Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2014 Schedule

Its been a year since the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2013 has passed. The Phuket scene is once again about to get a jolt of fanfare, fireworks and scary scenes of tradition of the  Phuket vegetarian festival face skewering. This years festival is from 24th September till 2nd October 2014. Most tourist will be going for the first time so it best to get a hotel room in Phuket town. This is where the main action is and it's the best place to stay. Scenic Patong is just a 20 minute bus ride away so you're not left out from the major bars and clubs. However, Phuket on the cheaper side can be found just by going on a Phuket town walkabout of discovery.


Phuket vegetarian festival history.

Phuket’s Vegetarian festival began in 1825, when the governor of Thalang, Praya Jerm, moved the island’s principal town from Ta Reua in Thalang District to Get-Hoe in Kathu District where Chinese miners were. Kathu was then still covered by jungle and fever was rife. It happened that a traveling opera company (called ngiu in Thai or pua-hee in Hokkien dialect) came from China to perform for the miners. When the whole company grew sick, they kept to a vegetarian diet to honor two of the emperor gods, Kiew Ong Tai Teh and Yok Ong Sone Teh. The sickness afflicting the opera troupe. This greatly interested the people of Kathu, who asked how it was done. The answer came that ritual vegetarianism with its attendant ceremonies had been the cause, with the result that people embraced the faith enthusiastically. Thus the festival began.


10 RULES FOR THE VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL

1. Abstain from killing living things. (Abstain from eating meat product.)
2. Abstain from stealing.
3. Abstain from telling lie.
4. Abstain from alcoholic drinks.
5. Abstain from sex or adultery.
6. Abstain from gambling.
7. Abstain from bedecking jewelry and leather goods.
8. Wearing white attire is preferable during the festival.
9. Mourner, women in menstruation and pregnancy should avoid participating in any kind of rituals.
10. Kitchen utensils and containers should be kept solely for the festival

SCHEDULE: SAM PAI GONG SHRINE{BANGKOO)

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
16.45 Tall Lantern Pole Raising Ritual 23.00 Jade Emperor God and the Nine Emperor Gods Invitation Ritual

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
20.30 Chanting and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
20.30 Chanting and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival

SEPTEMBER 26, 20140
6.30 Street Procession around Phuket Town 16.00 Food-Offering Ritual to the Heavenly Warriors

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014
18.00 Worshiping Ritual to the Deceased Devotees and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
20.30 Chanting and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
 16.00 Food-Offering Ritual to the Heavenly Warriors. 19.45 Propitiation of the Seven Stars Ritual

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
18.00 Chanting and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival. 20.45 Bladed-Ladder Climbing Ritual

OCTOBER 1, 2014
18.00 Chanting and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival

OCTOBER 2, 2014
08.00 Street Procession around Sapam Villages and Bangkoo Villages. 16.00 Food-Offering Ritual to the Heavenly Warriors. 19.30 Fire-Walking Ritual. 21.30 Ceremonial Bridge-Crossing Ritual. 23.00 Jade Emperor & Nine Emperor  Farewell Ritual

OCTOBER 3, 2014
16.45 Tall Lantern Pole Lowering Ritual and Food-Offering Ritual to the Heavenly Warrior

FIRE WALKING SCHEDULES:

29 September 2014
20.00 BAN THA RUE SHRINE
20.00 JENG ONG SHRINE
20.09 JUI TUI SHRINE at Sapan Hin
20.45 YOK KE KENG SHRINE
21.00 SUI BOON TONG SHRINE
21.00 TAE GUN SHRINE (BAN NABON)
21.00 TEA GUN SHRINE (SAPAM)
21.30 HAI YIAN GENG SHRINE (BAN MAI KHAO)

30 September 2014
21.00 BU SENG TONG SHRINE ( BAN KIEN )

1 October 2014
14.00 GIM TSU ONG SHRINE (BAN DON)
20.00 BANG NEOW SHRINE
20.00 LIM HU TAI SU SHRINE (SAMKONG)
20.00 SAM HONG HU SHRINE (CHERNG THALAY)
20.00 TAE GUN TAI TAE SHRINE (BAN PASAK)
20.30 CHOOR SU GONG SHRINE (NAKA)
20.30 SHENG LENG TONG ( BAN MUANG MAI)

