1.The 11th Annual Central International Watch Fair 2009
Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
Mesmerizing Southeast Asia
A watch lover's dream... tempting offers and newest timepiece innovations
Explore this more than 5 Billion Baht galaxy of watch collections from over 180 brands
See the latest watch collections and limited-edition masterpiece models, plus exclusive, only at Central new-brand debuts
Get more from your investment in time with these irresistible offers :
10 - 50% off, 0% interest installments and valuable gifts from Central, plus exciting additional surprise offers waiting for you!
25 Aug - 27 Sep 09
Venue : The Event Hall, 3rd fl, Central Chidlom and The Watches Dept., every Central store
Remark : See more terms and conditions at sales counters.
For more information, please contact Public Relations Department, Central Chidlom
Tel : 0 2793 7420 or visit : http://www.central.co.th/
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2.the sixth Bhumibol Dam International Mountain Bike Championship
Bikers brave the rough stuff
Mountain bikers gather at one of Thailand’s most scenic dams for a series of races and fun activities.
Bumping over rough trails is not everyone’s idea of having fun, but medical science appears to support the idea that riding your mountain bike over a boulder-strewn course is actually good for building bone density.
If you need an excuse to join the sixth Bhumibol Dam International Mountain Bike Championship, 29 to 30 August, that might be it. But it is more likely to be that the venue, for this fun event, is the scenic Bhumibol Dam, surrounded by forest-covered hills, in Sam Ngao district, Tak province.
This weekend of fun rides and serious competition is a firm fixture in Thailand’s annual sports events calendar. It is remarkably popular because it focuses on mountain bikes as opposed to the majority of cycle-related events that are either a triathlon with competitors using triathlon or time-trial bikes, or the tradition road races that favour super light road bikes.
Most leisure cyclists own a mountain bike so here is an opportunity to take the family on an interesting trip to Tak province, a destination that has a reputation for serving up superb soft-adventure options as well as a famous dam where you can relax and enjoy nature.
Backing the event are the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Sports Authority of Thailand. Created to promote an interest in outdoor sports and also encourage ecotourism at both national and international levels, the races underscore the beauty of a province that is not on the main tourist trail.
For many mountain bikers and their families this is the highlight of the year, a reunion of friends from both Thailand and overseas, who share a passion for mountain bikes. Participants of all ages gather at the starting line on the crest of the spectacular Bhumibol Dam for two days of fun activities and serious races.
This very scenic location provides a variety of race routes that will both challenge the semi-pro mountain bike racers and also please recreational riders.
It is really up the participants as to how far they wish to push their bikes and bodies. If they want the thrill of descending steep slopes through jungle terrain, or the steady pace of a trail over rolling hills that border the reservoir, the organisers have a choice of categories to deliver the right experience.
There are six categories to choose from :
Long distance 60 km;
family 16 km
tour biking 10 km
cyclo-cross on the dam's crest, five km.
international race 39 km.
amateur 24 km.
Just to ensure all the hard physical activity is balanced with lots of fun, the organisers encourage visitors and participants to display vintage two wheelers in an “ancient bike contest”. The line up is impressive with some participants showing off bikes that have serious historical value, while others are more exotic, possibly bordering on weird.
On the sidelines, folk music bands entertain to create a family atmosphere, while there are even handicraft stalls supplied by shops under the One Tambon, One Product project, a national initiative to support village handicrafts.
To round off the fun, bike shops attend to sell equipment at discount prices. All this is part of a healthy experience for biking enthusiasts, who usually discover that they need to make just one more purchase to round off the beauty, or technical excellence, of their prized bikes.
Bhumibol Dam is located in Tak province, 426 km north of Bangkok, just off Highway 1.
The race site, at the crest of the dam, is 60 km north of Tak provincial town, where most of the hotel accommodation is located.
Information
Call TAT Tak office at 055 514341-3 or visit : http://www.bhumiboldam.egat.com/
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3.Golf bargains galore
Tee of time at the annual Hua Hin/Cha-am Golf Festival.
It could be tagged the best golf offer in Asia and it is perfect timing as the bargains on the greens are now matched by superb discounts offered on air travel and accommodation.
Hua Hin and Cha-am, twin resorts on the west side of the Gulf of Thailand, annually host the Hua Hin/Cha-am Golf Festival that runs throughout August and September.
For golf enthusiasts it is pure magic. The option of playing eight competition level golf courses all within easy reach of the two resorts, at incredibly low green fees, is undeniably an offer too good to refuse.
Tourism Authority of Thailand’s offices in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces, in co-operation with the Phetchaburi- Prachuap Khiri Khan Golf Course Association, host the annual event to support tourism and promote golfing, a valuable niche market that helps the resorts to generate substantial business during the traditional low-season.
Over the last three years, the festival has been fine-tuned to the point it is now recognised as a premier event for Asia’s golfing community.
The promotional offers include the opportunity to play golf at any of the eight selected golf courses, throughout August and September, for only Bt800 — without doubt the lowest green fees of the year.
The exception is Springfield Golf Course, which will increase its green fee for September.
There are also invitations to compete in organised tournaments every Sunday for just Bt1,200 (includes caddy fee and dinner), with lots of lucky prizes. The player achieving a hole-in-one at designated holes will win a car on the last day of the festival.
There are also prizes presented for the 'longest drive' contests and an opportunity to shop for specially-discounted golf products with 10 to 30% reduction on Pro Shop prices at all courses.
Of course, specialised golf travel firms are keen to tap the potential of this popular festival by offering “Golf Lovers” packages at the “heavenly seaside resorts of Hua Hin and Cha-am”.
Approximate prices for all-inclusive golf packages range from Bt11,000 for two nights’ accommodation, two rounds of golf and transfers. A five-night stay with four rounds of golf sells would cost approximately Bt19,000. Trips offered by travel companies can usually be confirmed and paid for online.
For detailed costs and hotel rate information contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand offices in Prachuap Khiri Khan, or Petchaburi provinces.
The following eight golf courses are participating in the festival :
Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin
Tel +66 (0) 3261 6200; Fax +66 (0) 3261 6222 ; Email: Stacey@banyanestatehuahin.com
Imperial Lake View Hotel and Golf Club
Tel: +66 (0) 3245 6233 - 40 ; Fax: +66 (0) 3245 6244 ; E-mail: lakeview@imperialhotels.com
Springfield Village Golf and Spa
Tel: +66 (0) 3270 9222 ;Fax: +66 (0) 3270 9233 ;E-mail: playgolf@springfieldresort.com
Majestic Creek Golf and Resort
Tel: +66 (0) 3261 9168 - 70, (081) 942 3619 ;Fax: +66 (0) 3260 2784
Sawang Resort and Golf Club
Tel: +66 (0) 3256 2555 - 7 ;Fax: +66 (0) 3256 2558
Palm Hills Golf Resort and Country club
Tel: +66 (0) 3244 2460 - 1, (0) 3252 0801 - 9;Fax: +66 (0) 3244 2463 ;
E-mail: sales_huahin@palmhills-golf.com
Kaeng Krachan Golf and Country Club
Tel: +66 (0) 3242 2145 ;Fax: +66 (0) 3242 2146 ;E-mail: info@kkcgolf.com
Royal Hua Hin Golf Golf Course
Tel: +66 (0) 3251 2475, (0) 3253 1070 ;Fax: +66 (0) 3251 3038 ;E-mail: royal_golf@hotmail.com
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4.All and about food and grog
Pattaya food and hoteliers fair gets underway, 27 to 29 August.
