Heading to Thailand for my first solo trip! ✈️ Would love to connect with fellow travellers for island hopping, boat trips, exploring the city, trying local food or catching beautiful sunsets.

Anyone visiting around the same time? Let’s connect and make some lovely travel memories! 😊🌊

I booked flights for a holiday there, but not sure if I should still go

I've been seeing a lot of flooding videos in Phuket, not sure it's still worth going. Does anyone know are the floods likely to clear up by then?

Hey I’ll be in Kamala and Phuket around November / December, let me know what to do here - where I can get some 🍃and the best spa’s out there..

Hi! Any Recos (best DiY possible) we are 4 with secured ticket early next year wanted to visit Krabi first before exploring Phuket. We check by Bolt it would be a fair share than going to speedboat or just so we know?!?

My girlfriend and I will be in Thailand for our anniversary and I am proposing to her during our time in Koh Yao Noi.

I would love recommendations for good food/romantic vibes for dinner on the special day I have done some research but would love recs from people who have been

Solo female traveller looking for wild sunsets, beach parties, spontaneous adventures & interesting strangers who might become great stories. 😉

Where’s the fun hiding in Phuket?

Hey everyone! I'm 27F from India, planning my first international trip to Thailand this November for 8 days.

Thinking of covering Phuket, Krabi and Phi Phi, but a bit confused about how to split the days and what all to include.

Would love some suggestions on must-visit places, fun activities, hidden gems or even things I should skip.

If you've been there recently, please share your experience or itinerary. Would really help. Thanks! :)

Folks, what are your “must do” or “must see” lists for Phuket? I have a short list but I’d love to hear from folks who have been before.

We are travelling to Phuket from 28oct - 7nov and had initially planned to get a car from our travels as we are travelling with our 5 year old son . We travel to patong - khao lak - Mai khao . Now seeing all the rain and flooding we are contemplating our decision of travelling by car . Can anyone who’s currently there shed some light on this .

Hi! I’m coming to phuket on 13th Dec(morning) from Bkk, and attending EDC on 18/19/20.
How many days are good to do phuket, PhiPhi, are karabi and area near by? Should i come on 12th or 11th December instead?
Thank you!

Hey everyone! I'll be traveling solo to Bangkok and Phuket from November 21st to 29th and I'm looking for some solid hostel recommendations. I'm hoping to find places with a great social/party vibe where it's easy to meet other backpackers.

Also, if anyone else is going to be around either city during these dates and wants to link up, grab some drinks, and party, hit me up or drop a comment. Cheers!

I'm travelling to Thailand with my girlfriend from 8 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, and I'm hoping to propose during our trip. I'd love some advice from people who know Thailand well, particularly Chiang Mai and Koh Samui.

My budget is around A$2,500, ideally without going over. I'm hoping to find somewhere beautiful and romantic, with a photographer and ideally a videographer to capture the moment.

Our itinerary:

8–10 December: Bangkok

10–14 December: Pattaya

14–21 December: Chiang Mai

21–23 December: Surat Thani

23–26 December: Koh Samui

26–30 December: Phuket

30 December–1 January: Bangkok

What I'm considering

My original plan was to propose on Christmas Day, 25 December, in Koh Samui. I'm currently speaking with a proposal organiser, but they've mainly suggested beach proposals. The problem is that my girlfriend hates getting sand everywhere, so ideally I'd love to find somewhere with beautiful scenery that doesn't involve standing directly on the beach.

I'm also considering proposing in Chiang Mai on 16 December, as we'll be staying there for a week and have a little more flexibility with dates.

I've been looking into private gardens, mountain-view terraces, scenic resorts and places with beautiful sunset views, but I'm open to other ideas.

1. Koh Samui on Christmas Day

Are there any beautiful resorts, private villas, gardens or ocean-view terraces where a proposal could be arranged without spending a fortune?

1. Chiang Mai on 16 December

What scenic locations would you recommend for a proposal?

Are there any hidden gems, private gardens, lakeside venues or mountain-view terraces worth considering?

1. General recommendations

I'm not looking for an overly extravagant or elaborate setup. I'd much rather have a beautiful location, a romantic atmosphere and great photographs.

Ideally, I'd love to have a photographer and videographer discreetly capture the moment.

I'm open to suggestions beyond these two locations if there's somewhere you think would be particularly special.

If you've organised a proposal in either location, or you're a local photographer, planner or venue owner who could offer some advice, I'd really appreciate your recommendations and experiences.

Thanks in advance!

One blogger mentioned that the best time to see the sunrise is at Big Buddha. However, a quick Google search says the site closes at 6 PM and doesn't allow visitors at night. So, how are people able to watch the sunrise there?

