Island news · 3 min read
Rawai’s September cleanup: what 855 kilograms tells us
A September 2026 DMCR report recorded 855 kilograms of waste collected at Rawai. Understand the result and how visitors can reduce their own discarded items.
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Everyday island stories · Page 3
Food, neighbourhood life and the details of staying longer. Useful stories for making Phuket part of your everyday routine.
Travel advice · 4 min read
A rainy-day entry routine for your Phuket apartment
Keep a Phuket apartment usable on wet days with a simple entry routine for shoes, umbrellas, bags and laundry, plus a plan for the next outing.
Life & culture · 4 min read
Choosing Phuket batik: begin with the cloth and the maker
Explore Phuket batik through the fabric, making process and intended use, with practical questions for buying a piece or joining a painting workshop.
Travel advice · 4 min read
Food delivery to a Phuket condo: make the handover easy
Set up food delivery to a Phuket condo with a precise entrance, agreed meeting point, clear order details and a plan for substitutions and packaging.
Life & culture · 4 min read
How to build a shared Southern Thai meal in Phuket
Plan a shared Phuket meal with contrasting dishes, clear portions and room for different appetites, without turning dinner into a long must-eat checklist.
Travel advice · 3 min read
Buying Phuket products made from waste: read the label, then try the product
Choose Phuket products made from reused materials by understanding the community-product label, asking about care and finding something useful at home.
Life & culture · 4 min read
One Phuket ingredient, several small meals: pineapple
Explore Phuket pineapple through a small market purchase, contrasting meal ideas and questions about origin, ripeness and how much fruit you will use.
Island news · 3 min read
August’s southern fruit campaign put Phuket produce on the map
TAT’s August 2026 southern fruit campaign highlighted Phuket pineapple and Kamala durian. Use the regional calendar to ask better questions at the market.
Travel advice · 4 min read
Phuket groceries: when a smaller basket is better value
Compare Phuket groceries by usable portions, storage and the trip home. A smaller basket can suit a longer stay better than a tempting bulk promotion.
Travel advice · 4 min read
A simple electricity notebook for a longer Phuket stay
Understand a metered Phuket stay with dated readings, clear billing questions and modest cooling adjustments, without guessing a universal electricity bill.
Island news · 3 min read
August’s surf and wellness campaign: what Phuket visitors can learn
TAT’s August 2026 surf and wellness journey linked Phuket and Phang Nga. Understand the programme, its limits and what to ask before booking a lesson.
Travel advice · 4 min read
Working from a Phuket café: agree on the table first
Choose a Phuket café work session that fits the venue: clarify laptop policies, calls, desk charges, ordering, power and when to pack up for lunch.