Hey Phuket Fam,

The island’s been absolutely drenched this week — streets turning into rivers, bikes doing their best jet-ski impressions, and umbrellas becoming our new best friends. 🌧️ Word is, we might see a bit more of the same this weekend, so keep those flip-flops handy and fingers crossed for clearer skies.

Meanwhile, the “low season” makeovers are wrapping up just in time for “da high season,” with shops, cafés, and hotels shaking off the dust and showing off their fresh new looks.

And in other island buzz — our Lalisa just got named Thailand’s new tourism ambassador (go girl!), and Phuket made the cut for Forbes’ Best Places to Retire 2025 list. Not bad for our wild little mix of chaos, coconuts, and construction noise. 🌴

Let’s dive into what else is happening around the island.

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🎤 Lisa Named Thailand’s Tourism Ambassador
BLACKPINK’s Lisa is officially Thailand’s new tourism queen — expected to draw millions more visitors in 2026.

🏝️ Thailand Dominates Forbes’s 2025 Retirement List
Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Samui, and Phuket rank among the world’s best spots to retire — luxury living without the price tag.

🚖 Maxim Partners with Phuket Taxi Association
Maxim becomes the first app officially partnered with the Phuket Taxi Association — a win for smoother island rides.

🌊 Similan Islands Reopen for Peak Season
The Similan National Park reopened Oct 15 with crystal-clear waters and strict conservation measures for the new season.

🎇 ฿10,000 Reward for Reporting Illegal Fireworks
Report illegal fireworks on Patong Beach and earn a ฿10,000 reward — part of a high-season safety push.

🥦 Vegetarian Festival Sparks Tourism Boom
Phuket’s iconic Vegetarian Festival (Oct 20–30) draws huge crowds and over ฿4B in revenue — culture meets commerce.

🤖 AI to Fix Phuket’s Traffic Woes
Smart signals are coming! Phuket’s new AI-powered traffic lights aim to cut jams ahead of high season.

🐙 Jellyfish Alerts at Patong Beach
A rise in box jellyfish stings prompts safety warnings — keep an eye out before taking the plunge.

Thailand’s got a secret weapon — ya dom. Literally “medicine to smell,” it’s the little tube that could: clears your head, revives your soul, and smells like instant peace.

But plot twist — when BLACKPINK’s Lisa whipped one out, ya dom went global. From grandma’s cure-all to Gen Z’s wellness flex, this herbal inhaler just got its main character moment.

One whiff, and you’ll get it. ✨

This week we’re swapping the sand for style and heading to My Front Yard, Phuket’s newest community hot spot where fitness, fashion, and flat whites collide.

Kick off your morning sweat at Utime Fitness — the 24-hour gym where playlists hit hard and the air-con is always on point. Once you’ve earned it, float over to Sense Spa for a little island zen (and maybe a detoxifying body scrub to match your post-workout glow).

Lunch? Tough call. Bartel’s for sourdough perfection, or it’s taco o’clock at MIMA, the cozy Mexican spot — either way, you can’t lose. For a quiet moment, sip your way through U-Mai Teahouse, where the matcha’s pure serenity in a cup. 🍵

Then it’s go time at SWIM & GYM — Phuket’s ultimate activewear paradise. Think sleek Thai designer swim and gym looks that actually make you want to move. Bonus: snag ฿300 off your first order over ฿3,000.

Work hard, spa harder, shop smartest. That’s the My Front Yard flow. 💪✨

🌿 GUSTO Cucina Italiana – Opening Soon!
A new taste of Italy is coming to Phuket! GUSTO Cucina Italiana officially opens its doors on 1 November 2025 — get ready for authentic flavors and fresh vibes.

💧 Onsen Sanctuary – Soft Launch Promo
Find your island balance with sauna heat, herbal steam, and onsen renewal. Soft launch promo runs 21 Oct – 2 Nov, with the full restaurant menu launching 2 November.

♻️ Recycle Map for Phuket
Wondering where to recycle? A community-created map now lists all recycling points across Phuket. Help keep the island clean — and message the team if you have new info!
View the map ›

🔥 DOPA Sauna & Wellness Club – Now Open
DOPA Phuket has officially opened in Bang Tao! Experience saunas, ice baths, magnesium pool, organic bar, and lush jungle rest zones.

🍕 Pizza Party at The Cider House – Every Wednesday!
It’s midweek magic at The Cider House! Join us this Wednesday for a pizza celebration you won’t forget — with a huge 40% off all pizzas.

☀️ BOOST New Hours Alert!
Starting Thursday, 23 October, we’re open 8AM–6PM daily — perfect for your morning coffee, smoothie fix, or a long, lazy lunch. Dinner will be back soon for high season!

Looking for something to do? We’ve rounded up the best events happening across the island — from beach parties and concerts to brunches and boxing nights.

Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival 2025 is here! 🌕 From Oct 20–30, the island bursts with white-clad devotees, firecrackers, and meat-free feasts. Don’t miss the fiery walk at Saphan Hin (Oct 26), Old Town processions (Oct 27), and midnight rituals (Oct 29).

Wear white, grab your earplugs, and experience Phuket’s wildest spiritual celebration!

