
Miss World 2025 from Phuket: Opal Suchata and Beauty Beyond the Beaches
Meet Phuket-born Opal Suchata through her education, pageant journey and Opal For Her advocacy, then explore the island’s people and culture beyond its beaches.

Meet Phuket-born Opal Suchata through her education, pageant journey and Opal For Her advocacy, then explore the island’s people and culture beyond its beaches.

Discover Wat Chalong, Phuket’s best-known Buddhist temple, including its history, revered monks, landmark chedi, sacred traditions and practical visitor tips.

Direct answer: Big Buddha Phuket is a monumental 45-metre seated Buddha on Nakkerd Hill in southern Phuket. Visitors come to see the enormous white marble landmark, pay respect at the religious complex and enjoy panoramic views towards Chalong Bay, Kata, Karon and the surrounding hills. It is a modern place of worship and reflection rather […]

Direct answer: Sarasin Bridge is the historic bridge at the northern tip of Phuket that first connected the island with Phang Nga and mainland Thailand. Opened in 1967, it transformed travel to Phuket. It is also remembered for the tragic story of two young lovers whose deaths in 1973 became part of local history. For […]

A practical Phuket Old Town walking guide for first-time visitors, including Thalang Road, Soi Romanee, colorful Sino-Portuguese buildings, photo spots, cafes, timing tips, and how to combine Old Town with an island tour.