Phuket has several art galleries and museums across the island but Rawai Art Village vibes differently. This bohemian village has, over the last decade, become a nerve centre for Phuket's art scene, especially for those who like to give ocean waste a second life.
Explore several galleries as you step into an eco-conscious commune that’s (mostly) under cover from rain. Making use of waste, expect driftwood sculptures, fishing net wall hangings, and colourful buoys turned into unexpected art pieces. The creativity is impressive but the underlying message hits harder – every piece represents debris that could have stayed in our oceans.
A stop here offers an artistic reminder of how much we're destroying the planet, wrapped in creativity that makes you think. Not bad for an afternoon in the rain, even if you come away feeling a little guilty about your own trash habits.
Phuket Art Village. Free. 2 Soi Naya, Rawai. Open 9am-9pm.