Thought it might be an idea to have a thread where people could share their knowledge of anything that's going on. Might be something you are connected to, or just something you have driven past or seen a banner for.
I personally would like to know about everything, from a pub thats having a quiz night, to a small Thai style fair/carnival, right up to a 5000 Baht per ticket, charity do, in a five star hotel.
I will get the ball rolling. Starting today, there is a 'Local food festival' at Sapan Hin. I would say there is about 70 food stalls and the usual stage with loud music. I think the emphasis is on different types of food, like most Thais my wife knows her food, but there was a lot of stuff she had never heard of before. It's not as big as some of the do's at Sapan Hin, but worth a look if your passing by. Obviously you have all the usual food stalls there, as well as the evening market. Not sure how many days it runs for, but should be a week or two.
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BangTaoBoy
, 2011-01-20 18:45
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madmitch
Senior Member Posted 2011-01-20 19:44:17
What a rarity: a Bangtaoboy post that is not controversial that most people would agree with (I think)!
Too many Phuket events lack publicity; the fly-in show last weekend being a great example. Good post, though I have no suggestions just yet. #3
ScubaBuddha
Platinum Member Posted 2011-01-20 19:58:28
Seconded MadMitch.
 I would have loved to attend the air show if I knew it was happening. Lots of complaints about no publicity for the Nai Harn Bike Event as well. I think still going on for the next few days is a small festival in Karon near the circle. Food, endless booths of cheap clothing, sunglasses, shoes etc, Music CD's, DVD's, beer gardens, and two music stages. It's fun to try to beat the scammy games. I prefer the tennis ball tin cans. It's the only one I have been able to beat with consistency. The bottom 3 cans are bottom weighted and difficult to knock over. The darts don't fly straight and the targets for the air guns rarely fall over with direct hits.  Looks like there is a fun run at Bangwad dam. http://www.phuketgaz...ail.asp?id=9786 Edited by ScubaBuddha, 2011-01-20 20:02:59. #4
Chainsaw
Senior Member Posted 2011-01-20 20:46:19
Excellent idea for a thread.
There's another music extravaganza at Friendship Beach on 25th this month. I was at the last two and they were very successful. They had four bands playing, an excellent buffet and it's in a great location. Worth a look. #5
BangTaoBoy
Senior Member Posted 2011-01-20 21:16:54
Excellent idea for a thread. There's another music extravaganza at Friendship Beach on 25th this month. I was at the last two and they were very successful. They had four bands playing, an excellent buffet and it's in a great location. Worth a look. #6
Yaroon79
Advanced Member Posted 2011-01-20 21:32:01
Just came back from Phuket Local Food Festival @ Saphan Hin
Mayor opened it, will go on for 5 days... I should go into food business, Thai people eat ......and eat..........and eat.........and then eat some more 
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Ping
Cynical Member Posted 2011-01-21 07:38:54
I assume you good folk are subscribed to the Phuket Gazette's 'Events' RSS feed? A lot of repetitive rubbish ads to be deleted, but a fair source of information nonetheless.
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steelepulse
Beach Club Posted 2011-01-21 07:50:34
The annual big gig at Wat Chalong is next month.
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mark55
Member Posted 2011-01-21 08:19:45
pattaya burapa park bike week feb 11/12, i hear?
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amyb
Senior Member Posted 2011-01-21 08:32:51
this is a fantastic thread! here are a few events that i know of:
--Phuket Community Foundation Great Rubber Duck Race @ Laguna Phuket on Sunday 23 January. I attended this last year; it's a charity event with great prizes! --Phuket "Iron Pussy" Hash House Harriers run will be held on 9 February...don't have many more details on that one, but I know it involves drinking and running --Nakonnai Art Museum (across from the Mangosteen Resort in Nai Harn/Rawai) has a new, ongoing original art exhibition. Open 10:00-7:00 p.m. daily and it's free. --Phuket Old Town Festival will be held on 8-10 February (I think those are the correct dates) #11
Valentine
GOMS Member Posted 2011-01-21 09:25:11
GOMS (Grumpy Old Men's Society) will meet at Chalong Pier Beer Garden on Monday 24th Jan. Meetings are held regularly to raise funds for charities proposed & agreed upon by the members. It is also a good fun evening that runs from 6pm to around 8.30pm.
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McFarang
Senior Member Posted 2011-01-21 09:31:05
Rawai Beach IGFA Fishing Club is having a 3 Day Tournament to the Similan Islands 3rd-5th Feb there are 10 boats already going from Chalong and may be spaces left check with .... This has been posted on TV Fishing Forum but not locally.
Good idea this thread so we actually do know what is going on.Well done OP.
Edited by LivinginKata, 2011-01-21 09:45:47.
