The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket – Phuket came alive with devotion and energy as residents and visitors gathered for the traditional “returning of the gods” ceremony, the culminating ritual of the annual Vegetarian Festival. Crowds filled the streets and temple grounds to witness the solemn yet exciting proceedings. Participants and onlookers joined together to honor the long-standing custom of The post Phuket Bustles as Locals and Tourists Join Sacred Closing Ceremony of the […]

The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- PHUKET — Crowds of local residents and tourists packed the streets of Phuket Town on the final day of the annual Vegetarian Festival as the Sui Bun Tong Shrine, better known as Lor Rong Shrine, staged its traditional city-wide deity procession, the last of the festival. Thousands of Thai and foreign visitors turned out to The post Final Day of Phuket Vegetarian Festival Sees Thousands Line Streets for Lor Rong Shrine Procession appeared first on The […]

The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket — The seventh day of Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival unfolded in a powerful display of devotion as more than 2,000 spirit mediums took part in one of the event’s largest and longest processions. The parade on Friday (October 16th) belonged to Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng, one of Phuket’s oldest Chinese shrines. Starting early The post Over 2,000 Spirit Mediums Join Grand Procession for Jui Tui Shrine appeared first on The Phuket Express. Over […]

The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- – A woman in Chiang Mai filed for the trademark “NENE ROYAL” with Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property on July 22nd, 2026, for printed T-shirts. The application remains pending. – She has said on social media since that the filing was meant as a gift of rights to the family of Rattikarn Amloy, known as The post Chiang Mai Woman’s NENE ROYAL Trademark Filing Draws Massive Backlash From Fans appeared first on The Phuket Express. Chiang […]

The Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul hosted a reception for more than 400 international financial leaders and senior executives attending the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Held at the Santi Maitri Building at Government House on October 14, the event featured Thai music, traditional performances, and cuisine to promote the country’s cultural The post Nene Royal Performs at Reception for Global Financial Leaders […]