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Directory, articles and practical advice for residents and visitors of the island. Published in French, English and Russian since 2007.
franco-media.com is written for French, English and Russian speakers who live in Phuket or are visiting. The site brings together local business profiles, articles, practical guides and a blog, all published in the three languages. You can use it to choose a restaurant, compare properties, understand an administrative procedure or plan an outing. The sections also cover health, education, boating, home and construction, and expat services. The site has been online since 2007 and is still edited in Phuket.
To explore
In the spotlight this month
Little Paris
French restaurant at Bang Tao in Phuket. Reworked French cooking, brunch and lunch by day, and a livelier atmosphere in the evening.
Little Roma
Italian restaurant in Phuket. Pasta, pizza and Italian classics, lunch by day and a live music evening every Friday.
Fe2 Crystals | Phuket
A gallery of crystals, geodes, minerals and jewellery in Phuket, for decorating the home, the office or the spa.
Rent in Phuket
Villas and condominiums to rent in Phuket, presented in the Real estate section with their stay conditions and the points to check before booking.
Festivals and events
Thailand Boat Festival 2026
After nearly two decades, Thailand Boat Festival made its much-anticipated return to Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina from January 15-18, 2026—and it exceeded all expectations. What…
A Toast to Tradition
The aroma of freshly baked pizza mingled with the crisp, elegant notes of Sancerre on the 15th of May 2026, as Pizza on Fire at…
Thailand Boat Festival is Back
After nearly two decades since its last celebration, the Thailand Boat Festival is returning to its roots at the picturesque Boat Lagoon Marina in Phuket.…
Set Sail for Luxury: The Thailand International Boat Show 2026
Mark your calendars for January 15th-18th, 2026, as the turquoise waters of Phuket will shimmer with the arrival of the second annual Thailand International Boat…
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Latest articles
How to Choose a Crystal
Everyone will tell you what a stone means. Almost nobody tells you whether the one in your hand is any good. Dyed agate, heat treated…
Crystals in Interior Design
A large stone is a light fixture that happens to be rock, and most rooms are set up to defeat it. Most crystals bought for…
What makes Pizza on Fire’s pizza genuinely Neapolitan
A renewed Verace Pizza Napoletana certification, popular gluten free pizza, and a shaded lagoon terrace next to the ferry stop, Pizza on Fire earns its…
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Phuket Concierge
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Wine Square Phuket
Wine Square Phuket: your exceptional wine cellar, curated by a French sommelier with rare labels from the Old and New World, plus fine spirits.
La Cave du Roi
La Cave du Roi Phuket: an intimate wine cellar for connoisseurs, offering French and Italian wine sales alongside a curated selection of cigars.
Vamos Restaurant | Phuket
Vamos Mediterranean Restaurant Phuket: bold Spanish-inspired dishes at the entrance to Laguna Phuket, made with fresh, quality ingredients.
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