Governor of Phuket Province
Phuket Festival & Local Tradition
New Year Day (January)
In 1940, Pirmnister Po Piboonsongkram of Thailand proclaimed the 1st of January to be The New Year Day following the international countries. Thai people belief that it is...
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Elephant Duel Day (January)
Commemorates King Naresuan's victorious elephant duel against the Burmese Uparaja, calculated to be in 1953 Naresuan was born in the city of Phitsanulok on April 25, 1555....
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the First “Phuket Boat Show” for Boat Lovers (January)
Premium Outlet Phuket by Outlet Mall Co., Ltd has conducted a press conference for the first “Phuket Boat Show” for Boat Lovers, which will be held during January 23 –...
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Inventor's Day (February)
Commemorates the patent registration of King Bhumibol's Chai Phatthana paddle wheel aerator in 1993. Observed since 1995.
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Chinnese new year (February)
Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional Chinese holidays. It is sometimes called the Lunar New Year, especially by people outside China. The festival traditionally...
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Maghapuja Day (February)
Maghapuja Day is well known as the full-moon day of the third lunar month and the great Assemble of Disciples. There were 1250 disciples of Buddha from various places without...
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Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Srisunthon (March)
Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Srisunthon Fair is held 13 March yearly in memory of the two heroines who led the defense of the island against the Burmese in 1785.
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Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day - Public Holiday (May)
The annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony usually takes place in May every year at Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The ceremony has been performed since ancient times...
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Mai Khao Turtle Mini Marathon 2010 (May)
The JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa with the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation will hold the 6th Mai Khao Turtle Mini Marathon on May 23, 2010 at Pru Jeh Sun Lake, Mai...
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Visakha Bucha Day - Public Holiday (May)
Visakha Bucha Day is observed on the day of the full moon during the 6th lunar month, which usually falls in either May or early June. It is a day to commemorate three important...
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