Thalang, The town’s relaxed ambiance, serene scenery, and close-knit community have won many expats’ heart.

Thalang, The town’s relaxed ambiance, serene scenery, and close-knit community have won many expats’ heart.

In the northern part of Phuket is Thalang: a peaceful town renowned for its gorgeous beaches and cultural attractions. The town’s relaxed ambiance, serene scenery, and close-knit community have won many expats’ heart.

You can take a stroll along the unspoiled beaches of Mai Khao or Splash Jungle Water Park in the evening, or admire the Wat Phra Nang Sang Temple by the dawn’s early light. The town is also famous for the Thalang National Museum, where you can find relics of the region’s history.

Food options in Thalang consist mainly of traditional Thai dishes, seafood, and street food. The town may not offer an extensive range of international cuisine for the gastronome in you, but it does offer excellent seafood options.

Thalang has relatively few nightlife options, but the peace and quiet is exactly what many residents love it for. On occasions when you’re looking for some fun or shopping therapy, some neighboring towns such as Phuket Town do offer more extensive options for entertainment and shopping.

Getting around in Thalang mainly depends on cars or motorbikes, because there are limited public transport options in some areas. Taxis and tuk-tuks are available, but they can cost a little more than in neighboring towns.