The initiative aims to attract tourists and boost the local economy during the festive season.
Uncle Santa and Nong Santi scaling the Peranakan Museum have created a buzz among Thai and foreign tourists, who are flocking to the area to snap photos and selfies as keepsakes.
The festive makeover is part of a city-wide effort to celebrate Christmas, bid farewell to 2567, and welcome the New Year.
At the iconic Charter Intersection, a popular check-in spot for visitors, the Sino-Portuguese-style clocktower has been transformed into a vibrant holiday attraction.
Decorations have also extended to other landmarks in the city. At Surin Circle, also known as the Clocktower Circle, Santa-themed ‘Ping’ cookies add a whimsical touch to the surroundings.
Meanwhile, Suriyadet Circle, near the Phuket City Municipality ‘Fresh Market’, features ‘Santa Yaya’, dressed in a traditional Yaya outfit paired with a festive Christmas hat, warmly welcoming visitors to stop, take photos and check in.
The decorations aim to draw more tourists to Phuket Old Town, a hub of culture and history, during the holiday season.
By creating an atmosphere of joy and wonder, Phuket City Municipality hopes to stimulate local businesses and ensure the town’s economy thrives as 2025 approaches.