If you grew up in Asian hubs such as Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong, the idea of a weekend dash to Phuket is nothing new. The island—also known as the Pearl of the Andaman—has been a go-to getaway, serving up familiar comforts of Thai sala-inspired architecture, pad thai by the pool, and long days spent island hopping.
But Phuket is entering a new era of elegance. Moving away from tourist tropes and traps, the humble island is reclaiming its beauty with properties designed was granted an exclusive first look at the property’s newest additions.
