Whats on in Phuket Local News
Phuket: Proposal to extend nightlife venues operating hours to promote tourism
Photo courtesy of Phuket News The proposal to extend the operating hours of nightlife venues in Phuket for a trial period of three months has been put forward by local…
Phuket’s vegetarian festival to boost Thai economy with 9 billion baht (video)
Picture courtest of Thailand Trip & Travel Group. Anticipations are high as the annual 10-day vegetarian festival in Phuket is set to yield more than 9 billion baht in revenue,…
Phuket hotels collaborate with ONWR to tackle water crisis and boost sustainable tourism
Picture courtesy of diana.grytsku, Freepik. Facing a critical water shortage, the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) devised a strategy to collaborate with Phuket hotels, launching an initiative to…
Angsana Laguna Phuket welcomes Chef Giordano Roscini and Chef Sunil Kumar
Photo courtesy of Angsana The Angsana Laguna Phuket is a hotel that caters to the modern traveller who seeks style and authenticity. The luxury provided by the beautiful environment, azure…
Phuket’s Nanai Rd undergoes partial closure for resurfacing
Image courtesy of The Phuket News Phuket‘s Patong Municipality announced a partial closure of Nanai Rd, starting from today till August 5, for resurfacing amidst the persistent traffic challenges caused…
Barbecue restaurateur receives 500,000 baht donation for stray animal care + community support
Picture courtesy of Khaosod Yutthaphum Kaewkhem, also known as Boom, owner of the Teay Ka Ta pork barbecue page and restaurant, received a surprising half a million baht from a…
World blood donor day celebrated at Phuket Red Cross
Photo by PR Phuket. Phuket’s branch of the Red Cross Society of Thailand and associated authorities recently organised a World Blood Donor Day event to express their gratitude to blood…
Phuket wants to eliminate plastic and the U.S. embassy responded
The Phuket Hotels Association has joined forces with the U.S. Embassy Science Fellowship (ESF) Program to tackle the critical issue of waste management in Phuket, with the aim of eliminating…
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- Go Teng Ceremonies Open Phuket Vegetarian Festival
by Goong Nang Suksawat on October 9, 2026 at 8:52 pmThe Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket – The Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 began on October 9 with traditional Go Teng pole-raising ceremonies at more than 40 Chinese shrines across the province. The rituals featured nine ceremonial lanterns raised to welcome divine spirits, opening a celebration rooted in more than 201 years of Chinese cultural heritage. At Jui Tui Tao Bo The post Go Teng Ceremonies Open Phuket Vegetarian Festival appeared first on The Phuket Express. Go Teng […]
- Phuket Governor Urges Full Community Support for 2026 Vegetarian Festival
by Goong Nang Suksawat on October 8, 2026 at 4:28 pmThe Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket- Phuket Governor Chotnarin Koedsom led a press conference this evening to outline preparations for the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival, set to take place from 10 to 18 October 2026. The event was held at Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine in Samkong, Phuket Town. Governor Chotnarin called on residents, shop owners, and business operators across The post Phuket Governor Urges Full Community Support for 2026 Vegetarian Festival appeared first on The Phuket […]
- Best Tailor in Platinum Mall Bangkok: Why Platinum Tailor BKK Is the Top Choice
by Goong Nang Suksawat on October 7, 2026 at 3:02 pmThe Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Looking for the best tailor in Platinum Mall Bangkok? Platinum Tailor BKK is the top choice for custom suits, women’s suits, tailored dresses, shirts, trousers and express tailoring in the heart of Pratunam. Bangkok is famous for fashion and custom tailoring, and Platinum Fashion Mall is one of the city’s most popular shopping destinations. For The post Best Tailor in Platinum Mall Bangkok: Why Platinum Tailor BKK Is the Top Choice appeared first on […]
- Nene Royal to Make Acting Debut as Thai Voice of Billie in Disney’s Hexed
by Adam Judd on October 6, 2026 at 8:37 pmThe Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BANGKOK: Nene Royal, the 16-year-old Thai rocker who won America’s Got Talent in 2026, will make her acting debut as the Thai voice of Billie Doe, the lead character in Disney’s animated film Hexed. The singer and guitarist, whose full name is Rattikarn “Praew” Amloy, has been cast in the Thai-language version of the Walt The post Nene Royal to Make Acting Debut as Thai Voice of Billie in Disney’s Hexed appeared first on The Phuket Express. Nene […]
- Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 Expected to Generate Over 1.4 Billion Baht
by Goong Nang Suksawat on October 5, 2026 at 10:31 pmThe Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket – Phuket is preparing to host the 2026 Vegetarian Festival from October 9–18, with more than 140,000 visitors expected and at least 1.4 billion baht in local economic activity.Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploytalay Laksmeesangchan stated that the annual festival, locally known as Jia Chai, is a significant cultural tradition that reflects the religious faith and The post Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 Expected to Generate Over 1.4 Billion […]
The Phuket News
- PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 5-Year Overstay BUST, Phuket Census Failure, 3rd Trash Incinerator On The Way? || Oct 14
on October 14, 2026 at 6:48 pmPHUKET XTRA - Oct 14 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
- Thailand approves B2bn for AI trainingon October 14, 2026 at 1:22 pm
BANGKOK: Thailand is aiming to turn investment in data centres and cloud infrastructure into quality jobs for Thai people, with 42 projects approved for funding worth B2.03 billion under the government’s ‘Skill Bridge’ workforce development programme.
- Portuguese woman arrested for 1,807-days overstayon October 14, 2026 at 12:14 pm
PHUKET: A Portuguese woman has been arrested at a restaurant in Koh Kaew, Phuket, for overstaying her permission to remain in Thailand by 1,807 days, or almost five years, Immigration Division 6 has reported.
- Phuket Vegetarian Festival: Firewalking ceremonies to beginon October 14, 2026 at 11:42 am
PHUKET: Firewalking ceremonies begin tonight (Oct 14) at several shrines across Phuket as the island’s annual Vegetarian Festival enters its fifth day, with further firewalking and bridge-crossing rituals scheduled through the festival finale on Sunday (Oct 18).
- Tha Ruea Shrine procession hits the streetson October 14, 2026 at 10:02 am
PHUKET: Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival continued this morning (Oct 14) with deity processions organised by Jeng Ong and Tha Ruea shrines, drawing large crowds of Thai and international spectators to witness traditional rituals and displays by spirit mediums.
