Old Phuket Town, Thailand

It’s no secret that Phuket isn’t my favorite place in Thailand.  Though there are some nice beaches, they don’t compare to beaches in other parts of Thailand, and it’s incredibly touristy.  The real gem of Phuket – Phuket Town – is usually passed over in favor of crowded beaches and oceanfront hotels.  Old Phuket Town is made up of a few streets with pastel-colored Sino-Portuguese buildings, reflecting Phuket’s long and distinct history.  Soi Romanee, the most picturesque road in the heart of Old Phuket Town, is filled with quaint shops and cafes.  Once a red light district for Chinese tin mining workers, Soi Romanee and the surrounding streets in Old Phuket Town recently underwent a facelift – electric and telephone wires were moved underground, buildings were restored, and new life was breathed into a worn area.  Phuket Town is home to one of the best night markets in Thailand and is worth a trip if you find yourself in Phuket.

Soi Romanee

Sino-Portuguese buildings on Soi Romanee

Shopfront on Soi Romanee

Colorful bench in Old Phuket Town

Shutters on Soi Romanee

Unrestored building on Soi Romanee

Land Rover parked on Soi Romanee

Shutters in Old Phuket Town

Archways in Old Phuket Town

Soi Romanee

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