2 October 2014
15.00 KATHU SHRINE
19.30 SAM PAI KONG SHRINE (BAN BANGKOO)

The Street Procession:
This is the most spectacular event of the Vegetarian Festival or the Nine Emperor Gods Festival., which became iconic of the festival as a whole. The processions offer an opportunity for the householders and the general public along the streets to receive the blessings of the gods possessing the spirit mediums. The inhabitants set up altar in front of their houses, decorated with Chinese embroideries table apron (Tok Ui), placing on them lit candles and incense sticks , flowers, fruit, sweets and tea. The processions will be almost everyday from different shrines around the area. It may be unsuitable for children as there is a lot of weapons skewered through the faces of participants which may look terrifying. Other than that, the annual vegetarian festival Phuket is one for the memory books

Его уже год, как Пхукет Вегетарианский фестиваль 2013 прошел. Пхукет сцена вновь собирается получить толчок помпой, фейерверками и страшных сцен традиции Пхукет Вегетарианский фестиваль лица нанизанных на вертел. Это лет фестиваль является с 24 сентября по 2 октября 2014 года Большинство туристов будет идти в первый раз, так что лучше всего, чтобы получить номер в отеле города Пхукет . Это где главное действие, и это лучшее место, чтобы остаться. Живописный Патонг находится всего в 20 минутах езды на автобусе, так что вы не оставили из главных баров и клубов . Тем не менее, Пхукет на более дешевой стороне можно найти только путем идти на городском Walkabout Пхукет открытия.


Пхукет история Вегетарианский фестиваль.

Вегетарианский фестиваль на Пхукете началась в 1825 году, когда губернатор Таланг, Praya джерм, переехал главный город острова от Ta Reua в Thalang District, чтобы получить лопата в Кату округа, где китайские шахтеры были. Кату был тогда еще покрыта джунглями и лихорадка было хоть отбавляй. Случилось так, что путешествия оперная труппа (называется ngiu на тайском или Пуа-хи в Hokkien диалекте) пришли из Китая, чтобы выполнить для шахтеров. Когда вся компания росла болен, они держали на вегетарианскую диету в честь двух богов императора, Киев Онг Тай Дэ и Йок Онг Соне Дэ. Болезнь, от которых страдает оперной труппы. Это значительно заинтересовала народ Кату, который спросил, как это было сделано. Ответ пришел, что ритуал вегетарианство с сопутствующими церемоний был причиной, в результате чего люди восприняли веру с энтузиазмом. Таким образом, фестиваль начался.


10 ПРАВИЛА Вегетарианский фестиваль

1. воздерживаться от убийства живых существ. (Воздержитесь от еды мясного продукта.)
2. Воздержитесь от кражи.
3. Воздержитесь от рассказывая ложь.
4. Воздержитесь от спиртных напитков.
5. Воздержитесь от секса или прелюбодеяния.
6. Воздержитесь от азартных игр.
7. Воздержитесь от bedecking ювелирные и кожаные изделия.
8. Ношение белой одежды предпочтительнее во время фестиваля.
9. Mourner, женщины в менструации и беременности следует избегать участия в любых ритуалов.
10. Кухонная посуда и контейнеры должны быть исключительно для фестиваля  

РАСПИСАНИЕ: SAM ПАИ GONG Храм {BANGKOO)

23 сентября 2014
16.45 Высокий фонарь полюс Повышение Ритуал 23.00 Нефритовый император Бог и девять императорских богов Приглашение Ритуал

24 сентября 2014
20.30 Пение и чтение имен вкладчиков на фестиваль

25 сентября 2014
20.30 Пение и чтение имен вкладчиков на фестиваль

26 СЕНТЯБРЯ 20140
6.30 Street Шествие вокруг Пхукет 16.00 Food-ритуал, чтобы Небесных Воинов

27 сентября 2014
18.00 Поклонение Ритуал для умершего преданных и чтения имен вкладчиков на фестиваль

28 сентября 2014
20.30 Пение и чтение имен вкладчиков на фестиваль

29 сентября 2014
16.00 Food-ритуал, чтобы Небесных Воинов. 19.45 Умилостивление семи звезд Ритуала

30 сентября 2014
18.00 Пение и чтение имен вкладчиков в фестивале. 20.45 лезвиями зачёт Восхождение Ritual

