Chinese New Year in Phuket is a time when the island enjoys vibrant celebrations, noisy firecrackers, and colourful processions. Excellent shopping bargains abound as Phuket’s local Chinese community prepares for its most important festival. The Old Phuket Festival takes place around the same time as Chinese New Year, right in the old Sino-Portuguese quarter of…
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Phuket Bike Week 2025
Phuket Bike Week 2025, marking its 29th anniversary, is scheduled for 11th–12th April 2025. This annual event is renowned as one of Asia’s largest motorcycle festivals, drawing enthusiasts from around the globe. In a notable change, the 2025 festivities will relocate to Naka Market in Phuket Town, moving from the traditional Patong Beach venue. Attendees…
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Annual Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Since its inception in 1987, the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta has grown to become Asia’s premier yacht racing event. Traditionally held in early December, the Regatta was conceived to honour His Majesty the King of Thailand’s 60th birthday. Twenty-two years on and the event has grown from strength to strength, both in size and reputation….
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Songkran
Beginning on April 13, Thais across the country celebrate the Thai New Year, the most important holiday on the Thai calendar. The holiday is best known for revelers who playfully sprinkle water on each other and dab perfumed powder on each other as a New Year’s blessing. Over the years this has morphed into a…
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The Phuket Vegetarian Festival,
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival, also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, is a vibrant annual event celebrated in Phuket, Thailand. Rooted in Chinese Taoist traditions, this nine-day festival is dedicated to honouring the Nine Emperor Gods and is marked by rituals aimed at spiritual and physical purification. History and Traditions The festival’s origins trace…
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Loy Krathong
Hugely popular in Thailand and neighboring countries, Loy Krathong is a major annual event and occasion to celebrate. It occurs on the full moon evening on the 12th month of the traditional Thai lunar calendar, which is November 6th this year. On this night, everyone goes to the nearest river, lake or beach to release…
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Patong Carnival (November/December)
Patong Carnival marks the official start of Phuket’s high tourist season and is one of the island’s most vibrant and colourful events. Held annually in November or December, this lively festival transforms Patong Beach into a hub of cultural performances, parades, live music, and street entertainment. What to Expect Why Visit? Patong Carnival is a…