If you have ever wondered where Thailand’s finest restaurants and hotels gain inspiration and new ideas, you might like to pop by one of the country’s most extensive food and beverage fairs, hosted in Pattaya, 27 to 29 August.
While the event clearly targets the hospitality and food trade, it has plenty to offer a discerning food lover, or critic, who likes to peep behind the scenes to see how the trade functions.
The third annual Pattaya Food & Hoteliers Expo, 2009, is arguably the largest food trade fair to blossom on the eastern seaboard. Hosted at the five-star hotel, Royal Cliff Beach Resort, it attracts suppliers of every possible item required to create mouth-watering dishes and drink concoctions.
It’s just the ticket for budding TV show chefs, or avid hobby cooks, who spend hours sourcing the latest gadgets, or menus, to try out in their kitchens.
At the expo you can mingle with hotel chefs and professionals as they study the newest equipment and compete for accolades and awards.
The fair is organised by Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya Office, Pattaya City, Food and Drinks Managing Association of the East, Pattaya Chefs Association, coastal provinces along the eastern seaboard and the Housewives Association of the East. The objective is to act as a platform for both buyers and sellers to network and do business.
Trade participants are mainly owners of hotels and resorts in and around Pattaya, senior and mid-management, purchasing personnel, chefs, cooks and food and beverage managers.
But local residents, tourists, and students, who are interested in hospitality and food production, will also find the show rewarding. They can enter the show as a day visitors free of charge.
The fair highlights undoubtedly the food and beverage competitions that summon chefs and bartenders to pitch their skills to win a variety of awards and prizes.
Of course, the organisers say the event will help to upgrade the skills of cooks, chefs and bartenders through these competitions, while testing the standard of their professional services.
But for the rest of us we are there to enjoy the competitions and watch contestants create fancy dishes and drinks that represent the very best in international cuisine.
We might also be able to taste a winning dish, or two, if we are not too fascinated by the endless displays of kitchenware, food and beverage gadgets and IT technology; just about everything under the sun that makes the hospitality industry tick.
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5.Hua Hin Regatta 2009
Date : 30 July-3 August 2009
Venue : Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
At the close of the month, 30 July, sailors gather for the annual Hua Hin Regatta 2008 that will test their skills over three days of competition. The coveted trophies are the Royal Vega Rudder trophy of His Majesty the King, Super Mod National Championship trophy from HM the King, OK Dinghy National Championship trophy from HM the Queen, and Princess Cup for Optimist Championship of the late HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Hua Hin is considered the traditional home for the country’s sailing community, due to HM the King’s keen interest in the sport. A Southeast Asia Games winner in the sailing category, HM the King built his own racing dinghy and helped to establish the Super Mod class and is an enthusiastic patron of sailing resulting in this annual regatta being held in his honour off the coast of Hua Hin in sight of the palace
For More Information : http://www.yrat.or.th/
(All pictures can see form http://www.huahin4u.com/)
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6.Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009
Date : 1 June to 31 August 2009
Venue : Department stores, hotels, restaurants, and tourist attraction nationwide
Thailand’s annual “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale” got underway this month and continues to offer visitors great bargains right through to 31 August.
This year, as fuel prices escalate, both visitors and residents are looking for more value and bigger discounts when they are shopping. Thailand never disappoints.
Most mega stores and shopping malls are offering discounts of between 10 to 70%, so there are bargains galore for the shopper prepared to browse around the stores.
Fortunately, most of Bangkok’s major shopping malls and stores are located close to the city’s skytrain or metro transport systems, making it very convenient to hop from one store to the next.
Both the Skytrain and the Metro, offer day use stored-value cards for visitors to make it even more convenient to use the two systems.
Bangkok’s main shopping districts and streets are to be found along Ploenchit and Sukhumvit roads.
Many of the department stores have direct bridge linking them to Skytrain stations. Just a short walk from the Skytrain stations and visitors discover some pretty impressive department stores and shopping plazas namely Siam Discovery Centre, Siam Centre, Central World Plaza, Erawan Bangkok, Amarin Plaza, Gaysorn, Central Chidlom, Home Pro Plus, Robinson Department Store, The Emporium and The Mall Department Store.
Discounts are also available in King Power duty free shops, both at Suvarnabhumi Airport and downtown locations. There are even discount deals on luxury treatments at spas, a round of golf at a selection of courses at all major tourist destinations, travel packages and even medical check-ups at world-class hospitals.
The three-month campaign also embraces a variety of destinations beyond Bangkok such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hua Hin, Cha-am, Pattaya, Nakhon Ratchasima, Udorn Thani, Phuket, Krabi, Hat Yai and Samui Island.
Grand Sale prizes are offered in conjunction with the campaign sponsor, Visa Card, and include bargain holiday packages to premier destinations such as Phuket and Samui.
Contact : Tourism Investment Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel : 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 2951
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7. 1ST ASIAN MARTIAL ARTS GAMES 2009
Date : 1 - 9 August 2009
The 1st Asian Martial Arts Games 2009 will be hosted by Thailand from 1 - 9 August 2009 in Bangkok as well as Suphan Buri province of Thailand. Featured games including compulsory Martial Arts, namely Karatedo, Kickboxing, Wushu, Muay, Kungfu and Kurash, as well as optional Martial Arts namely, Jujitsu & Beltwrestling, Pencat Silat and Kaliripattu.
This event will see the participation from 45 countries with expecting more than 2,500 competitors around the world.
For More Information :
National Olympic Committee of Thailand Tel. +66 (0) 2281 1045; Website : http://www.bamag2009.com/
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8.Hat Yai Nature Run 2009
Date : 2 August 2009
Venue : At the parking lot in front of the computer center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
Categories Distances Starting Time Ending Time
Half Marathon 21.1 km. 5.50 a.m. 9.00 a.m.
Quarter Marathon 10.5 km. 6 a.m. 8.00 a.m.
Fun Run 4.0 km. 6.10 a.m. 7.10 a.m.
