Journal

Real answers about life on Phuket

Practical guides from K., a private concierge on Phuket since 2019 — visas, banking, areas, the sea, and everyday island life, answered honestly.

A sailing catamaran at anchor among limestone islands off Phuket at golden hour

Sea

Yacht or catamaran in Phuket: which fits your day at sea

An honest comparison of the two formats — prices, capacity, comfort, and the fine print. From a concierge who matches the boat instead of renting out whatever's free.

~6 min

View from a hillside over north Phuket, green headlands and turquoise sea near Bang Tao and Surin, muted natural tones

Villas

Where to live on Phuket: north, south, and the biggest mistake

An honest comparison of the island's two halves — vibe, schools, traffic, and community. From a concierge who's lived on Phuket since 2019.

~7 min

The Ranong pier at sunrise, a tower by the waterfront and misty green hills of Myanmar across the strait, muted natural tones

Relocation

Visa run from Phuket: when you need a border run, how it differs from an extension, and how to avoid trouble at the border

Border run, stamp extension, and overstays — what to choose and what to avoid. From a concierge who's lived on Phuket since 2019.

~6 min

Quiet morning on the Phuket coast, a palm-lined road leading toward the hills, muted natural tones

Relocation

Moving to Phuket: where to start if you want a calm move, not a crash course in mistakes

The honest order of steps, from an expat who's lived on Phuket since 2019 and helped dozens of families relocate.

~8 min