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Extending out dramatically from the stunningly sculptured cliff tops of Kamala overlooking the spectacular azure blue waters of the Andaman Sea and surrounded by lush tropical forests and gardens, Paresa Resort has embraced the exclusivity of its natural surroundings to create an oasis of tranquillity and unrivalled luxury.
A short 30-minutes from Phuket International Airport and situated at Phuket’s mostsought after address, “Millionaires Mile” at Kamala Bay, Paresa is a secluded retreat offering unrivalled indulgence and luxury for the truly discerning guest. The ultimate Phuket retreat, cocooned from the daily throng of life, Paresa is also within easy access of sleepy, yet picturesque, Kamala village and the lively Patong Beach. Drawing inspiration from southern Thai homes, Paresa Resort is a unique reinterpretation of Thai cultural traditions and includes chic modern Frank Lloyd Wrightinspired organic architectural elements. This results in a seamless transformation from the lush external natural surroundings to the simple yet luxurious open plan contemporary design of the internal areas within each villa, lounge and restaurant.
Patong Seafood Restaurant One of Patong's oldest and finest eateries, Patong Seafood Restaurant is a must-dine experience on Phuket Island.
The establishment, which will soon celebrate its 20th anniversary, serves an extensive selection of superbly prepared dishes. From live Phuket lobster and crab to choice-cut steaks, fresh vegetables and crisp salads, each dish is specially prepared to your liking by our experienced chefs and served with care by our professional staff.
All seafood is pulled fresh from the Andaman sea daily. We also serve Thai, Chinese and International cuisine from breakfast to a late dinner.
Make your choice of dining indoor or under the starry island sky and be pampered by the attentive service at Patong Seafood Restaurant. We look forward to your arrival.
Open daily from 07.00 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. No tax and service charge
98/2 Taweevong Road, Patong Beach, Phuket 83150 Thailand Tel : (66-76) 341 244-5
Fax : (66-76) 341 243
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Weather for Phuket, Thailand One of the main reasons that tourists visit the island of Phuket is to relax on one of its many breathtaking beaches. With this, it is important to choose the right time of year to visit. Nobody wants to arrive at a beach, primed to relax in the sun, and find out that it’s the middle of the rainy season.
Phuket has a tropical monsoon climate, and is warm all year long. The rainy, or monsoon season is from September until October. During this time it is wet and very hot. Unless rain is not a factor for enjoying a vacation, it is not advised to visit during these two months. The hottest time of the year is from the beginning of April through the end of May. The average high temperatures during these months are in the upper 80s and lower 90s. November until March is the most comfortable times to visit, when the average high temperatures are in the mid 70s, and there is little precipitation. Complete weather information is available on Phuket Weather.
Tourist season is from November until April, during which time hotel prices are at their highest. If crowds are an issue when planning a vacation, avoid these months. But realize that these months are the most crowded because the weather is the nicest.
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At Novotel Phuket Resort, Thailand, first class accommodation and service are a natural extension of our daily mission to provide you with the ultimate resort experience. The Novotel Phuket Resort is a popular hotel tucked into a hillside above the pristine waters of Kalim Bay, within easy reach of the exciting nightlife and shopping of nearby Patong. Novotel Phuket Resort offers a unique holiday and boasts beautiful traditional Thai architecture, surrounded by 8 acres of lush tropical gardens. The hotel features 215 contemporary rooms, plus a three-tiered swimming pool, a Thai massage centre, a Kids Club, two bars and three great restaurants for you to enjoy.At the end of 2007, we have completed redesigning and refurbishing all of our guest rooms with luxurious, beautiful, exquisite Thai-styled decoration.
Superb location by the beach in 8 acres of lush tropical garden within walking distance from Patong exciting shopping and nightlife.
As the hotel is located on a higher ground, it was not affected at all by the tsunami.
Magnificent views and stunning tropical sunsets over Patong Beach and the Andaman Sea.
Peaceful and serene environment providing an exclusive hidden paradise for comfort and relaxation.
Warm and genuine hospitality with only 215 rooms.
