For many of them, especially Westerners from the northern hemisphere, the hot weather makes it even more surreal that the Christmas season was just upon us, compared with the ice, snow and cold in their home countries at this time of year.
Some people come to Phuket to mark the special occasion, while others holiday here to get away from it. To this, The Phuket News asked readers one simple question: “How important is Christmas to you in Phuket?”
For most Phuket News readers who took part in the poll, “It’s just another ordinary day in paradise.” That was their top response to the poll, with 45 per cent of pollsters saying Christmas Day was only as important as any other day.
A further 7% of respondents voted, “It’s only important for children.”
Yet a healthy portion of 32% of respondents voted, “It’s a very important holiday to celebrate no matter where you are in the world.”
A further 15% of pollsters voted, “It’s an important day to stay in touch, spend time with family.”
For the full poll results, click here.
If the best response for you was not listed, feel free to mention in the comments below.
To vote in our current poll, which asks, “Should fireworks be sold to the public?”, click here.
The poll will continue until January 12.