Phuket Events & Festivals : 3

February 2007

Phuket Gay Festival

Taking place in Patong at the beginning of February, the festival itself runs over four days with parties, a volleyball tournament and a street parade that is the highlight of the festival. (For more info see http://www.beachpatong.com/gaypatong/phuketgayfestival).

March 2007

The Thao Thep Krasatri - Thao Sri Suntorn Festival (mid-March)

This event is held annually in mid-March to honour Phuket's two heroines, (see history). The festival takes place in the area around the heroines' monument on Thep Krasatri road. There is a fun-fair, food stalls and stage performances throughout the week.

April 2007

Songkran: 13th - 15th

On the 13th of April Thai people all over the country celebrate the Thai new year. It is a religious occasion as well as an excuse for a water fight. The festival is a 3-day public holiday, (see holidays).

Turtle Releasing Festival

The Turtle Releasing Festival is held every year during Songkran. Turtle eggs are collected by the Fisheries Department in an effort to conserve the numbers of sea turtles. The baby turtles are released into the sea on Nai Yang beach.

Phuket Bike Week

Big bike rally and events in Phuket during Songkran Festival organized by Phuket Riders Club and Ride Thailand Magazine. (See http://phuketbikeweek.com/ for more details).

July 2007

Phuket Race Week

A full week of international-standard yacht racing for a wide range of yachts — from the highly competitive top racers all the way to liveaboard cruisers and charter boats. (See Phuket Race Week for more details).

For more information on all events in Phuket, contact the Tourist Office at:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
73-75 Phuket Rd.
T. Talad Nuea, A. Muang
Phuket 83000
Tel: 076 211 036, 076 212 213