1 октября 2014
18.00 Пение и чтение имен вкладчиков на фестиваль

2 октября 2014
08.00 Улица Шествие вокруг Сапама сел и Bangkoo деревни. 16.00 Food-ритуал, чтобы Небесных Воинов. 19.30 Противопожарные Прогулки Ритуал. 21.30 Торжественное Bridge-Crossing Ритуал. 23.00 Нефритовый император и девять император Прощание Ритуал

3 октября 2014
16.45 Высокий фонарь полюс Понижение Ритуал и еды-ритуал, к Небесному Warrior

Хождение по огню РАСПИСАНИЕ:

29 сентября 2014
20.00 BAN ТНА РУП Храм
20.00 JENG ОНГ Храм
20.09 JUI TUI Храм в Sapan Хин
20.45 YOK KE KENG Храм
21.00 SUI BOON ТОНГ Храм
21.00 TAE GUN Храм (BAN NABON)
21.00 ЧАЙ GUN Храм (Сапама)
21.30 HAI Yian Гэн Храм (BAN Mai Khao)

30 сентября 2014
21.00 BU СЕНГ ТОНГ Храм (BAN Киевэнерго)

1 октября 2014
14.00 ГИМ ТГУ ОНГ Храм (BAN ДОН)
20.00 BANG NEOW Храм
20.00 LIM HU TAI SU Храм (Samkong)
20.00 SAM ГОНКОНГ HU Храм (CHERNG Thalay)
20.00 TAE GUN TAI TAE Храм (BAN Пасак)
20.30 чоор SU GONG Храм (NAKA)
20.30 SHENG LENG ТОНГ (BAN MUANG МАИ)

2 октября 2014
15.00 KATHU Храм
19.30 SAM ПАИ KONG Храм (BAN BANGKOO)

Улица Шествие:
Это самое захватывающее событие Вегетарианский фестиваль или Девяти Императорских Богов фестиваля., Который стал культовым фестиваля в целом. В шествия предлагают возможность для домовладельцев и широкой общественности по улицам, чтобы получить благословение богов, обладающих медиумов. Жители создан алтарь перед своими домами, украшенный китайские вышивки стола фартук (Ток UI), размещение на них зажженные свечи и ароматические палочки, цветы, фрукты, сладости и чай. В шествия будут почти каждый день из разных храмов в районе. Это может быть неподходящим для детей, поскольку есть много оружия нанизанные через лицах участников, которые могут выглядеть страшно. Кроме этого, ежегодный вегетарианский фестиваль Пхукет является одним для книг памяти

Национальный совет по вопросам мира и ордена ( NCPO ) объявил об отмене комендантского часа в городе Пхукет , Паттайя и Самуи (3 июня) , в силу немедленно . Объявление было подписано лидером NCPO Prayuth тян - УКГВ . NCPO объявлен комендантский час по всей стране 22 мая. Комендантский час был в силе между 10 вечера и 5 утра . Это был также осуществления туриста в отелях и курортах по всему Пхукет и страны.

В Пхукете , владельцы более 100 баров и клубов в Патонг , больно от последствий общенациональной комендантского часа , обратился к губернатору Майтри Inthusut (2 июня ) , чтобы передать просьбу руководителей переворота , чтобы отменить комендантский час в целом на острове Пхукет.

Под комендантский час , люди запрещается находиться на улицах между 10 вечера и 5 утра . Исключения были сделаны для тех, кто путешествует за границей или из-за рубежа , аварийных работников , вахтовые рабочие , и те, с настоятельной причине.

В приглушенном встречи в Бэнгла-Роуд , Президент Патонг Entertainment ассоциации , Weerawit Kuresombat , сказал, что группа собралась просить конец комендантского часа . Во вторник вечером , (27 мая )NCPO расслабился Шестидневной старый общенациональный комендантский час на три часа , с полуночи до 4 утра , вступает в силу для трех туристических направлений Пхукет , Паттайя и Самуи .