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9.H.M. the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
Date : 12 August 2009
Venue : Nationwide
An alms-giving ceremony in the morning is followed by a huge festival of music and culture at Sanam Luang in Bangkok to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday. You can also appreciate the beauty of the decorations along Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand ;TAT Call Centre 1672
August 12 Celebrations Organising Committee
Tel : 0 2356 0051-2
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10.Thai Health Songkhla International Marathon
Date : 30 August 2009
Venue : Songkhla, Thailand
Including a Marathon, Half Marathon, Mini Half Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon and Jogging for Health event, the Songkhla International Marathon has a category for all ages and abilities. Some of the world’s most experienced runners take part in this event which offers the biggest marathon prize money in Thailand. The event begins and ends at the spectacular Songkhla Provincial Hall.
Pictures : www.patrunning.com
For more information:
http://www.songkhlamarathon.com/
Songkhla Provinial Office of Toursim and Sports, Tel. 66 (0) 7131 1573
Hatyai Running, Tel. 66 (0) 8 1959 8461, 8 1898 1989
Family Run 4.0 km. 6.10 a.m. 7.10 a.m.
Contact : http://www.nature-run.psu.ac.th/
Monday, March 1, 2010
July On Trip
1.Hua Hin Regatta 2009
Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
Date : 30 July-3 August 2009
Venue : Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
At the close of the month, 30 July, sailors gather for the annual Hua Hin Regatta 2008 that will test their skills over three days of competition. The coveted trophies are the Royal Vega Rudder trophy of His Majesty the King, Super Mod National Championship trophy from HM the King, OK Dinghy National Championship trophy from HM the Queen, and Princess Cup for Optimist Championship of the late HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Hua Hin is considered the traditional home for the country’s sailing community, due to HM the King’s keen interest in the sport. A Southeast Asia Games winner in the sailing category, HM the King built his own racing dinghy and helped to establish the Super Mod class and is an enthusiastic patron of sailing resulting in this annual regatta being held in his honour off the coast of Hua Hin in sight of the palace.
For More Information : http://www.yrat.or.th/ photo please see at http://www.huahin4u.com/)
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2.Exotic orchids on show
Date : 24-26 July 2009
Venue : Hall 8 of the Impact Exhibition Centre, Muang Thong Thani
Thailand’s status as a major source of orchids allows Bangkok to host an international show.
The Thailand International Orchid Innovative Show is billed as the first major, or full-fledged show, organised in the capital Bangkok offering growers and buyers an opportunity to network and exchange information.
Scheduled 24 to 26 July at Hall 8 of the Impact Exhibition Centre, Muang Thong Thani, in the northern suburbs of Bangkok, the show will underscore Thailand’s role as a leader in orchid cultivation and export.
Organisers say the event will present the innovation of Thai and foreign orchids. It will also introduce new species and consider the next decade’s research on orchid plantings, flower decorations and the challenges for growers during hosted seminars.
The event’s organiser, Department of Agricultural Extension, expects more than 500 representatives of orchid growing enterprises to attend the show, which will feature both sales and educational components.
It also involves the Royal Horticultural Society of Thailand, orchid associations, private sector farms and foreign exhibitors, who will showcase orchid related innovations through the show and seminars.
Although there have been shows before, such as the International Orchids 2007 held in Bangkok, this is the first time that all stakeholders in the orchid growing business have shared the same platform.
Orchid growing in Thailand has its origins in hobby farms dating back to 1913, when individuals cultivated rare orchids as a pastime, but it was not until 1957 that the Orchids Society of Thailand was formed.
Since then orchid farms and exports have flourished mainly in central Thailand. Bangkok and its suburbs emerge as the main location for farms that concentrate on exports.
Overall, Thailand has 1,000 species of orchids and cultivation covers more than 2300 hectares, with the bulk of the land dedicated to growing is still in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces such as Nonthaburi, Ratchaburi, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani and Chonburi. About 54% of all orchids are exported.
The most common species, the Violet Orchid, is associated with a welcome gesture from the country’s national airline, Thai Airways International, which gives this particular orchid to thousands of passengers, daily, as flights prepare to land in Bangkok.
For more information please call 1672
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3.Pattaya Marathon 2009
Date : 19 July 2009
Venue : Pattaya, Chon Buri
The Pattaya International Marathon is one of the most famous marathons in Thailand that is organized yearly. Every year, there are many runners participating from various countries. In all, there are three races ; the full marathon (42 Km), the half marathon (21 Km) and the quarter marathon (10 Km).
More information :
TAT Chon Buri Office, Tel. 66 (0) 3842 7667, 66 (0) 3842 8750
Patayta City Hall, Tel. 66 (0) 3825 3129; http://www.pattaya-marathon.com/
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4.Tour de Isan 2009
Date : 27 June - 7 July 2009
The 2nd Annual Tour de Isan is an 11 day charity bicycle tour through the Northeast region of Thailand, known as "Isan." This event starts in the town of Nong Khai and the Thai/Laos border and then winds 800 kilometers along the mighty Mekong River to Ubon Ratchathani with some days off along the route for rest, relaxation, and sightseeing. We will take you through the emerald green rice fields of the northeast heartland and show you the beauty and ecological importance of the Mekhong River. This ride shows you where few tourists have ventured before and finishes in the city of Ubon Ratchathani during their lovely Annual Candle Festival
All riders must raise a minimum of US$ 1000 in donations to participate in the Tour de Isan 2009.
For further information
Website : http://www.tourdeasia.org/ , www.tourdethailand.com/tour-de-isaan.html
Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
Date : 30 July-3 August 2009
Venue : Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
At the close of the month, 30 July, sailors gather for the annual Hua Hin Regatta 2008 that will test their skills over three days of competition. The coveted trophies are the Royal Vega Rudder trophy of His Majesty the King, Super Mod National Championship trophy from HM the King, OK Dinghy National Championship trophy from HM the Queen, and Princess Cup for Optimist Championship of the late HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Hua Hin is considered the traditional home for the country’s sailing community, due to HM the King’s keen interest in the sport. A Southeast Asia Games winner in the sailing category, HM the King built his own racing dinghy and helped to establish the Super Mod class and is an enthusiastic patron of sailing resulting in this annual regatta being held in his honour off the coast of Hua Hin in sight of the palace.
For More Information : http://www.yrat.or.th/ photo please see at http://www.huahin4u.com/)
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2.Exotic orchids on show
Date : 24-26 July 2009
Venue : Hall 8 of the Impact Exhibition Centre, Muang Thong Thani
Thailand’s status as a major source of orchids allows Bangkok to host an international show.
The Thailand International Orchid Innovative Show is billed as the first major, or full-fledged show, organised in the capital Bangkok offering growers and buyers an opportunity to network and exchange information.
Scheduled 24 to 26 July at Hall 8 of the Impact Exhibition Centre, Muang Thong Thani, in the northern suburbs of Bangkok, the show will underscore Thailand’s role as a leader in orchid cultivation and export.
Organisers say the event will present the innovation of Thai and foreign orchids. It will also introduce new species and consider the next decade’s research on orchid plantings, flower decorations and the challenges for growers during hosted seminars.
