The Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) takes place at the 80-berth yacht basin at the Royal Phuket Marina each January. PIMEX is a marine showcase that boasts a mixture of superb luxury yachts, charter boats and the latest marine equipment.

Now in its eighth year, the international waterside boat show is the biggest “on water boat show” in Asia.

The next installment is set to welcome Yachties and Landlubbers alike from January 6-9, 2011.

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During this time, local residents of Chinese ancestry strictly observe a 10-day vegetarian or vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

Sacred rituals are performed at various Chinese shrines and temples and aesthetic displays such as walking barefooted over hot coals and ascending ladders with bladed rungs are performed by entranced devotees known as “Ma Song”.

Please take a look at the official Phuket Vegetarian Festival Web Site.