in an old town that always feels new to visit Apart from the food and drink scene that largely attracts tourists and locals alike, Phuket Old town is also vibrant…
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Phuket Jui Tui Shrine is a Taoist shrine founded in 1911. Today it is located in Soi Phuthorn, Ranong Road near Phuket’s main market after a major fire at the…
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Culture and cuisine come alive during a stroll through historic Phuket Town. Although it can’t lure tourists with white sand beaches, loads of culturally curious travellers have been drawn to…
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Turtle release programs at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
posted by EditorIf you find yourself in Phuket this Songkran weekend—April 13th to 16th, 2017—why not participate in the turtle release programs at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa. In collaboration…
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Award-winning Australian artist Zoe Young will unveil her ‘Salt Life’ collection of paintings for the first time in Thailand at the opening exhibition of the Baan Kata Arts Fest on…
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Visiting Phuket Town for a true “taste” of history Although it can’t lure tourists with white sand beaches, loads of culturally curious travellers have been drawn to Phuket Town’s well-preserved historic…
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Long before Phuket’s beaches brought tourist dollars to the island, an entirely different resource supported the economy In the days before Phuket’s attractive beaches had earned the island its “Pearl…
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The sight of Thai people en masse in a state of mourning, clad in black and white swarming the area around the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald…
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The masked dance-drama Khon culminates Thai arts and culture into one theatrical art form. Most visitors may be familiar with certain characters from Khon, such as Hanuman, the white monkey, or Thosakhan or Ravana, the ten-faced demon who…
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Recognizing the importance of cultural heritage, the locals of Phuket established the Kathu Culture Street Festival to celebrate and promote its rich traditions. Experience the real Phuket through the eyes and styles of…