Colourful houses

Colourful houses brings a row of brightly painted buildings to Phuket City, Thailand, where blue, pink, yellow and green facades line the streets. Wooden shutters, decorative mouldings, small balconies and ornate doors show Chinese, Portuguese and local Thai influences. Wheelchair access makes this colourful urban setting easier to explore.

The streets around the houses include small shops, cafés, galleries and occasional street art, creating an open-air gallery atmosphere. Some buildings remain private homes, while others accommodate businesses or guesthouses. Plaques and signs beside certain facades share details about their history and former residents, linking everyday life with Phuket’s heritage as a trading port.

Sunlight makes the paintwork particularly vivid, which explains the spot’s popularity for photography. Local events and festivals sometimes use the houses as a backdrop, while nearby artists add new details to the scene.