The monsoon has arrived, bringing showers in the evenings and leaving the mornings fresh and bright. This weather is calling for slow living – think hearty meals that warm you from within, crisp wines that linger on your palate and gatherings where conversation flows as easily as the drinks. From French bistro comfort to Australian wines and even pet-friendly meetups where tails wag before handshakes, it’s the perfect time to savour life at a softer pace.
Senoritas, Thursday is your night to shine. Head to the rooftop of Casa Boho for free nachos, margaritas and the best views in town. Gather your friends, sip, laugh and dance to Latin beats in the air and cocktails in hand. Your weekly dose of Thursday fun is here.
Aug 14 (and every Thursday). Free. Book here. Casa Boho. 5-9pm.
Travel through France without leaving Phuket. This four-course menu captures the essence of French terroir from the soul-warming onion soup to the wine-braised coq au vin steeped in rustic elegance. The cheese course alone makes the evening worthwhile. Each plate finds its perfect match in wines, making for a boozy but food-forward exploration of French cuisine. Mwah!
Aug 14. B1,199 (add B1,000 for wine pairing). Book via 092 576 5980. The Greenery Cafe. 7pm onwards.
Indulge in a four-course experience designed to transform your perspective on food and wine. Explore the bold flavours of Australian produce with each course thoughtfully elevated by unique pairings with acclaimed wines from Irvine Eden Valley.
Aug 14. B1,890 per person. Book via 061 653 2232. NORA Beach Club. 6.30pm onwards.
Abandon your cosy Friday nights spent cuddling the cat and binge-watching HBO and trade your screen for a splash of colour and creativity powered by wine, paint and great company. Whether you leave with a painting to frame or a frenzied inner-mood abstract, walk away with new connections and a newfound appreciation for the healing power of painting.
Aug 15. B1,490 (add B990 for free-flow wine). The Greenery Cafe. 6.30pm onwards.
Put on your stripes and join a wild tea party – with a purpose. Inspired by Judith Kerr's beloved book ‘A Tiger Who Came to Tea’, this gathering guarantees a day of fun and laughter for both little ones and grown-ups. As you and your family participate in storytelling, face painting and tiger-themed activities, remember that every purchase from the collection of pre-loved items supports local charities in Phuket.
Aug 16. Free. Pre-Loved Charity Store. 9.30am-12pm.
Grab your leash and your best furry friend for Phuket's first pet-friendly networking gathering. Meet new business contacts, broaden your social circles or just enjoy watching and petting dogs. Conversations flow easily when everyone's four-legged companion breaks the ice.
Aug 16. Free. Solis Beach Club. 4pm-6pm.
Enjoy a five-course spread of Moroccan classics, cooked by a visiting chef straight from the bustling souks of Marrakech. These spice-forward dishes, infused with cardamom and cumin, whisk you away from Phuket’s beaches to a starry desert night, grasping the fronds of a magic carpet or thereabouts.
Now-Aug 15. B1,999. Booking here. TRE, Banyan Tree Phuket. 6.30pm-10pm.
Five talented artists from Phuket create masterpieces before your eyes, while Pun Painoonkiat Kiewkaew delivers a moving live art performance. Part of a larger charity gala, the evening ends with a live auction in aid of Thalang Hospital. And, while it's a good reason to purchase another piece of art for your walls, the exhibition runs until the end of August so you have many opportunities to check it out if you can’t make it over the weekend.
July 31-Aug 31. B899. Book gala seats via rsvn@arinararesort.com. The Beach Phuket, Arinara Resort. 5.30pm onwards.
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