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Phuket celebrates decade of lobster delights
Phuket celebrates decade of lobster delights
Tuesday 29 July 2025 09:55 AM
PHUKET: The popular Phuket Lobster Festival is returning this August to celebrate its 10th anniversary, with more than 100 restaurants across the island offering over 500 lobster-inspired dishes as organisers promote Phuket being recognised as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Phuket honours HM The King’s birthday
Phuket honours HM The King’s birthday
Tuesday 29 July 2025 09:25 AM
PHUKET: A formal ceremony was held at the Mahisorn Phakdi Auditorium at the Phuket Provincial Hall complex in Phuket Town yesterday evening (July 28) to pay homage to His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of his 73rd birthday – marking the completion of the 6th cycle of his life according to Thai tradition.
Phuket to host ‘Asialink Sketch Walk’
Phuket to host ‘Asialink Sketch Walk’
Saturday 26 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is set to welcome artists, art lovers and cultural tourists from across the region as it hosts ‘Asialink Sketch Walk Phuket 2025’ from Aug 14-17, a major international arts event aimed at promoting sustainable creative tourism.
Phuket readies for King’s Birthday
Phuket readies for King’s Birthday
Thursday 24 July 2025 10:53 AM
PHUKET: A large-scale aquatic animal release ceremony was held at Saphan Hin yesterday (July 23) to promote marine conservation efforts in Phuket.and to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, which will be observed as a national public holiday on Monday (July 28).
Thailand Biennale mascot unveiled
Thailand Biennale mascot unveiled
Tuesday 22 July 2025 08:47 AM
PHUKET: With preparations well underway for Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025, organisers have unveiled the event’s official mascot – ‘Fufu’, the bat of happiness – a permanent sculpture created to symbolise prosperity, creativity and cultural connection.
Phuket shrine marks Guan Yu’s birthday with rice donations
Phuket shrine marks Guan Yu’s birthday with rice donations
Monday 21 July 2025 10:22 AM
PHUKET: The Kuan Yu Shrine in Ban Nabon, Chalong, marked the birthday of the revered Chinese deity Guan Yu with a series of merit-making activities and traditional ceremonies from July 15-19, culminating in the distribution of 1,800 bags of rice to the local community.
Phuket to host Thailand’s first Ganesha Chaturthi festival
Phuket to host Thailand’s first Ganesha Chaturthi festival
Sunday 20 July 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: In a landmark move to diversify its tourism offerings and strengthen cultural ties with India, Phuket provincial officials are preparing to host Thailand’s first-ever ‘Ganesha Chaturthi’ festival.
New Phuket festival to combine music, sports, arts and AI
New Phuket festival to combine music, sports, arts and AI
Saturday 19 July 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is preparing to host its first-ever ‘Parn Hin Festival @ Phuket 2025’, a new multi-disciplinary event that brings together music, sports, arts and artificial intelligence (AI).
Phuket Governor honoured with ‘Outstanding Governor’ award
Phuket Governor honoured with ‘Outstanding Governor’ award
Thursday 17 July 2025 12:56 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has been recognised with the prestigious ‘Outstanding Governor’ award for his leadership in advancing the ‘To be Number One’ anti-drug campaign at the provincial level.
Phuket Muslims celebrate Ashura
Phuket Muslims celebrate Ashura
Monday 14 July 2025 08:57 AM
PHUKET: The Islamic Committee of Phuket Province held its first-ever Ashura event at the newly built Phuket Central Mosque Ethics Training Center in Mai Khao yesterday (July 13), with activities highlighting Islamic culture, community spirit and charitable giving.
Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
Sunday 13 July 2025 12:00 PM
WORLD: From a hero lapdog Lassie to why tennis stars can’t stop pinching Wimbledon towels. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
Phuket to celebrate Peranakan heritage with Kebaya Festival
Phuket to celebrate Peranakan heritage with Kebaya Festival
Thursday 10 July 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is set to shine on the global cultural stage with the upcoming ‘Kebaya Festival’, a celebration of Peranakan heritage that forms part of the Phuket Creative City Festival 2025.
Phuket Town gets a new night market
Phuket Town gets a new night market
Monday 7 July 2025 10:59 AM
PHUKET: A new night market has officially opened in the heart of Phuket Town, offering a new space for local businesses and tourists alike. The ‘Plern Pao Night Market’ was launched on Saturday (July 5) with an opening ceremony presided over by Phuket MP Thitikan Thitiphrutikul.
Phuket’s new goal: Sun, Sea and Moral Integrity
Phuket’s new goal: Sun, Sea and Moral Integrity
Wednesday 2 July 2025 12:12 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have declared their intention for Phuket to become a ‘Morality Province’ under a national initiative to promote good values and ethical development across Thai society. 
Phuket readies for July holidays
Phuket readies for July holidays
Tuesday 1 July 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Immigration Office, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Thursday and Friday next week (July 10-11), for Asahna Bucha Day and Wan Khao Pansa.
Phuket Pride 2025 celebrates diversity, equality
Phuket Pride 2025 celebrates diversity, equality
Monday 30 June 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Town proudly opened its streets to diversity and equality on Saturday (June 28) as thousands gathered for the vibrant ‘Phuket City Pride 2025’ festival, held under the theme ‘Wave of Generations’ to promote inclusivity across all ages, genders and identities.
Phuket sets world record for largest number of Hokkien noodle servings
Phuket sets world record for largest number of Hokkien noodle servings
Monday 23 June 2025 11:58 AM
PHUKET: Phuket has set a Guinness World Record for the largest number of people simultaneously stir-frying Hokkien noodles, marking a highlight of this year’s Phuket Peranakan Festival. 
Phuket’s pink ‘Pho Thong’ are gone
Phuket’s pink ‘Pho Thong’ are gone
Sunday 22 June 2025 12:00 PM
PHUKET: The iconic pink ‘Pho Thong’ buses that for decades trundled along the streets of Phuket Town have now all gone ‒ replaced with 24 new ‘EV’ electric buses bought from China costing more than B5 million each.
Thousands join Phuket Peranakan Parade
Thousands join Phuket Peranakan Parade
Sunday 22 June 2025 10:49 AM
PHUKET: Thousands of participants joined the Phuket Peranakan World Parade & Carnival yesterday evening (June 21), marking the third year of the major cultural celebration.
Abandoned sea gypsy ‘cultural centre’ rots in ruins
Abandoned sea gypsy ‘cultural centre’ rots in ruins
Sunday 22 June 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Ratsada Mayor Jirayut Songyot says he has no knowledge of what to do with the long-abandoned Sea Gypsy Cultural Centre on Koh Siray ‒ or how much public money has been poured into it over the past 15 years.

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