Magnificent three tier swimming pools with connecting waterfalls (The only one of its kind in Phuket).
A combination of classical Thai style architecture with modern facilities.
Situated at the Premier location in Patong, this International chain managed resort enjoys magnificent views across the Andaman Sea and Patong Beach from every
food and beverage outlet, swimming pools, lobby and almost everywhere in the resort. The Resort is also surrounded by lush landscape and exotic gardens with a serene and quiet environment. Perfectly set into the green hills above Kalim bay, Patong beach. Novotel Phuket is the resort of choice for modern leisure travellers Novotel Phuket Resort houses 215 rooms, each with private balcony and stunning views of the Andama Sea and Patong.
Each room incorporates the local culture and style through careful interior design and decoration. All rooms are equipped with standard features such as individually controlled air conditioning, IDD/STD telephone, Mini-bar, Tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, in-room safe, security card lock, satellite TV and 24-hour room service.
Novotel Phuket Resort is a member of the Novotel Group of Hotels and Resorts comprising over 400 hotels world-wide and managed by Accor Asia Pacific, the largest hotel group in the region.
COME AND DISCOVER . . .
• What makes the Novotel Phuket Resort so special that guests keep on returning years after years. • Why our guests acclaim the hotel a Holiday Paradise. • Why they keep on recommending us to their friends and relatives. • As the hotel is located on a higher ground, it was not affected at all by the 2004 tsunami. • This hotel has been chosen as Patron Hotel for Johnnie Walker Classic Golf Tournament when it was held in Phuket • This Hotel also had been chosen as the Official Hotel of ESPN Asian X Games when it was held in Phuket • In our search to improve our service, we now offer free Wifi in every Guest rooms (with the use of own computer) Novotel Phuket Resort’s focus is on culture and leisure, and in being an integral part of local community, which is the very essence of the approach. Every effort is made to ensure that guests experience the warm and welcoming nature of the Thai people from check-in to check-out.
Markets in Thailand are some of the very best and most interesting places to observe ordinary Thai people going about their everyday business of shopping for food and other items. The markets are always a hive of activity where all kinds of people rub shoulders, and the most popular ones inevitably attract people from miles around, both for shopping and to sell their fresh produce. Markets are considered by many to play a key and very important part in daily Thai society, probably much more so than in western countries. One advantage and reason they are so popular is that you can find many goods selling far cheaper than at the more modern supermarkets and department stores.
For a slice of the real Thailand, you can do much worse than spend an hour or two at a local market, even if you are not really intending to buy anything. Once you see what’s on offer, you just might be tempted to sample some fresh exotic fruit or enjoy a snack at one of the many food stalls. At the very least, it will provide you with some great photo opportunities and a welcome insight into life in Thailand away from the bars and beaches. Most of the Thai cooking classes in Phuket also take you to the markets to buy fresh produce under the guidance of the chef or class tutor.
Many Thai people as well as farang (foreigners) make full use of markets in Thai cities, not just the large ones in Bangkok and Phuket. Most of the smaller towns and provinces all over the country have their own local markets. Ask any expat or local resident in Phuket and they will tell you that they often shop for groceries at a market, especially anyone that owns a local restaurant or food business. For the low prices and sheer variety of products on offer, it’s hard to beat local markets in Phuket and you can choose between many different vendors.
As a foreigner, if you don’t understand any Thai then the smaller markets out in the provinces might appear a little bewildering at first, but it’s easy enough just to point and indicate which items you want. In Phuket, many of the locals speak at least some basic English, and that certainly makes life a little easier when shopping. Make sure that you have enough small denomination change and coins at the ready though, as the vendors are likely to be rather annoyed if you buy 20 baht’s worth of limes and try to pay with a 1000 baht note! You may find that you attract some unusual looks and smiles from the stallholders as you walk through a local market in Phuket, especially in the smaller ones where fewer foreigners tend to visit. Thais are friendly and usually appreciate the fact that you are shopping the local way, which makes it very easy to strike up a conversation with almost anybody when wandering around. In contrast to western markets, in Thailand there are all sorts of strange things happening that might surprise you. For example, it’s quite common to see small motorbikes speeding down the isles delivering goods or huge baskets of ice balanced precariously on the back. However after you’ve been in Phuket for a while, you start to accept such things as normal! In all indoor markets, the floors tend to be very wet and slippery, and the outside markets can be downright muddy especially in the rainy season. Hence it’s a good idea to wear something a little more sturdy than just flip-flops when visiting a Thai market. You might also have trouble parking nearby especially at peak times, when you might be forced to park a few blocks down the street and walk.
