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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.

Best beach clubs Phuket — Bang Tao and Kamala infinity pools overlooking the Andaman SeaUpdated
Travel Guide9 min read

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.

May 9, 2026Read
Wat Chalong Phuket golden Phra Mahathat Chedi grand pagoda rising above temple grounds at sunrise
Local Culture11 min read

Wat Chalong Phuket: Temple Visit Guide

The complete local guide to Wat Chalong Phuket — Phuket's most important of 29 Buddhist temples. Free entry, a 60 m Grand Pagoda with a real Buddha bone relic, and rituals that have continued since 1837.

Jun 22, 2026Read
Elephants roaming freely at an ethical phuket elephant sanctuary in forested natural habitat
Day Trips & Excursions11 min read

Best Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries in Phuket

Phuket is home to three verified ethical elephant sanctuaries within 45 minutes of Patong Beach. This local guide covers what to expect, verified prices as of June 2026, and exactly how to tell an ethical sanctuary from a rebranded trekking camp.

Jun 18, 2026Read
Ko Ta Pu limestone needle rock rising from Phang Nga Bay on a James Bond Island tour from Phuket
Day Trips & Excursions10 min read

James Bond Island Tour From Phuket: What to Book

Everything you need to book the right James Bond Island tour from Phuket — tour types, prices, insider tips, and a full day itinerary for Phang Nga Bay.

Jun 18, 2026Read
Colourful Sino-Portuguese shophouse facades on Thalang Road in Phuket Old Town
Local Culture12 min read

Phuket Old Town Walking Guide: Architecture, Food & Hidden Gems

Step inside Phuket's historic heart: a grid of 19th-century Sino-Portuguese shophouses, Peranakan mansions, and street food stalls that have barely changed in a century.

Jun 11, 2026Read
Karon Beach Phuket — fine white sand stretches along the bay with palm trees and the Andaman Sea at sunset
Beaches10 min read

Karon Beach Phuket: What to Know Before You Go

Karon Beach is Phuket's third-longest beach: 3km of fine white sand between Patong and Kata, with unobstructed Andaman Sea sunsets and far fewer crowds. Here's everything locals know that most guides skip.

Jun 8, 2026Read
Phuket airport transfer — taxis lined up outside Phuket International Airport arrivals
Transportation11 min read

Phuket Airport Transfer: Taxi, Bus and Bolt Prices

Phuket airport transfer options range from a 100 THB Smart Bus to a 1,500 THB private minivan. This local guide breaks down every option: metered taxis, Grab, Bolt, and the Smart Bus, with verified 2026 prices and insider tips to avoid common pitfalls on arrival.

Jun 4, 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
Big Buddha Phuket — 45-metre white marble monument on Nakkerd Hill overlooking Chalong BayUpdated
Day Trips & Excursions11 min read

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.

May 29, 2026Read

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