Phuket shrines receive B557,420 in supplies before 2026 Vegetarian Festival
The Kusoldharm Foundation has distributed food and other supplies to 47 Chinese shrines in Phuket and Phang Nga ahead of the festival, which runs from Oct 10-18.
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Phuket communities mark Sart Duen Sip with processions and merit-making
Residents in Baan Don and Kathu held Tenth Lunar Month ceremonies featuring decorated offerings, cultural activities and tributes to deceased ancestors.
Phuket targets 120,000 ceremonial flowers for Queen Mother’s cremation
Production of dok mai chan sandalwood flowers is scheduled across Phuket from 28 September to 20 October 2026.
UPDATE: Phuket performer Nene Royal receives Bangkok victory parade after AGT win
Phuket performer Nene Royal received a free Bangkok victory parade and welcome event at Siam Paragon on Sunday, 4 October 2026, after winning America’s Got Talent.
UPDATE: Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 to run from 9 to 18 October
Phuket’s 2026 Vegetarian Festival has an official event window from 9 to 18 October, with 9 October as a cleansing day and the main nine-day festival from 10 to 18 October.
NH Boat Lagoon Phuket promotes longer stays during October vegetarian festival
NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort is offering discounts and daily dining vouchers for stays of three nights or more during Phuket’s 10-18 October 2026 Vegetarian Festival.
Phuket resort marks sixth anniversary with Coca-Cola partnership and October promotions
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort will celebrate its sixth anniversary with Coca-Cola promotions, a one-day ribs offer and a discounted buffet dinner in October.
Phuket welcomes Nene Royal with parade through Old Town
Residents, fans and officials welcomed Nene Royal back to Phuket on 27 September with a parade through Phuket Old Town.
Phuket musician Nene Royal wins America’s Got Talent 2026
Sixteen-year-old Phuket musician Nene Royal has won America’s Got Talent season 21 after progressing from market performances to the international stage.
Phuket musician Nene Royal performs with Linkin Park at AGT finale
Sixteen-year-old Phuket musician Nene Royal performed “The Emptiness Machine” with Linkin Park during the America’s Got Talent season 21 results show.
Mister International 2026 contestants complete five-day Phuket programme
More than 50 Mister International 2026 contestants took part in competitions and tourism activities across Phuket from 16 to 20 September.