PHUKET, THAILAND (2023) | 10 BEST Things To Do In & Around Phuket

Phuket is located on the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand. It’s the biggest island in the country. And thanks to its easy access via an international airport as well as a bridge to the mainland, it’s also one of the most popular tourist hotspots. Most people are attracted to its sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife, and delicious Thai cuisine. But there is more to discover than that! In this video, we highlight 10 of the best things to do on Phuket Island, including some exciting day trips.
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10. Relax at the Phuket beaches
9. Eat at a night market
8. Explore Phuket Old Town
7. Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island Day Trip
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6. Experience the Patong nightlife
5. Visit the Big Buddha
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4. Take in one of the viewpoints of Phuket
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3. Watch the sunset in Phuket
2. Visit Wat Chalong
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1. Boat tour to Koh Phi Phi & Maya Bay
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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:11 Phuket Beaches
2:00 Night Markets
2:50 Phuket Old Town
3:31 Phang Nga Bay
5:01 Patong Nightlife
5:38 Big Buddha Phuket
6:13 Phuket Viewpoints
7:13 Sunset Views
7:45 Wat Chalong
8:41 Koh Phi Phi and Maya Bay
9:42 Phuket Travel Tips
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[@InvictusNewsService]

Thanks guys! informative video! Great presentation!

[@ReneWang-lm6uk]

Thx for sharing.

[@rossb9984587]

I went Phucket last year, and I thought it was just going to be a place to chill by the beach with some cool nightlife, a nice break between Chang Mai and Bangkok, but I was surprised how pretty the island was. The Old Town was lovely and Wat Chalong and the Big Buddha were really cool.

[@MichaelAkavi]

Thank you for your sharing of information looking at heading there very soon

[@km-rc5ue]

wow, such an amazing video! Your cinematography/editing/creative skills are unbelievable! And I had no idea Phuket was so clean and modern looking. I did hear it's crowded and busy... Koh Samui must be one of those 'tranquil' places you mentioned. It was a lot more primitive.

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! Yes Koh Samui is more relaxed! Phuket might be the busiest of all islands we visited in Thailand. But it’s also the biggest

[@bemorerussian]

Thanks for the video

[@eliezeranderson4406]

Very impressive vlog, thank you all for your tips, suggestions, avoiding traffic, sunset, where to eat and stay.. so helpful... THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH...

[@worldwildhearts]

Glad it’s been helpful! 🙏

[@pipitvitaviolettapuspitaya8333]

And Nai Harn Beach, quite beach too.

[@SunnyDarkoShow]

That voice tho. Soothing. Great video!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you kindly!

[@TravelInOneMinute]

Phuket is amazing, you too :D Thank you for making all these awesome videos

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@jonasbrothersrockist]

Phuket is one of my and my sister's favorite place of Thailand. I first visited Thailand in May 2018 for 2 weeks.

[@Asiyafoodandtravel]

Great video, straight to the point but also showing us what to look forward to ❤️

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks!

[@NTDang]

really good summary! and love thje links in the description

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks!

[@michaelmcmillen7483]

Great videro, maps, and tips. A friend told me to go to Phuket and this really got me oriented, fast. Thanks.

[@worldwildhearts]

Thailand has many beautiful beach destinations!

[@sheritatreitinger3474]

Thank you😊

[@Reina-ov8me]

Loved it. Thank you ❤

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@user-fi6kn9pj5w]

thank you so much. it was very helpful for me to visit phuket for the first time.

[@worldwildhearts]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@ginparis9736]

thanx guys for sharing this amazingg views ...we are planning to visit thailand soon !!thank u ]

[@worldwildhearts]

Enjoy your trip!

[@bitcoinmacho2403]

Amazing scenery. I would love to visit Thailand one day. Thanks for sharing

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks for watching! I hope you will!

[@bewater8417]

Nothing difficult about it. Book a flight and go. If you can't afford it you are a pathetic loser.

[@tigergooner7214]

Great video 📹 can't wait to see Phuket in December/January 😀

[@worldwildhearts]

Enjoy!

[@hungnguyenvan1950]

Thank you

[@sammajid9039]

i love this video. i believe u made this video with full of lovely heart to share experiences to others. keep on doing this. ❤

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you for the kind words ☺️ we love to share our experiences indeed 😁

[@habeascorpus6604]

I just discovered your channel. Superb presentations! Thank you!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you for watching!

[@SmartStaysIntl]

so amazing place! you also have the best shots

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! 😊

[@kevinlee1901]

Thanks for the summary list of things to do in Phuket, I may be planning a trio soon ❤

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! Hope it helps you plan. ☺️

[@zyadabdullah7268]

This is very helpful, appreciate your job guys

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you! ☺️

[@adilahmed1787]

Amazing video❤

[@JillGriffinNYC]

Thank you for your excellent content. ❤

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you for watching!