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mikebike
Senior Member Posted 2011-01-21 10:18:01
Is it OK to say contact Jay at AJ's bar/restaurant regarding the Rawai Beach IGFA Tournament?
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snorkelador
Senior Member Posted 2011-01-21 10:36:02
Rawai Beach IGFA Fishing Club is having a 3 Day Tournament to the Similan Islands 3rd-5th Feb there are 10 boats already going from Chalong and may be spaces left check with .... This has been posted on TV Fishing Forum but not locally. Good idea this thread so we actually do know what is going on.Well done OP. #15
ScubaBuddha
Platinum Member Posted 2011-01-21 11:13:37
pattaya burapa park bike week feb 11/12, i hear? Crobiker posted a list of bike weeks which is pinned over on the bike forum. Quote
I have a list of few upcoming events but if you want to be regularly updated, please check Thailand Upcoming Bike Weeks, Rallies and Events: Nakhon Nayok Sport Bike Week: 8th January 2011 Nai Harn Phuket Bike Event: 15th January 2011 Pak Phanang Bikers Event: 22nd January 2011 Bangkok Motorbike Festival: 26th January 2011 to 30th January 2011 Thung Song King of Street Party: 29th January 2011 Lopburi Bike Week: 29th January 2011 Burapa Pattaya Bike Week: 11th February 2011 to 12th February 2011 Hundred Eyes Bike Week Pranburi: 19th February 2011 Annual Chiang Mai Toyride: 20th February 2011 Suphan Buri Bike Week: 26th February 2011 Surat Thani Bike Week: 26th February 2011 V-Class Thailand Bike Week: 11th March 2011 to 12th March 2011 Phatthalung Bike Week: 29th March 2011 Phuket Bike Week: 8th April 2011 to 10th April 2011 The Fool Siam Mc Night Party: 9th April 2011 Bike Events Thailand . Edited by ScubaBuddha, 2011-01-21 11:17:17. #16
KarenBravo
Platinum Member Posted 2011-01-21 11:30:26
A fishing tournament at the Similan Islands National Park? Gotta be kidding! I believe all the game fishing companies practice catch and release. #17
stevenl
Platinum Member Posted 2011-01-21 11:59:39
A fishing tournament at the Similan Islands National Park? Gotta be kidding! I believe all the game fishing companies practice catch and release. #18
grumpyoldman
Super Member Posted 2011-01-21 13:25:53
GOMS (Grumpy Old Men's Society) will meet at Chalong Pier Beer Garden on Monday 24th Jan. Meetings are held regularly to raise funds for charities proposed & agreed upon by the members. It is also a good fun evening that runs from 6pm to around 8.30pm. #19
barka
Senior Member Posted 2011-01-21 13:56:52
GOMS (Grumpy Old Men's Society) will meet at Chalong Pier Beer Garden on Monday 24th Jan. Meetings are held regularly to raise funds for charities proposed & agreed upon by the members. It is also a good fun evening that runs from 6pm to around 8.30pm. Get youself don to the real GOMS...If you are not already a member.... #20
Old Croc
Carnivorous Member Posted 2011-01-21 14:43:27
GOMS (Grumpy Old Men's Society) will meet at Chalong Pier Beer Garden on Monday 24th Jan. Meetings are held regularly to raise funds for charities proposed & agreed upon by the members. It is also a good fun evening that runs from 6pm to around 8.30pm. #21
Old Croc
Carnivorous Member Posted 2011-01-21 14:44:57
I believe there is a "get out of jail" party at the Drift Inn tonight.
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stuandchris
Senior Member Posted 2011-01-21 15:29:32
I think Jay from AJ,s has nothing to do with the IGFA club anymore, it is run from the Paradise Beach Bar now as far as I am aware.
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stuandchris
Senior Member Posted 2011-01-21 15:31:53
Also on at laguna on sunday [23rd] with the duck race is dragon boat racing with sixteen teams, Thai and Farang.
Should be a fun day. #24
McFarang
Senior Member Posted 2011-01-21 15:41:17
Why not? I believe all the game fishing companies practice catch and release. There are set rules and regulations adhering to IGFA standards. There is even a minimum size for table fish none of this mentality if it swims it goes in the pot. Also all fishing will be done in Bluewater outwith the 3 mile Park limit.RBFC was originally at AJ's but is now held at Paradise Beach Bar right on the water Kata end of Rawai Beach just along from the Orbitor's office. #25
freebird32
Advanced Member Posted 2011-01-21 17:42:45
Rawai Beach IGFA Fishing Club is having a 3 Day Tournament to the Similan Islands 3rd-5th Feb there are 10 boats already going from Chalong and may be spaces left check with .... This has been posted on TV Fishing Forum but not locally. Good idea this thread so we actually do know what is going on.Well done OP.
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