PUBLISHED: 12 October 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
The Phuket Provincial Commercial Office reported that fruit prices are lower than they were during the same time last month, and the monthly 10-day vegetarian event is anticipated to bring in over 9 billion ringgit.
The Phuket Tourist Association’s chair, Thanet Tantipiriyakit, stated that in October, the low season, also known as the green season in Phuket, comes to an end.
Phuket is hosting its yearly vegetarian festival from October 15 to October 24 to commemorate the change to the beach island’s high season, which lasts from November to April.
According to Mr. Thanet, the TAT’s Phuket Office predicts that more than 9 billion baht in revenue may be brought in during the festival, compared to 3.4 billion for the previous occasion.
According to him, lodging will account for 20 % of the anticipated revenue, the culinary industry for another 20 %, and local products for the remaining 20 %.
He stated that over 70 % of the city’s ability for hotels in Phuket is also anticipated to be occupied.
According to Mr. Thanet, the salad event will draw a sizable number of visitors to Phuket as the green season comes to an end.
He claimed that the public and private businesses both contributed to Phuket’s amenities and lodging. While some hotels or restaurants will provide an all-you-can-eat vegetable buffet, others may change their menus to include vegetable dishes.
According to Mr. Thanet, vegetarian food will make up about 80 % of the menu in Phuket.
Woranit Apiratjirawong, director of the Phuket Commerce Office, added that officials often check the ingredients in Phuket’s areas.
To prevent customer exploitation, especially during important festivals, the office will dispatch inspectors to monitor present ingredient costs.
She claimed that prices for carrot, white sugar, water spinach, bean sprouts, and cabbage are 20 to 30 % lower than they were during the same time last year.