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
Loy Kratong
02/11/2010
Some of the most beautiful sights are the festivities relating to the Loy Kratong, held on the night of November's full moon. All over the country, little floats (kratong) are made from banana trunks, flowers and candles and set afloat on the water.
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.
Laguna Phuket Triathlon
28/11/2010
Place: Phuket
The Laguna Phuket Triathlon is Asia’s premier destination triathlon featuring a unique 1.8K swim, 55K bike and 12K run through spectacular tropical scenery.
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.
Chinese New Year
03/02/2011
Place: Phuket
Chinese New Year begins with the new moon and is the biggest festival in the Chinese calendar.
Songkran
13/04/2011 - 15/04/2011
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!
