One of Phuket’s busiest weekend events returned this week as the Seafood Street Fair transformed a central road near the old quarter into a lively showcase of southern Thai cooking. Vendors served crab curry, grilled prawns, spicy shellfish salads, and fried fish cakes, while local chefs gave live demonstrations on preparing traditional sauces and marinades. The event also featured seating areas with long communal tables, encouraging visitors to eat together and sample dishes from multiple stalls.
Children joined cooking games and fruit carving workshops, while a nearby stage hosted dance schools and acoustic performers from local colleges. Organisers said the fair was designed not only to attract tourists but also to give local seafood businesses a direct connection to the community. By late evening, many stalls had sold out, and several traders called it one of the strongest turnouts they had seen in recent months.