Phuket Marathon to bridge low season gap

This is low season for the Thailand tourist industry. All over the country things are a bit quieter, a bit less hectic and the service is just that little bit quicker. So while low season rates and restaurant table vacancies can be a plus for the traveller, for the industry patrons it is certainly undesirable.

There are a lot of ways to squeeze the few remaining tourists for that little bit of extra money, and it usually manifests as an event of some kind.

The Phuket Marathon took place this weekend, filling what would be otherwise empty hotel rooms with over 1,500 competitors from 40 countries around the world, ready to dart around the island’s northern parts for charity.

Aside form the marathon; a 10-k run will also be held, making the event a little more accessible to everyone. The event is organized by Go Adventure Asia this year, and they’ve encouraged participants to choose a charity to be sponsored by; taking a cue from the London Marathon, where Bt 783 million was raised.