A simple guide for life in Thailand.
77 places in and around Phuket, each with its Google rating and a pin on the map. Picked by people who live here.
12 beaches and 16 places to eat, all on one map.
15 editor’s picks, each with a tip from a return visit.
70,000 Google reviews behind the list, averaging 4.6.
And the boring stuff too: schools, dentists and health cover.
Moving here gets easy once someone tells you where to go. So we wrote it down.
Beaches, dinners, markets, schools and a good dentist. One list, kept by people who actually live on the island.
Editor’s picks
The places our editor goes back to, each with a personal tip.
Every place shows its Google rating. The tips come from people who've been there.
The Local List
77 places in and around Phuket. Each listing shows its Google rating and who put it on the list.
Visas and immigration
Real situations expats in Phuket have run into, what caused them, and what to do next.
We've checked the fees and rules here against official Thai government sources. A few local points still need Phuket Immigration to confirm, and each situation says which. This is general information, not legal advice.
Insurance for the whole family, sorted before you need it.
We send people to AA Insurance Brokers, a Thailand-based broker regulated by the Office of Insurance Commission for over 20 years. Tell them what you need and they'll compare plans for you.
Referral link. AA Insurance Brokers may pay Expats & Co. a referral fee when you buy through it.
