What's actually changing on the ground in Phuket — plus a running log of what's new on this site.
We've just launched with a first wave of guides covering planning, stays, places, activities, tours, culture and food.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Vaccination prep, sunset timing, room-type naming explained — 206 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Embassies, underwater photography, group rate negotiating — 203 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Mobility aids, shipping items home, check-in/check-out logistics — 200 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Medical tourism, teens' activities, reliable Wi-Fi for calls — 197 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Kitesurfing, star ratings explained, and more cross-linking across the site — 194 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Common scams, large group planning, security deposits — 191 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Drone photography rules, plus more depth on two tour and food pages — 192 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Customs rules, utility setup, souvenir shopping and more — 188 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Overstay consequences, timeshare caution, reef-safe sunscreen — 185 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)TM30 registration, rainy-day planning, property management and more — 183 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Driving laws, all-inclusive resorts, running routes and more — 199 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Travelling with a newborn, plus more depth on Naka Yai, Cape Panwa and Laem Singh & Freedom Beach.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Bangkok connections, cancellation policies, live music and more — 175 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Tsunami safety, booking timing, furnished rentals and more — 171 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Weather explained, retirement, private guides and more — 167 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Budget travel, wedding venues, SUP and hiking trails — 163 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Peranakan culture, halal food, Cape Yamu and more — 159 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Pet-friendly stays, Koh Maithon, spirit mediums and more — 152 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Pet travel, sunrise activities, ordination ceremonies and more — 146 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Accessible travel, temple-hopping, mining heritage and more — 140 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Honeymoon stays, street art, tour length comparisons and more — 134 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Surfing, Krabi day trips, Wai Kru and more — 127 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Spirit houses, cashews, paragliding and more — 121 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Craft beer, resort fees, bird watching and more — 114 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Diving courses, almsgiving etiquette, Kathu — and every internal link is now relative.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Helicopter tours, Koh Lon, Thai desserts and more — 102 real content pages now.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Solo travel, night diving, yacht charters and more, alongside two more expanded early pages.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Emergency contacts, yoga retreats, multi-day island hopping — and two flagship pages got significantly longer.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Comparisons, day trips and nightlife round out this batch — 104 English pages total.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Nomad life, visa categories, three more beaches, cooking classes and Songkran — 94 English pages total.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Insurance, holidays, elephant sanctuaries, liveaboard diving and more — 84 English pages total.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Rounding out every department with 8 more pages, bringing the site to 74.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)New pages on scooter rental, family resorts, Muay Thai and two more places — and /ru/ joins /zh/ as a working translation example.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)This week rounds out Plan, Stay, Places, Do, Tours and Culture with 8 more pages.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)This week's update expands Stay, Places, Tours, Culture and Food with 15 new pages.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)Visa exemption lengths change from time to time — how to confirm the current rule before you fly.
Read update → (4 Aug 2026)We publish 2–3 updates a week — new guides, corrections, and genuinely useful changes (rules, prices, closures) rather than filler.