Phuket is renowned for its beautiful sea and powdery sand beach. But apart from the ocean and pleasant accommodations, are there any more exciting attractions? The answer is there are plenty to choose from, but today we will take you to see Street Art in Phuket that harmoniously combines cultures and beauty. This has become a landmark of Phuket town. But first, let's get to know 'Street art' better.

Over the last few years, 'Street Art' has become a famous attraction after inviting Thai and International artists to paint on various spots on Phuket Town Road to share the bond between Phuket's local lifestyle and food. You can find reminiscent of the culture of the people in the past generation through each image.

    After gaining more understanding of "Street Art,' let's hunt for the fabulous images with the hidden meanings that the artists want to convey, and let's take check-in photos!

1. Picnic on the beach

This image portrays the Turtle Walking tradition in Phuket from the past when people waited for sea turtles to lay eggs on the beach and harvested the eggs for cooking, which is nowadays, there is no more Turtles Walking tradition. It has become the conservation instead

Artist: Muebon
Location: Phang Nga Road, the side wall of Khun Jeed Rad Na Yod Phak Shop

2. Vegetarian Festival

The image of the lion's face portrays the vegetarian festival. If we look closely, you can see 9 lamps above the lion's head, which symbolizes the Koteng pole, the symbol that Phuket's Vegetarian Festival has begun. And a Chinese character in the center of the picture means vegetarian food.

Artist: Rukkit
Location: Sinthavee Hotel, Phang Nga Road.

3. Kopi tradition or afternoon coffee

The vibrant-color tiger portrays a coffee meeting with cheerful vibes full of friendship and Kopi culture. The colors represent the traditional Phuket desserts

Artist: P7
Location: Sinthavee Hotel Parking Entrance, Phang Nga Road

4. Por Tor

The image of a red turtle-shaped dessert is used for the goddess offering during the Por Tor tradition or the Chinese ghost festival. It is a significant symbol of long life, like a turtle.

Artist: Alex Face or Khun Patcharaphon Tangruen
Location: Thalang Road, Pak Soi Rommanee

5. School-time snacks

The image of a giant vibrant pigeon in Geometric style. Each color in this image represents different nostalgic snacks from childhood.

Artist: Rukkit
Location: Thalang Road, Pak Soi Rommanee

6. Babum Wedding

The little Mardy, wearing Phuket traditional clothes, holding a basket, and scattering money. This reflects the way of life of people in the morning market, with vendors pushing carts constantly.

Artist: Alex Face or Khun Patcharaphon Tangruen
Location: Downtown Market in Phuket Town

7. Chinese New Year's Nian Lion

The image of a Nian Lion, a friendly Chinese mythical creature. The artwork represents the tradition of the Chinese New Year. You can see the offering table and many kinds of auspicious desserts

Artist: Lolay

Location: Soi next to Khun Jeed Rad Na Yod Phak, Phang Nga Road