Are you ready to welcome in 2019 with all its good things? Phuket E Magazine recommends the five best temples in Phuket to make merit at and to leave all bad things behind.

The beauty of the Andaman Sea attracts visitors from all over the world and the reason why divers come to Phuket and its neighboring islands is because of this area’s enchanting underwater world. However, in order to keep this underwater paradise in a pristine state so that our grandchildren can enjoy it, there are few general rules and tips to follow when diving.

One of the most rewarding things to do when visiting Phuket Town is to search out and admire its street art murals. You’ll easily find the famous Red Tortoise and the Lion at the entrance to the Chinese shrine, as well as ‘Uncle’ and ‘Auntie’ selling o-taw if you wander through Phuket Old Town but there are new additions this year from local young artists as the ‘So Phuket’ team opens up opportunities for artists.

This Phuket festival has been celebrated for the past 19 years. The festival is held from 21-23 February and is organized by the Phuket Municipality along with 11 other organizations joining together to make it all the more fun and entertaining. It takes place in various locations ranging from the Queen Sirikij Public Park to the Thai-Hua museum with seven shows in all.