[@Krastafito]

Thanks for useful video 🙏🙏

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks for watching!

[@phuketphotographer]

This great content, I love it.

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you!

[@bfhwhataboutthecavesdude6162]

excellent and informative video. don't miss it new visitors to Phuket !! ..because you will get a very good , well-rounded view of Phuket rather than just visiting Patong Beach and Bangla Road , which are extremely commercialized and will not provide a complete picture . Of course the whole island is pretty much geared for tourists but this video certainly helps.

[@worldwildhearts]

Yes there's so much else to do besides Patong!

[@christianwhite4933]

Very helpful

[@Pedro-gp8dx]

amazing video! help me a lot to create my trip in november!

[@worldwildhearts]

Happy to hear that!

[@earthtrekker1]

Very well made video 👌 I was in Thailand for 3 months in 2008, koh Leipe didn't even have roads or mopeds back then, and the viking resort on koh phi phi Don was just starting their amazing tree houses, looks so busy now, my wife and I are going back there in October next year, but we are staying in kamala beach up from karon beach, thanks for uploading such a great video guys 😁

[@worldwildhearts]

Dang it’s crazy how times change! Some of the islands have really developed. But we still enjoyed it… especially Koh Lipe was one of our favorites.

[@user-st5lc3wi4l]

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[@alainspring4977]

Hello de la suisse,bravo vous êtes le meilleur site avec des indications claires et une situation géographique 😀👍👍👍et merci pour la traduction en français 😊

[@worldwildhearts]

Merci d'avoir regardé et des mots gentils!

[@bsmarzuqmubarak-ht5bh]

Cool

[@linehand21]

I loved Phuket ❤

[@worldwildhearts]

🙏

[@muntasir_almusalmi]

Professional video, thanks

[@worldwildhearts]

Glad you liked it!

[@muntasir_almusalmi]

@@worldwildhearts I just came back from Phuket after 3 weeks vacation, u just replied hehe ❤️

[@adeelkhanofc]

great work .i am also travel vlogger i like the way to describe things . keep it up.

[@sousland8677]

amazing

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks ☺️

[@pipitvitaviolettapuspitaya8333]

Yes. Definitely I want to go to Buddhist Temple in Thailand.

[@aloisification]

Appriciate that you do "normal" Clips. Not such an overload with everything most modern influencer do. Kobkhun Krab 🙏

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🤩

[@sumondas9154]

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[@sumondas9154]

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[@d4zzling_st4rrlet]

im going to thailand in a month, thanks!

[@worldwildhearts]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@user-qc4il4dx2y]

BEST

[@DiaryOfMuhib]

Love your videos! Short and informative. Btw, can you tell me about their drone policies? Not just Phuket, but Phi Phi and Krabi as well. Did you face any issues while flying drones?

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks for watching! It’s not allowed to fly the drone in any national park. The famous Maya bay at Phi Phi is for example not allowed. Phuket and Krabi allow to fly in most places, but definitely do some more research before going. Attractions where it’s not allowed usually will have a sign… like temples and religious / historical places

[@JetskiPhuket]

Sounds good, but I think to rent a jetski safari with us for exploring the small quiet islands of north east Phuket with an new seadoo jetski from 2023 is an amazing experience too

[@worldwildhearts]

We can imagine!

[@miriamramstudio3982]

Great video. Amazing list of links and resources. Thank you so much. Any advises about renting scooters (weekly, daily, easy, expensive)? 👍

[@worldwildhearts]

thanks! It's easy and cheap to rent a scooter (maybe 5$ per day), but just be very careful with the traffic on the road! And make sure to bring your international driving license if you have one... the police will ask for it if they stop you

[@emilym6214]

Thai food allllllll dayyyyyy

[@vrabierobert5031]

i did it the other way round with The Big Buddha and Kata beach.. climb down to the beach and it still was a sweaty trip 😅

[@worldwildhearts]

That’s probably a better idea giving the extreme humidity and heat 🤣

[@hungnguyenvan1950]

I was here last week

[@worldwildhearts]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@prakashk5798]

Subscribed 🙏 Love from India ❤

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks!

[@jackthrt3]

Great vlog all around. I was in Phuket this last February and late March. I did you handle the sun and heat? I experienced heat sickness on and off. I got to go back though.

[@worldwildhearts]

It was definitely hot there! We were also visiting in March. We tried to cool down with AC / drinking lots of water / and swimming in the sea 😅

[@jackthrt3]

@@worldwildhearts I want to live there but I arrived to the fact I just can't handle the heat and will stay in San Diego Ca and visit in July, August, November, December and January. Thanks for your channel very informative.

