Category Archives: Events in Phuket

Songkran in Phuket

The Songkran festival highlights some of the nicest things about Thai culture. It is a time for sanuk (fun) and family – two things that are of supreme importance to people in this part of the world. When foreign visitors experience their first Songkran in Thailand, they usually have no problem joining in the spirit [...]

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Loy Krathong, Yee Peng 2012

Loy Krathong (ลอยกระทง), sometimes spelled Loy Kratong, is a colorful festival held every year on the full moon of the twelfth month in the Thai Lunar Calendar. In 2012, the full moon falls on November 28th, but in some places the celebration will be from the 27 to 29th. This Thai Festival is held all [...]

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Kathu Carnival 2012

Background on the Kathu Carnival The Kathu Carnival is a relatively new addition to the festival calendar in Phuket. 2012 is just the fourth year that the event has taken place. The purpose of the carnival is to celebrate the culture of the island. The focus is on local food and local traditions – it [...]

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Phuket Raceweek July 18-22, 2012

Best Asian Regatta is in Phuket In recent years Phuket has developed a reputation for hosting international sporting events – it is the number one location in Thailand for marine and beach activities. One of the most exciting of these has to be Phuket Raceweek. In 2011 this event won the Best Asian Regatta of [...]

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Phuket Youth Games, May/June 2012

Youth Visitors Arrive in Phuket Visitors to Phuket during late May and early June may notice a sudden explosion in the number of Thai young people around the island. This is due to the Phuket Youth Games which will attract thousands of youngsters competing in the event – and also their supporters. This competition is [...]

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Phuket Trail Running May 6, 2012

Thailand Trail Running Championship May 6, 2012 in Phuket Trail running usually involves moving through different types of terrain – it is a cross between hiking and traditional running. These are often routes that would be inaccessible by car and can include running through jungle, up and down hills, and along narrow hiking paths. In [...]

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Phuket Marathon 2012

Phuket as a Marathon Run Destination Most people will associate Phuket with beautiful beaches and exotic culture. In recent years there has been a growing appreciation of the island as a fitness destination. This is partly due to the fact that there are so many popular Muay Thai camps on the island that have attracted [...]

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Chakri Day 2012 Weekend Events

There are several events this Friday April 6th, and over the weekend, April 7-8th, 2012. Friday is Chakri Day; there will be elections in Phuket and Chiang Mai and other towns and provinces; and Monday April 9th will be the royal cremation ceremony of HRH Princess Bejaratana Rajasud. Chakri Day The 6th of April is [...]

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Phuket International Boat Show 2012

Luxurious Phuket Phuket has become one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Many visitors are attracted to the beaches and the vibrant nightlife and they are rarely disappointed. The budget conscious traveler will usually find accommodation and amenities that are reasonably priced – even during the high season. There are plenty of low [...]

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Phuket Blues Rock Festival 2012

For Great Music Visit Phuket Lovers of Blues and Rock are advised to make their way to Phuket in February. This is when the Seventh annual Phuket International Blues Rock Festival will be taking place. The 2012 event is expected to be the best yet with a full lineup of international musicians. The headline act [...]

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