The event’s organiser, Department of Agricultural Extension, expects more than 500 representatives of orchid growing enterprises to attend the show, which will feature both sales and educational components.
It also involves the Royal Horticultural Society of Thailand, orchid associations, private sector farms and foreign exhibitors, who will showcase orchid related innovations through the show and seminars.
Although there have been shows before, such as the International Orchids 2007 held in Bangkok, this is the first time that all stakeholders in the orchid growing business have shared the same platform.
Orchid growing in Thailand has its origins in hobby farms dating back to 1913, when individuals cultivated rare orchids as a pastime, but it was not until 1957 that the Orchids Society of Thailand was formed.
Since then orchid farms and exports have flourished mainly in central Thailand. Bangkok and its suburbs emerge as the main location for farms that concentrate on exports.
Overall, Thailand has 1,000 species of orchids and cultivation covers more than 2300 hectares, with the bulk of the land dedicated to growing is still in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces such as Nonthaburi, Ratchaburi, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani and Chonburi. About 54% of all orchids are exported.
The most common species, the Violet Orchid, is associated with a welcome gesture from the country’s national airline, Thai Airways International, which gives this particular orchid to thousands of passengers, daily, as flights prepare to land in Bangkok.
For more information please call 1672
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3.Pattaya Marathon 2009
Date : 19 July 2009
Venue : Pattaya, Chon Buri
The Pattaya International Marathon is one of the most famous marathons in Thailand that is organized yearly. Every year, there are many runners participating from various countries. In all, there are three races ; the full marathon (42 Km), the half marathon (21 Km) and the quarter marathon (10 Km).
More information :
TAT Chon Buri Office, Tel. 66 (0) 3842 7667, 66 (0) 3842 8750
Patayta City Hall, Tel. 66 (0) 3825 3129; http://www.pattaya-marathon.com/
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4.Tour de Isan 2009
Date : 27 June - 7 July 2009
The 2nd Annual Tour de Isan is an 11 day charity bicycle tour through the Northeast region of Thailand, known as "Isan." This event starts in the town of Nong Khai and the Thai/Laos border and then winds 800 kilometers along the mighty Mekong River to Ubon Ratchathani with some days off along the route for rest, relaxation, and sightseeing. We will take you through the emerald green rice fields of the northeast heartland and show you the beauty and ecological importance of the Mekhong River. This ride shows you where few tourists have ventured before and finishes in the city of Ubon Ratchathani during their lovely Annual Candle Festival
All riders must raise a minimum of US$ 1000 in donations to participate in the Tour de Isan 2009.
For further information
Website : http://www.tourdeasia.org/ , www.tourdethailand.com/tour-de-isaan.html
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
April on Trip
1.Songkran (Thai New Year)
Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
Date : 10 - 15 April 2010
This national celebration of the tradition Thai New Year captures the imagination of travellers for both its cultural and fun attributes; the latter being enthusiastic bouts of water splashing between friends and relatives.
In Bangkok, the Songkran Grand Celebration will be held between 10 and 15 April around the Rattanakosin Island district, sometimes called “Old Bangkok.”
The main celebrations, in the capital, focus on bathing rites of replicas of revered Buddha images originating from various provinces in the North, South, East and central regions, interspersed with traditional food and dessert-making demonstrations and cultural performances. The opening ceremony will take place, 10 April, at Phra Chetupon Wimol Manklaram or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
There are also important celebrations through the country at various tourist destinations:
• Old City Songkran Festival, Ayutthaya
• Songkran Festival, Chon Buri
• Amazing Songkran, Suphan Buri
• Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival, Samut Prakarn
• Songkran Festival, Chiang Mai
• Songkran Festival, Sukhothai
• Fantastic Northeast Songkran,Golden Shower Tree and ‘Kan’ Festival and Sticky Rice Road in Khon Kaen
• Grand Northeast Songkran Festival, Nong Khai
• Songkran Nakhon Phnom and Thai-Lao New Year Celebration
• Hat Yai Midnight Songkran, Songkhla
• Grand Songkran Festival and ‘Nang Dan’ Parade, Nakhon Si Thammarat
• Songkran on the Beach and Phuket Bike Week 2010
Contact:
Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel:0 2250 5500 ext. 3470-3:Call Centre 1672 or http://www.tourismthailand.org/
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2.Variations on the Songkran theme
Pattaya celebrates Songkran a week later
Pattaya and its neighbouring resorts in Chonburi province celebrate Songkran a week later than the rest of the country, which gives the festival’s hardcore followers a second round of fun if they are still on holiday.
In Pattaya, the festival is officially called Wanlai and starts in Naklua a village community at the northern tip of the resort and continues in unabated enthusiasm, all week throughout the resort, from the Naklua tip to the Jomtien toe.
However, the more traditional elements of the festival are best witnessed in Naklua, 18 April, when residents turn out for a parade of Buddha images and an image bathing ceremony.
About 20 km north of Pattaya resort, residents in the beachside town of Bangsaen start the festivities on 16 April, with a grand competition to build more than 100 sand pagodas on the beach.
Monks receive alms from residents at a beachside venue. Once the ceremonies are over beach sport competitions begin with a riot of water splashing between spectators.
Nearby, Si Chang, a small island close to the coastal town of Si Racha, is the scene of a sand pagoda competition, where local children patiently build their dream castles. Festivities include local sports and a beauty contest.
Sattahip, a naval base town 25 km south of Pattaya, also celebrates Songkran, 15 to 17 April, in a similar style with sand pagoda and beauty contests.
Further south, along the eastern seaboard, provinces such as Rayong, Chantaburi and Trat are all in sync with the rest of the country celebrating the festival 12 to 15 April.
For mor information
TAT Call Center 1672 ; http://www.songkran.net/
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3.Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup 2010
Date : 26 - 28 March 2010
Venue : Along the Mekong river, Amphoe Mueang Nong Khai, Nong Khai
Sports enthusiasts travel to a Mekong river border town to compete for glory and a handsome purse.
Triathlon enthusiasts are a healthy and resilient bunch. They travel far and wide, against all odds, to participate in their favourite three-discipline sport. That was very apparent when just days after Bangkok’s airports reopened, following a week of down time, late last year, the Phuket Triathlon hardly missed a beat in attendance.
Organisers reported less than 5% cancellations, a solid confirmation that sports tourism in Thailand is on a roll.
So no surprises when a host of new triathlon events appear on Thailand’s annual events calendar One of them is scheduled for Nong Khai, a town on the banks of the Mekong River, facing neighbouring Laos. This small northeast town picked up the baton to host an event endorsed by the International Triathlon Union. It promises to put the upper Northeast region on the tourism map.
Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup, 2010, provides a packed programme over three days, from 26 to 28 March, with the starting and finishing line in downtown Nong Khai next to the picturesque Mekong River.
Nong Khai is just 52 km from the nearest airport at Udon Thani, served by both Thai Airways International and low-cost airline, Air Asia. A daily train service also runs from Bangkok to Nong Khai’s station, located close to the Mekong River. Currently the line ends short of the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, but a new track across the river bridge to the Lao capital, Vientiane should open later this month.
