MAY IS THE MONTH OF THE PHUKET SEAFOOD Festival, an annual event that entertains with music and parades, as well as plenty of palate-teasing dining. The festival promotes the many varieties of seafood found in local waters and gives the talented chefs of the island's many hotels the chance to show off their skills.
The Seafood Festival is centered on Phuket's famous Patong Beach, though other villages host their own concerts and carnivals. Parades honour the marine resources industry and its contribution to Phuket's society and economy, and there are cultural shows to watch and join in.
When the sun goes down, you can wander around the seafood stalls and watch demonstrations of the preparation of regional cuisines. Seek out your favourite dish or sample something new – but beware of the fiery Thai chilli that finds its way into most recipes.
Of course, in typical Patong fashion, once you've had your fill of fine food you can party well into the night at the many bars and clubs that line central Bangla Road and the beachfront.
The Seafood Festival is centered on Phuket's famous Patong Beach, though other villages host their own concerts and carnivals. Parades honour the marine resources industry and its contribution to Phuket's society and economy, and there are cultural shows to watch and join in.
When the sun goes down, you can wander around the seafood stalls and watch demonstrations of the preparation of regional cuisines. Seek out your favourite dish or sample something new – but beware of the fiery Thai chilli that finds its way into most recipes.
Of course, in typical Patong fashion, once you've had your fill of fine food you can party well into the night at the many bars and clubs that line central Bangla Road and the beachfront.