Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Vegetarian Festival Begins, Fire Incidents, and More
The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The number of stories differs from week to week.
These are chosen...
Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 Placed Thailand Among Top 20 Countries in the World
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Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa is also rated among the Top Spas, while The Sukhothai Bangkok is among the Top Hotels.
Bangkok, 7 October 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to announce...
Phuket awarded ‘2024 World Festival & Event City’ by IFEA
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Two of the beach resort city’s most popular events - Phuket’s Vegetarian and Peranakan festivals – are among the eight Thai recipients of the 2024 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Award.
Bangkok, 3 October 2024 – Phuket has...
Sea Turtle Rescued from Fishing Net on Kamala Beach
Phuket –
A sea turtle was rescued after being entangled in a fishing net on the Kamala Beach in Kathu.
The Thai Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) told the Phuket Express that earlier this...
Father and Son Survive After Car Fire Starts From Firecrackers in Phuket Old Town...
Phuket –
A father and his son have survived after a frightening fire gutted their SUV during the vegetarian street procession in Phuket Old Town.
Firefighters from the Phuket City Municipality were notified of the fire...
Phuket Vegetarian Street Processions with Devotees BeginÂ
Phuket –
The first day of the vegetarian festival street procession with devotees started at the Jor Su Kong Naka Chinese Shrine in Wichit.
On Friday (October 4th) in the morning was the second day of...
One Person Injured after Fire Destroys Tour Boat off Thalang – VIDEO
Thalang –
A boat captain has sustained injuries after a fire destroyed a tour catamaran off Paklok after 22 tourists were dropped off at the Naka Yai Island.
The Phuket Marine Office Chief Mr. Nachapong...
Phuket Vegetarian Festival Officially Begins after Go Teng Pole Raised
Phuket –
The Phuket Vegetarian festival has officially begun after the Go Teng Pole was raised on Wednesday (October 2nd).
Our previous stories:
The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival dates were officially set which will be held for...
Tourists Flock to the First Day of the Maya Bay Reopening
Krabi –
More than 4,000 tourists visited the famous Maya Bay in the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi after reopening in October.
Our previous stories:
The famous Maya Bay in Krabi will...
Thailand Vegetarian Festival 2024
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Also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, it is believed that abstinence from meat and stimulants will bring about good health and peace of mind to individuals and the community.
Visitors to Thailand...