👉 See the full schedule here: Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 Guide

Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025
⏰ Ongoing, 20 - 30 Oct | 📍 Old Phuket Town

Local Drive at Sédo Izikura
⏰ 18:30 – late | 📍 Sédo Izikura | Phuket Town

Job2Do Concert Live in Phuket
⏰ 18:30 – 23:30 | 📍 Carpe Diem Beach Club | Bangtao

Movie Night – Big Fish Beachside Cinema
⏰ Every Fri & Sat, 19:00–22:00 | 📍 Big Fish Restaurant | Nai Yang

Rae Sremmurd at Illuzion Phuket
⏰ 21:00 – 23:30 | 📍 Illuzion Phuket | Patong

Friday Fight Night at Rawai Boxing Stadium
⏰ 21:00 | 📍 Rawai Boxing Stadium | Rawai

Fight Night at Bangla Boxing Stadium
⏰ 21:00 | 📍 Bangla Boxing Stadium | Patong

Ron Poe at Armania Phuket
⏰ 22:00 – 01:00 | 📍 Armania Phuket | Patong

Cosmo at Shelter Phuket
⏰ 23:30 – 02:00 | 📍 Shelter Phuket | Patong

LOCAL ROOTS by TRI VANANDA – Harmony Resonance
⏰ 09:00 – 15:00 | 📍 The Farm at Tri Vananda | Thalang

At Count Dracula’s Castle
⏰ 13:00 onwards | 📍 Etna Restaurant | Cherngtalay

Ali’s Chess Club
⏰ 13:00 (Beginners) & 14:00 (Intermediate) | 📍 Ali’s BBQ Kathu Branch | Kathu

RED DISTRICT: The Street Fashion by FEMME FACTORY
⏰ 16:00 onwards | 📍 Radisson RED Phuket | Patong

Sole & Soul Sunset Journeys: “Sip & Scream: An Expressionist Sunset”
⏰ 17:00 – late | 📍 7th Floor Restaurant, Sole Mio Boutique Hotel | Bangtao

Active Roots Boovie Night
⏰ 17:30 – 21:00 | 📍 Tangerine Phuket | Phuket Town

Trafalgar Night Dinner at The Green Man Phuket
⏰ from 18:00 | 📍 The Green Man Phuket | Rawai

Noche Bohemia – Three Years, One Legendary Night
⏰ 18:00 – 23:30 | 📍 Casa Boho Phuket | Kamala

Pink October Charity Dinner at Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong
⏰ 18:00 – 23:30 | 📍 Avista Hideaway Phuket Patong, MGallery | Patong

BBQ Beatdown 179 at Tiger Muay Thai
⏰ 18:30 – 22:00 | 📍 Tiger Muay Thai & MMA Training Camp | Chalong

Fight Night at Sinbi Boxing Stadium
⏰ 21:00 | 📍 Sinbi Boxing Stadium | Rawai

Fahlberg at Café del Mar Phuket
⏰ 22:00 – 23:30 | 📍 Café del Mar Phuket | Kamala

Twisted Frequencies at Shelter Phuket
⏰ 23:30 – 02:00 | 📍 Shelter Phuket | Patong

Active Roots RUN & CONNECT
⏰ 6:30 | 📍 Bang Wad Dam | Kathu

Sea Salt – Sunday Brunch
⏰ 11:00 – 16:00 | 📍 Sea Salt Lounge & Grill | Patong

Pura Vida Sunday Brunch at RAVA Beach Club
⏰ 12:00 – 15:00 | 📍 RAVA Beach Club | Bangtao

La Dolce Vita Sunday’s Brunch at Carpe Diem Beach Club
⏰ 12:00 – 15:00 | 📍 Carpe Diem Beach Club | Bangtao

Sunday Brunch at Trisara
⏰ 12:00 – 16:00 | 📍 Trisara | Thalang

The House of Paradise at Barra Cuda Phuket
⏰ 14:00 – 23:30 | 📍 Barra Cuda Phuket | Patong

Lessons & Dance Latin SBK
⏰ Every Mon & Thu, 19:30–21:00 | 📍 Crypto Coff | Chalong

Leprechaun Tuesday at The Drunken Leprechaun Phuket
⏰ Every Tuesday 20:00–23:00 | 📍 Radisson Red Phuket | Patong

Open Deck Night – Sédo Izikura
⏰ Every Tuesday from 19:00 | 📍 Sédo Izikura | Phuket Town

Yoga & Coffee – Daily Dose Alchemy
⏰ Every Wed & Fri, 08:30–09:30 | 📍 Daily Dose Alchemy | Cherngtalay

Quiz Night – Green Man Pub
⏰ Every Thursday, 20:00 | 📍 Green Man Pub | Chalong

Gin & Beats at Groov Phuket
⏰ Every Thursday, 20:00–late | 📍 Groov Gastrobar | Rawai

Premier League Matches Live
⏰ Every Sat & Sun | 📍 Islander Sports Bar | Rawai

Latin House at Groov Phuket
⏰ Every Friday, 20:00–late | 📍 Groov Gastrobar | Rawai

AFRO LOCO – Beach Party
⏰ Every Sat From 14:00 | 📍 Barra Cuda Beach Club | Patong

Shoreline Sessions
⏰ Every Sat, 15:00–20:00 | 📍 Solis Beach Club | Bangtao

Find our full, updated event list — tap here for the latest.

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And that’s the island scoop! 🌴
Stay salty, stay smiling, and keep those sunset snaps coming — tag @phuketcommunity_com so we can ride the vibes with you. 🌅