Phuket Local Events
Throughout Phuket there are festivals, celebrations and events happening all year round. Be sure to check here regularly for the latest local news and events in Phuket.
Events
Songkran
13/04/2010 - 16/04/2010
The most frenetic festival in Thailand is Songkran, the Thai New Year and what would appear to be a national water fight. Held from the 13th to 15th April each year... it's a wet one!
Buddha's Birthday
15/05/2010
On May 15th, local Buddhist Temples celebrate this day by holding candlelit processions. A tourist can take part in these parades and it can prove great fun, although proper respect should be shown.
Queen's Birthday
12/08/2010
The Queen's Birthday falls on 12 August which is also Thailand's Mother's Day. As with all royal anniversaries this celebration guarantees a firework display.
King's Birthday
05/12/2010
The King's Birthday is on the 5th December. The King is much revered throughout Thailand, and all Thais celebrate his birthday, with government buildings, private homes, businesses and the palace especially illuminated.
Phuket Simon Cabaret
12/01/2010 - 31/12/2010
Place: Patong, Phuket
Since opening in October 1991, the Phuket Simon Cabaret prides itseld as Phuket's most reknown entertainment venue. A night at one of their two daily performances is a night to remember.
