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Phuket-Phang Nga Vegetarian Festival begins with processions and B9 food offers

The 2026 Phuket-Phang Nga Vegetarian Festival has begun, featuring deity processions, vegetarian food and accommodation promotions.

The 2026 Phuket-Phang Nga Vegetarian Festival has begun, with visitors invited to watch deity processions and explore vegetarian food offerings, Bangkok Biz News reported on 10 October.

Promotions linked to the festival include accommodation deals and food available for B9, according to the report. The event is also being promoted as an opportunity to observe local traditions and try vegetarian dishes in Phuket and Phang Nga.

Phuket officials assess aid for 669 Khok Tanod households amid eviction dispute

Officials are examining housing, welfare and legal assistance for about 3,000 Khok Tanod residents as a land dispute continues through the courts.

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Phuket seeks land for third waste disposal centre as second incinerator advances

Phuket officials have asked the Royal Thai Navy to approve an 82-rai site in Thalang for a third waste disposal centre as the island’s waste volumes outstrip existing capacity.

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