Communities
Communities
Phuket International Church (PIC)
Inter-denominational English-speaking church. Sunday services at 10:00am. Kids programme and baby care available. Multi-national congregation.
View groupSacred Heart Church Patong
Catholic church. English Mass Sunday 4:00pm, Italian Mass 5:00pm (Advent to Easter), Thai Mass 2:00pm by appointment. Founded 2004 by Italian Stigmatine missionaries.
View groupAll Nations Church Phuket
English-speaking non-denominational church. Sunday services at 10:00am in Phuket Town.
View groupPatong International Christian Fellowship (PICF)
Also known as Lighthouse Church. English-language evangelical fellowship in Patong. AA meetings also held on premises.
View groupCalvary Chapel New Beginnings Patong
Non-denominational multi-cultural church. Sunday services at 10:30am in English, Urdu, and Burmese.
View groupPhuket Christian Centre (PCC)
Founded 1990 as Phuket Assembly of God Church. English and Thai services.
View groupSt Joseph's Catholic Church Cherng Talay
Catholic church serving the north of Phuket. All Masses in English: Sunday 9:00am and 11:00am, Saturday 6:30pm.
View groupChabad-Lubavitch of Phuket
Jewish Chabad House. Shabbat services Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. Active mainly November-April high season. Kosher meals available. Rabbi Sholom Dovber Glitzenstein.
View groupGurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha Phuket (Wat Sikh)
Sikh Gurdwara serving the Punjabi and Sikh community of Phuket. Open 8am-6pm. Community kitchen (Langar) provides free meals to all visitors.
View groupSri Mahamariamman Temple Phuket
Tamil Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Mariamman. Daily puja ceremonies. Major festivals include Thaipusam and Navratri with street processions. Remove shoes and dress modestly.
View groupMasjid Mukaram Bang Tao (Bang Tao Mosque)
Largest mosque in Phuket. Serves as spiritual centre for the Muslim community. Friday prayers with sermon around 12:45pm. Dress modestly; prayer clothing provided for female visitors.
View groupYameay Mosque (Masjid Taling Chan)
Historic mosque in the heart of Phuket Town. Community events and religious education hub. Major celebrations for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Located near Chinese Shrine and Church of the Assumption.
View groupMasjid Nurul Islam Patong
Mosque serving the Muslim community in Patong. Hub for religious activities and Islamic culture. Open to respectful visitors outside prayer times.
View groupChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Phuket Branch
LDS (Mormon) church branch in Phuket. Sunday services in English and Thai. Part of the Thailand Bangkok Mission.
View groupPhuket International Women's Club (PIWC)
Non-profit women's social and networking club founded 1989. 130+ members from 35+ countries. Activities include golf, tennis, bridge, mahjong, crafts, coffee mornings, and luncheons. Runs scholarship programme for underprivileged Thai students - over 700 students supported.
View groupPhuket Expats Club
Established 2001. Brings expats together for business, social, and charitable purposes. Fortnightly meetings. Membership application available online.
View groupInternational Veterans Association Phuket (Phuket Veterans)
Support network for military veterans and former emergency services personnel of all nationalities. Regular meet-ups and events. Organises annual ANZAC Day service.
View groupInterNations Phuket
International expat social network. Monthly official events and smaller get-togethers. Useful for newly arrived expats. Online platform plus in-person events. Membership required.
View groupPhuket Expats Facebook Community
Large Facebook group for expats in Phuket. Information sharing, advice, events, classifieds. Tens of thousands of members. Active daily. Facebook group only.
View groupSkandinaver pa Phuket (Nordic Community)
Informal Scandinavian/Nordic expat meetup. Meets first Wednesday of each month at Karlssons Restaurant, Patong. No formal agenda. Open to Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish expats.
View groupPhuket Australians Facebook Group
Facebook community for Australians living in or visiting Phuket. Advice, social events, and networking. Facebook group only.
View groupUFE Phuket (Union des Francais de l'Etranger)
Association for French nationals living in Phuket. Part of UFE Thailand. Assists French expats with administrative matters and social events.
View groupLiving in Phuket Community Event
Annual community event gathering major organisations in one location. Introduces newcomers to social groups, volunteer opportunities, education, and lifestyle services.
View groupAmicale Francophone Andaman (AFA Phuket)
French-speaking (francophone) community association. Organises social events, receptions, and evenings for the francophone community. Relay partner of French charity AFBT.
View groupAlliance Francaise de Phuket
Founded 1983. Promotes French language and francophone culture. French language courses and cultural events. Open Mon-Fri afternoons and Tue-Sat mornings.
View groupRotary Club of Patong Beach
Principal English-speaking Rotary club in Phuket. Meets every Tuesday at 7:00pm at Four Points Sheraton Patong. Community service, charity, education, and healthcare initiatives.
View groupRotary Club of Tongkah Phuket
One of Phuket's established Rotary clubs, based in Phuket Town. Rotary International District 3330.
View groupRotary Club of Laguna Phuket
Rotary club based in the Laguna Phuket resort area of Cherngtalay, north Phuket. District 3330.
View groupRotary Club of Sino Phuket
Known as the 'New Generation Rotary Club' with a young average membership age. Community service and charity focus. District 3330.
View groupRotary Club of Phuket
Original Rotary Club of Phuket. Rotary International District 3330. Community service, charity, and humanitarian projects.
View groupLions Club of Phuket Andaman Sea
Established 5 February 1991. English-speaking Lions Club. Meets every 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm at Deevana Resort, Patong Beach. Community service and charity projects.
