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Upcoming events
Festivals, markets and happenings around Phuket.
OCT
10
Old Phuket Town & Chinese shrines island-wide
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival runs 10 to 18 October 2026. Discover the shrines, processions, ma song rituals, firewalking and jay food in Old Phuket Town.
Free
NOV
14
Laguna Phuket, Bang Tao
The 32nd Laguna Phuket Triathlon runs 14 to 15 November 2026 at Laguna, Bang Tao, with the main races on Sunday 15 November. Asia's Race of Legends.
Entry fee, see registration
NOV
15
Ban Chong Mai Dam School (โรงเรียนบ้านช่องไม้ดำ), Ao Luek, Krabi
Krabi Enduro v.5, a community off-road motorcycle ride, takes over the Ao Luek hills at Ban Chong Mai Da School, Krabi, on 15 November 2026.
Contact organiser (063 617 7664)
NOV
25
Islandwide (Saphan Hin, Nai Harn Lake, Patong Beach and more)
Loy Krathong, Thailand's festival of lights, falls on 25 November 2026, when Phuket's lakes and beaches fill with floating candlelit krathongs. Free to join.
Free
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FeaturedA Thai senator has proposed letting foreigners own 100% of a business in Thailand to end the nominee system. Here is what was said and what it could mean.
Thailand Stuff Editorial Team · 3 Sept 2026
PracticalThe honest 2026 answer: most Thai banks reject DTV visa holders for new accounts. Why it happens, what does not work, and the real alternatives that do.
PracticalHow do tourists pay in Thailand? Compare Wise and home cards, the KBank prepaid Visa card, cash and ATM fees, honestly, with no Thai bank account needed.
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Handpicked
Featured businesses
A few of our favourite places across the island right now.
Patong · ฿฿฿
Crab Corner is a Thai-Cajun seafood restaurant in Patong, Phuket serving Cajun seafood boils, snow and king crab, Singapore chili crab and fresh catch.
Open Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 9 PM; weekend hours not published, check the official site
Patong · ฿฿
Rent a Honda CRF250L or CRF300 Rally in Phuket for off-road, on-road and enduro riding. No passport deposit, damage insurance and well-kept dual-sports.
Patong · ฿
JunJaow is Phuket's original enduro cafe: a rustic hilltop camping spot and restaurant above Patong with cold drinks, burgers and a big sunset viewpoint.
Patong · ฿฿
Denz CoWorking is a laid-back coworking space in Patong, Phuket with fast wifi, a private office, ergonomic seating and a hillside view, above the Denz cafe.
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