Fresh and Appointment Markets
Markets in Thailand come in several varieties. The first type is known as a Talat Sot or Fresh Market. They usually open every day in the same location and tend to stock mostly fresh food items, but not always exclusively. Sometimes, it’s possible to pick up a range of other goods in the talat sot markets besides food, even though this is the predominant type of items on sale. These days, many markets are housed in permanent structures with decent roofs and well built stalls, with adequate space to walk between the isles. Older ones are often much more cramped and you’ll be elbowing, hustling and bustling your way eagerly past other shoppers to find what you’re after.
The second type of local market in Thailand is the Talat Nat or Appointment Market. These normally take place on several days or nights every week, and the traders travel from all over the surrounding area to sell their fresh produce, quite often straight from the farms themselves. The sellers might also travel between markets on different days of the week. Almost every town and village in Thailand has a variety of each type of market, with some specialising in certain types of produce such as household goods, electronics and clothing, or just fruit and vegetables.
If you stay in Phuket for any length of time you’ll soon come to know the items that each market specialises in, and which are the most enjoyable simply for browsing or for an interesting few hours. For example it’s quite entertaining just to walk around the night markets perusing all the different stalls, or make an evening of it by having a meal at one of the many food outlets. For Thai people going to the market with a group of friends can often be all part of a good night out.
Due to it’s size, Phuket has a very wide selection of all types of market in many different locations. Unsurprisingly, Phuket Town probably has the largest concentration of markets but most of the smaller districts have regular ones too, so you won’t have to go far to find what you need.
Deliciously Fresh Food
When you visit a Thai fresh food market, the colourful sights and amazing smells will strike you almost immediately. Huge piles of exotic looking fruit (such as the pungent durian and weird looking dragon fruit), vegetables, herbs and spices, many of which you may never have come across before, nestle next to stands selling meat, fish and fresh seafood, all laid out temptingly on beds of ice. Since Phuket is an island particularly renowned for its delicious seafood, you can expect to sea rather exotic looking fish, fresh squid, prawns, various types of sea shells, lobsters and much more besides. Items of similar type are usually located close to each other in the same area but it’s not unusual to find a fruit stall situated right next to a clothes stall. Besides the wide variety of fresh food on sale, there are usually at least a couple of stalls inside the permanent markets selling cooked foods such as curries, deep fried chicken or noodle soup.
The Markets in Phuket
Some of the main markets found throughout Phuket are mentioned below. There are so many that it’s impossible to list them all, but when exploring the island you’ll no doubt come across a few small or interesting ones that have a wide selection of goods. Locals buzz around the markets all day, coming to-and-fro on small motorbikes laden with goods.
Banzaan Fresh Market (Patong Beach)
Just over the road from the Jungceylon shopping mall, Banzaan is a large covered fresh food market that has a decent selection of meats, fruit and vegetables. It’s located almost immediately opposite the Thai Boxing stadium which is round the back of Soi San Sabai in central Patong.
Open: every day between 9am and 7pm
Beach Road Night Market (Patong Beach)
Although not really considered a market in the normal sense, but there are countless small stalls along the beach road and the adjacent side streets, the majority of which sell all kinds of souvenirs and clothes firmly aimed at tourists. Common items include T-shirts, handbags, shoes, souvenirs, jewellery, Thai arts and crafts, as well as thousands of pirated movies and games. Many items are counterfeit so just check the quality of what you are buying before you pay, and don’t necessarily expect to be able to get a refund later on. The stalls tend to open most of the day, and remain open in the evenings to catch the continuous passing trade of tourists.