View groupLions Club of Phuket Pearl
English-speaking Lions Club. Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm at Phuket Merlin Hotel. Charitable fundraising and community projects.
View groupLions Club of Phuket Jungceylon
Lions Club chapter based in the Patong/Jungceylon area. Facebook page only.
View groupPhuket Chamber of Commerce
Official provincial Chamber of Commerce. Supports local commerce, reports to the Governor of Phuket. Reviews product prices and assists local businesses.
View groupInternational Business Association of Phuket (IBAP)
Networking association for Thai and foreign businesses with international outlook. Monthly meetings, guest speakers, and business workshops. Promotes collective business interests.
View groupBritish Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) - Phuket
BCCT organises regular business briefings and networking events in Phuket. Main office in Bangkok. Multi-chambers networking events with other international chambers.
View groupNetherlands Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC) - Phuket Platform
Regional Phuket platform for Dutch-Thai business community. Members active in real estate and tourism. Organises Phuket Sundowners networking events. Main office Bangkok.
View groupBritish International School Phuket (BISP)
Founded 1996. Co-educational day and boarding school. Ages 2-18. 1,140+ students from 56+ nationalities. 44-acre campus. British and IB curricula. CIS and NEASC accredited.
View groupUWC Thailand International School
United World College Thailand. Top-tier IB World School. Nursery through IB Diploma Programme. Promotes international understanding and peace through education.
View groupHeadStart International School
Founded 2005. English National Curriculum for ages 2-18. Two campuses: Chaofah City and Cherngtalay (9/2 Srisoonthorn Road). 1,500+ students enrolled.
View groupQSI International School of Phuket
American curriculum, nursery to Grade 12. Part of the Quality Schools International network.
View groupKajonkiet International School Phuket (KISP)
British-based curriculum. Strong reputation for academic excellence. Early years to secondary level.
View groupLighthouse International School Phuket
Canadian Alberta curriculum. Ages 2-18. Secondary campus opened August 2024 in Rawai (Grades 7-12). Also AI literacy, entrepreneurship, and business studies.
View groupSoi Dog Foundation
Founded 2003. Rescue, medical care, and stray population management for dogs and cats. Adoption programmes. Volunteers welcome for dog walking and animal socialisation. Hospital open 8am-11pm daily.
View groupPhuket Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Thai and expat volunteer-run animal welfare organisation. Spay/neuter operations, rescue, and community education on animal care. Mobile: +66 89 588 4050.
View groupGibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP)
Established 1992. Rescues, rehabilitates, and releases white-handed gibbons into Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary. Only project in the world with significant success in gibbon reintroduction. Volunteers and visitors welcome.
View groupAsia Center Foundation (ACF)
Local independent interdenominational Christian charity registered as an NGO. Provides care, education, and life skills training to disadvantaged and at-risk Thai children. Director: Mrs Roelien Muller.
View groupLife Home Project Foundation (LHPF)
Supports women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Volunteers assist with teaching, childcare, and vocational training. English contact: +66 86 604 1333.
View groupPhuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC)
Government marine conservation and research institute. Volunteer opportunities in beach clean-ups, coral reef monitoring, and sea turtle conservation. Accepts international volunteers.
View groupPhuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation
Founded 2005 following the 2004 tsunami by Tom McNamara. Provides free English lessons to 900+ children at two government schools in Kamala and Kalim. Volunteer teachers welcome.
View groupPhuket Sunshine Village Foundation
Established 2005. Provides stable home and education for orphaned and at-risk children. Volunteers welcome to assist with teaching, childcare, and activities. Visits Mon-Sat 9:30am-3:30pm.
View groupGood Shepherd Phuket Town
Since 2010, provides support for the poor in slum areas around the fishing port in Phuket Town. Care for migrant children. Open Mon-Sat 8am-4pm.
View groupGood Shepherd Patong
Charity providing educational and social support to marginalised women and children in Patong area. Volunteers assist with English teaching, childcare, and vocational training. Sisters of the Good Shepherd order.
View groupPratthanadee Foundation
Multi-award-winning charity registered in Thailand and the US since 2000. Empowers underprivileged women and girls through free career guidance, personal development workshops, and mentoring. Active across Thailand.
View groupPhuket Elephant Sanctuary
Ethical elephant sanctuary. Volunteer programme for elephant care, feeding, cleaning, and conservation. Short- and long-term volunteer shifts available.
View groupPhuket Yacht Club (Ao Chalong)
Previously known as Ao Chalong Yacht Club. Club racing, regattas, social events, sailing courses. Located on the southeast coast of Phuket. Restaurant on-site.
View groupPhuket Water Sports Centre / Sail in Asia
Members club at Ao Yon on Cape Panwa. Sailing courses (ISSA certified), club racing, yacht charters, and day trips. Excellent for families and beginner sailors.
View groupPhuket Hash House Harriers (Phuket H3)
40+ year history in Phuket. Weekly runs Monday evenings from 5:00-5:30pm. 'A drinking club with a running problem.' Meeting point announced via Facebook and LINE group. Run fee ~100-150 THB.
View groupACG Phuket (Alan Cooke Cricket & Sports Ground)
Phuket's main grass-surface multi-sports facility. Regular cricket, rugby, football, and Australian Rules Football. Clubhouse with bar and restaurant. Just northwest of the Heroines Monument in Thalang.
View groupPhuket Vagabonds Rugby Football Club
Established 1993. Sole contact rugby club in Phuket for nearly 30 years. Plays host to visiting domestic and international teams. Competes in tournaments throughout Southeast Asia.
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