Hightlights :
Buddy Bike & Run
Aquathlon Asian Cup Series 2009
Duathlon Asian Cup Series 2009
Triathlon ITU Asian Cup 2009
Let’s see Thai-Lao Friendship Brideg, OTOP Fair, Food Fair, etc.
For More Information :
Triathlon Association of Thailand, Tel. 66 (0) 2578 4515, (0) 814 843 335
TAT Udon Thani, Tel. 66 (0) 4232 5406-7
Events Planning Division,TAT, Tel. 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 3475-77
TAT Call Center 1672 website : http://www.thaitriathlon.org/
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4.Poi Sang Long Ceremony
Date : April 2010
Venue : In Mae Hong Son Municipality, Mae Hong Son province
The Poi Sang Long ceremony in Mae Hong Son is a Buddhist novice ordination ceremony, but it is unlike any other ceremony of its type in the country. Young boys aged between 7 and 14 are ordained as novices so they can spend time studying Buddhist doctrines. It is believed that by pursuing ordination for their parents, they gain merit.
The origins of this festival lie in Buddhist legend. It is believed that the tradition follows in the footsteps of Prince Rahula, the Buddha's own son, who gave up his worldly life to follow his father's spiritual teachings. Prince Rahula became the youngest ordained monk and the first novice in Buddhism. Subsequently it became a tradition for young boys to be ordained so they can undertake the study of Buddhist teachings. With deep reverence for the Buddhist religion, the local residents in Mae Hong Son province are of the view that the celebrations should be as grand as possible
The Poi Sang Long ceremony is unique to Mae Hong Son province. A colourful spectacle to witness, it is perhaps one of the most delightful festivals in Mae Hong Son, attracting people from far and wide.
Contact information:
TAT Call Center 1672
TAT Mae Hong Son Office :Tel. +66 (0) 5361 2982 – 3
Web site: http://www.travelmaehongson.org/
E–mai l: tatmhs@tat.or.th
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5.Phra Nakhon Khiri Muang Phet Fair
Date : 10 - 19 April 2010
Venue : Khao Wang and Around the City Limit of Phetchaburi
"Khao Wang" is a hill located in the heart of Phetchaburi city, it is the location of frist hill palace of Thailand. "Phra Nakhon Khiri" palace was built by King Chomklao (Mongkut), or the Rama IV reign, in 1859, with Chao Phaya Sri Suriyawong (Chuang Bunnag) was the chief architect. It was builtl with a palace temple, Wat Phra Keo Noi, a stupa, to contain the relics of Lord Buddha named by the Kings as Chompetch relics and planted temple trees on both sides connecting the three hills and the group of the throne halls.
Phra Nakhon Khiri is a main tourist attraction of Phetchaburi with importance in history, culture and natural beauty. In 1935 it was registered as a historical place and in 1979 was declared as a national museum of the monument type. every year from Febuary through April the temple trees on Khao Wang hill almost 200 years old numbering 1,263 trees all showed off more than one million flowers
Phra Nakhon Khiri or Khao Wang hill has been the place of the annual fair of Phetchaburi continuously up to 22 times. In 2009 it will reach the 150th anniversary. The 2009 annual fair uses the concept of "150th Anniversary to Mark King Rama IV" scheduled to be held from April 10-19, 2009 at Khao Wang and around the city limit of Phetchaburi. It combines with the Phetchaburi Red Cross Fair for the public and tourists to participate in the activities and make merits with the Phetchaburi Red Cross Society.
Activities at Phra Nakhon Khiri - Phetchaburi City
The ceremony is to worship the city pillar shrine/the ancestral kings, exhibition to honor the ancestral kings and sustainable economy, the performances of Department of Fine Arts, a parade to honor the kings and the Phetchaburi way of life. Performances on the central stage, a contest of sweet Phetchaburi beauties, demonstration of foods and local sweets, ox chariot racing, decoration of lights and fairworks on Khao Wang each night. They will set up booths selling OTOPs at the fair, set up sales booths at the Red Cross fair and selling Phetchaburi Red Cross raffle to win the cup of HRH Princess Somdet Phrathep Rattanasuda Siam Baromratch Kumari.
For more information :
TAT Call Center 1672
TAT Phetchaburi Office, Tel. 66 (0) 3247 1005-6
Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
Date : 10 - 15 April 2010
This national celebration of the tradition Thai New Year captures the imagination of travellers for both its cultural and fun attributes; the latter being enthusiastic bouts of water splashing between friends and relatives.
In Bangkok, the Songkran Grand Celebration will be held between 10 and 15 April around the Rattanakosin Island district, sometimes called “Old Bangkok.”
The main celebrations, in the capital, focus on bathing rites of replicas of revered Buddha images originating from various provinces in the North, South, East and central regions, interspersed with traditional food and dessert-making demonstrations and cultural performances. The opening ceremony will take place, 10 April, at Phra Chetupon Wimol Manklaram or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
There are also important celebrations through the country at various tourist destinations:
• Old City Songkran Festival, Ayutthaya
• Songkran Festival, Chon Buri
• Amazing Songkran, Suphan Buri
• Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival, Samut Prakarn
• Songkran Festival, Chiang Mai
• Songkran Festival, Sukhothai
• Fantastic Northeast Songkran,Golden Shower Tree and ‘Kan’ Festival and Sticky Rice Road in Khon Kaen
• Grand Northeast Songkran Festival, Nong Khai
• Songkran Nakhon Phnom and Thai-Lao New Year Celebration
• Hat Yai Midnight Songkran, Songkhla
• Grand Songkran Festival and ‘Nang Dan’ Parade, Nakhon Si Thammarat
• Songkran on the Beach and Phuket Bike Week 2010
Contact:
Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel:0 2250 5500 ext. 3470-3:Call Centre 1672 or http://www.tourismthailand.org/
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2.Variations on the Songkran theme
Pattaya celebrates Songkran a week later
Pattaya and its neighbouring resorts in Chonburi province celebrate Songkran a week later than the rest of the country, which gives the festival’s hardcore followers a second round of fun if they are still on holiday.
In Pattaya, the festival is officially called Wanlai and starts in Naklua a village community at the northern tip of the resort and continues in unabated enthusiasm, all week throughout the resort, from the Naklua tip to the Jomtien toe.
However, the more traditional elements of the festival are best witnessed in Naklua, 18 April, when residents turn out for a parade of Buddha images and an image bathing ceremony.
About 20 km north of Pattaya resort, residents in the beachside town of Bangsaen start the festivities on 16 April, with a grand competition to build more than 100 sand pagodas on the beach.
Monks receive alms from residents at a beachside venue. Once the ceremonies are over beach sport competitions begin with a riot of water splashing between spectators.