สภา แห่งชาติเพื่อ สันติภาพและ การสั่งซื้อสินค้า ( NCPO ) ประกาศยกเลิก เคอร์ฟิวในจังหวัดภูเก็ต พัทยา และเกาะสมุย ( 3 มิถุนายน ) มีผลทันที ประกาศ ที่ลงนามโดย ผู้นำ NCPO ประยุทธ จัน โอชา - NCPOประกาศ เคอร์ฟิว ทั่วประเทศที่ 22 พ. ค . ประกาศเคอร์ฟิวได้รับใน การบังคับ 10:00-05:00 นอกจากนี้ยัง ได้รับ ผลกระทบต่อการ ท่องเที่ยว ใน โรงแรม และ รีสอร์ท ทั่ว ภูเก็ต และประเทศ

ในจังหวัดภูเก็ต เจ้าของ มากกว่า 100 บาร์และคลับ ในป่าตอง, ทำร้าย ผลกระทบจากการประกาศเคอร์ฟิว ทั่วประเทศหันไป ราชการ ไมตรี Inthusut ( 2 มิถุนายน ) จะส่ง การร้องขอไปยัง ผู้นำ การรัฐประหาร ที่จะยกเลิก เคอร์ฟิวทั้งหมด ในจังหวัดภูเก็ต

ภายใต้ เคอร์ฟิวคน ไม่ได้รับอนุญาต จากการที่ ถนน 22:00-05:00 ข้อยกเว้น ที่ถูกสร้างขึ้น สำหรับผู้ที่ เดินทางไปต่างประเทศ หรือ มา จากต่างประเทศ หรือผู้ปฏิบัติงาน ในกรณีฉุกเฉิน คนงาน กะ และผู้ที่มีเหตุผลที่ เร่งด่วน

ที่ ประชุม เงียบ ที่ บางลา ถ.ประธานป่าตอง บันเทิง สมาคม Weerawit Kuresombat กล่าวว่า กลุ่มได้รวมตัวกัน เพื่อขอ ให้ยุติการ ประกาศเคอร์ฟิว ใน ตอนเย็น วันอังคาร (พฤษภาคม 27) NCPOผ่อนคลายเคอร์ฟิว ทั่วประเทศ หกวัน เก่า สามชั่วโมง จากเที่ยงคืนถึง 04:00 , ที่มีประสิทธิภาพสำหรับ ทั้งสาม สถานที่ท่องเที่ยว ของจังหวัดภูเก็ต พัทยา และเกาะสมุย.


S̄p̣hā h̄æ̀ng chāti pheụ̄̀x s̄ạntip̣hāph læa kār s̄ạ̀ng sụ̄̂x s̄inkĥā (NCPO) prakāṣ̄ ykleik khexr̒fiw nı cạngh̄wạd p̣hūkĕt phạthyā læa keāas̄muy (3 mit̄hunāyn) mī p̄hl thạnthī Prakāṣ̄ thī̀ lng nām doy p̄hū̂nả NCPO pra yuthṭh cạn xochā - NCPOprakāṣ̄ khexr̒fiw thạ̀w pratheṣ̄ thī̀ 22 ph. Kh. Prakāṣ̄ khexr̒fiw dị̂ rạb nı kār bạngkhạb 10:00-05:00 Nxkcāk nī̂ yạng dị̂ rạb p̄hlk ra thb t̀x kār th̀xngtheī̀yw nı rongræm læa rīs̄xr̒th thạ̀w p̣hūkĕt læa pratheṣ̄

Nı cạngh̄wạd p̣hūkĕt cêāk̄hxng mākkẁā 100 bār̒ læa khlạb nı p̀ā txng, thảr̂āy p̄hlk ra thb cāk kār prakāṣ̄ khexr̒fiw thạ̀w pratheṣ̄ h̄ạn pị rāchkār mịtrī Inthusut (2 mit̄hunāyn) ca s̄̀ng kār r̂xngk̄hx pị yạng p̄hū̂nả kār rạṭ̄hprah̄ār thī̀ ca ykleik khexr̒fiw thậngh̄md nı cạngh̄wạd p̣hūkĕt

P̣hāy tı̂ khexr̒fiw khn mị̀ dị̂ rạb xnuỵāt cāk kār thī̀ t̄hnn 22:00-05:00 K̄ĥx ykwên thī̀ t̄hūk s̄r̂āng k̄hụ̂n s̄ảh̄rạb p̄hū̂ thī̀ deinthāng pị t̀āng pratheṣ̄ h̄rụ̄x mā cāk t̀āng pratheṣ̄ h̄rụ̄x p̄hū̂ pt̩ibạti ngān nı krṇī c̄hukc̄hein khn ngān ka læa p̄hū̂ thī̀ mī h̄etup̄hl thī̀ rèng d̀wn

