Modern Expat MagazineThailand Edition · From Phuket
Practical, independent coverage for people moving to, living in and investing in Thailand, with Phuket as our home and starting point.
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Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026
Phuket’s Nine Emperor Gods celebration combines shrine ceremonies, street processions and a huge island-wide jay food season. Respect shrine rules and expect road closures around major processions.
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InterPride World Conference Phuket
The international Pride network brings delegates to Phuket for workshops, plenaries and community events focused on LGBTQIA+ visibility, safety and collaboration.
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PRU x FRIENDS: The Farm Festival
A one-day gathering of chefs, growers, producers, artisans and live music at PRU Jampa Farm, closing PRU’s tenth-anniversary programme.
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Global Wellness Summit 2026
International leaders from wellness, hospitality, health and investment meet in Laguna Phuket for four days of talks, research and industry networking.
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ICONPHUKET announced for Thalang: what is planned and when
Siam Piwat has announced a THB 10 billion retail and entertainment destination within the wider Synthesis Ark project in Si Sunthon. Its 2029 opening is a target, not an opening date for the whole development.
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Bali vs Da Nang vs Chiang Mai for Digital Nomads in 2026
All three places look perfect online. The useful question is which set of compromises you can live with once the holiday feeling wears off.
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Cost of Living in Thailand by City (2026)
Thailand is not one budget. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Samui all sell a different version of the country, and the rent line tells you which one you actually bought.
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Schools & Schooling in Chiang Mai for Expat Families (2026 Guide)
Chiang Mai can be excellent for families, but school is the boss of the whole move. Pick the school first, then let the map tell you where your life should happen.
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Phuket
Neighbourhoods, daily life, healthcare, schools, transport, community and the practical side of island living.
Buying in Phuket
Foreign ownership, condos, villas, leases, costs and an enquiry route for buyers who want a trusted introduction.
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Confirmed food, music, culture, art, sport, wellness and community events in Phuket and across Thailand.
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