Rawai, from
the inside
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Where to eat in Rawai?
Rawai's dining scene runs from beachfront seafood shacks to a French bistronomic table, all within a few minutes of Mango Hill Residence. Here's where we send guests, grouped by what you're in the mood for.
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The trail of Temples in Rawai
Wat Nai Harn, Promthep Cape, Wat Chalong and Big Buddha: the real distances, dress code and free-entry facts for South Phuket's temple trail around Rawai.
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Muay Thai in Rawai: where to train and watch Thailand's national sport
How to pick a Rawai Muay Thai gym, what a training day looks like and which camps are still active in 2026: a beginner-friendly guide, minutes from Mango Hill Residence.
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Thai cooking classes in Rawai: where to learn and what to expect
A half-day Thai cooking class turns a beach holiday into something you take home. Two Rawai schools we recommend, and what a typical session looks like.
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Yoga & Pilates in Rawai: A Journey to Health and Wellness
Rawai's pace makes it a natural fit for yoga and Pilates: three studios within a few minutes of the villas, from aerial yoga to sound healing.
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Useful addresses and numbers in Rawai
Emergency numbers, hospital, tourist police, airport and consular contacts for Rawai and Phuket, verified July 2026.
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The Harrisons and the Smiths: two families, two neighbouring villas
The Harrisons checked into Villa Victor, the Smiths into Villa Calista next door. A shared boat trip turned two holidaying families into friends.
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Rawai beyond the beach: what to see within 15 minutes
South Phuket packs an unusual amount into a small radius: a dozen beaches, a seafood market, temples, viewpoints and a short boat ride to island-hopping.
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Discover the Seafood Market of Rawai
Pick the day's catch off the boats and have a restaurant behind the stalls cook it to order: how Rawai's seafood market really works, minutes from Mango Hill Residence.
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