Patong Fresh Market / Mae Ubol (Patong Beach)
This fresh fruit, vegetable, meat and fish market is also colloquially known as the Nanai Road Fresh Market due to its location in the eastern side of Patong Beach on the back north-south road. Upstairs, there is a whole floor housing a rather large Andaman seashell and souvenir collection. There are dozens of rows of Thai souvenirs, trinkets and some rather attractive sea shells meticulously laid out. However, there was nobody there when we visited but the displays and objects themselves are quite attractive. Out the front, there are a selection of newly built beer bars and a couple of popular restaurants.
Open: every day from 8am to 8pm
Kathu Market
Located almost halfway between Phuket Town and Patong Beach, Kathu is home to a very popular and large market aimed squarely at the locals. Thankfully, you won’t find stalls selling overpriced tourist tat and useless souvenirs, but instead there are huge amounts of fresh food, clothing and such. It’s a fabulous place to obtain fresh meat, fish and vegetables. Just like many markets in Thailand, countless stalls set up shop outside selling delicious Thai snacks and takeaway meals.
Open: every day
Downtown Market (Phuket Town)
The oldest market in Phuket is located in Phuket Town on Ranong Road. It’s one of the best fresh fruit and vegetable markets and opens extremely early in the morning between 3am and 9am so you need to be early if you want to visit. The very freshest foods are sold here and come direct from the local farms, so many Phuket restaurants shop at this time to get the best produce. There’s a small extension to the market on the other side of the road selling fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the day.
Open: every day
Expo Market (Phuket Town)
Also known as Phuket Square Market, the expo market mainly sells furniture, clothes and other household items. It’s one of the best places on the island to find cheap clothes. Open between 10am until late, it’s located on Tilok-U-Thit Road.
Open: every day
Kaset Market (Phuket Town)
Talat Kaset is near the main Robinson’s store in Phuket Town, and sells the usual fresh produce such as meat, vegetables and fish. In the evenings you can find cooked foods, drinks and Thai desserts.
Open: every day between 6am and 9am, and early evenings
Weekend Market, or Talat Thai Rot (Phuket Town)
This is by far the biggest market in Phuket and opens on Saturdays and Sundays only from mid afternoon until late at night. It’s very close to Central Festival and so is extremely easy to find. Some people call it JJ Market (Jatujak or Chatuchak) just like the famous Bangkok equivalent, and since it’s not isn’t primarily aimed at tourists you won’t find the same selection of fake T-shirts and souvenirs on sale, but there are delicious fresh foods, cheap clothes, countless accessories and much more to be found. It’s certainly well worth a look and you can find a massive range of products at great prices. For a tasty and different snack, try the fresh deep fried crickets at only 10 baht for a cupful! “A-roi”, as they say in Thailand…
Open: weekends only
Rawai Seafood Market
Near the pier by the Chao Lay gypsy village in Rawai is a very small local market selling fresh fish, shell fish and seafood. It’s not something that you’d go out of your way to visit, but it’s definitely worth a look if you’re in the area. There are also a couple of good restaurants adjacent to the market and it’s a good spot to people-watch.
Open: daily, mid afternoon until evening
Nightlife in Phuket Town Phuket has a well-earned and justified reputation for its wild and exuberant nightlife, especially the overt adult entertainment that is available just about everywhere. This is most prevalent in the countless beer and go-go bars, massage parlours, as well as offered by the thousands of freelance working girls in the bars and clubs. Especially when compared with European countries, the nightlife in Phuket could be considered quite wild.
The main hub of the debauchery in Phuket is undoubtedly Patong Beach, but Phuket Town (which has had city status for some time even though many people continue to use the old name) is a welcome departure from the clichéd excesses of crowded Patong. The surprisingly small provincial capital can be a rewarding place to spend an alternative and enjoyable night out, besides the numerous events and festivals that justify its claim to be the cultural capital of Phuket. The unique and historic architecture in the heart of old town coupled with the more relaxed atmosphere, are a welcome breath of fresh air and make you realise that there is much more to the island than you might think.
