Talk of the Town
Phuket’s beaches are all well and good, but there’s more to explore in and around the historic quarter of the island’s namesake capital, where a crop of new restaurants and other venues are flourishing.
Outside my window, the banter of Burmese workers and the rattle of motorcycles with makeshift sidecars are part of the early-morning soundtrack of Phuket Old Town’s wholesale fresh market. Busy with rotating shifts, from vegetables in the evening to fruits in the morning, the market’s bustle is something that I’ve come to appreciate since moving here in 2022. It’s reflective of the
