IAC Excursion to Phuket Old Town

On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, the International Affairs Centre (IAC) organized a half-day excursion to Rang Hill, the Phuket Thaihua Museum, and Phuket Old Town. The trip brought together 40 participants, including international and Thai students, along with IAC staff.

The excursion began at the Rang Hill summit, a popular spot offering panoramic views of Phuket Town and the southeastern coastline. Participants enjoyed chatting under the shade of large trees, taking photos, and watching playful monkey families in the area.

The group then continued to the Phuket Thaihua Museum, located in Phuket Old Town. The museum is in a two-storey Sino-European style mansion. It was first used as a Chinese language school for Chinese migrants who came to Phuket during the 19th-century tin mining boom, before later becoming a museum. Today, the museum has 14 exhibition rooms showing the lifestyle, history, traditions, and beliefs of Chinese migrants, and how they are connected with the local Phuket community.

The excursion concluded with free time in Phuket Old Town, where participants explored the outstanding Sino-Portuguese architecture and vibrant street art. The group then returned to PSU Phuket with many photos and lasting memories from the day.