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
Sunrise group runs along Bang Tao and Maenam beach. Free, social, the best networking in town.
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
Bang Tao's institution for sunset, sand and resident DJs.
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Coco Tam's
Swings in the sand and fire shows at night, the Bophut classic.
Fisherman's Village
Bophut's Friday walking street: street food, crafts and sunset over the pier.
Old Phuket Town
Sino-Portuguese shophouses, street art, and the Sunday walking street market.
Oasis Spa
Garden spas in Phuket, Samui, Bangkok and Chiang Mai: Thai massage done properly.
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Specialty Coffee
Old Town roasters and slow bars: Thai coffee grew up, and the north grows the beans.
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