The Thai Way…
Nightlife in Phuket Town is relatively tame by Patong Beach standards and you won’t find hordes of tourists or many adult thrill seekers, mainly due to its more remote location away from the main tourist hotspots. This contributes in no small part to its charm and its essentially Thai character, and anybody that hasn’t yet experienced an authentic Thai pub or disco is strongly recommended to give it a go at least once. The main attraction are the big music pubs and clubs, which tend to have a live band and hundreds of young people. Dance floors are virtually non-existent as Thais prefer to cluster with friends around small tables, but there is usually adequate room to strut your stuff if you like dancing. Unlike most Western countries, clubs in Thailand don’t normally charge an entrance fee and the dress code is normally very casual.
You might be surprised at just how much fun it can be to listen to cheesy Asian pop music and mingle with real Thai people. Many Thai pubs and clubs are quite kitsch and the décor can be tacky. It’s also perfectly acceptable and common in Thailand to take your own bottles of spirits and buy only the mixers in the bar, which might seem like a strange practice to westerners. Dozens of venues in Phuket Town provide table service and the waiters (or quite often very attractive female hosts) are very attentive. There are also a few karaoke and coyote joints that have dance shows, catering mainly to Asian men but foreigners are also welcome. In many late night venues, it’s possible to find company for the night, but remember that most women in Phuket Town’s bars are not bar girls, and are more likely there just to enjoy themselves without getting hassled by overzealous tourists.
Bars, Clubs and Live Music in Phuket Town
Here is a brief description of some of the most popular bars, pubs and clubs scattered around Phuket Town. You might come across even more venues when exploring the town, but since everything is spread out you’ll need transport to get around. It’s certainly not possible to do a traditional pub crawl by foot here. Most venues in Phuket Town play live music of some kind, mainly Thai rock, folk and pop.
Aeuk-Ka-Nok This large Thai oriented pub and club has a sign written in Thai only (pronounced correctly as Aeuk-Ka-Nok) but is easily recognised by the massive Johnnie Walker sign outside and is more usually referred to as the Johnnie Walker pub too. It’s a busy venue and a regular house band plays nightly. Not many foreigners frequent this place, so if you don’t want to be noticed then try somewhere else.
Open: 19.30-01.00, daily
Address: Chana Charoen Road
Barzah Fun Club This Thai nightspot hosts coyote and dance shows with special events such as Back To School and Supermodel parties. As you can imagine, the emphasis is on the bikini-clad hotties prancing about and so there is normally quite a large male crowd. They also have air-con and rooms available in case you want to organise some “extras” with a new friend. It’s located in a slightly dodgy part of town so make sure you don’t walk there alone.
Address: Phun Phon Road
Tel: +66 (0) 84 768 0234
Web: Barzah FunClub Phuket (Facebook)
Email: new-barzah@hotmail.com
Blue Marina Pub Always one of the most popular venues in Phuket Town, Blue Marina Pub features regular live bands, and DJ’s between sets playing excessively loud music. There are sometimes very well known bands performing, which attracts a mixed clientele of Thais and foreigners. On the weekends there is a flood of university students and it gets so busy that you can’t move, so it’s recommended to arrive early. There is no entrance fee and the drinks prices are quite reasonable.
Open: 22.00-02.00, daily
Address: 158/1 Yaowarat Road
Tel: +66 (0) 76 212 866
Bossy Bar A friendly place that has some attractive girls serving drinks and chatting with the customers. There is not much out of the ordinary here but it can be good fun, especially if you go with a few Thai friends.
Open: 20.00-04.00, daily
Address: Next to the Phuket bus station
Buddy Café One of the more popular Thai places where sexy women sing and dance onstage to entertain the enthusiastic men. If you really appreciate their efforts you can buy them a flower garland which they exchange for cash. They’ll happily sit with customers for the price of a few drinks. You can also buy food to enjoy between the entertaining and stimulating shows. What more could you want?
