Rawai (Phuket) — a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Southern Andaman Coast at 12 m elevation, connected via Phuket Rassada Pier & Old Town Terminal (15 km).
Why Visit Rawai (ราไวย์)
Rawai is a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Southern Andaman Coast (located at 7.7797°N, 98.3253°E, elevation 12 m). Renowned for Rawai Morning Talad Sod & Night Market, Rawai Local Temple & Community Pier/Market, Rawai Evening Night Market (Phuket), Phuket Scenic Viewpoint, Southern Andaman Coast Temples & Street Food, Rawai rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Phuket Rassada Pier & Old Town Terminal (15 km) (15 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Rawai
Rawai Town Center
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Rawai.
Phuket Surrounding Subdistricts (Tambon)
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Rawai.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Rawai
- Rawai Local Temple & Community Pier/Market — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Rawai.
- Rawai Evening Night Market (Phuket) — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Rawai.
- Phuket Scenic Viewpoint — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Rawai.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Rawai
In Rawai (Southern Andaman Coast), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Southern Andaman Coast flavors. Expect made-to-order street dishes for ฿50–฿120 and sit-down regional mains for ฿120–฿280; say 'Phed Noi' for mild spice or 'Mai Sai Phong Churot' for no MSG.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Gaeng Poo Bai Cha Plu — Phuket Crab Curry with Wild Betel Leaves (แกงปูใบชะพลู) (฿250–฿480): Jumbo Andaman blue swimmer crab lumps in fiery southern yellow coconut curry with aromatic wild betel leaves, spooned over fermented rice vermicelli (Khanom Jeen).
- Moo Hong — Phuket Hokkien Braised Pork Belly (หมูฮ้องภูเก็ต) (฿180–฿280): Peranakan-style pork belly slow-simmered with black peppercorns, garlic, cilantro roots, and dark soy sauce.
- Massaman Nuea / Kai (แกงมัสมั่น) (฿120–฿240): Velvety Southern Thai-Malay curry scented with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, potatoes, and roasted peanuts.
- Oh Aew — Phuket Old Town Shaved Ice Jelly (โอ๋วเอ๋ว) (฿40–฿70): Cooling fig-seed and banana herbal jelly over crushed ice with sweet red beans and palm syrup.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Night Markets & Street Food Stalls in Rawai
Rawai Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Rawai serving made-to-order Southern Andaman Coast dishes (฿50–฿140).
Rawai Khao Gaeng (Curry-Over-Rice) & Noodle Shophouses
Family-run lunch and dinner kitchens offering wok-fried basil dishes, noodle soups, Cha Yen iced tea, and seasonal tropical fruit.
Food markets & dining streets: Phuket Old Town Lard Yai Sunday Market, Lock Tien Hawker Center, Krabi Town Weekend Night Market & Trang Dim Sum Breakfast Quarter · Regional drinks: Cha Chak Southern Pulled Milk Tea (฿40–฿65), Kopi Phuket Traditional Sock-Brewed Coffee & Fresh Andaman Coconut
Getting to Rawai & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Phuket Rassada Pier & Old Town Terminal (15 km) (15 km). Check our SRT Sleeper Train vs. Domestic Flight Calculator (฿ THB) and Bangkok BTS, MRT & Chao Phraya Boat Calculator to compare rail and transit fares. By Air: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Rawai
Combine Rawai with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Ban Chalong (7 km away)
- Phuket (13 km away)
- Ban Talat Nua (13 km away)
- Patong (13 km away)
- Ban Talat Yai (14 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Southern Andaman Coast
Explore other destinations across Southern Andaman Coast:
Phuket · Trang · Krabi · Krabi & Railay Beach · Satun · Takua Pa · Ao Nang · Ko Lanta · Koh Lanta · Khao Lak · Ko Phi Phi · Koh Phi Phi