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Phuket’s Pearl Farms Turn a Boat Ride Into a Sea-to-Shop Story
Local Life 5 min read

Phuket’s Pearl Farms Turn a Boat Ride Into a Sea-to-Shop Story

In Phuket, a short long-tail boat ride now opens onto something more memorable than a showroom visit: a working pearl farm where visitors can follow oysters, craft, and marine care all the way from Sapam Bay to finished jewelry.

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Nui Beach’s Path Back to the Public Begins With a Busy July Morning
News 5 min read

Nui Beach’s Path Back to the Public Begins With a Busy July Morning

On July 20, officials began clearing structures at Phuket’s Nui Beach in a move that could return one of the island’s most talked-about coves to wider public use. The story is less about drama than about how a shoreline, step by step, is being prepared to feel open again.

July Candlelight Gives Phuket and Phang Nga a Gentle Evening Glow
Events 5 min read

July Candlelight Gives Phuket and Phang Nga a Gentle Evening Glow

Asalha Bucha on July 29 and Khao Phansa on July 30 bring candles, lotus flowers, temple visits, and quiet community warmth to the Andaman coast. Here is a respectful, visitor-friendly guide to the beautiful ritual rhythm of Buddhist Lent 2026.

Red Turtle Cakes Are Coming Back to Phuket Old Town
Local Life 5 min read

Red Turtle Cakes Are Coming Back to Phuket Old Town

From 19 August 2026, Phuket’s Por Tor season brings red turtle cakes, family offerings, lantern-lit shrines, and a generous Hokkien-Thai tradition into the warm heart of Old Town.

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The Rainbow Inside: How Andaman Sea Oysters Build Mother-of-Pearl
Shell Stories 5 min read

The Rainbow Inside: How Andaman Sea Oysters Build Mother-of-Pearl

The shimmering interior of a seashell is made of the same mineral as chalk — yet 3,000 times tougher. Discover how oysters engineer mother-of-pearl, and meet Pinctada phuketensis, a pearl oyster species found right on Phuket's Andaman coast.

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