Phuket and the Andaman Sea – The Practical Guide (2026-2027 Edition)

The practical, up-to-date guide to planning your trip to Phuket and making the most of it on the ground.

White-sand beaches, the Sino-Portuguese Old Town, the limestone peaks of Phang Nga Bay, Koh Phi Phi and the Similan Islands: everything you need to know before you go and once you are there, with prices in baht, opening times, transport and the traps to avoid. Information checked in October 2026.

Inside, in 21 chapters:

• Planning your trip: seasons and the monsoon, visa and TDAC, money, budget, festivals
• Getting to Phuket and getting around the island
• Where to stay, beach by beach
• Patong, Karon, Kata, Nai Harn, Promthep Cape and the north-west beaches
• Phuket Old Town and the Sunday Walking Street
• Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Khao Phra Thaeo and the viewpoints
• Chalong, Rawai and the nearby islands
• Phang Nga Bay, Koh Phi Phi and the Similan Islands
• Diving, beaches and water safety
• Food (Michelin Guide picks), going out and relaxing
• Itineraries from 4 to 10 days
• Etiquette, safety, health and the 2026 laws
• Thai phrasebook and practical directory: emergencies, hospitals, consulates, ferries

4 original maps, prices in baht, practical tips. PDF eBook, instant download.