May 07
May, 19 – Visakha Bucha Day (public holiday): it is a day to commemorate three important events of Buddhism: the birth, the enlightenment and the passing away of the Buddha. Miraculously, these events fell in the same month and on the same date.
- May 24-25 – BIS Flying Fish – Tawan Cruises Challenge Phuket 2008 – this event planned to be a first swim challenge with many participants coming from South Asia and Australia. There will be (separate) races for youngsters aged from 7 to 18 years.
- May 26-29 – Phuket Celebrity Golf Tour in Loch Palm Golf Club (contact – Jeff Ogden) – this is a charity golf event there handicapped players may play with celebrities from UK (football and showbiz stars). Events will take place @ Gracelands Hotel resort at Patong Beach there you’ll be entertained by invited celebrities every evening.
- May 31 – June 1 – Tenth Phuket International Rugby
- June, 15 – Laguna Phuket International Marathon – huge sport event with more than 6 thousands participants planned. There will be various events include Kid’s Run (2k distance), full and half Runs (42k and 21k meters).
- June, 22 – TriBallistic Malaiwana Triathlon – this event will be @ Indigo Pearl Resort during early morning hours (from 6am). There will be 3 separate races – Adult Sprint (Swim 750m, Bike 20km, Run 5km), Splash ‘n’ Dash (Swim 50m, Bike 3km, Run 750m) and Junior (Swim 200m, Bike 6km, Run 1.5km).