The Phuket Vegetarian Festival will take place in Phuket Town, Thailand, from October 10 to October 18; anticipate transportation disruptions.

Incident Details

The event will begin with the raising of the Go Teng pole at 5:00 PM on October 9. Starting on October 10, shrines will organize street processions between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM in Old Phuket Town, and hold fire-walking ceremonies at 8:00 PM. The parades will be accompanied by firecrackers and rituals. The largest procession will take place on October 18 in Saphan Hin. Expect large crowds and road closures.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid traveling through Phuket Town in the mornings due to procession-related road closures. Travelers should wear masks and earplugs to protect against smoke and noise from firecrackers.

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