Phukhet Attractions

Laguna Phuket Triathlon is held in each December. The triathlon (a 1,000-metre swim, a 5-kilometre bike race and a 12-kilometre run) attracts world-class athletes from…

Phuket King s Cup Regatta is held in December. The Phuket Yacht Club hosts international yachtsmen, largely from neighbouring countries who compete in the Nai…

Off the southern coast of Phuket are a number of islands, many of which are good for scuba diving, but have no accommodation. The two…

Phuket Travel Fair , held on November 1, was first initiated in 1985 at Patong to welcome in the tourist season and designed to foster…

Naithon Noi Beach This is a very pretty albeit short stretch of sand just before Naithon Beach proper. Home to just the single resort, Naithon…

Seafood Festival, held around May yearly, is designed to publicise the delicious seafood of Phuket and attract visitors during the rainy season. Activities include a…

Located southwest of Cape Panwa, the island is famous for its white powdery beach and rich coral reefs which are ideal for swimming, snorkeling, scuba…

Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Sisunthon Fair is held on March 13 every year to commemorate the two great heroines who rallied the Thalang people…

This small island is located approximately 3 kilometers from Rawai Beach, south of Laem Phromthep where a replica of the Lord Buddha\’s Holy Footprint is…

Tourist Season Opening Festival , starting from November 1, is usually called the Patong Carnival, from the place where celebrations occur. Colourful parades, sports events,…

This relatively large island is located south of the city close to Ao Chalong. Tranquil and undisturbed, the island is perfect for those wishing to…

Turtle Release Fair is held on Songkran, the nationwide Thai water festival, on April 13 which is also National Fisherman\’s Day. Baby turtles are released…