The best things to do in Phuket this weekend (May 8-11)

Famed German electronic music Label Keinemusik’s enigmatic frontman RAMPA returns to Phuket for one of his ultra-rare DJ sets – and he’s not coming quietly. Known for his deep house minimalism and emotionally charged grooves, RAMPA closes out the season at Café del Mar with a beachfront bang. This is high-calibre clubbing for the heads, delivered under Kamala’s twilight skies. Last year’s show was a sell-out, and only final release tickets are available now, so book fast if you want a slice of the sonic journey.

May 10. Tickets from B2,500. Cafe del Mar Phuket. Doors open from 2pm.

Treat Mum like royalty this Sunday at Banyan Tree’s decadent brunch in their serene lagoon setting. From fresh lobster and oysters to premium carvery and Japanese delicacies, it’s a luxe buffet worth lingering over. There’s even a special 50% discount for mothers, making this the perfect way to spoil mum.

May 12. B2,800 net per adult, B1,400 net per child (6-12), advance booking recommended. Banyan Tree Phuket. From 12pm. 

Skip the plastic and go green at the eccentric Junkyard theatre this weekend for a family-friendly afternoon celebrating sustainable living and secondhand treasures. Held at a venue made from upcycled trash, Junkyard Theatre’s Sunday fair is leaning into what it knows, without the rowdy comedy show. Featuring handmade goods, preloved fashion, interactive workshops and live music – all in support of The Litter Club’s international clean-up mission with proceeds supporting the cause. Pack a reusable tote and come ready to shop with purpose. May 11. Free entry. Junkyard Theatre. 2.30-6.30pm.

Swap Sunday bubbles for smoothies and fruit blends, YONA’s party vibes go dry for the day in honour of Viskha Bucha this Sunday. With an alcohol ban across the country, iconic floating beach club YONA has decided to have a different sort of send this weekend. Float out to sea and soak in seven hours of alcohol-free bliss, with detox menus, DJ sets, live vocals and mindful moments on Thailand’s only floating beach club. Health-conscious hedonism never looked so good.

May 11. Tickets from B2,000. YONA Beach Club, pick-up from Royal Phuket Marina. 12-7pm. Last check-in 4pm.

This isn’t your average barbecue, well, unless you’re in Thailand. Moo kata is a Thai-style traditional bbq and hotpot, and Cassia Phuket’s Vista Restaurant has decided to make Saturday nights an all-you-can-eat mookata heaven, with Thai-style grills, bubbling broth, marinated meats and seaside views to match. At just B399 net per person, it’s unbeatable value – and with unlimited side dishes and snacks, your chopsticks won’t stop.

May 10. B399 (B199 for kids). Vista Restaurant, Cassia Phuket. 6.30-10pm.

High-octane elegance returns to Bang Tao with the MANORA night held at NORA Beach Club – a Saturday beach club series that blends sunset glamour with global sounds and spellbinding shows. Expect fire dancers, stylish crowds and international guest DJs spinning into the night for a sophisticated evening of entertainment. It’s a scene tailor-made for chic escapes and Insta-worthy evenings by the sea.

May 10. Free entry, table reservations recommended. NORA Beach Club. From 5pm.