The Thailand Diary, Day 1: Phuket

Thailand was, of course, awesome......

Phuket, a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches, mostly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants. Phuket City, the capital, has old shophouses and busy markets. Patong, the main resort town, has many nightclubs, bars and discos.

phuket island

Welcome to my blog post. lifewithkiran.com Phuket is a fantastic destination for a family-friendly getaway. It is easy to get there, there are beautiful beaches, a lively atmosphere, welcoming locals and a large variety of shopping. There are also some great attractions in Phuket for families, and it is easy to keep away from the more infamous parts. A family holiday in Phuket is sure to be lots of fun!

“Phuket town is often overlooked in favour of the beaches, but there's a lot to see and do (and spend your money on!) in this old town full of heritage buildings. Phuket Town features an exciting mix of old and new, simple and sophisticated, peaceful and pulsating."

The activity in Phuket Town is nearly around the clock. In the early morning, stoic monks take to the streets on their daily alms rounds and the fresh market buzzes with restaurant owners buying ingredients for the day's meals. Non-stop bustle characterises the daytime, and lasts well into the evening. Nights are reserved for enjoying good company, whether at a restaurant, a disco, a quiet bar, or a combination of all three.

Thai Massage : In Phuket

I must admit that my favourite thing to do in #Phuket is to have a #massage.

I was a bit nervous about her getting a massage, but we tried it out at our resort, Sawaddi Patong Resort & Spa, which was an easy choice as lots of People were getting treatments. It was a great hit.

Thai Massage

There are many massage and nail places in Phuket. You will find them everywhere!

At Phuket we enjoyed lot with Transferring by boat/ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Island

Night life at Phuket : ( Bangla Road )

Bangla Road really comes to life once the sun sets. The road is closed to vehicle traffic and becomes a 400 metre festival of neon lights, loud music and cheap beer. Jammed most nights of the year, it is quite a friendly and lively place to walk around as bars and clubs compete with each other for customers. If you’re looking for a fun night out in Phuket, Bangla Road should be your first (and, often, only) stop. Almost all of the bars are outdoors or open-fronted, so the music from each one blends into a mess of mixed beats. Beer bars occupy most of the street's length, with several go-go bars and a few pubs, restaurants, discos and shops rounding out the attractions, both on Soi Bangla and down its side streets. Street performances are also common most nights, which can make dodging around the tailor shop salesmen, leaflet distributors, street vendors and ping pong show touts more difficult, but it is all part of the fun. Most Booked HOTELSRating Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa 4.6/ 5 Katathani Phuket Beach Resort 4.3/ 5 Holiday Inn Resort Phuket 4.4/ 5 Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket 4.2/ 5 Amari Phuket 4.6/ 5 Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central 4.2/ 5 BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments 4.7/ 5 Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa 4.6/ 5 Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 4.4/ 5 Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa 4.2/ 5 Most Booked TOURS Phuket FantaSea Cultural Theme Park Phi Phi Islands Tour with Express Boat James Bond Island Full-Day Tour via Big Boat Coral & Racha Islands Full-Day Tour Whitewater Rafting & 4-Wheel-Drive Adventure Sea Kayaking at Ang Thong Marine Park Flying Hanuman Ziplining Experience Canoeing Excursion in Phang Nga Bay with Thai Buffet Lunch Introduction to City Tour John Gray's Cave Canoeing Tour in Phang Nga Bay The geography of Bangla Road What is a 'Soi'? a soi is the Thai word for a lane or small street and is a word widely used all around Thailand, even when speaking English The main road itself can be roughly divided into three sections, each with its own particular atmosphere: The end of Soi Bangla which is furthest from the beach and closest to Rat-U-Thit Road and Jungceylon Shopping Centre is home to most of the biggest and best nightclubs in Phuket, including the Seduction Complex, Tiger Disco and Illuzion. At the entrance to the street, you’ll find great live music at Red Hot and dozens of tightly-packed beer bars in the old and new Tiger bar complexes, which are right across the road from each other, and usually have street performers doing their thing nearby.   Head further west, towards the large LED screen at roughly the half-way point down Bangla Road, and you will find the mid-range part of the street. There are many more touts here and they are often more direct, sometimes blocking your path to accost you and try to convince you to enter their establishment or buy their wares. You will find most of the go-go bars along Bangla Road here (and many more in Soi Seadragon, which splits off the northern side of the road, opposite Soi Patong Resort). You will also find Bangla Mall - home to a spa and a laser tag game - as well as probably the best live music bars in the street, including the extremely popular Monsoon and New York Live Music.   The beach end of Bangla Road - starting from Soi Freedom - is the most easy-going part. The southern side of the road is lined almost exclusively with beer bars, including Moon Bar, Sunset Bar, Kangaroo Bar and Shipwreck Bar. Most have their own unique atmosphere and style, but they are mostly very friendly. Across the road are some of Bangla Road’s most notable establishments, including the huge Aussie Bar at the head of Soi Gonzo and Hollywood Disco at the top of Soi Hollywood. You will also find ladyboy cabaret dancers posing for photos around here, directing people towards the nearby Moulin Rose cabaret show. The beach end of the street is taken entirely by shops, selling suits, souvenirs and fast food. It is also common to find street performances here. Main 'Sois' of Bang.

We enjoyed lot here and here some pictures of Bangla street Night life ....