Nearby, Si Chang, a small island close to the coastal town of Si Racha, is the scene of a sand pagoda competition, where local children patiently build their dream castles. Festivities include local sports and a beauty contest.
Sattahip, a naval base town 25 km south of Pattaya, also celebrates Songkran, 15 to 17 April, in a similar style with sand pagoda and beauty contests.
Further south, along the eastern seaboard, provinces such as Rayong, Chantaburi and Trat are all in sync with the rest of the country celebrating the festival 12 to 15 April.
For mor information
TAT Call Center 1672 ; http://www.songkran.net/
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3.Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup 2010
Date : 26 - 28 March 2010
Venue : Along the Mekong river, Amphoe Mueang Nong Khai, Nong Khai
Sports enthusiasts travel to a Mekong river border town to compete for glory and a handsome purse.
Triathlon enthusiasts are a healthy and resilient bunch. They travel far and wide, against all odds, to participate in their favourite three-discipline sport. That was very apparent when just days after Bangkok’s airports reopened, following a week of down time, late last year, the Phuket Triathlon hardly missed a beat in attendance.
Organisers reported less than 5% cancellations, a solid confirmation that sports tourism in Thailand is on a roll.
So no surprises when a host of new triathlon events appear on Thailand’s annual events calendar One of them is scheduled for Nong Khai, a town on the banks of the Mekong River, facing neighbouring Laos. This small northeast town picked up the baton to host an event endorsed by the International Triathlon Union. It promises to put the upper Northeast region on the tourism map.
Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup, 2010, provides a packed programme over three days, from 26 to 28 March, with the starting and finishing line in downtown Nong Khai next to the picturesque Mekong River.
Nong Khai is just 52 km from the nearest airport at Udon Thani, served by both Thai Airways International and low-cost airline, Air Asia. A daily train service also runs from Bangkok to Nong Khai’s station, located close to the Mekong River. Currently the line ends short of the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, but a new track across the river bridge to the Lao capital, Vientiane should open later this month.
Hightlights :
Buddy Bike & Run
Aquathlon Asian Cup Series 2009
Duathlon Asian Cup Series 2009
Triathlon ITU Asian Cup 2009
Let’s see Thai-Lao Friendship Brideg, OTOP Fair, Food Fair, etc.
For More Information :
Triathlon Association of Thailand, Tel. 66 (0) 2578 4515, (0) 814 843 335
TAT Udon Thani, Tel. 66 (0) 4232 5406-7
Events Planning Division,TAT, Tel. 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 3475-77
TAT Call Center 1672 website : http://www.thaitriathlon.org/
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4.Poi Sang Long Ceremony
Date : April 2010
Venue : In Mae Hong Son Municipality, Mae Hong Son province
The Poi Sang Long ceremony in Mae Hong Son is a Buddhist novice ordination ceremony, but it is unlike any other ceremony of its type in the country. Young boys aged between 7 and 14 are ordained as novices so they can spend time studying Buddhist doctrines. It is believed that by pursuing ordination for their parents, they gain merit.
The origins of this festival lie in Buddhist legend. It is believed that the tradition follows in the footsteps of Prince Rahula, the Buddha's own son, who gave up his worldly life to follow his father's spiritual teachings. Prince Rahula became the youngest ordained monk and the first novice in Buddhism. Subsequently it became a tradition for young boys to be ordained so they can undertake the study of Buddhist teachings. With deep reverence for the Buddhist religion, the local residents in Mae Hong Son province are of the view that the celebrations should be as grand as possible
The Poi Sang Long ceremony is unique to Mae Hong Son province. A colourful spectacle to witness, it is perhaps one of the most delightful festivals in Mae Hong Son, attracting people from far and wide.
Contact information:
TAT Call Center 1672
TAT Mae Hong Son Office :Tel. +66 (0) 5361 2982 – 3
Web site: http://www.travelmaehongson.org/
E–mai l: tatmhs@tat.or.th
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5.Phra Nakhon Khiri Muang Phet Fair
Date : 10 - 19 April 2010
Venue : Khao Wang and Around the City Limit of Phetchaburi
"Khao Wang" is a hill located in the heart of Phetchaburi city, it is the location of frist hill palace of Thailand. "Phra Nakhon Khiri" palace was built by King Chomklao (Mongkut), or the Rama IV reign, in 1859, with Chao Phaya Sri Suriyawong (Chuang Bunnag) was the chief architect. It was builtl with a palace temple, Wat Phra Keo Noi, a stupa, to contain the relics of Lord Buddha named by the Kings as Chompetch relics and planted temple trees on both sides connecting the three hills and the group of the throne halls.
Phra Nakhon Khiri is a main tourist attraction of Phetchaburi with importance in history, culture and natural beauty. In 1935 it was registered as a historical place and in 1979 was declared as a national museum of the monument type. every year from Febuary through April the temple trees on Khao Wang hill almost 200 years old numbering 1,263 trees all showed off more than one million flowers
Phra Nakhon Khiri or Khao Wang hill has been the place of the annual fair of Phetchaburi continuously up to 22 times. In 2009 it will reach the 150th anniversary. The 2009 annual fair uses the concept of "150th Anniversary to Mark King Rama IV" scheduled to be held from April 10-19, 2009 at Khao Wang and around the city limit of Phetchaburi. It combines with the Phetchaburi Red Cross Fair for the public and tourists to participate in the activities and make merits with the Phetchaburi Red Cross Society.
Activities at Phra Nakhon Khiri - Phetchaburi City
The ceremony is to worship the city pillar shrine/the ancestral kings, exhibition to honor the ancestral kings and sustainable economy, the performances of Department of Fine Arts, a parade to honor the kings and the Phetchaburi way of life. Performances on the central stage, a contest of sweet Phetchaburi beauties, demonstration of foods and local sweets, ox chariot racing, decoration of lights and fairworks on Khao Wang each night. They will set up booths selling OTOPs at the fair, set up sales booths at the Red Cross fair and selling Phetchaburi Red Cross raffle to win the cup of HRH Princess Somdet Phrathep Rattanasuda Siam Baromratch Kumari.
For more information :
TAT Call Center 1672
TAT Phetchaburi Office, Tel. 66 (0) 3247 1005-6
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
January onTrip
1.Bor Sang Umbrella and Sankampaeng Handicraft Festival
Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
Date : 15 - 17 January 2010
Venue : Bor Sang village, Chiang Mai
Village east from Chiang Mai, history 100 years the village has been associated with the production of umbrellas made from Saa paper derived from mulberry tree bark .designed beautiful
For more information
TAT Chiang Mai Office, Tel. 66 (0) 5324 8604, 5324 8607, 5324 1466
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2.Pai Chang World Reggae 2010
Date : 29-30 January 2010
Venue : Coffee-in-Love, Pai-Mea Hong Son
Pai in the mountains highway 1,095, 135 km west north of Chiang Mai lines Mae Hong Son travel through the mountain path, winding more than 700 curves with Mini-bus service hours from Station Arcade Mai every day.