[@nina98769]

your video is exactly how a travel guide must be... me and family are going in february...do you suggest we stay in Phuket and Phiphi island or just Phuket as a headquartes? Thank you guys!!!!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks!! Hmm I think you should try to stay in both if you can. Phi Phi Don is where you stay and explore Maya Bay from. It's still pretty far from Phuket, even though it's often offered as a day trip. We loved the vibe of Phi Phi Don as it's very tiny and has the most stunning scenery. :)

[@RaheelKing789]

i am pretty much going to Phuket and Malaysia and Singapore 😉

[@worldwildhearts]

Enjoy!!

[@jejja1990]

Thanks for this informative video. Apologies for my odd question: how is internet signal over the islands?

[@worldwildhearts]

Thailand’s internet is pretty great overall… very connected!

[@darinajawie1171]

Did you apply for the drone permit before flying it there? I’m planning to come to phuket this march but i heard application for permit takes so much time

[@pipitvitaviolettapuspitaya8333]

I want to go quite Thailand beach, so Yan Nui or Freedom Beach.

[@pipitvitaviolettapuspitaya8333]

So the lively in all day in Thailand is the night, oh my God.

[@sineadryan4424]

Note to self: Day 1 Sunday - Phuket Town Sunday Night Market & Indy Market & Soi Rommani Street

[@user-nt8uw6ve8v]

why u sensor the person at 1:36?! XD haha cool XOXO

[@user-nt8uw6ve8v]

nice bro

[@Madadaal0]

I just applied a university there. I wanna have the best time of my life the next 2 years lol.

[@worldwildhearts]

Sure you will!

[@atlant2566]

So where do you guys stay for night resorts? And also how do you plan those just travel yourself on scooters or there is packages you can buy. Its hard to decide how to all figure it all out. Planing to visit with my wife but we always went to cancun so this one is different animal.

[@worldwildhearts]

We usually book our hotels on the go. Booking has lots of options in Thailand. We sometimes rent a scooter to visit places, sometimes take a taxi around. The Grab App is very convenient, just like Uber and very cheap in Thailand. So it’s the easiest and safest way to get around. Be careful when renting a scooter, there are many accidents 🙃 there are also lots of tour agents in every town that can book a tour for you. Or some tours you can prebook online!

[@atlant2566]

@@worldwildhearts just came back from thiland i would not ride personally a scooter in actual phuket way too crazy but we were on small island and it was great no traffic slow and yes i actually used bolt instead way cheaper than grab.

[@Alada99]

💚Gorgeous place .💚 💙Make your video passionately so that many people can feel happiness and joy while watching your videoes.💙 💛Thanks for sharing💛 🧡Hope to see you around and connected.🧡 💜Have a great day💜

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ChandertheWanderer]

Dear how did u cope up staying in town area, because i dont have option to stay in stay in west, my pre purchased hotel membership is at East side

[@worldwildhearts]

Hmm that’s a bummer. The east side also works but you’ll need to rent a scooter to get to the other side. There are many hotels on the west side.. but not sure how it works with a membership

[@Wakestrom119]

I'm half Thai 😂❤

[@pipitvitaviolettapuspitaya8333]

I want to go to James Bond Island.

[@km-rc5ue]

I would add... whenever driving in Asia anywhere... follow the rules but expect most others won't. Don't be surprised to see a vehicle traveling the wrong way on a one way, or on sidewalks, or just randomly pull in front of you. Getting cut off is pretty normal, and the general 'unwritten' rule is that the larger vehicle has the right away and will just expect you to yield. It's super scary. That being said, Koh Samui was an island more populated by expat Europeans (mostly Germans) that actual Thai people... and I guess Phuket might be similar? In fact the best/most authentic German food outside of Germany I found was Koh Samui.

[@worldwildhearts]

Agreed with the “road rules” 😅 The south of Thailand has many expats indeed. For a more authentic Thai experience, central and northern Thailand are better!

[@_benfariz1302]

hi how many days you spend in Krabi?

[@worldwildhearts]

We spent a full week there! But you can see most highlights in 4-5 days

[@nadaashraf3978]

Do we need to book the tour guide in advance or just a day before?

[@worldwildhearts]

You can book the day before usually!

[@nadaashraf3978]

@@worldwildhearts thanks a lot!

[@alwaysinsearch]

How many days do you need in phuket and Bangkok to have a pleasant well rounded trip?

[@worldwildhearts]

Probably 3 days in Bangkok and 3-4 days in Phuket. Would add more time if you’re planning on doing day tours from both places

[@teddybean9948]

We have an one year old. Which hotels would you recommend that have all the amenities for mother and children? 5-star hotel is overkill.

