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Sailing
An excellent way to enjoy nature, stunning island landscapes and to take in some quality time with your friends
Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay
Discover a unique hidden world while visiting Phang Nga Bay
Red Turtle Sweet for Hungry Ghost
The festival of Hungry Ghost aims to feed all the hungry ancestors as a way to show them how strong they are respected. Typical gift and taste of the holiday is a red turtle cake
Mango Season
In Thai cuisine, mango is a major ingredient, both ripe and unripe. Therefore, aim for its season to get the best taste!
Custard Apple Season
With hard skin that is easy to break with a squeeze and soft flesh inside, the fruit is a total summer delight
Lychee or Litchi Season
Transplanted from South China, lychee used to be a fruit of the emperors
Rose Apple Season
Looking nothing like an apple, the fruit smells like rose when a first bite is taken
Hungry Ghost Festival
The generally Chinese festival Por Tor that is very important to the ethnic Chinese in Thai features plenty of activities and special food
Wan Ok Phansa
The festival that marks the end of the Buddhist lent is full of celebrations and interesting authentic activities
Mangosteen Season
Known as the queen of fruit, mangosteen or mangkhut has a delicate texture
Songkran Water Festival (Thai New Year)
Thai New Year lasts for at least three days, depending on the region, and is one of the most joyful celebrations of the new year worldwide
Oysters Harvest in Phuket
If you fancy oysters, have a taste of them in Phuket province!
Rambutan Season
One of the most beautiful fruits, rambutan has fluffy skin and juicy flesh
Phuket Raceweek
The yacht racing event that is both huge and international while being cosy and friendly gathering
Durian Season
Durian may not be the most loved fruit, but it is definitely the king of all fruit!
Jujube Season
Pear-shaped and not too big in size, the fruit resembles a yellowish apple with hard skin
Phuket Vegetarian Festival, or Nine Emperor Gods Festival
One of the most notorious festivals in Thailand that does not have that much common with vegetarianism
Makha Bucha Day
One of the holiest days for Buddhists, celebrates the day when 1250 disciples of Buddha gathered for his preaching. The holiday includes one of the most spectacular ceremonies in Buddhism
Longan Season
The fruit that was once transported from China has flourished and become one of the most popular in Thailand
Watching Baby Gibbons
Gibbons were once major population in Thailand, but due to illegal hunting and capturing, the amounts of these cute guys have been falling rapidly
Kiteboarding
Phuket is Thailand's Mecca for kiteboarders with two major seasons
Visakha Bucha Day
The day that marks three most important events in Buddha's life with beautiful ceremonies
Yongchak or Stink Bean Season
Also known as yongchak, the long twisted bean is smelly in a unique way due to its gas containment
Big Buddha
The huge white marble statue is visible from everywhere in the south of Phuket
Monkey Hill
One of the tallest hills of Phuket Town is inhibited by herds of macaques
New Year's Eve
Wild parties, colorful shows, and amazing fireworks await guests on Patong Beach and in other Phuket locations