Never has a question made me sweat more mentally and physically than when the woman behind the small folding table asked me, "How spicy?" I panicked. With a line quickly forming behind me and the ...

Wat Chalong is a colorful Buddhist temple and it's also the biggest and most famous temple on Phuket. Of particular note are the gilt statues of two monks, who are credited with helping halt the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jenn Rice is a nomadic journalist who covers food and drink. In 2023, I passed by Hotel Verdigris in Old Town Phuket—a Mr & Mrs ...

Experience a noodle specialty, Thai royal tea desserts, and a Michelin-starred tasting menu in the vacation destination. Sharon McDonnell has written on travel, food, drink, culture, and profiles for ...

Phuket, Thailand's largest island (360 sq mi/930 sq km—about the size of Singapore), is known as the pearl of the Andaman Sea. The island of Phuket (pronounced poo-KET) is linked to the mainland by ...

Thailand is the next destination for HBO's acclaimed series, "The White Lotus," season 3, with filming scheduled to start in February, now is the time to start planning your visit before the show ...

The image of Phuket as a cut-price destination for backpackers and budget-conscious retirees is long out of date. Phuket has now become a favorite vacation destination for the world's wealthiest ...

Nai Harn Beach is the southernmost strip of sand in Phuket, and locals love it just as much as visitors. Picture gleaming white sands bordered by grassy knolls and rolling cerulean waves, and you'll ...

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