Best family resorts Phuket: a family beach resort on the Andaman coast
Hotels & Accommodation12 min read

Best Family Resorts Phuket: Where to Stay With Kids in 2026

A local's 2026 guide to the best family resorts in Phuket, from JW Marriott to Club Med, ranked by kids clubs, safe pools and family rooms, with costs and insider tips.

Oct 23, 2026Read
Neon-lit Bangla Road at night, the heart of the best bars in Phuket nightlife sceneUpdated
Nightlife12 min read

Best Bars in Phuket: Where Locals Actually Drink in 2026

A local's 2026 guide to the best bars in Phuket, from Bangla Road super-clubs and Bang Tao beach clubs to happy-hour timing, honest prices, and how to get home.

Oct 19, 2026Read
Songkran Phuket water festival: revellers soaking each other with water guns on Bangla Road, PatongUpdated
Events & Festivals12 min read

Songkran Phuket: 2026 Survival Guide

Everything you need for Songkran in Phuket 2026: dates, the best water-fight zones, safety, costs, and the local etiquette that keeps you on the right side of the festival.

Aug 17, 2026Read
Phuket taxi prices in 2026, metered taxis and red tuk-tuks lined up on a Patong street in PhuketUpdated
Transportation12 min read

Phuket Taxi Prices in 2026: Avoid Getting Overcharged

Phuket taxi prices in 2026 span a 50 THB meter flag-fall to 1,200 THB airport runs. This local guide breaks down real fares by route, compares Grab, Bolt and the Smart Bus, and shows exactly how to avoid getting overcharged.

Aug 3, 2026Read
Tourist riding a rented scooter on a coastal road in Phuket, Thailand with the Andaman Sea in the background
Transportation13 min read

Rent Scooter Phuket: Complete 2026 Guide to Costs, Safety and Rules

Rent Scooter Phuket is the practice of hiring a motorbike from a local shop to get around the island independently. This 2026 guide covers real prices, the International Driving Permit rule, insurance, and safety tips from a Phuket local.

Jul 15, 2026Read
Snorkeler exploring a coral reef in the clear turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea near Phuket, Thailand
Adventure & Water Sports12 min read

Snorkeling Phuket: Best Spots, Tours & Costs for 2026

The local's guide to snorkeling Phuket: the Similan Islands, Racha Yai, Coral Island, and Phi Phi compared on price, season, and travel time, plus real 2026 costs.

Jul 6, 2026Read
Kata Beach Phuket: Honest Guide for 2026, turquoise Andaman Sea surf at Kata YaiUpdated
Beaches10 min read

Kata Beach Phuket: Honest Guide for 2026

An honest local's guide to Kata Beach Phuket for 2026, covering surf conditions, beach clubs, costs, insider tips, and what's changed since 2024.

Jun 26, 2026Read
Phi Phi Islands limestone karsts rising from turquoise Andaman Sea waters on a clear dayUpdated
Day Trips & Excursions11 min read

Phi Phi Islands Day Trip Phuket: Honest Guide 2026

The honest guide to a phi phi islands day trip phuket: real costs, which boat to take, Maya Bay rules for 2026, and the insider tips that save your day.

Jun 3, 2026Read
Panoramic view of Phuket coastline with longtail boats, green hills, and turquoise waterUpdated
Guides12 min read

Things to Do in Phuket: 40+ Activities Beyond the Beach (2026)

Phuket has far more than beaches. From Muay Thai camps and Phang Nga Bay kayaking to Old Town speakeasies and ethical elephant sanctuaries, this guide covers 40+ activities that locals actually recommend. Prices verified March 2026.

May 9, 2026Read

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