Thī̀ prachum ngeīyb thī̀ bāng lā t̄h.Praṭhān p̀ā txng bạntheing s̄mākhm Weerawit Kuresombat kl̀āw ẁā klùm dị̂ rwm tạw kạn pheụ̄̀x k̄hx h̄ı̂ yuti kār prakāṣ̄ khexr̒fiw Nı txn yĕn wạn xạngkhār (phvs̄ʹp̣hākhm 27) NCPOp̄h̀xnkhlāy khexr̒fiw thạ̀w pratheṣ̄ h̄k wạn kèā s̄ām chạ̀wmong cāk theī̀yng khụ̄n t̄hụng 04:00, Thī̀ mī pras̄ithṭhip̣hāph s̄ảh̄rạb thậng s̄ām s̄t̄hān thī̀ th̀xngtheī̀yw k̄hxng cạngh̄wạd p̣hūkĕt phạthyā læa keāas̄muy

History.
Although Phuket Pride Week has been running for many years, 2012 was the first time the PLU (Phuket Loves You) organised it. Although they had only had 4 months to organize it, with the great support of many, they were able to raise 140,000 Baht for charity. Together with other events such as Mr Gay Phuket by Fong Kaew, Phuket Pride week raised almost 300,000 Baht for charity. 2013 Pride Week was hugely successful. They were also able to build good foundations for future years of Pride week. This year Phuket Pride Week is from 21st April to 27th April 2014.

Events.

Sunday 20th April
Pride week opening ‘Circus theme’ Pool Party at CC’s Hideaway 6pm to 11pm Start off your Pride Week with this fun gay pool party at the CC’s Hideaway resort. Go-go boys, pool boys, flag boys in fact it’s just boys boys boys!!!! Dance to great DJ’s and swim, plus see two stunning Cabaret shows. Official launch of Donate And Win Special drinks prices and Pride special buffet @ 350 Baht (includes a donation to / charities) CC’s Hideaway is at 84/21 Patak Road Soi 10 Kata – there are limited free transfers from Time Bar in Soi Paradise at 5pm. If you wish to make you own way to this event a Taxi/tuk9tuk fare is between 400 – 500 Baht Don’t forget your Speedos!!! (Or bikinis for girls). Towels are provided free.

Please check out website www.ccshideaway.com events page for updates to this fabulous party and for Specials for Pride Week. The entry free for this great night is 100 Baht which includes a free beer or cocktail. Entry to this event is FREE FOR ALL THAI’S (but excludes the free drink) . No need to pre-buy, just turn up and pay on the door.


Monday 21st April
All Day Pool Competition by Kiss Bar & Sundowners Following the success of this event last year the are once again holding a Pool competition, to be held at Sundowners Bar in Soi Paradise, Patong. There will be singles competitions which will begin at 11:00. They are open to all nationalities and are planned to finish at 7.30pm The entry fee will be 500 Baht per person. There is no charge for spectators, who are encouraged to turn up and cheer on your favorites. There are bar and food facilities available at this venue. All contestants MUST pre-register to enter, with form and fee. Entry forms are available to download from: www.phuket-pride.org , collectable from Aquarius Guest House & Bar, Paradise complex, Patong or contact by email:info@phuket-pride.org

Completed forms and fees must be left at Aquarius Guest House & Lounge 69 & Paradise complex, Patong. There will be cash prizes for the winners, plus certificates and a trophy. All contestants and supporters are invited to attend the Gala Dinner at the Millennium Hotel on the Thursday evening to where the winners will be presented with their prizes and/or certificates and the trophy.


Tuesday 22nd April
Gay Day Cruise to Raya Island.
A special for Phuket Pride Week, this Gay Day Cruise to Raya Island promises to be a day to remember. Relax on the secluded white powder beach of Raya Yai Island, swim and snorkel in the crystal clear water. Only 30 minutes and 12 Km from Chalong by speedboat. The day includes; round trip transfers, mask snorkel, fins and life jacket (hopefully not needed). Soft drinks on board, beach chair, experienced tour guide, insurance and an impressive Thai cuisine buffet lunch.

