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Wilson’s Café - The Best Breakfast Spot in Rawai
Hi Phuket Friends,
Here comes your weekly dose of island life — easy reads, local finds, and things worth checking out before the weekend hits. 🌊
Think food spots, festivals, and community stories that make Phuket more than just another tropical stop. Ready? Let’s get into it.
WEATHER IN PHUKET
SPONSORED BY WILSON’S CAFE
Hike to Black Rock Viewpoint & Have Breakfast at Wilson’s Café
Start your day with a sunrise hike to Black Rock viewpoint—one of Phuket’s most breathtaking viewpoints—then roll back into Rawai for the breakfast you earned at Wilson’s Café.
The short jungle trek opens to wide Andaman blues; go early to beat the heat and crowds, then make the easy 10–15 minute drive southeast for specialty coffee, fresh juices, and our famous smashed avo.
Craving something hearty? Think eggs benedict, gluten-free pancakes, or a bacon-egg bagel paired with slow-pressed Ranga juice—exactly what a post-hike morning needs. Ready to plan it? Read our mini-guide:
MAJOR STORIES
Parkland Music Fest 2025 This Weekend! (29–31 August 2025)
Music, art, and lifestyle—built to boost Phuket’s economy.
Led by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization and Mai Khao District Administrative Organization with public and private partners.
Two stages + Thai headliners. Singto Numchok, Maiyarap, Wasan 17, MEAN, and Khian Khai & Wanich.
Not just music. Creative market, craft stalls, handmade goods, and food from big names like Blue Elephant, plus food trucks.
Nightly fireworks. Yes, every night.
Local goal. Organised by PPAO with Mai Khao OrBorTor to spread visitors and spending beyond town.
Want the latest set times and updates.
👉 Follow the festival page
Phuket is hosting Thailand’s first Ganesh Chaturthi Festival (Aug 27–31).
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, marked by prayers, music, colorful processions, and the immersion of Ganesha idols in water at the end of the celebrations.
Expect street parades in Old Town, daily rituals at Sri Mantra Ganesha Temple (Rawai), and the finale Visarjan at Rawai Beach.
Highlights: Dhol-Tasha drumlines, rangoli art, and the fiery evening aarti.
It’s more than a festival—it’s Phuket blending Thai and Indian culture, drawing thousands and boosting green-season energy.
👉 Full updates here: Ganesh Chaturthi Phuket Festival
Thailand Tightens Rules on Student Visas
The Immigration Bureau has enhanced its monitoring of foreign nationals entering Thailand on student visas after uncovering that thousands have obtained these visas without attending the required studies.
What’s going on:
Immigration says some foreigners are using student visas as cover to stay long-term without really studying.
Over 1,000 checks have already been done across Bangkok and major provinces.
Schools under investigation for issuing papers without real classes.
Foreigners found abusing visas could face cancellation, fines, or deportation.
If you’re legit, no problem.
Keep your attendance solid, paperwork clean, and fees paid.
👉 Full story: The Thaiger
OUT & ABOUT
Best Value, Fun Fishing in Phuket
Nothing but good vibes and fun fishin at Chalong Fishing Park
Phuket isn’t just about beaches and sunsets. It’s also about the simple joy of catching fish straight from the water, as fresh as the island vibe itself.
One family shared their experience, and it’s worth passing on.
What stood out:
8 different fish caught in one visit — kept the day exciting.
Staff were friendly and bubbly from the start.
Two staff boys went all in to help their 6-year-old land a fish, even throwing out extra rods.
Big shout to Jezz, the owner — half an hour chatting and making guests feel welcome.
Perfect for families, especially if you’ve got kids.
Respect the team and they’ll give it right back.
👉 Plan your fun fishin at Chalong Fishing Park
SPOTTED IN THE COMMUNITY
Rawai Beach Clean-Ups
Photo: Rawai Municipality
Here’s the reality.
Tourists come, locals chill, tides roll in… and trash piles up.
Not anyone’s favorite part of living in paradise.
So what happened.
Rawai’s mayor got hands-on and joined locals for a beach clean-up.
Not just a photo-op. Actual bags filled, actual trash moved.
People showed up, worked together, and made the beach look the way it should.
Takeaway.
It’s simple. You want cleaner beaches, you can’t just wait for someone else. You show up. You put the gloves on. That’s how it gets done.
👉 Full post here: Rawai Mayor & Beach Clean Ups
HAVE YOUR SAY
Best Way to Get Around Phuket
If you’ve lived here a while, you know transport is half the story.
Everyone’s got their own system — and their own opinion.
The big three:
Motorbike — fast, cheap, but you’re at the mercy of the rain.
Car — safe, comfy, but traffic + parking = stress.
Grab — no parking stress, but costs stack up quick.
What’s your go-to.
Which one wins for daily life in Phuket.
👉 Vote now in our Instagram poll: @phuketcommunity_com
WHAT’S HAPPENING - UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY, AUG 29
SATURDAY, AUG 30
SUNDAY, AUG 31
THANKS!
That’s us done for now — thanks for hanging out with Phuket Community today! If you spotted something fun, pass it along to a mate who’d enjoy it too.
📸 Got a story, snap, or event worth sharing? Tag us @phuketcommunity_com or just hit reply — we’re always on the lookout.
Catch you soon with more local gems, island updates, and good vibes. Until then, enjoy the sea, sand, and sunsets. 🌅