Hey everyone! I’ll be in Thailand from Dec 9 to Jan 12, travelling solo from Canada (M29 🇨🇦).
I’ll be attending EDC Thailand on Dec 18–20 and am thinking of spending an additional 5 days in Phuket to explore places like the Phi Phi Islands and other nearby areas.
Is 5 extra days enough to explore Phuket properly, or would you recommend spending more time there? Which areas would you recommend staying in for beaches, nightlife, exploring, and meeting other travellers?
Also, would love recommendations for good hostels or budget-friendly hotels!
Thanks in advance! 🙌🇹🇭

Hey all,

Looking to travel to phuket as an added destination for the my honeymoon this December and am looking for some hotel recommendations. We are a couple traveling for honeymoon and are not too big into the party scene and would our much rather stay somewhere with access to nice restaurants & cafes and easy access to do "touristy" things along with relaxing,.

Currently looking for areas and hotel recommendations that fit these criteria. Also currently thinking of 3000 bhat/day avg but is flexible.

Please drop a few suggestions.

50 year old US male staying entire month of February. Full week vacation first week, partial remote work the rest. Interested in beach, food, working out and a little bit of night life / walking around.

Thinking 2 weeks in Bang Tao and then 2 weeks in Kata. This way I could easily explore the northern and southern beaches. I will have a car.

For Bang Tao deciding between HOMA and Title Legendary.

For Kata, not sure. I’d like to pay <$3500 USD for month could spend more if convinced.

Any and all advice is welcome. Thank you!!

Hey everyone!
I’m traveling solo to Phuket in November and looking for recommendations for a modern, lively resort with a great atmosphere.
I’m looking for:
A modern or newly opened resort with nice facilities.
Plenty of activities, entertainment, and things to do.
A social atmosphere where it’s easy to meet other travelers.
A fun pool area, pool parties, or organized events.
A good mix of relaxation and nightlife.
A private, comfortable room (not a shared hostel dorm).
I’m not looking for a quiet, romantic, or family-oriented resort. I’d prefer somewhere with a younger, energetic crowd.

Any recommendations based on personal experience? I’m open to different areas of Phuket.

My boyfriend (and his friends) went on a yacht at the Royal Phuket Marina and he put his phone (iPhone 13) along with the rest of their belongings in a locker provided by the staff there. While leaving, they went to collect their stuff and my boyfriend’s phone wasn’t there. It was the only missing item. Now they don’t know if it fell while taking the other things out or if someone took it from the locker itself but the yacht staff did not allow them to look for it. I tried to track his location but it just says the phone is offline, his Apple Watch did not help either.
What can we do? Please help. He’s had a pretty shit year and this trip was sort of like a consolation for everything he has been through and this happened on the first day itself. Any advice would be helpful!

Hey all, I am 33M coming to Phuket from Europe solo for 1 month in November.

My priorities are:

-Padel

-Good spots/coworking zones for work with laptop for few hours a day

-Meeting western women my age group (tourists, long stay locals)

-Good food spots (higher quality)

I do not plan to rent a bike. So good location is important.

My budget is 1,5K Eur for housing and 1,5K Eur pocket money maximum.

Appreciate your advice and thank you in advance.

We are staying inbetween patong and Kamala in the mountainy area. It was early hours this morning around 1-2am and could hear voices on a speaker and music.

Was this a ceremonial thing? Was it a budist wake? We could ONLY hear it in the property. As we got out the sound faded like it was never there

hiya! i’m looking for affordable accommodation in phuket for around 3 days for 3 people. ideally, we’d love to stay near the beach in either Rawai or Kata and not Patong

we’re hoping to find somewhere with at least 2 double beds, or 1 double bed and a sofa bed, and a private pool would be a huge bonus!

Would love to hear any recommendations or places you’ve stayed at that you’d recommend. thank you!!

