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One of Phuket Old Town’s most recognizable historic buildings will once again become the backdrop for a large-scale multimedia experience celebrating the island’s cultural heritage. From August 23 to 29, the former police station building at the historic Chartered Bank intersection will host Feel All the Feelings @ Phuket: Illuminating Peranakan, a projection-mapping show organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Using a combination of light, sound, and digital vi

The Kusoldharm Foundation in Phuket has organized the second Tegrajad Potor ceremony of the year, continuing a long-standing tradition dedicated to honoring deceased individuals who have no relatives to care for their spirits. The event was attended by Phuket Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom, Deputy Governor Romdon Hayiawa, government officials, and representatives from a range of public and private organizations. Held twice each year, the Tegrajad Potor ceremony remains an importa

Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park has invited residents and visitors of Phang Nga Province to take part in another sea turtle release event on August 18. This time, hatchlings from the sixth nest laid by the leatherback turtle known as Namo will make their first journey into the Andaman Sea. The ceremony will take place on Thai Mueang Beach and is expected to coincide with sunset. However, participants are encouraged to arrive earlier, as registration at the national p

The Bloom of the Season festival in Karon enters its final day today, offering visitors one more opportunity to enjoy surfing competitions, live entertainment and a beachfront fair. Admission to the event remains free. The annual surfing celebration at Kata Beach, which has previously been known as Fin Fest and Phuket Surftival, has returned this year under the new name Bloom of the Season. The event combines water sports, cultural activities and live performances, attracting

Government offices across Phuket are closed today, August 12, as Thailand observes Mother’s Day, a national holiday held each year on the birthday of Queen Mother Sirikit. This year’s celebrations are the first to take place without Queen Mother Sirikit herself, adding particular significance to the occasion. Events connected with the holiday began on August 11, when Phuket launched a series of community and charitable activities dedicated to the Queen Mother. District and lo

Thai conservation activist Siranudh “Psi” Samutt has sparked a discussion on social media after criticising foreign workers in Thailand and arguing that those employed in the country should make an effort to learn and use the Thai language. Psi shared his views about foreign employees speaking English while working in Thailand in a post on his X account, @Psisamutt, on Saturday, August 8. The activist said that when foreign employees at restaurants address him in English, he

A special blood donation campaign marking Mother’s Day in Thailand will begin at the Phuket Red Cross on Monday, August 10, and continue through Friday, August 14. Throughout the week, donors will be welcomed at Phuket Regional Blood Centre (Phuket RBC) and at several mobile donation stations across the island. The campaign is held in honour of Her Majesty Queen Mother Sirikit, with residents and visitors invited to donate blood as part of the annual Mother’s Day activities.

Phuket Andaman FC is preparing for another campaign in Thailand’s Thai League 3, where the club will once again represent Phuket in the Southern Zone. Most of the team's rivals remain unchanged, including Samui United, setting up another pair of highly anticipated island derbies after Samui claimed both meetings last season. In July, the club officially secured its license to compete in the 2026/27 Thai League 3 season. While the approval was expected, one of the most encoura

Trail runners from Phuket and across Thailand are preparing for Phuket Trail 2026, with this year's event expected to attract more than 1,000 participants. The Phuket round of the Southern Thailand Trail Series 2026 will take place on September 12–13, offering courses for both experienced ultrarunners and first-time trail enthusiasts. Despite the range of distances available, organisers note that the shortest 7-kilometre Fun Trail traditionally sells out first. Seven race dis

Phuket has officially launched the 11th Phuket Lobster Festival, inviting visitors to enjoy special lobster-inspired menus and exclusive promotions at restaurants across the island throughout August. The festival opened on July 31 in Chalong during the Hlong Long Do Fair and the Chalong Agricultural Festival. The month-long culinary celebration will continue until August 31. This year's theme, "From GI to Global Gastronomy," highlights Phuket’s famous seven-colored lobster, a

A young spinner dolphin was rescued after washing ashore alive on Patong Beach, with marine authorities in Phuket launching an emergency operation to save the rare animal. The rescue involved coordinated efforts between beach security personnel, the Kusoldharm Foundation, and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Upper Andaman Sea Center. According to the DMCR, the stranded dolphin was a juvenile female measuring 158 centimeters in length and weighing about 25

Phuket’s tourism industry recorded more than 329 million baht in revenue during Thailand’s recent three-day public holiday, driven by strong domestic travel and a series of cultural celebrations across the island. The holiday period, held from July 28 to 30, marked the birthday of His Majesty King Rama X, as well as the Buddhist holidays Asalha Bucha and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent). According to Sirivan Siharach, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Offi

Phuket Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom has presented a certificate of recognition to nine-year-old Pavin "Pace" Pattanavekin after the young student claimed two championship titles at the International STEM Olympiad & Coding Olympiad 2026 in Rome. According to True Coding School Phuket, the governor congratulated Pace on becoming a Global Champion and finishing at the top of the worldwide rankings in competitions held on the Codementum programming platform. Pace was among the youn

Thailand marked the 74th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn on July 28 with ceremonies and public events held nationwide, including a series of commemorative activities across Phuket. The day’s celebrations on the island began early in the morning at Phuket Provincial Hall and in front of the main government complex on Tha Kraeng Road. Provincial officials, local leaders, and members of the public gathered to present alms to Buddhist monks and take part in merit

Lifeguards at Bang Tao and Surin beaches have received a new set of remotely operated rescue buoys as part of Phuket’s ongoing efforts to improve water safety. The equipment was officially handed over on July 27, two days after World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25. The delivery forms part of the multi-agency Cherngtalay Smart Beach’Cop 4.0 initiative, which combines water safety measures with road safety improvements. The launch ceremony was attended by

Dozens of newly hatched leatherback sea turtles made their first journey into the Andaman Sea from Thai Mueang Beach on the evening of July 24. The release was broadcast live on the official Facebook page of Khao Lampi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park. Park officials did not specify the exact number of hatchlings, but confirmed they came from the third nest laid this season by a female leatherback turtle affectionately named Namo. The turtle returned to Thai Mueang Beach several

The Phuket Parkland festival has officially returned to Mai Khao, bringing music, local cuisine and family entertainment back to northern Phuket. Although rainy weather affected the opening day, the event remains one of the region’s biggest annual attractions. The three-day festival began on July 24 at Phuket Gateway, also known as Phuket City Gate. The opening ceremony was attended by Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) President Rewat Areerob, mayors from s

A nine-year-old student from Phuket has earned international recognition after winning two first-place awards at the International STEM Olympiad & Coding Olympiad – Grand Final 2026 in Rome, Italy. Pavin "Pace" Pattanavekin, a Grade 3 student at True Coding School Phuket, achieved the outstanding result while competing against students significantly older than himself. The school announced his success on July 12, and the achievement has since attracted widespread attention ac

A two-day auction of Phuket’s special “lucky” vehicle registration plates has generated 45,018,586 baht for Thailand’s Road Safety Fund, with overall proceeds surpassing last year’s total despite lower sales for the newest plate series. The auction was held on July 11–12 at Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket Town, with bidders able to participate both in person and online. The Phuket Office of the Department of Land Transport (DLT Phuket) confirmed the final revenue down to th

The Phuket Parkland & MusicFest will return to Mai Khao later this month, bringing three days of live music, local food, shopping and family-friendly entertainment to the island’s northern district. The festival will take place from July 24 to 26 at Phuket Gateway, also known as Phuket City Gate, one of the island’s newest event venues. Plans for this year’s event were officially unveiled on July 5 during a press conference at Limelight Phuket, attended by Phuket Provincial A