
Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday on the 12th of August.
Por Tor Festival from August 22 to September 03 in Phuket Town:
The "Hungry Ghosts" festival, an important merit-making event for ethnic Chinese. Special food, flowers and candles are presented to the ancestors' altars in order to feed the ghosts that have been released from hell for the month. Colourful cakes in the shape of turtles are made and put on display. Since turtles symbolise longevity, worshippers believe that making such an offering will help extend the length of their lives. Contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office:
(Tel: 076 212 213) for details.
Phuket Surfing Contest from August 31 to September 02 at Kata Beach:
Claiming the distinction of being only the 5th surfing competition ever held in the Kingdom, the 2006 Phuket Surfing Contest has divisions for people – and boards – of all shapes and sizes. Sure, Phuket isn't known as a surfing destination, but rideable waves can be found during this time of year.
www.phuketsurfingcontest.com

Amazing Thailand Grand Sale from June to end of August:
The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, Thailand's annual three-month shopping extravaganza from 1 June until 31 August, 2007, offers world-class shopping, a diverse selection of quality products and services, special discounts of 10 - 70 per cent and promotional offers being extended by participating department stores, shopping complexes and retail outlets along the popular tourist destinations of Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, Bangkok and Hat Yai. |