Thailand » Entertainment in Phuket

Phuket Town has several cinemas showing Western films, usually with the original soundtrack. Most of the larger hotels have light entertainment, and the occasional traditional dancing shows. Simon Cabare this transvestite show features dozens of gorgeously apparelled boys dancing and lip-synching to popular songs. Costumes, choreography and pacing are very impressive; sound system and staging are state–of-the-art. Two shows nightly. Located on Patong-Kar on roads.

Phuket Joy land is an amusement park with many different attractions, located in the same area of Phuket Water Ski Cableways. Thai cultural traditions are mixed with the latest technology in "Las Vegas style". Magic elephants disappearing into thin air, gymnastics, musical fountains, and a circus are among the many attractions. Phuket is served by the full complement of Thai television channels and has seven radio stations. Several of these have English language broadcasts.

Phuket Vegetarian Festival

Phuket Vegetarian Festival despite its seemingly unattractive title, Phuket Vegetarian Festival is one of the most popular and most successful annual celebrations of Thailand. This 9-day event does not have fixed dates on the Gregorian calendar, but it is always held from the 1st to the 9th day of the 9th moon according to the Chinese lunar calendar which usually roughly corresponds to late September to mid-October.