Open: 20.00-02.00, daily
Address: Soi Nimit, Chana Charoen Road
Chit Lom This is the kind of place to go when you want to party until very late and everywhere else is already closed. Inside, it’s all stylish black décor, and there is decent live music (typically rock and folk songs). As common in Thai clubs there are dozens of tables to stand at, as well as a pool table and outdoor comfy chairs. They also serve food.
Open: 18.00-late, daily
Web: Chidlom Phuket Bar (Facebook)
Chivas This air-conditioned venue on Ratsada Road was formerly called 9 Richter, and remains a lively spot with trendy Thais. Sometimes two bands play Thai rock and pop to the delight of the crowd, which normally includes a few foreigners as well as locals. There’s also a variety of DJ’s that crank up the volume, so don’t expect much in the way of conversation here. Most of the clientele drink bottles of whiskey and mixers, rather than beer.
Open: 09.00-02.00, daily
Address: Ratsada Road
Tel: +66 (0) 76 340 409
Fantasia Fantasia is quite an upmarket and plush entertainment venue with a large main hall, that is almost solely frequented by affluent Thai and Asian customers. The drinks are certainly not cheap but the stage shows that feature beautiful girls and atmospheric lighting are surprisingly well choreographed and enjoyable, and most of the women are more attractive than found in many of Patong’s bars. There are of course some exceptional coyote and erotic dance routines, but also some cultural and even traditional performances. Fantasia also hosts live music and special one off concerts, such as the legendary Bangkok Thai band Micro who have played here in the past.
Open: 20.00-02.00, daily
Address: Corner of Montri Road
Tel: +66 (0) 87 274 9393
Web: Fantasia Phuket (Facebook)
Fever Corner Fever Corner is a chilled out open air beer garden that seems to attract the locals. It definitely helps if you can speak some Thai and you must be over 20 years old to enter (though as a westerner you will rarely be asked). The atmosphere is relaxed and there is plenty of seating. A good choice for a laid back evening.
Address: Takua-Pa Road, Talat Yai
Glasnost This little backstreet place in the delightful Soi Romanee is owned by a lawyer that just happens to be wild about jazz music. It’s cosy and unique, with many interesting and unusual ornaments from around the world adoring the walls. For anybody that wishes to indulge in a jam session there are loads of instruments available such as drums, bongos, guitars, keyboards and microphones. One of the most well known haunts in Phuket Town and a great venue for impromptu music, fun and laughter. If the host himself is in town, you’re sure to have a good time.
Open: 10.00-midnight, daily
Address: 14 Soi Romannee
Tel: +66 (0) 76 258 332
Ka Jok See
If you’re looking for an atmospheric and romantic spot for a quiet dinner, then look no further than Ka Jok See. During the daytime and early evening it’s a fabulous and well known restaurant with an attractive old wooden interior and interesting Thai arts and crafts. Later in the night once all the tables have been emptied, it changes character completely and turns into a lively dance venue with exceptional music and frolicking.
Open: 18.00-01.00, Tuesday-Sunday
Address: Takua Pa Road
Tel: +66 (0) 76 217 903 Kor Tor Mor This trendy, upmarket nightspot is a very well known nightspot in Phuket Town, popular with locals, tourists and expats alike. On weekends it’s so rammed that you might be better off going during the week instead. Do as the Thais do and take your own bottle of whiskey, grab a table and enjoy the music and diverse mix of people in the crowd. Just don’t wear shorts and sandals as you won’t be allowed in…
Open: 22.00-02.00, daily
Address: Chana Charoen Road
Tel: +66 (0) 76 232 285
Jammin’ Music Club This music club is a firm favourite with the young and hip locals. Jammin’ was the original Caribbean reggae club in Phuket Town but nowadays the live bands seem to play a wider range of music including rock, pop and even jazz.