Itinerary:
07.30 – 08.30 Pickup from Soi Paradise/CC’s Hideaway and transfer to Chalong Pier
09.15 Depart from Chalong Pier by speedboat
09.45 Arrive at Raya Island, Patok Beach for relaxation
11.00 Go to Siam Bay and Khonkae Bay for swimming and Snorkelling (optional)
12.00 Back to the main beach and lunch at Raya Seafood Restaurant
13.00 Take a walk to the viewpoint or relaxation and free time
15.30 Depart from Raya Island
16.00 Arrive at Chalong Pier, transfer back to Paradise or CC Hideaway

The brochure price for this great day is usually 2,400 Baht, but as a "Phuket Pride Week special" it is  negotiated at just 1,200 Baht per person, which includes a 300 Baht donation to PLU/Pride


Wednesday 23th April
Volleyball Tournament - morning and afternoon

This year, once again, the are holding the popular Beach Volleyball competition, to be held in front of La Flora Hotel on Patong Beach. This will be a competition for teams of 5 people, with all teams playing each other on a point’s basis, leading to a final knockout for the final. The entry fee will be 250 Baht per person. The competition that will begin at 11:00am, is open to all nationalities and is planned to finish by 6.00pm as the light fades. There is no charge (other than for beach chairs) for spectators, who are encouraged to turn up and cheer on your favourite person/team. There will be bar and food facilities available and spectators are encouraged to support these by not bringing their own refreshments.  

All contestants MUST pre-register to enter with form and fee, Entry forms are available:
To download from our web site: www.phuket-pride.org , Collectable from Aquarius Guest House & Lounge 69 in the Paradise Complex, Prince of Songkla University from Aj Colin Gallagher FHT. English Department or contact by email: marketingmax@phuket-pride.org

Pride week Grand opening of Lounge 69 @ Aquarius 8pm to late
Brand new in Paradise – Lounge 69 has chosen Phuket Pride week for it’s official Grand opening.
Lounge 69 is situated behind Sundowners bar in Soi Paradise and is a part of Aquarius. The evening is free to attend and is offering a free buffet, free welcome drink, great show and live band entertainment (subject to confirmation). Along with the Charity donation box, Lounge 69 will be donating 10% of all of the bar income to PLU/Pride charities.

Thursday 24th April
Gala Dinner at the Millennium Resort Hotel Patong from 6pm to 11pm
This event is a first for the and Phuket Pride and promises to be an evening to remember. The Gala Dinner will be held at the prestigious Five Star Millennium Resort Hotel in Patong, near Jungceylon. Dress code is causal but fabulous. The evening will include a high level buffet of both Thai and International cuisine, world famous cabaret show, guest Dj’s and entertainers and a special recognition ceremony. During the evening also there will be a Grand Charity Auction, with a mix of both open and silent bidding, with some ‘must have’ items up for auction. Auction items last year included flat screen TV’s Weekend stays in Hotels, Thai artifacts, free dinners, spa visits and much more. All are donated free to be auctioned. The infamous Ian Philips will once again be your Auctioneer and Toast master and for those people who have not been to a auction before, you are assured of a very entertaining time. There are a limited number of VIP tables for 10 at 2,000 Baht per person. Regular Gala tickets at 1,500 Baht can be purchased individually or tables of 12.

To purchase a table for you and your friends, email gala@phuket-pride.org or Aquarius Guest House, Lounge 69 and Club One Seven for cash payment tickets. Visa and MasterCard will be accepted, please be advised that there will be a 3% process fee added to every charge. All profits made through ticket sales and our auction will be donated to PLU/Pride charities. The evening starts at 6pm for cocktails, Dinner is at 7pm and goes until 11 pm.

This Kee Resort & Spa is a fairly new hotel of about two to three years only. The Phuket Scene is ready because this hotel and plaza complex is ready to take guests into an oasis of bliss. It has been opened to the dead end link of Soi Seadragon which connects to the infamous Bangla Road party district of Patong. Situated is just a short walk away from Patong beach, The Kee Plaza and Sea Dragon Entertainment Complex. Each guestroom is set with warm interior and equipped with the nice amenities. The resort boasts a number of facilities, which includes a fitness center, day spa, restaurant, roof top lounge and a children center. As elegant as Thai silk is, they ensure comfort and luxury for all who visits Patong.