SGA Airlines from Chiang Mai to 1,105 and 1,250. On Friday, Sunday is the third flight 1505. Roundtrip fare standards Bt3, 860 including tax. Go to: http://www.sga.go.th. /. For people who love adventure drive motor side. The view beautiful through the mountains, visit the creek water as and to Pai.
For more information :
Pai Arts Club Tel : 081 493 1246
Website : http://www.paireggaefest.com/
E-mail : paiwellfargo@hotmail.com
Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
Date : 15 - 17 January 2010
Venue : Bor Sang village, Chiang Mai
Village east from Chiang Mai, history 100 years the village has been associated with the production of umbrellas made from Saa paper derived from mulberry tree bark .designed beautiful
For more information
TAT Chiang Mai Office, Tel. 66 (0) 5324 8604, 5324 8607, 5324 1466
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2.Pai Chang World Reggae 2010
Date : 29-30 January 2010
Venue : Coffee-in-Love, Pai-Mea Hong Son
Pai in the mountains highway 1,095, 135 km west north of Chiang Mai lines Mae Hong Son travel through the mountain path, winding more than 700 curves with Mini-bus service hours from Station Arcade Mai every day.
SGA Airlines from Chiang Mai to 1,105 and 1,250. On Friday, Sunday is the third flight 1505. Roundtrip fare standards Bt3, 860 including tax. Go to: http://www.sga.go.th. /. For people who love adventure drive motor side. The view beautiful through the mountains, visit the creek water as and to Pai.
For more information :
Pai Arts Club Tel : 081 493 1246
Website : http://www.paireggaefest.com/
E-mail : paiwellfargo@hotmail.com
Monday, February 22, 2010
March on Trip
1.The 11th Thailand International Kite Festival ( Colouring the Sky )
Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
Date: Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 March 2010 from 10.00 – 21.00 hrs
Venue: Mrigadayavan Palace,Naresuan Camp,Amphoe Cha-am ,Phetchaburi
Kite flying is a popular sport in the world that have developed over decades, currently used in advanced manufacturing technology to a wider range of beauty and strength.
Back to 400 BC from the annals of Chinese engineers found that technical name Kungshu Pan (Lu Ban) build wooden bird that can fly in the sky 3 days; Therefore, it is considered the world's first kite.
In Thailand, kite flying origin in Sukhothai and Ayutthaya using. Chula kite-Pakpao built in Ayutthaya period and the competition was held to term Rattanakhosin. LL reign was that love that fight Chula kite Pakpao of his brother. . Westerners compare Chula kite is that men and women that are Pakpao. kite flying is still the most popular sports in the Rama IV, kite flying field with artificial kite flying competition held at the Dusit Palace in 1856 which. He is president of the self. in modern Rama VI, kite flying is a sport and restored prince Phirom PhaKdi kite flying competition held at Luang field.
Tourism Authority of Thailand (You Station) organized the first international kite festival in Thailand in 1989.
In 2010 the Tourism Authority of Thailand (You Station)). With Phetchaburi Province, Naresuan Camp King Ram VI Camp, Thailand under the Royal Sports World, Bangkok. Adminitration Thailand Association kite fliers and kite fun Sky Pilot Club will hold 11 Thailand International kite festival between 13 to 14 March 2010 at Cha Am, Petchaburi. Province.
Main activities
1. 4 regions Thai Kite Flying Shows
2. International Kite Flying Show
3. International Night Flying Show
4. Demonstration and exhibition of Thai Kites
5. Demonstration of the Chula- Pakpao Kite Fighting
6. Competition and demonstration of Stunt Kite
7. Fast kite Flying Contest
8. Fighting Kite Show
9. Flat Kite Contest
10. Invention of creative kites
11. Kite stall Contest
12. Kite street market and clinic
13. Art for children
14. Food and handicraft booths
Other interesting activities
1. Parachute show
2. Radio controlled model airplane show and competition
3. Visit Mrigadayavan Palace
4. Energy-saving car rally
Contact:
Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: 0 2250 5500 ext. 3470-5; TAT Call Centre 1672 or http://www.tourismthailand.org/
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2.World Thai Martial Arts Festival and Waikru Muaythai Ceremony (Nai Khanomtom Day)
CELEBRATION NAIKHANOM TOM DAY ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE OF THAI MARTIAL ARTS & WORLD MUAYTHAI FEDERATION
Wai-Kru Ceremony Muay Boran & Krabi – Krabong Seminar
Nai Khanomtom Pro/Championships Belt
Date: 10 - 17 March 2010
Venue: City of Ayutthaya Stadium, Ayutthaya, Thailand
In Muay Thai, the boxer will always preface the fight with Wai Kru and this tradition is still practised nowadays. This ceremony is usually performed to rousing Thai music from pipes and drums, and with the initial Ram Muay (the boxing movement). The Wai Kru & Ram Muay are useful, since the Boxer gains encouragement from paying homage to his Teachers and feels that he is not on his own: he has his Teacher & the other Teachers of the Muay Thai discipline to support him.
The Wai Kru process will also give him time to concentrate & revise what he has learned, as well as display the nature of his weapons and the high degree of his skill. The steps, movements & use of his weapons are designed to warm up the body’s muscles, survey the field of play & conceal the contestant’s style of fighting. When the traditional Sarama music sounds around the ring it is recognised by all who are present as a symbol of deference & respect. Prior to the fight, the music helps to urge the fighter on, and rouses his spirit until he is ready to face his opponent in the boxing ring in manly combat.
For More Information :
TAT Call Center 1672; www.ideabar.com/muaythai
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3.Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup 2010
Date : 26 - 28 March 2010
Venue : Along the Mekong river, Amphoe Mueang Nong Khai, Nong Khai
Love love playing sport or Triathlon trip to Mekong River border cities to compete for glory and beauty purse.
Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup, 2,010, the project contains more than three days, 26-28 มีนาคม to start and finish lines in the city next to picturesque Mekong River Nong Khai.
Travel from the nearest airport at Udon Thani, Nong Khai 50 km away served as Thai Airways and low-cost airline, Air Asia. Train services also run daily from Bangkok to Nong Khai station located near the Mekong River. As the end of this line. Short Thai Lao Friendship Bridge, but a new bridge across the river to monitor the capital Vientiane, Laos, should open later this month.
Hightlights :
Buddy Bike & Run
Aquathlon Asian Cup Series 2009
Duathlon Asian Cup Series 2009
Triathlon ITU Asian Cup 2009
Let’s see Thai-Lao Friendship Brideg, OTOP Fair, Food Fair, etc.