Open: 20.00-02.00, daily
Address: 78/28 Bangkok Road
Tel: +66 (0) 76 220 189
Email: jammin@vol.net
Michael’s Bar This friendly bar is really an expat and backpacker hangout. They have all the expected ingredients such as a pool table, a TV and free Internet access, as well as a daily happy hour between 4pm and 7pm (all beers are just 60 baht). It’s a cool place to hang out and enjoy live sport, as well as meet other travellers and resident expats. They must be doing something right as they’ve been going strong for more than 12 years.
Open: 16.00-01.00, daily
Address: 12 Takua-Pa Road
Tel: +66 (0) 76 256 562
Email: michael@phuket-town.com
Music Matter This little open-sided laid back venue is tucked away in a lane that runs between Phuket Road and Tilok-U-Thit 1 Road, so isn’t very well known to that many people. Nevertheless, Music Matter (sic) has quite an avid following amongst Phuket’s jazz aficionados and cocktail lovers, and every Wednesday talented musicians gather for a jazz session. The bar is owned by local musician Jeffrey Sevilla who always manages to pull in a dedicated crowd of expats and locals. On busy nights, the customers spill over into the street.
Address: Between Phuket Road and Tilok-U-Thit 1 Road
Web: Musik Matters Phuket (Facebook) O’Malleys It seems like every town has an Irish bar, and Phuket Town is no exception. This is a laid back lounge style bar with comfy chairs and plenty of space, as well as a pool table, TV’s and various bar games such as Jenga. It’s a good spot to hang out and drink Guinness (or cider) especially early in the evening before moving on to one of the music clubs. You can expect to rub shoulders with expats and travellers, and a live band sometimes plays. Food and especially the breakfasts are top notch. There is even an inexpenisve hostel on the premises.
Open: 16.00-01.00, daily
Address: 2/20-21 Montri Road, Phuket Town
Tel: +66 (0) 81 246 4481
Web: www.omalleys-phuket.com
Rockin’ Angels Jammin’ Cafe In high season this small music bar can become very lively. The attraction is the live music (which is mainly rock and blues) and the atmosphere is friendly and fun. Posters and interesting memorabilia of music legends such as John Lennon adorn the walls, and the beers are cheap. You’re likely to bump into a few local Thais and expats hanging out at Rockin’ Angels.
Open: 17.00-01.00, daily
Address: 54 Yaowarat Road
Tel: +66 (0) 89 654 9654
Rom Dee Another tiny watering hole in Yaowarat Road, which probably has the highest number of little bars and music venues in town. Rom Dee is simple and inexpensive with a couple of tables and occasionally live music, so it’s popular with the locals and is quite a pleasant, unassuming spot. Nothing fancy but worth a look, this bar it’s the perfect antidote to the brash and noisy clubs and bars. The trendy Sanaeha bar is just next door.
Address: Yaowarat Road
Roxy Bar Roxy has proven to be a winning formula with local residents since it opened in 2007. The atmosphere is friendly and the food is superb (Mexican, Western and authentic Turkish food is available). Prices are reasonable and with the combination of live TV sports, pool competitions, Wednesday quiz nights and a DJ on Fridays, Roxy has become a local hotspot. Happy hour runs until 8pm when all bottled beers are priced at just 50 baht.
Open: 16.00-01.00, daily
Address: 50 Phang Nga Road
Tel: +66 (0) 81 397 0033
Web: www.roxybarphuket.com
Sanaeha
Justifiably one of the busiest and most trendy bars in Phuket Town, and even more so since a recent renovation. Inside it’s now moody black and blue with chandeliers and classy furniture. The chic décor, pleasantly relaxed ambience and hip crowd help to make this among the best places to be seen in town. Buy a bottle of whiskey with mixers and enjoy the live bands that play several nights a week.
Address: Yaowarat Road
Sofa Disco and Pub This huge place is an extremely busy dance club with live music. Set on several levels, it’s usually packed on weekends when the vibe is very energetic. Be warned that like many such places, the music can be so loud there’s not much chance for any conversation, but it’s a great place to catch the best local bands.
