Southern Spice Trail
Phuket → Nakhon Si Thammarat → Hat Yai
Trip Overview
Discover the bold, spicy, and seafood-rich cuisine of Southern Thailand, influenced by Muslim and Chinese cultures.
Highlights
Regions Covered
Estimated Costs
*Estimates per person, excluding international flights
Best Season
November - April
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 Days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Phuket Seafood
Phuket
Morning
Arrive Phuket, seafood market tour
Afternoon
Southern Thai cooking class
Evening
Rawai seafood pier dinner
Phuket Old Town
Phuket
Morning
Dim sum breakfast, Hokkien heritage
Afternoon
Old Town food walking tour
Evening
Sunday Walking Street (if Sunday)
Nakhon Si Thammarat
Nakhon Si Thammarat
Morning
Fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat
Afternoon
Khanom Jeen (rice noodles) tour
Evening
Night market, Southern curries
Hat Yai Flavors
Hat Yai
Morning
Drive to Hat Yai (2 hrs)
Afternoon
Lee Garden Plaza food court, Muslim food
Evening
Hat Yai night market, fried chicken
Departure
Hat Yai
Morning
Morning market, dim sum breakfast
Afternoon
Depart from Hat Yai Airport
Evening
Depart
Packing Tips
- Antacids for spicy food
- Wet wipes
- Camera
- Open mind for bold flavors
- Water bottle
Pro Tips
- Southern food is VERY spicy - ask for medium if unsure
- Try Khanom Jeen for breakfast
- Muslim-Thai food is unique and delicious
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