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JUL
29
Asalha Puja in Phuket 2026
Wat Chalong & temples island-wide
Asalha Puja in Phuket falls on Wed 29 July 2026, a public holiday with temple merit making, an evening candlelight procession and an island-wide alcohol ban.
Free
JUL
30
Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) in Phuket 2026
Temples island-wide (Wat Khao Rang, Wat Chalong)
Khao Phansa 2026 in Phuket falls on Thursday 30 July, the start of Buddhist Lent. Merit making, candle offerings, and an island-wide alcohol ban explained.
Free
OCT
10
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026: Dates & Guide
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
28
Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2026: Dates, Racing & Guide
Kata Beach & the Andaman Sea
The Phuket King's Cup Regatta returns to Kata Beach in 2026 for several days of yacht racing and a lively shore village. Spectators watch from the beach free.
Free for spectators
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Local know-how to help you make the most of the island.
How to open a bank account in Thailand: what actually works in 2026
Open a bank account in Thailand in 2026: which visas banks accept, the documents you need, why tourist and DTV holders are refused, and what to do instead.
Patong Beach Phuket: things to do, where to stay and is it worth it
An honest local guide to Patong Beach Phuket: things to do day and night, Bangla Road, where to stay, safety, swimming and whether it is worth visiting.
Best beach clubs in Phuket: 12 real day passes, prices and how to choose
The 12 real Phuket beach clubs with day passes in 2026: real prices, what each pass includes, age policies and how to choose the right club for your day.
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Featured businesses
A few of our favourite places across the island right now.
Phuket CRF Off-Road & Enduro Rentals
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.
Ta Yong Garden Cafe
Patong · ฿
Ta Yong Garden is a rustic hillside noodle cafe above Patong in Kathu, Phuket: braised pork noodle soup, cold beer, live guitar and a big valley view.
JunJaow Camping & Restaurant
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.
Denz CoWorking
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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