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Makha Bucha Day
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21 February
Held on the days of the full moon, this is an
important occasion in the strongly Buddhist country.
This day commemorates the beginning of Buddha’s
teaching. Ceremonies are held at all temples and
candlelight processions take place in every
community.
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Thao Thep
Krasatri-Thao Sri Suntorn Festival
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13 March
Held in March every year in memory of the two
heroines who led the defence of the island against
the Burmese in 1785. Events vary with each year.
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Phuket Gay
Festival
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6
- 9 August
Once a community project, now an annual event, the
Gay Festival is becoming an increasing attraction
for tourists to Patong Beach. Beach activities,
street parties, lots of outrageous costumes and
stage shows.
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Songkran Festival
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14 - 15
April
Prepare to join in the fun and get very wet or stay
indoors! A loud, boisterous festival that features a
lot of water throwing in the streets.
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Visakha Bucha
Day(Wesak)
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15 - 16 May
Held on the days of the full moon, this is an
important occasion in the strongly Buddhist country.
This day commemorates the beginning of Buddha’s
teaching. Ceremonies are held at all temples and
candlelight processions take place in every
community.
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Amazing Thailand Grand Sale Fair |
June
- August
A month-long shopping extravaganza of up to 50% discount plus lucky draw, gifts and other promotions from participating outlets.
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Asalha Bucha Day
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17 July
Held on the days of the full moon, this is an
important occasion in the strongly Buddhist country.
This day commemorates the beginning of Buddha’s
teaching. Ceremonies are held at all temples and
candlelight processions take place in every
community.
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Fireworks
Festival
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Mid-August (tba)
Over 4000 fireworks will light the sky in a dazzling
display at Sapan Hin in Phuket Town
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Patong Carnival
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1 - 3 November
Loud and colourful. Lots of visual entertainment and
fun for visitors. Each year is slightly different,
but the festival includes a parade, shows and
concerts. Marks the start of the official high
season. Lots of fun.
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Loy Kratong
(Festival of Lights)
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21 - 24 November
One of the most beautiful festivals in Thailand.
Floats made from banana trees with candles and
incense are launched into the water at night to take
away bad luck. Events held at all of Phuket's major
beaches and in Phuket Town
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Laguna Phuket
Triathlon
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7
December
Now in its 13th year, the annual Laguna Phuket
Triathlon is an exciting event that attracts top
athletes from all over the world. The race starts
with a 1.8km swim followed by a cycle along a 55km
course up a coastal road, and ends with a 12km run.
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King’s Cup
Regatta
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December (tba)
The most exciting event on the island's sporting
calendar. The regatta attracts yachts from all over
the world to enter the races from Phuket to the
neighbouring islands.
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