[@worldwildhearts]

I would take a look at the quieter areas of Phuket, like Kata Beach, Karon Beach, Kamala Beach, Nai Harn, ... There are many hotels in the area so it's best to check on a platform like booking.com to see whether they have all the facilities you need!

[@mohdyasir5811]

southwest is where on phuket actually ? you got me lost there

[@worldwildhearts]

Between Promthep Cape and Nai Harn Beach, or a bit more to the north like Karon Beach or Kata Beach 😊

[@rocfella]

is phuket town lot less touristy then west? i tend to stay in cities cause tourists disperse, at the seaside is the same no matter where you are

[@worldwildhearts]

It's definitely more local in phuket town... but it's a long drive to get to the west every time lol

[@jeyaramthangavelu5603]

There was a ferry phuket phiphi to krabi Krabi phiphi phuket

[@user-sl8zr7hu8l]

Which one did you prefer krabi or phuket? And why?

[@ramalow2000]

What do you like more koh samui or phuket and why?

[@worldwildhearts]

We like Koh Samui more! It's just smaller than Phuket, so we prefer that

[@ramalow2000]

@@worldwildhearts ah thanks ok!!

[@coolstuffido8715]

My friend and I are going to Phuket for 1 week this December. My friend is not getting vaccinated. My mom said I need to make an appointment for foreign travel and get vaccinated for stuff. No idea what to do. Any advice please

[@worldwildhearts]

We didn’t need to show any proof of vaccinations in Thailand. You might want to get rabies shot to be safe though. Just ask your doctor which ones you should get, (s)he’ll know!

[@TechnologyAtoZ]

Can we fly drones easily without permission... What was your experience

[@worldwildhearts]

It's not allowed everywhere but you'll see the sign at each place... especially not in the national parks or historic sites

[@vajraloka1]

Are taxis ripoff? I don't mind paying a litte extra but not scammed, how far will tuk tuk's travel? Will they go from airport to the other end of island?

[@worldwildhearts]

Taxis aren’t necessarily a rip off but to know the true price, get a taxi via Grab App. It’s like Uber, but with real taxis and you’ll see the price when you order one. It’s the most common way to travel around cities or bigger destinations in Thailand

[@vajraloka1]

@@worldwildhearts ok thanks, have since found out about the " smart bus" also.

[@THETRAVELLINGDONKEYS]

If you were to choose between the two.... Phuket or Krabi?

[@worldwildhearts]

No doubt about it… Krabi! It’s more beautiful than Phuket in our opinion

[@ferooo2005]

Phuket, bali or langkawi?

[@worldwildhearts]

Again very different destinations lol! Go to Phuket if you want a nightlife and beaches. Go to Langkawi for a more authentic relaxing experience. Go to Bali if you want some culture and tons of activities to keep you busy

[@chardelraconner7324]

it has AU brokenough

[@MoJiTo.APC0703]

10:36 There's another way to escape the police.

[@worldwildhearts]

Lol

[@WaooVoyage]

This is considered krabi right?? I just posted a video about this place

[@worldwildhearts]

No Phuket is it’s own province. Krabi is a different province. Only Koh Phi Phi is part of the Krabi province

[@walkingtour79]

Is there any nude beach in Phuket ?

[@worldwildhearts]

Not that we heard of

[@BySnaze]

Those trips are the biggest scams. Never Book them! Rent yourself a scooter and explore thailand yourself, u will see much more.

[@worldwildhearts]

You can't really scooter to the islands though, so you'd need to book a tour for that

[@BySnaze]

@@worldwildhearts book a ferry in phuket, but not a tour.

[@moejoe6587]

It’s not a island btw

[@worldwildhearts]

It definitely doesn't feel like an island! But geographically, yes, it's an island..

[@ceyceyjuan]

Phuket City is absolutely boring

[@Aumscuba]

Next time you visit ill take you scuba diving.. hit me up

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! We’ll let you know!

[@fusemalaysia840]

problem dengan teleport haus...kau boleh cerita pasal pucket pasal Azrin pulak....neraka , hilang lah teleport aku gila....dia kalau takde element hate tu boleh sampai US kau tahu...aku teleport pakai cahaya....kau tak payah craft aku, sakit, tak pro...

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[@user-sl8zr7hu8l]

Which one did you prefer krabi or phuket? And why?

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[@user-sl8zr7hu8l]

Which one did you prefer krabi or phuket? And why?

[@worldwildhearts]

We preferred Krabi! It’s more beautiful because of the limestone cliffs. You don’t have those in Phuket really

[@user-sl8zr7hu8l]

Which one did you prefer krabi or phuket? And why?

[@worldwildhearts]

We preferred Krabi as we liked the beaches there more. Krabi has those typical limestone cliffs around the beaches, which is something that makes Thailand unique!