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The Por Tor Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival of the Hokkien Chinese-Thai community in Phuket, is set to take place from August 19 to September 6, 2026, with the main ceremony on August 27. This period is crucial for expressing gratitude and making merit for ancestors and wandering spirits. The Por Tor […]

Welcome to Phuket, where the open road calls and adventure awaits! There’s no better way to truly discover the island’s vibrant charm and hidden corners than on a scooter. Imagine the freedom of zipping past lush rubber plantations, discovering secluded beaches, and reaching breathtaking viewpoints at your own pace. While taxis and tuk-tuks offer convenience,

Phuket, Thailand’s jewel of the Andaman Sea, beckons with its stunning beaches, vibrant marine life, and thrilling adventures. From the bustling shores of Patong to the serene turquoise waters surrounding its islands, every corner offers a postcard-perfect scene. But how do you truly capture the essence of these unforgettable moments, ensuring they’re preserved in vivid

Two customers walk into our shop in Chalong on the same afternoon. One paid 1,100 THB for a Phi Phi day trip; the other paid 2,400 THB for what sounds like the same tour. Who got the better deal? Genuinely, it could be either — and by the end of this article you’ll be able

We run a tour shop in Chalong, so you’d expect this article to end with “book with us.” It doesn’t, at least not unconditionally. Several times a week we tell a customer standing in our shop that Klook or GetYourGuide has the same tour cheaper that day, and if they want, we’ll open the app

Most people who book a batik class Phuket workshop with us have never heard the word “batik” until three days into their holiday, usually when the forecast turns grey. Then they walk out 2.5 hours later carrying a piece of hand-painted silk they made themselves, slightly amazed that it worked. This article walks through exactly

Our shop sits about 200 metres from the Chalong 5-way intersection, and every afternoon around 3:30 we watch the same thing happen: riders heading up the Big Buddha road too late to enjoy it, or too early to catch the sunset at the other end. After years of riding this loop ourselves — for work,