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Phuket pushes ‘cultural capital’ drive
Phuket pushes ‘cultural capital’ drive
Saturday 2 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Local officials are stepping up efforts to position Phuket as a leading “city of art and culture,” launching a province-wide initiative that brings together local artists, cultural networks and tourism stakeholders to showcase the island’s contemporary identity ahead of a major public event this month.
Phuket hands over Thailand Biennale to Rayong
Phuket hands over Thailand Biennale to Rayong
Monday 27 April 2026 09:42 AM
PHUKET: Phuket has officially passed hosting duties for the Thailand Biennale international contemporary art festival to Rayong, marking the close of the five-month showcase that drew artists from around the world and officials reassured reinforced the island’s role as a cultural hub.
Phuket Town ‘gifted’ B6mn in Biennale sculptures
Phuket Town ‘gifted’ B6mn in Biennale sculptures
Tuesday 7 April 2026 04:01 PM
PHUKET: Three large-scale sculptures that artists were paid B2 million each to create have been formally handed over to Phuket City Municipality as officials claim the handover marks a key step in efforts to position the island as a global art and cultural tourism destination.
Phuket steps up CCTV, sustainability and arts push
Phuket steps up CCTV, sustainability and arts push
Tuesday 24 February 2026 09:03 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn yesterday (Feb 23) outlined the provincial government’s ambitious drive to boost island-wide security, strengthen sustainable development and promote arts tourism as part of efforts to enhance its international profile.
Doo Duck Inn wins Phuket Darts League
Doo Duck Inn wins Phuket Darts League
Friday 13 February 2026 10:30 AM
DARTS: The increasingly-popular Phuket Darts League reached its conclusion last month as Kamala-based Doo Duck Inn took the title with a game still to play.
Phuket Town opens its ‘One District, One Creative Space’
Phuket Town opens its ‘One District, One Creative Space’
Monday 19 January 2026 10:36 AM
PHUKET: Phuket has officially opened a new creative space in the heart of Phuket Old Town as part of the province’s ‘One District, One Creative Space’ initiative, aimed at strengthening community tourism and driving the local creative economy.
Littler storms to second world darts crown
Littler storms to second world darts crown
Monday 5 January 2026 02:00 PM
DARTS: Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler stormed to a second consecutive world title with a demolition of Dutchman Gian van Veen at London’s Alexandra Palace on Saturday (Jan 3).
The ever-expanding Phuket darts scene
The ever-expanding Phuket darts scene
Sunday 4 January 2026 10:00 AM
DARTS: The popularity of darts continues to grow globally and Phuket is no exception. The longstanding Phuket darts league is set to expand with venues in the south of the island looking to get into the action.
Phuket moves to launch ‘One District, One Creative Space’
Phuket moves to launch ‘One District, One Creative Space’
Sunday 21 December 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have selected three districts as pilot locations for the ‘One District, One Creative Space’ initiative, a cultural development project aimed at creating new community spaces that generate income and strengthen local identity.
Biennale Baht: B59mn poured into Phuket push to become arts hub
Biennale Baht: B59mn poured into Phuket push to become arts hub
Sunday 7 December 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s hosting of the Thailand Biennale 2025 will cost taxpayers nearly B59 million, according to official budget documents, as the island launched the five-month contemporary arts festival last Saturday (Nov 29).
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 opens
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 opens
Monday 1 December 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Culture Minister Sabida Thaiset presided over the grand opening ceremony of the Thailand Biennale 2025 contemporary arts festival at Saphan Hin on Saturday (Nov 29). The festival is hoped to propel the island towards becoming a global art tourism destination, with officials estimating that the five-month event will attract more than 3 million visitors and generate over B30 billion for the economy.
Culture Minister inspects final preparations for Thailand Biennale
Culture Minister inspects final preparations for Thailand Biennale
Friday 21 November 2025 02:13 PM
PHUKET: Culture Minister Sabida Thaiset arrived on the island today (Nov 21) to review final preparations for the Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025, ahead of the international contemporary art festival’s opening ceremony at Saphan Hin Public Park on Nov 29.
Thailand Biennale preparations near completion
Thailand Biennale preparations near completion
Sunday 16 November 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is preparing to unveil the Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025 – a world-class international contemporary art festival set to transform the island into a living gallery of art and culture from November 2025 to April 2026.
‘Two Experiences’ exhibition opens ahead of Biennale
‘Two Experiences’ exhibition opens ahead of Biennale
Friday 3 October 2025 09:02 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Art Association has opened the ‘Two Experiences’ art exhibition, presenting works by local artists and unveiling a replica of ‘Dheveena’, one of the highlights of the upcoming Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025.
Biennale parade transforms Phuket Old Town
Biennale parade transforms Phuket Old Town
Sunday 17 August 2025 11:09 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials staged a major parade in the heart of Phuket Town yesterday (Aug 16) as the ‘Welcome Opening’ event for ‘Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025’, a five-month international contemporary art festival set to transform the island into a “world-class Andaman Art Island” and generate an estimated B2 billion in economic value.
Phuket Biennale ‘Bien Foo Lucky’ mascots for sale at B500k each
Phuket Biennale ‘Bien Foo Lucky’ mascots for sale at B500k each
Saturday 16 August 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Artists from around the globe have begun submitting their ‘Bien Foo Lucky’ mascots as Phuket prepares to host the Thailand Biennale 2025.
Permanent sculptures, underwater art to feature in Phuket Biennale
Permanent sculptures, underwater art to feature in Phuket Biennale
Monday 11 August 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Leading Phuket officials have released more details regarding ‘Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025’, a six-month international art festival aimed at transforming the island into a world-class art destination from Nov 29, 2025, to Apr 30, 2026.
Phuket to host ‘Asialink Sketch Walk’
Phuket to host ‘Asialink Sketch Walk’
Saturday 26 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is set to welcome artists, art lovers and cultural tourists from across the region as it hosts ‘Asialink Sketch Walk Phuket 2025’ from Aug 14-17, a major international arts event aimed at promoting sustainable creative tourism.
Thailand Biennale mascot unveiled
Thailand Biennale mascot unveiled
Tuesday 22 July 2025 08:47 AM
PHUKET: With preparations well underway for Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025, organisers have unveiled the event’s official mascot – ‘Fufu’, the bat of happiness – a permanent sculpture created to symbolise prosperity, creativity and cultural connection.
Biennale artists inspect Surin Beach Glass Balcony site
Biennale artists inspect Surin Beach Glass Balcony site
Saturday 8 March 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: International and Thai contemporary artists have arrived in Phuket to explore the region and create sculptures for the highly anticipated Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025. The prestigious art event, set to run from November 2025 to April 2026, will be held under the theme ‘Eternal Eternity’.

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