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Activities & good addresses

Muay Thai, beach clubs, markets, coffee, spa and sunrise runs: the short list of addresses we actually use, around Phuket, Koh Samui and beyond. A living selection, updated as we discover.

Run Clubs
Sport

Run Clubs

Sunrise group runs along Bang Tao and Maenam beach. Free, social, the best networking in town.

Tiger Muay Thai
Muay Thai

Tiger Muay Thai

The Phuket camp where beginners and pros train side by side, from one class to a full fight camp.

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Catch Beach Club
Beach club

Catch Beach Club

Bang Tao's institution for sunset, sand and resident DJs.

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Coco Tam's
Beach bar

Coco Tam's

Swings in the sand and fire shows at night, the Bophut classic.

Fisherman's Village
Market

Fisherman's Village

Bophut's Friday walking street: street food, crafts and sunset over the pier.

Old Phuket Town
Culture

Old Phuket Town

Sino-Portuguese shophouses, street art, and the Sunday walking street market.

Oasis Spa
Spa

Oasis Spa

Garden spas in Phuket, Samui, Bangkok and Chiang Mai: Thai massage done properly.

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Specialty Coffee
Coffee

Specialty Coffee

Old Town roasters and slow bars: Thai coffee grew up, and the north grows the beans.

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