The team behind local Thai-fusion restaurant Table Spoon transformed a 120-year-old building into a villa-like eatery serving Southern recipes. In addition to classics moo hong (braised pork belly) and mee gaeng pu (crab curry with noodle), they also have handsome cocktails like Baba-Nyonya, which plays on Peranakan culture by mixing two glasses into one drink, symbolizing the inter-marriage between Chinese men and Malaya ladies.

This rustic-industrial bar serves Thai and Western favorites, from French press coffee to serious cocktails and craft beers. Happy hour every Wednesday and Thursday from 5-8pm offers buy-one-get-one-free on all cocktails.

 

This bookstore in a Sino-Portuguese shop-house underwent a major renovation to include a dessert and coffee counter serving single-origin drip coffee from Bangkok’s most reputed roasters. Their backyard serves as a space for art exhibitions, workshops and cinema nights.

Thai-Chinese fusion dishes made with locally- sourced fresh seafood. Try the popular crab yellow curry or cashew nut lobster.

This community mall comprises a fairly typical mix of restaurants, fashion boutiques and beauty parlors. But we’re more interested in the various events held in its outdoor area, namely Phuket Indy Market, which takes place every Thu and Fri from 4-10pm.

 

At B2,900, this six-hour yacht trip sees you set sail on the Andaman with a set of free canapes and free-flow soft drinks. In the mood to celebrate? Moet Champagne is served on board from B2,100. Private chartered trips start at B130,000 for 10 people, too.

This drug store-turned-guesthouse in the Old Town combines Southern charm with all the mod cons. Guests can choose between old-school and modern-style bedrooms with prices ranging from B990-1,200.

 

This Ao Yon Bay resort is actually divided into two separate hotels: the five-star Bandara Villas and four-star Bandara Beach. Each offers a contemporary Asian-styled hideaway, with prices starting from barely above B1,000.

This beautiful white compound with its green courtyard and pool starts from B1,369. From the east side of the hotel you can see the Wat Naka temple and busy weekend market.

Bangkok’s long-standing live music institution has opened a branch in Phuket Town. Open since 1987, the original is best known for its jazzy offerings led by Koh Mr. Saxman and well-executed cocktail menu.

 

This trendy underground bar adds some exciting molecular effects to your cocktail glass, with drinks like Hannibal Shot (B250) and Jellyfish Shot (B200).

 

One of the coolest small hostels in Phuket Town recently unveiled this rooftop bar. As well as classic cocktails and beer, there’s also a food menu of elaborate Thai dishes with a focus on lobster.

This standalone rooftop restaurant is open from breakfast till dinner, serving fusion fare like Thai scotch egg (soft duck egg, Chiang Mai sausage and green mango salad, B280) and massaman veal cheek (B750).

 

German chef Ferdinand Dienst has moved his Mediterranean restaurant from Maenam to a beautiful new community mall.

This brand new beachfront shopping plaza is owned by the Platinum Group, and offers shopping, eating and drinking in a structure that’s similar to Asiatique.

The 141 luxury ocean-themed rooms are decked out with a mix of modern decor and pastel colors. Special nightly rates start at B4,200 per room for visits through Dec 23.

 

This newly renovated eco-friendly getaway’s private villas come with no air-con and a simple design. Also expect some of the island’s most remarkable design features like the massive infinity pool that drops vertiginously as it overlooks an unspoiled sea. Rates from B18,534.

 

This hotel pairs colonial-style decor such as spiral staircases and a chandelier with local touches like silk cushions. Rooms start at B2,750.

 

Forty minutes away from the main Koh Samui island, you’ll find the possibly the cheapest private island luxury resort in Thailand. The 37-villa resort is currently offering an all-inclusive twonight package at B7,059 per person (available through Oct 31).

Located on Choeng Mon Beach, one of the calmest and cleanest beaches on the island, this resort’s 100 rooms and villas go for a simple, modern look. Rates from B4,000.