Features:

Hotel

• You will be right in the heart of world-renowned Patong beach Phuket
  
• Minutes to the beach as well as shopping areas
• Swimming pool with water and light shows plus a fountain islands and swim-up bar
• Top-floor sea view suites showcases stunning sunset views over Patong Beach and the bay beyond
• Suite comes with an extra large Jacuzzi tub and a private terrace

How To Get There

• Direct flights from most International airlines to Phuket 
• Many connecting airlines from Bangkok and other destinations in Thailand
  

Recommended Activities 

• Relax in the Jacuzzi or at Patong beach itself
  
• Shop at JungCeylon Shopping Complex
• Party the Soi Bangla that is a stone's throw away
  
• have a massage at the KEE Spa
• Have dinner with a loved one at KEE Sky Lounge
• Island hoping or try a variety of sea activities

This 600 room gem sits on Karon beach. Relax into an ideal tropical getaway at Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa. You will find breathtaking views of the serene beachfron. An idle destination for truly unforgettable vacations. Enjoy a wide selection of rooms and suites, recreational activities for adults and kids, a fabulous spa, seven restaurants, all designed to revitalize each visitor coming to Phuket.

Phuket is one of the most comprehensive MICE and events venues in Southeast Asia. The Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa offers world-class event management, wedding planning services for engagement parties and ceremonies all in an exotic destination.

The spa prides itself in something they call "Equilibrium". A place to De-stress, wind down and relax as you are pampered from head to toe in opulence and tranquility. There is also a gym for those in need of their daily exercise fix. Not forgetting the beautiful garden lush, free form swimming pool for all to enjoy.

This is one Phuket resort you really have to stay in to truly appreciate a pleasant holiday.

Bamboo House Phuket is ideally located in the quiet part of Karon area and only a few minutes away from Karon Beach, shopping, the city's entertainment and most tourist attractions. Bamboo House is an ultra stylish boutique hotel offering a unique combination of sleek yet minimalist decor with a bamboo theme echoed from the pool garden outside all the way through to subtle details in every room.With top of the range hi-tech amenities and inclusive high speed wireless internet available in each room.

Bamboo House is ideal for holidays makers and family. It offers you unique and pleasurable experience and distinctive modern accommodation in Karon beach that makes your holiday more comfortable. Bamboo House Phuket has two categories of rooms which are Standard room and Superior room. The only difference is the Standard room’s location which is at the ground floor. Everything inside the room is all the same.

2013 Phuket Pride Week will be from 22nd till 28th April but it kicks off on the eve with a pool party on the 21st. Phuket Loves You (PLU) is designated as the organizer for this years event. PLU, an
organization that leans towards helping the gay, lesbian and transgender community in Phuket, has been around for sometime but it is their first time as organizer.

As it is the Phuket nightlife ladyboy scene is not about to simmer down even if high season will end by March. They are gearing up for more fun in the sun with a parade contest, football sessions, Mr Gay competition, loads of parties in Soi Crocodile and a huge party at the end with specially   flown in DJ's for it as well.

Hotels & resorts on Phuket are filling up as well as it is near Phuket's Big Bike Week as well.  For more info, look at the itinerary  to see if this is for you. All are welcome even those that are straight.


 Sunday 21st
Pre-Pride pool Party at CC Hideaway 4pm to 10pm

Monday 22nd
10 pin bowling competition 3pm to 6pm
Gay Quiz night at Rendezvous 8pm to 10pm
Soi Paradise Pride opening night street party 10pm to 11pm

Tuesday 23rd
All day Pool competition by Kiss Bar & Sundowners
Pre Grand Auction Thai bufet dinner at Connect 6pm to 7.30pm
Grand Charity Auction at Backstage 7.30 to 10pm
Soi Paradise Street party 10pm to 11pm

Wednesday 24th
Volleyball tournament - morning and afternoon
Club One Seven Art festival. Cocktail reception from 1pm
Film screening of ‘Living with the tiger’ at Prince of Songkla University
Aquarius Foam Party 6pm to 9pm
The Newspaper Pride dining experience - wine tasting, dinner & entertainment. 8pm to 10pm
Soi Paradise street party 10pm to 11pm
Mr Gay Fongkaew Phuket competition – heats start 11pm after street party In street and My Way

