Nico Voss
Editor at EVE
About
Local events editor at EVE, based in Phuket since 2019. Covering nightlife, markets, culture, and island life with boots-on-the-ground reporting.
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Published articles (12)
Best Beach Clubs Phuket: Day Passes, Pools & Sunset Spots
Phuket's verified-operating beach clubs in 2026 — Catch at Bang Tao (relocated from Surin), Cafe Del Mar at Kamala, Xana, Barra Cuda, Yona. Real prices and locations. HQ permanently closed; Maya Beach Club temporarily closed.
Big Buddha Phuket: Visit Tips, Dress Code, Hours
Big Buddha Phuket is a 45-metre white marble Buddhist monument on Nakkerd Hill — free to visit, open daily, and one of southern Phuket's most breathtaking cultural sites. This guide covers hours, dress code, insider tips, and how to plan the perfect visit in 2026.
Best Beaches in Phuket: A Local Local’s Ranking
Phuket has 30+ named beaches — from the bustling 2.85 km arc of Patong to the secluded crescent of Kata Noi. This local ranking covers every major beach with real 2026 prices, crowd levels, and insider tips from six years on the ground.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival: What to Expect
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival transforms Phuket Old Town every October — nine days of firewalking ceremonies, spirit medium rituals, and vegetarian street food markets. This 2026 guide covers everything from festival traditions to practical costs and insider tips.
Patong Beach Phuket: Complete Visitor Guide
Patong Beach Phuket is the island's most famous beach resort — 2.85 km of white sand, 200+ bars, water sports at every level, and Bangla Road just steps from the shoreline. This local guide covers everything for 2026.
Best Rava Beach Club Phuket in Phuket: Complete Guide
Rava Beach Club Phuket is the luxury beachfront venue at Banyan Tree Phuket, set within the Laguna complex on Bang Tao Bay. This 2026 guide covers day pass pricing, pool access, the best season to visit, safety tips, and how Rava compares with Catch Beach Club, Cafe Del Mar, and Phuket's other top venues.
Bangla Road Phuket: Everything You Need to Know
Bangla Road Phuket is the 400-metre pedestrian strip in Patong that defines Thailand's most famous nightlife district. Here's everything — top venues, prices, weekly schedule, and insider tips — from locals who cover the strip year-round.
Things To Do In Phuket
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.
Phuket Nightlife in Low Season: What Stays Open & Hidden Gems
Phuket nightlife low season (May–October) is more active than most visitors expect. Here's what stays open, where locals drink, and how to save 40–60% on a night out.
Phuket Nightlife Guide: Best Bars, Clubs & Night Markets
Phuket nightlife covers five distinct zones — from Bangla Road megaclubs to Old Town speakeasies, beach club sunset sessions to cheap beers in Rawai. This guide covers every area, every budget, and every vibe, written by people who live here. Updated May 2026.
Best Night Markets Phuket
Phuket has over a dozen night markets running every day of the week, from the 500-stall sprawl of Naka Weekend Market to intimate Old Town walking streets. Here is every market worth visiting, ranked by locals who shop them weekly. Prices are approximate and vary by season.
Phuket Nightlife Guide 2026: Bars, Beach Clubs & What's On Tonight
Phuket nightlife in 2026 runs the full spectrum - from Bangla Road megaclubs to Old Town speakeasies, beach club sunset sessions to cheap beers in Rawai. Here's what the tourist blogs won't tell you, written by people who actually live here. Prices are approximate and may vary by season.