A regular roundup of the best attractions to be found in Phuket, for SilkAir's inflight magazine Silkwinds. #phuket #bampotkitchenbar #catchbeachclub #phuketelephantsanctuary #theboathouse #thailand #silkwinds #silkair

Back in the 1970s, Phuket was visited by only a handful of foreigners, and the island’s now globally famous sandy beaches were home to farmers and fisherman. There was no high-end housing or hotels to speak of, let alone beach clubs, and groceries were bought from the back of a truck, a traveling market that sold fruit, vegetables, curries, salt—everything. Click here to read the PDF #bikinismartinis #miguelkirjon #phuket #beachclubs #catchbeachclub #cafedelmar #hqbeachlounge

Phuket has come a long way in a very short time. Historically an important regional trading post attracting merchants from Arabia, India and China, it became a centre of the global tin and rubber industries, before being discovered by travellers in the 1970s. Today, now firmly on the global tourism map, it combines pristine stretches of sand with amazing culinary experiences and exciting attractions. Here’s how to make the most of Phuket in 48 hours. Click here to read the PD

The best of Phuket’s drinking and dining scene is scattered across the island, from the Old Town’s hipster hangouts to the high-end hotel offerings down the west coast. But in the last six months a new hub has been coalescing in the Cherngtalay area, within easy reach of the Laguna resort complex. Click here to read the PDF #destinasian #phuket #cherngtalay #projectartisan #inialakitchenbar #brewbridge #catchbeachclub #surin #laguna

It doesn’t get much better than sipping a cocktail while looking out over the ocean, but the best beach bars offer more than just booze and tunes with a view. We're after good vibes, tasty drinks, and a setting so beautiful it could make a grown man cry. Here, our favorite destinations for seaside sundowners, and which bars do it best. Click here to read the PDF #travelleisure #beachbars #phuket #hypeluxuryboatclub #CatchBeachClub #babanest #sripanwa

On an island full of beaches, Phuket’s Bangtao stands out from the rest for its unique mixture of fine dining, great coffee, boutique shopping and, of course, sun, surf and sand. Click here to read the PDF #phuket #jetstarasia #bangtao #SkylasSurfSUPClub #CatchBeachClub #PhuketAdventureMiniGolf #PhuketCoffeeLab #LemongrassHouse #TheSiamSupperClub #Bampot