Phuket isknown to be the city wih a big variety of food that traces back to the past, and with the harmony of different origins that become a striking identitiy of Phuket's regional food. Consequently, the Phuket Municipality signed a memorandum of cooperation with the office of Contemporary Cultural Arts on 24 May 201 agreeing to jointly push forward Phuket to be a part of UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Then, on 11 December 2015, UNESCO made an announcement that Phuket could join in as member of the UNESCO City of Gastronomy network. Phuket is the first city in Thailand and in Asean to become the UNESCO City of Gastronomy 2015. UNESCO saw 5 important distinctive points in Phuketซ

1. A big variety of cultures especially food culture

2. Phuket foos has important components in all the festivals and ceremonies, beliefs, family lives, to welcome and always to impress foriegn visitors

3. Many Types of Phuket regional dishes have their own identity. Most of the ingredients can only be found in Phuket necessitating the conservation of Natural resources and environtment in order to last. 

4. The vigour and cooperation from the public and government sectors as well as the Phuket academic institute create innovation in diversified food technology. 

5. Phuket people are generous with Thai hospitality, willing to exchange knowledge and experience with other cities in the network.