Your curated guide to the island’s essential experiences in Phuket.
Phuket’s early October rhythm flows between vineyard-paired fine dining and lazy beach front days. Michelin dinners, live DJs and community tournaments set the tone, from Trisara’s candlelit tables to Patong’s firelit sands. The weekend stretches from sport to celebration – with the Bangtao scene busiest on the island.
Wednesday, 8 October
PRU × Ornellaia Dinner
PRU Restaurant, Trisara, Thalang | 6 pm – 10 pm
Michelin-starred PRU partners with Tuscany’s Ornellaia for a seven-course tasting paired with Super Tuscan vintages. Chef Jimmy Ophorst’s signature dishes find their perfect match in Ornellaia’s layered elegance. Reservations required.
Book: PRU Restaurant | Price: THB 11,900++ | +66 (0) 76 683 344
Thursday, 9 October
JAMPA × Maison Brotte Dinner
JAMPA Restaurant, Tri Vananda, Thalang | 6:30 pm – last seating 8:30 pm
A Green Star kitchen meets Rhône Valley winemaking. A pairing built on an obsession for terroir and nature, Chef Rick Dingen crafts a seasonal menu sourced from the PRU JAMPA Farm, to match the expressive wines of Maison Brotte. Reservations recommended.
Book: Jampa X Maison Brotte | Price: THB 6,500++ | +66 76 342 122
Friday & Saturday, 10–11 October
Thai Library × Royd – 4-Hands Dinner
Thai Library, Trisara Resort, Thalang | 6 pm – 10 pm
Chefs Rudttborn “Oat” and Suwijak “Mond”, of Thai Library and Royd respectively, unite two MICHELIN guide kitchens for a six-course dialogue of Southern Thai flavours and modern craft. Reservations recommended.
Book: Thai Library X Royd | Price: THB 4,500++ | +66 (0)76 310 100
Friday, 10 October
Ladies’ Night at Ember
Ember Restaurant, Bang Tao | From 6 pm onwards
Bang Tao’s rooftop favourite returns with a new, chic, Friday ritual. Expect live DJs, crafted cocktails and for the ladies drinks on the cheap, all night long.
Book: Ember Phuket | Complimentary entry
Saturday, 11 October
Phuket Mixed Touch Rugby Tournament 2025
Alan Cooke Ground (ACG), Phuket | Team registration 11 am | Kick-off 12:30 pm
Fast-paced six-a-side games, live music, food and community spirit. Friday’s welcome party at Radisson RED the night before adds DJ sets and free canapés, all for charity, to spend a family friendly day in the sun and get involved in the community.
Get in touch | Price: THB 5,000 per team / THB 500 individual
P-REA Charity Golf Tournament 2025
Red Mountain Golf Club, Phuket | Registration 11 am | Shotgun start 12:30 pm
The Phuket Real Estate Association’s annual charity tournament combines sport and philanthropy with prizes, draws and a hole-in-one reward – a GWM Ora Good Cat electric car.
Book: Khun Sam +66 (0)81 892 9208 / P-REA +66 (0)86 471 4874 | Price: THB 20,000 per team / THB 5,000 per individual
Full Moon Festival Phuket
Paradise Beach, Patong | 6 pm – late
One of the island’s legendary beach parties lights up under the October moon. DJs, fire shows and VIP cabanas bring festival energy to Patong’s shore for this Lunar-based bash.
Book now | Price: From THB 1,000 Early bird ticket
Sunday, 12 October
RAVA Beachfront Brunch Launch
RAVA Beach Club, Banyan Tree Phuket, Bang Tao | From 12 pm
An elevated revival of Banyan Tree’s famed Sunday brunch – now beachside. Live entertainment, infinity pools, sunbeds, premium seafood and dry-aged grill creations by Chef Joshua set the tone for a full day in barefoot luxury.
Book: Rava Beach Club | Price: THB 2900 Incl 1/2 a bottle of house wine
Art Preview
Phuket Biennale: “Eternal Realm”
Early installations across the island begin the countdown to Phuket’s first international art biennale. Expect glimpses of large-scale works ahead of November’s official opening.
Visit: Phuket Biennale (launching soon)
Next Week’s Whisper
Michelin reunions, harvest season dinners and a taste of sailing weather. The horizon looks golden for Phuket’s mid-October calendar.