Hi everyone!
My wife and I are planning a trip to Phuket from approximately December 8th to December 22nd with our two little ones. Our oldest will be almost 3 years old, and our youngest will be 10 months old.
We’re really looking forward to the trip and want to make the most of our time in Phuket. Since we’ll be travelling with two young children, we’re looking for a combination of relaxation, beautiful beaches, great food, family-friendly activities and a bit of luxury.
We’re fortunate enough to be flexible with our accommodation budget. We don’t necessarily want to spend a fortune just for the sake of it, but we’re happy to pay more for a genuinely great hotel, excellent service, beautiful surroundings and facilities that make travelling with small children easier.
We’ll be staying for around two weeks, and we’re completely open to splitting our stay between two different hotels or areas if you think that would give us a better overall experience.
1. Hotel recommendations
This is probably the most important part of our trip, so we’d love to hear your personal recommendations!
We’re looking for hotels or resorts that offer a great experience for both adults and young children. Ideally, somewhere with a beautiful pool, easy beach access, spacious rooms, good restaurants and a relaxing atmosphere.
We’d especially love recommendations for higher-end resorts that are genuinely worth the money. We’re also interested in hotels with excellent breakfast, beautiful gardens, family-friendly facilities, babysitting services or other amenities that make travelling with a toddler and a baby easier.
If you’ve stayed somewhere in Phuket that exceeded your expectations, we’d love to hear about it!
2. Where should we stay in Phuket?
We haven’t decided on a specific area yet, so we’d really appreciate advice on the best places to stay with our family.
We’re considering areas such as Kata, Karon, Kamala, Bang Tao and potentially other areas we haven’t thought of.
We’d love to stay somewhere with a beautiful beach, good restaurants nearby and enough things to do without having to spend hours travelling around the island.
Would you recommend staying in one area for the entire trip, or splitting the two weeks between two locations? For example, spending a week at a family-friendly beach resort and another week somewhere more luxurious and peaceful?
We’re happy to change hotels once during the trip if it makes sense, but we also want to avoid making the holiday unnecessarily complicated with two small children.
3. Things to do with a toddler and a baby
We’d love recommendations for activities that are actually enjoyable with children aged almost 3 years and 10 months.
We’re interested in beautiful beaches, playgrounds, aquariums, animal experiences, water parks suitable for young children, family-friendly boat trips, markets, parks and anything else you think is worth experiencing.
We don’t need to fill every day with activities. We’d rather have a relaxed schedule with a few great experiences and plenty of time to enjoy the hotel and beach.
Are there any particular attractions or experiences you would highly recommend for children this age? And are there any that you think are overrated or not worth the hassle with little ones?
4. Restaurants and great food
We absolutely love good food, so restaurant recommendations are very welcome!
We’d love to discover authentic Thai food, excellent local restaurants, hidden gems and perhaps a few more upscale dining experiences.
We’re particularly interested in places that are welcoming to families with young children, where we can enjoy a great meal without feeling uncomfortable if the kids get restless.
Are there any restaurants you would consider must-visits in Phuket? We’d also love recommendations for great cafés, breakfast spots, beach restaurants and places with beautiful sunset views.
5. Massages, spas and relaxation
Since we’ll be travelling with two small children, we’d also love to find some opportunities to relax and recharge!
We’re looking for recommendations for excellent Thai massage places, proper spas and perhaps a few more luxurious wellness experiences.
Are there any places you’ve personally tried and would recommend? We’d be interested in both affordable local massage spots and higher-end spa experiences.
If you know of hotels with particularly good spas or places where we could arrange babysitting while enjoying a treatment, that would be a huge bonus.
6. Hidden gems and practical advice
Finally, we’d love any advice from people who know Phuket well or have travelled there with young children.
Are there any beautiful places, quieter beaches, local restaurants or experiences that tourists often overlook?
We’d also appreciate practical tips on getting around with a stroller, using taxis with car seats, finding baby supplies, and anything else that could make travelling with a toddler and a baby easier.
Since we’ll be visiting in December, we’re also interested in any seasonal recommendations or things we should book well in advance.
To sum it up, we’d especially appreciate:
Your favourite hotels and luxury resorts in Phuket.
Advice on the best areas to stay with young children.
Whether you would split a two-week stay between two hotels.
Activities suitable for a toddler and a 10-month-old.
Great restaurants, cafés and local food spots.
Excellent massage places and spas.
Hidden gems and any tips you wish you’d known before visiting Phuket with small children.
We’re open to all suggestions, from luxury resorts to smaller boutique hotels and local experiences. Personal experiences and honest opinions are especially appreciated!
Thanks so much in advance. We’d love to hear what you would do if you were planning a similar trip with your own family! 😊

Currently in Patong and been taking some early morning walks. Came across this abandoned car im a paddock opposite the APK hotel and I'm genuinely curious, was this the cars finally resting place as a result of the Tsunami or just left there as junk? Anybody able to explain how far the Tsunami went inland from the beach in simple terms? Perhaps there's a building still standing that would be an indication.

Was anybody here during the Tsunami or just after it?

Any stories you are willing to share?

Hi, I will land in Phuket at 6:30pm so will miss the public shared speedboats to Koh Yao Yai.

I have found a tour/diving company that is offering a private speedboat. By the time I clear the airport and get to the pier it will be around 8pm.

Is it safe to take a speedboat at that time of night?
I’m guessing there is a reason why most speedboats stop after 5pm?
Thank you 🙏