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Kathu Shrine holds sacred procession
Kathu Shrine holds sacred procession
Wednesday 24 September 2025 09:47 AM
PHUKET: Kathu Municipality yesterday (Sept 23) held a ceremony and procession to honour the arrival of sacred deities from China, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Kathu Shrine and its deep ties to the island’s Chinese-Thai heritage.
Phuket’s Isan community celebrates ‘United Hearts of Isan Thais’
Phuket’s Isan community celebrates ‘United Hearts of Isan Thais’
Tuesday 23 September 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Andaman Isan Association hosted its second ‘United Hearts of Isan Thais’ celebration last Saturday (Sept 20), bringing together members of Phuket’s Isan community to showcase their culture, strengthen social ties and raise funds for local scholarships.
Phuket Kebaya Festival celebrates Peranakan heritage
Phuket Kebaya Festival celebrates Peranakan heritage
Monday 22 September 2025 10:15 AM
PHUKET: A parade of music, colour and culture marked the grand opening of the ‘Phuket Creative City: Kebaya Festival 2025’ on Saturday (Sept 20), celebrating the island’s Baba and Peranakan heritage while promoting Thailand’s cultural identity on the global stage.
Phuket Northerners to host ‘Tan Kuai Salak’ merit-making ceremony
Phuket Northerners to host ‘Tan Kuai Salak’ merit-making ceremony
Saturday 20 September 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket-Andaman Northerners Association will host the traditional Tan Kuai Salak (Salak food offering) merit-making ceremony at Wat Thepwanaram (Wat Manik) in Thalang on Sunday, Sept 28, starting at 9am.
People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
Wednesday 17 September 2025 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: People’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
Chaiyaphum peddles rice to Phuket
Chaiyaphum peddles rice to Phuket
Tuesday 16 September 2025 01:01 PM
PHUKET: Officials from Chaiyaphum Province staged a promotional event in Phuket yesterday (Sept 15) to showcase its rice and other quality agricultural products, aiming to expand markets and strengthen farmer incomes through value-added processing.
Baan Don street procession marks ‘Jad’ festival
Baan Don street procession marks ‘Jad’ festival
Monday 15 September 2025 12:33 PM
PHUKET: Local residents of Baan Don in Tambon Thepkrasattri, Thalang, braved heavy rains today (Sept 15) to celebrate the annual ‘Jad’ procession, continuing a cherished tradition that marks one of Phuket’s most important Buddhist merit-making occasions.
PPAO celebrates ‘Retracing the History of Islam in Phuket’
PPAO celebrates ‘Retracing the History of Islam in Phuket’
Monday 15 September 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) staged a cultural and educational event of the weekend highlighting the history and heritage of Islam in Phuket, with the aim of strengthening community ties and fostering greater understanding among residents.
Justice Minister targets drugs in Rawai Sea Gypsy community
Justice Minister targets drugs in Rawai Sea Gypsy community
Monday 15 September 2025 09:31 AM
PHUKET: Justice Minister Pol Col Thawee Sodsong has vowed stronger measures to tackle the persistent drug problem in the Sea Gypsy village in Rawai, while also addressing wider community issues of land, flooding and youth vulnerability.
Phuket to showcase Baba-Peranakan heritage at Kebaya Festival
Phuket to showcase Baba-Peranakan heritage at Kebaya Festival
Sunday 14 September 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket will celebrate its Baba-Peranakan heritage on the world stage later this month with the ‘Phuket Creative City: Kebaya Festival 2025’, a two-day cultural showcase highlighting the kebaya costume, recently recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Phuket pushes cultural identity at Baba Andaman Forum
Phuket pushes cultural identity at Baba Andaman Forum
Saturday 13 September 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the island’s cultural identity through Baba-Peranakan heritage, with a major seminar held at Phuket Rajabhat University.earlier this week.
Por Tor Festival opens with grand parade
Por Tor Festival opens with grand parade
Thursday 11 September 2025 12:36 PM
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has officially opened the island’s annual Por Tor Festival – also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival – with a vibrant parade and ceremony at the Seng Tek Bew Kuan Im Tai Sue Shrine (Por Tor Kong Bang Niao) yesterday evening (Sept 10).
Phuket’s Por Tor Festival begins with blessings
Phuket’s Por Tor Festival begins with blessings
Friday 5 September 2025 11:35 AM
PHUKET: The annual Por Tor Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, opened yesterday evening (Sept 4) with blessings at the Phuket Thai Hua Museum on Krabi Rd.
Phuket’s Por Tor Festival to begin amid heavy rains
Phuket’s Por Tor Festival to begin amid heavy rains
Thursday 4 September 2025 11:15 AM
PHUKET: The annual Por Tor Festival, one of Phuket’s most distinctive cultural celebrations, began today (Sept 4) despite heavy rains, with the city decorated in vibrant red turtle motifs to mark the occasion.
Vietnam marks 80 years of independence in record celebrations
Vietnam marks 80 years of independence in record celebrations
Tuesday 2 September 2025 11:51 AM
HANOI: Vietnam held its largest-ever public celebrations today (Sept 2) to mark 80 years since the declaration of independence, with legions of lock-stepped patriots marching under fluttering flags.
Phuket launches Thailand’s first Ganesh Chaturthi festival
Phuket launches Thailand’s first Ganesh Chaturthi festival
Thursday 28 August 2025 09:54 AM
PHUKET: The streets of Phuket Old Town came alive yesterday evening (Aug 27) with the vibrant sights and sounds of Thailand’s first-ever Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Phuket gears up for ‘Parkland & Music Fest 2025’
Phuket gears up for ‘Parkland & Music Fest 2025’
Monday 18 August 2025 11:57 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is gearing up to host the ‘Phuket Parkland & Music Fest 2025’, a three-day celebration of music, art and lifestyle set to boost tourism and stimulate the local economy later this month.
Biennale parade transforms Phuket Old Town
Biennale parade transforms Phuket Old Town
Sunday 17 August 2025 11:09 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials staged a major parade in the heart of Phuket Town yesterday (Aug 16) as the ‘Welcome Opening’ event for ‘Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025’, a five-month international contemporary art festival set to transform the island into a “world-class Andaman Art Island” and generate an estimated B2 billion in economic value.
Phuket Biennale ‘Bien Foo Lucky’ mascots for sale at B500k each
Phuket Biennale ‘Bien Foo Lucky’ mascots for sale at B500k each
Saturday 16 August 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Artists from around the globe have begun submitting their ‘Bien Foo Lucky’ mascots as Phuket prepares to host the Thailand Biennale 2025.
Phuket honours the Queen Mother
Phuket honours the Queen Mother
Wednesday 13 August 2025 10:34 AM
PHUKET: Hundreds of officials, community leaders and members of the public gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Aug 12) to take part in a series of religious and ceremonial events marking the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.

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