There are multiple public events and holidays planned on Phuket in this year - from usual Songkran Festival to cricket and golf championships and motorbike exhibition. Here goes a list of events starting from this weekend:

• April, 6: Chakri Memorial Day (public holiday) - Chakri Day commemorates the foundation of Bangkok as natinal capital by Rama I - first monarch in Chakri dynasty. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the ninth monarch of the Chakri dynasty.
• April, 10-13: Phuket Bike Week and Motorcycle Exhibition 2008 - annual bike exhibition and massive festival. There will be motorcycle exhibition in Patong during April, 10-12 + exciting parties near Patong Dolphin Park from 18:00 to 24:00. More details available on it’s official site and via phone +66 76-352069 (use 076 instead of 76 prefix for local calls).
• April 16-20: Phuket International Cricket Sixes - 5th annual cricket championship with up to 26 teams competing in Karon Stadium. Full shedule will start at April, 16th with a beach cricket tournament outside the Karon Seasands Resort. Don’t forget about Welcome Party at the Green Man (April, 17) =) More information available on event’s site and via phone +66-852-9636 5545.
• April 20-24: Phuket Asian Senior Masters - Golf 2008 - professional golf event for seniors in Phuket Country Golf Club. You can visit official site for additional information (phone: +66 81-607 2672 or 081-607 2672 for local calls). Cost is 30k bahts per team of four golfers. Free entry for spectators.

And fon’t forget about National Labor Day @ May, 1st: it is a public holiday for all commercial workers in Thailand. Government offices will remain open.

Posted on April 3rd, 2008 under Phuket News. Tags: bikes, cricket, events, golf, holidays, phuket. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.