Address: New Dibuk Road
Timber Rock Previously known as Timber Hut, this is an ever-popular and famous hangout on Yaowarat Road that draws local Thais and expats alike, who come mainly for the awesome live music played by very talented house and guest bands. Timber Rock is packed every night and is probably one of the most entertaining venues in Phuket Town. Definitely a recommended nightspot during any visit to Phuket Town.
Open: 18.00-02.00, daily
Address: 118/1 Yaowarat Road
Tel: +66 (0) 76 211 839
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The Racha is set on a pristine beach on Racha Island; 12 miles south of Phuket and just 35 minutes by speedboat from Phuket's Chalong Bay. The resort features 70 luxurious villas and strives to be recognized as a leader in responsible and environmentally sustainable tourism. The island is known for its natural beauty and its excellent coral and marine life.
The Racha Phuket Overview : The Racha is another 5 star resort managed by Sanctuary Resorts. It is set in the tranquil, private beach of Racha Island, 12 miles South of Phuket. The resort is home to 70 luxurious villas. Complete indulgence is made possible by the resort food and beverage outlets, leisure facilities and by the Sanctuary Garden Spa, offering holistic body and mind treatments. Guests will be delighted withe luxurious rooms athe Racha. Each guestroom and suite comes in generousize with excellent air-ventilation system. The finest in-room amenities The Rachare well-appointed.
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In-room Safe
Mini Bar
The Racha hotel is an oasis away from your busy and tiring day in Phuket. Hotel guests will be able to benefit from fantastic in-house facilities and recreations throughout their stay. Lie down for an aromatic massage in the magnificent spa or opt for more options such as Guests can spend their precious time at Jacuzzi (s), Outdoor Swimming Pool (s), Sauna, Spa, Steam..
More luxury hotel amenities at The Racha are listed right as follow:
Barber/Beauty Salon
Beach Sport
Biking
Fitness Centre
Jacuzzi (s)
Meditation/Yoga
Outdoor Swimming Pool (s)
Sauna
Spa
Steam
Tennis Court (s)
Water Sport (s)
Complimentary : Transfers :
Airport limousine transfer per car per way (max. 3 persons per car) at Baht 1,600
Airport transfer in mini van for small groups at Baht 2,300 nett per van per way (max.6 persons per van)
Free airport transfer and scheduled speed boat transfer for stays with minimum 7 paid nights
Scheduled Speed boat transfer at Baht 800 per person per way
Private speed boat transfer on request at Baht 8,000 per boat per way (max 12 persons per boat)
50% discount for children 4-12 yrs on scheduled speed boat transfer
Boat Schedule
From Phuket (Chalong Bay) to Racha at: 11.30h 14.00h 17.00h
From Racha to Phuket (Chalong Bay) at: 09.00h 12.00h 16.00h
The above schedule may be changed subject to flight arrival times of guests or weather and sea conditions, but the boat will not leave earlier than at the advertised times in any case.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Guests arriving later than 15.30 hrs. at Phuket International Airport cannot be transferred to The Racha on the same evening, as we do not operate the boat at night time.The Racha will assist in making alternative arrangements for overnight stays in Phuket in case of late arriving flights or delays, but will not financially responsible.
Please also notice that the sea conditions during the boat transfer can be unpredicatable and guests are encouraged to wear appropriate and light attire.
The Racha will not operate its boats if there is the slightest safety concern or in case of strong winds or uncertain sea condtions. Every effort will be made by our land based staff in Phuket or at The Racha in case you are on The Island to assist in making alternative arrangements for the guests until the situation is considered safe.
Honeymoon Bonus :
One complimentary bottle of wine and sweet for honeymooners
The Racha Phuket Location :
Thailand's premier deluxe island hideaway is set on a pristine beach on Racha Island only 12 miles south of phuket just 35 minutes by speed boat from Phuket's Chalaong Bay.
For More Information :
Contact : 42/12-13 Moo 5 Rawai,
Muang 83000, Racha Yai Island,
Racha Yai Island, Phuket 83000
Tel 66-076-355455
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Property Highlights
5 outdoor swimming pools, steam room & sauna
15 spa treatment Villas
The largest number of hotel rooms South of Thailand with 664 rooms
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