Thursday 25th
5-a-side football competition - afternoon
The Boat Bar ‘Sunset beach party’ at Iguana Beach 5pm to 9pm
Soi Paradise Pride closing party 10pm to 11pm
Mr Gay Fongkaew Phuket competition – Finals start 11pm after street party In street and MyWay

Friday 26th
Big Stage Event at the football field Patong Beach
Park and booths open at 4pm stage entertainment from 6pm to 11pm

Saturday 27th
Grand Parade through the street of Phuket starts from Soi Tan at 4pm
Judging for ‘Best parade entry’ 3.30pm
Big Stage Event at the football field Patong Beach
Park and booths open at 4pm stage entertainment from 5pm when Parade arrives to 11pm

Sunday 28th
Pride closing Tea Dance party in Soi Paradise with music from
Kiss bar and ‘hog roast BBQ’ from Bistro restauarnt 4pm to 8pm

The Ultimate Pride closing big club night at Boat bar, with nternational guest Dj’s, special appearances and show. 10pm to late.

The Alfresco Phuket Hotel is located in the heart of the popular scenic Patong beach, with shopping centers, tours, bars, nightlife and the hotel provides a wonderful balance between relaxation and upbeat fun. Rooms are meticulously designed with all the necessary essentials that help shape both a convenient and comfortable experience. There's also a fully equipped business center with state of art facilities including high speed internet access, printer, DVD writer, etc. An outdoor pool and Jacuzzi are available. Furthermore, Alfresco Phuket Hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the beach and Jungceylon mall. 

The infinity-edge roof top swimming pool provides an excellent place for you to laze around, suntan, etc. Take it easy while sipping a cocktail on your sun lounger. Breakfast is available for all guests serving an Continental or American breakfast. The bar remains open from morningt till evening. Take it easy in the lobby bar area or simply enjoy in the comfort of your own room by calling room service.

The Phuket Center Apartment is located In Phuket Town. It is one of the best centralized hotels. Really near to everything and easy to go to all the shopping, nightlife, etc from the location. These serviced apartments make for an excellent base from which to explore the history of the area. Being in the town center gives you access to banks, supermarkets and numerous restaurants within walking distance from the apartment. Visit China Town for some excellent shopping, and some of the Sino-Portuguese mansions in the older part of town are worth a see. Getting to Patong is inexpensive in the public transport that leaves regularly all through the day. All units in the hotel enjoy kitchen facilities, wireless internet access, hot water and a mini bar. Facilities in the complex include a beauty salon, laundry and a gym.

The Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach opened recently as the new kid on the Phuket scene. It sits at the corner of Hatpatong road and Taweewong road (Beach road). So guest are just a stones throw away to the beach. More towards the quiet side of Patong away from the main entertainment and shopping area but still a short distance away even if you walked.

Holiday Inn Express is marketing value added benefits include Express Breakfast & complimentary Internet in each room. Consider becoming a Priority Club Rewards member to earn points towards free hotel stays, retail certificates or airline mileage.

The hotel features 276 brand new rooms with or laze by the poolside for ultimate relaxation. All rooms are well-designed with full amenities with everything you need for a great stay. It is bound to quickly become a favorite by many guest due to it's location that is so close to the beach and the reputation of Holiday Inn. Oddly they also have another hotel near to this one that is also on the verge to opened later in the first quarter of the year.

The Tanawan Phuket Hotel boast really cozy rooms with everything you will need for comfortable stay. They keep them clean and fresh so they can be welcoming to you all year round.

Tanawan is a boutique hotel in Patong that offers you everything you could possibly come to Patong beach for. This Phuket hotel is neatly adorned with natural Thai art and furniture that will let's you experience Thailand’s yesteryear. The staff is truly hospitable as comfort and pleasure their absolute priority.

Hotel guests can choose from 45 rooms of bliss and tranquility.  The hotel's recreational facilities, which include massage, spa, steam room, sauna are designed for an escapade of relaxation. With an ideal location and facilities to match, Tanawan Phuket Hotel hits the spot in many ways.