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Phuket News August 26, 2026

Nene Royal Earns the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent 2026, Advances to Finals Nene Royal Earns the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent 2026, Advances to Finals

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USA- Nene Royal, a 16‑year‑old guitarist from Phuket, Thailand, has captured the spotlight on America’s Got Talent 2026 after receiving the coveted Golden Buzzer from judge Mel B during the Quarterfinals. The moment secured her a direct path to the finals, bypassing the usual semifinal elimination rounds. Nene’s performance of Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden, […]
Nene Royal Earns the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent 2026, Advances to Finals
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Phuket News February 23, 2026

Phuket Welcomes Chinese New Year with Dazzling Festival Phuket Welcomes Chinese New Year with Dazzling Festival

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PHUKET- Twin 40-Meter Fire Dragons Illuminate Old Town, Drawing Thousands of Visitors Phuket launched its spectacular Chinese New Year celebration, known locally as the “Month Three Festival,” on February 22nd, 2026, transforming the island’s historic quarter into a vibrant stage of light, culture, and community. The opening ceremony, held at the Chartered Bank intersection in […]
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Phuket News January 24, 2026

Phuket Celebrates GI Registration of “Seven-Colored Lobster” Phuket Celebrates GI Registration of “Seven-Colored Lobster”

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Phuket – Phuket has added another jewel to its crown of local treasures with the official registration of the “Phuket Seven-Colored Lobster” as a Geographical Indication (GI) product. The announcement was made by Mrs. Oramon Sapthaweetham, Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property, marking a milestone in elevating Phuket’s seafood heritage to national recognition. The […]
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Phuket News January 19, 2026

Phuket Comes Alive as EDC Thailand 2026 Attracts Visitors Worldwide Phuket Comes Alive as EDC Thailand 2026 Attracts Visitors Worldwide

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Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2026 (EDC Thailand 2026) opened in Phuket, creating a vibrant tourism atmosphere and boosting the province’s economy at the start of the year. The global music festival, which began on January 16, 2026, transformed Rhythm Park in Cherngtalay Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket, with international-standard music, lighting, and visual effects. Large numbers […]
Phuket Comes Alive as EDC Thailand 2026 Attracts Visitors Worldwide
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Phuket News October 28, 2025

Sacred Procession Unites Phuket in Reverence During Vegetarian Festival Sacred Procession Unites Phuket in Reverence During Vegetarian Festival

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Phuket – On the eighth day of Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival, the island witnessed one of its most revered rituals: the “Iew Keng” procession, led by the historic Kathu Shrine—known locally as “Aam Nai Too Tao Bo Keng.” This sacred event, held on October 28, marked a spiritual journey through the heart of Phuket, culminating […]
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Phuket News October 22, 2025

Sacred Procession Marks First Day of ‘Iew-Keng’ Ritual in Phuket Vegetarian Festival Sacred Procession Marks First Day of ‘Iew-Keng’ Ritual in Phuket Vegetarian Festival

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Phuket- The vibrant and deeply spiritual Phuket Vegetarian Festival entered its second day on Wednesday (Ocotber 22nd) with the commencement of the revered ‘Iew-Keng’ ritual, a sacred street procession led by the Naka Shrine in Wichit. This marks the first of several ceremonial parades in which deities are believed to travel through the city to […]
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Phuket News September 15, 2025

Phuket’s Community Revives “Jad” Parade for Sart Duan Sib Festival Phuket’s Community Revives “Jad” Parade for Sart Duan Sib Festival

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Thalang- Residents of Ban Don and neighboring villages gathered at Wat Thep Kasattri—locally known as Wat Ban Don—to celebrate the annual Sart Duan Sib Festival, one of Phuket’s most cherished Buddhist traditions. Held on the eighth waning moon day of the tenth lunar month, this year’s event drew hundreds of participants who came together to […]
Phuket’s Community Revives “Jad” Parade for Sart Duan Sib Festival
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