Have Perut Will Travel...: HKT Day 2 │ A Guided Tour Pt2 • Jungceylon • First Seafood!

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Saturday, 8 August 2026

HKT Day 2 │ A Guided Tour Pt2 • Jungceylon • First Seafood!

The Guided Tour Continues

Right after leaving Si Burapha Cashew Nut Factory, we settled back into the minivan for the final stop of our half day tour. The late morning sun warmed the roadside trees as Afiqah (Kate) briefed us on what lay ahead, while Mr. Soop/Soup steered calmly toward Phuket’s heritage heart.

Phuket Old Town — 30 mins

We arrived at 12:45pm, dropped at Go Mango, and stepped straight into the pastel charm of Phuket Old Town. Once a tin mining boomtown, the area blossomed under Chinese migration and European influence, giving rise to the Straits Eclectic shophouses lining Thalang, Dibuk, and Phang Nga Roads. Pastel walls, louvered windows, arched doorways, and five foot walkways reflected the wealth of Peranakan families who shaped the district. Today, restored façades, cafés, and murals keep the old trading hub alive.

We circled the block, soaking in the quiet nostalgia, before returning to Go Mango for refreshments — THB370 (≈ MYR46/USD11/EUR10). At 1:15pm, Afiqah and Mr. Soop/Soup picked us up, marking the end of our heritage tour.

Return to Patong & Anniversary Lunch

By 3:40pm, we were dropped at Jungceylon Mall. We walked across the mall and out to The Botanica zone, instantly drawn to Thai Food Factory for our anniversary feast. We ordered Pad Kra Pao Moo, Kor Moo Yang, Tom Yam Kung, Thai Omelette, and 3 Mineral Water — a hearty spread for THB1,391 (≈ MYR173/USD42/EUR37).

Facetime Spa — Anniversary Treat

Back inside Jungceylon, we headed up to Facetime Spa (Salima Massage & Beauty). After browsing the menu, we chose our usual THB799 facial, and with a small surcharge, the one hour session came to THB2,469 (≈ MYR307/USD75/EUR65). Soft lights, warm towels, and quiet music made it the perfect anniversary indulgence.

Adidas Originals, Uniqlo & A Practical Pick Up

Refreshed, we browsed Adidas Originals before heading into Uniqlo, where I picked up a long sleeved T shirt for the chilly hotel room — THB790 (≈ MYR98/USD24/EUR21).

Back to Patong Heritage

We returned to Patong Heritage for a well deserved rest. Cat sorted the laundry while I continued working through our growing library of footage, including scenes from our recent Alor Setar trip.

Solara Massage — A Night Boost

At 9:10pm, hunger nudged us out again. Crossing Rat Uthit Song Roi Pi Road into Soi Keb Sab, we found Solara Massage, recommended by Rucky of Seed Tattoo. Hearing it was only THB300 (≈ MYR37/USD9/EUR8) for a foot massage, we rushed in. An hour later, invigorated, we split up — Brendan headed to McDonald’s at Patong Beach, while Cat and I continued searching for local fare.

First Seafood — Late Night Local Meal

We settled on First Seafood Restaurant, ordering Thai Fried Rice with Shrimp Paste Salad, Seafood Fried Rice, a small Phuket Beer, and a Lime Smoothie for THB415 (≈ MYR52/USD13/EUR11). A simple, comforting end to our anniversary day.

A short walk brought us back to Patong Heritage, closing the night gently.

Stay tuned for the next video as we enjoy a free and easy day — no schedules, no plans — ending with deck chairs on Patong Beach, watching the sun melt into the horizon!