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Phuket Blog: Local Guides to Nightlife, Events & Things to Do

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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Neon-lit Bangla Road at night, the heart of the best bars in Phuket nightlife scene
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
Sunset dinner table for two at one of the most romantic restaurants Phuket has, overlooking the Andaman Sea
Couples & Honeymoon13 min read

Romantic Restaurants Phuket Locals Recommend for Couples

From Baba Nest's rooftop sunset to PRU's Michelin star and private beach dinners on the sand, here are the romantic restaurants Phuket couples book for the big night.

Oct 12, 2026Read
Mai Khao Beach Phuket wide empty sand backed by casuarina pines on the north coast
Beaches11 min read

Mai Khao Beach Phuket: Plane Spotting and Long Sands

Phuket's longest beach is a national-park escape of plane spotting, nesting turtles and empty sand. Here is where to go, what it costs, and how to do it like a local.

Oct 9, 2026Read
Freedom Beach Phuket, a secluded white-sand cove reached by longtail boat from Patong
Beaches11 min read

Freedom Beach Phuket: How to Get There

Freedom Beach is Phuket's most secluded west-coast cove, reachable only by longtail boat or a steep jungle trail. Here is how to get there, what it costs in 2026, and the truth about the entry fee.

Oct 5, 2026Read
A Phuket Smart Bus and scooters on a coastal road, getting around Phuket
Travel Tips12 min read

Getting Around Phuket: The Complete Transport Guide

The complete 2026 guide to getting around Phuket: taxis, Grab, scooters, the Smart Bus, car rental and ferries, with local prices and insider tips.

Oct 2, 2026Read
Central Festival Phuket shopping mall exterior, the island's largest central festival phuket retail complex
Shopping12 min read

Central Festival Phuket: Shops, Food and Insider Tips

The complete local guide to Central Festival Phuket: the two wings, best shops, food halls, Aquaria, nearby markets, tailor tips, hours, and real costs.

Sep 28, 2026Read
Similan Islands day trip from Phuket: turquoise water and pale sand at Donald Duck Bay on Ko Similan
Day Trips & Excursions12 min read

Similan Islands Day Trip From Phuket

A local's guide to the Similan Islands day trip from Phuket: speedboat logistics, costs, park fees, the best season, snorkelling versus diving, and the tips that make the long day worth it.

Sep 25, 2026Read
Limestone karsts over turquoise water on a krabi day trip from phuket
Day Trips & Excursions12 min read

Krabi Day Trip From Phuket: How to Do It Right

A local's guide to a Krabi day trip from Phuket: ferry vs speedboat, the best one-day routes, 2026 costs, park fees, and tips to beat the crowds.

Sep 21, 2026Read
Surfing Phuket at Kata Beach during the monsoon surf season
Adventure & Water Sports12 min read

Surfing Phuket: Beaches, Seasons and Lessons

A local guide to surfing Phuket: the best beaches by skill level, the May to October surf season, what lessons cost, and how to stay safe in the monsoon swell.

Sep 18, 2026Read

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