For More Information :
Triathlon Association of Thailand, Tel. 66 (0) 2578 4515, (0) 814 843 335
TAT Udon Thani, Tel. 66 (0) 4232 5406-7
Events Planning Division,TAT, Tel. 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 3475-77
TAT Call Center 1672; website : http://www.thaitriathlon.org/
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4.King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament
Date : 15 - 21 March 2010
Venue : Anantara Golden Triangle Resort, Chiang Rai
Before the competition is blessing ceremony will be held before the opening match of holy water over his players, both animal and to ensure competitive success. By a male ghost costumes Chang (Khru Ba Hat. ) decorated colourfully pachyderms and holding regular flag.
Elephant population in Thailand is targeted to add approximately 50,000 in 1950 and 100,000 in 1900.
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) certification Cup Elephant Polo, is described as one of the country focused annual events. It will happen in the Anantara Resort Golden Triangle area and free.
For more information
On King’s Cup Elephant Polo, please visit www.anantaraelephantpolo.com
Anantara Resort Golden Triangle is located 60km north of Chiang Rai’s international airport.
For enquiries and reservations, please call + 66 (0) 5378 4084 or + 66 (0) 2 477 0760
or email infogt@anantara.com
For more information please visit http://www.anantara.com/
Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
Date: Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 March 2010 from 10.00 – 21.00 hrs
Venue: Mrigadayavan Palace,Naresuan Camp,Amphoe Cha-am ,Phetchaburi
Kite flying is a popular sport in the world that have developed over decades, currently used in advanced manufacturing technology to a wider range of beauty and strength.
Back to 400 BC from the annals of Chinese engineers found that technical name Kungshu Pan (Lu Ban) build wooden bird that can fly in the sky 3 days; Therefore, it is considered the world's first kite.
In Thailand, kite flying origin in Sukhothai and Ayutthaya using. Chula kite-Pakpao built in Ayutthaya period and the competition was held to term Rattanakhosin. LL reign was that love that fight Chula kite Pakpao of his brother. . Westerners compare Chula kite is that men and women that are Pakpao. kite flying is still the most popular sports in the Rama IV, kite flying field with artificial kite flying competition held at the Dusit Palace in 1856 which. He is president of the self. in modern Rama VI, kite flying is a sport and restored prince Phirom PhaKdi kite flying competition held at Luang field.
Tourism Authority of Thailand (You Station) organized the first international kite festival in Thailand in 1989.
In 2010 the Tourism Authority of Thailand (You Station)). With Phetchaburi Province, Naresuan Camp King Ram VI Camp, Thailand under the Royal Sports World, Bangkok. Adminitration Thailand Association kite fliers and kite fun Sky Pilot Club will hold 11 Thailand International kite festival between 13 to 14 March 2010 at Cha Am, Petchaburi. Province.
Main activities
1. 4 regions Thai Kite Flying Shows
2. International Kite Flying Show
3. International Night Flying Show
4. Demonstration and exhibition of Thai Kites
5. Demonstration of the Chula- Pakpao Kite Fighting
6. Competition and demonstration of Stunt Kite
7. Fast kite Flying Contest
8. Fighting Kite Show
9. Flat Kite Contest
10. Invention of creative kites
11. Kite stall Contest
12. Kite street market and clinic
13. Art for children
14. Food and handicraft booths
Other interesting activities
1. Parachute show
2. Radio controlled model airplane show and competition
3. Visit Mrigadayavan Palace
4. Energy-saving car rally
Contact:
Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: 0 2250 5500 ext. 3470-5; TAT Call Centre 1672 or http://www.tourismthailand.org/
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2.World Thai Martial Arts Festival and Waikru Muaythai Ceremony (Nai Khanomtom Day)
CELEBRATION NAIKHANOM TOM DAY ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE OF THAI MARTIAL ARTS & WORLD MUAYTHAI FEDERATION
Wai-Kru Ceremony Muay Boran & Krabi – Krabong Seminar
Nai Khanomtom Pro/Championships Belt
Date: 10 - 17 March 2010
Venue: City of Ayutthaya Stadium, Ayutthaya, Thailand
In Muay Thai, the boxer will always preface the fight with Wai Kru and this tradition is still practised nowadays. This ceremony is usually performed to rousing Thai music from pipes and drums, and with the initial Ram Muay (the boxing movement). The Wai Kru & Ram Muay are useful, since the Boxer gains encouragement from paying homage to his Teachers and feels that he is not on his own: he has his Teacher & the other Teachers of the Muay Thai discipline to support him.
The Wai Kru process will also give him time to concentrate & revise what he has learned, as well as display the nature of his weapons and the high degree of his skill. The steps, movements & use of his weapons are designed to warm up the body’s muscles, survey the field of play & conceal the contestant’s style of fighting. When the traditional Sarama music sounds around the ring it is recognised by all who are present as a symbol of deference & respect. Prior to the fight, the music helps to urge the fighter on, and rouses his spirit until he is ready to face his opponent in the boxing ring in manly combat.
For More Information :
TAT Call Center 1672; www.ideabar.com/muaythai
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3.Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup 2010
Date : 26 - 28 March 2010
Venue : Along the Mekong river, Amphoe Mueang Nong Khai, Nong Khai
Love love playing sport or Triathlon trip to Mekong River border cities to compete for glory and beauty purse.
Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup, 2,010, the project contains more than three days, 26-28 มีนาคม to start and finish lines in the city next to picturesque Mekong River Nong Khai.
Travel from the nearest airport at Udon Thani, Nong Khai 50 km away served as Thai Airways and low-cost airline, Air Asia. Train services also run daily from Bangkok to Nong Khai station located near the Mekong River. As the end of this line. Short Thai Lao Friendship Bridge, but a new bridge across the river to monitor the capital Vientiane, Laos, should open later this month.
Hightlights :
Buddy Bike & Run
Aquathlon Asian Cup Series 2009
Duathlon Asian Cup Series 2009
Triathlon ITU Asian Cup 2009
Let’s see Thai-Lao Friendship Brideg, OTOP Fair, Food Fair, etc.
For More Information :
Triathlon Association of Thailand, Tel. 66 (0) 2578 4515, (0) 814 843 335
TAT Udon Thani, Tel. 66 (0) 4232 5406-7
Events Planning Division,TAT, Tel. 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 3475-77
TAT Call Center 1672; website : http://www.thaitriathlon.org/
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4.King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament
Date : 15 - 21 March 2010
Venue : Anantara Golden Triangle Resort, Chiang Rai
Before the competition is blessing ceremony will be held before the opening match of holy water over his players, both animal and to ensure competitive success. By a male ghost costumes Chang (Khru Ba Hat. ) decorated colourfully pachyderms and holding regular flag.
Elephant population in Thailand is targeted to add approximately 50,000 in 1950 and 100,000 in 1900.
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) certification Cup Elephant Polo, is described as one of the country focused annual events. It will happen in the Anantara Resort Golden Triangle area and free.
For more information
On King’s Cup Elephant Polo, please visit www.anantaraelephantpolo.com
Anantara Resort Golden Triangle is located 60km north of Chiang Rai’s international airport.
For enquiries and reservations, please call + 66 (0) 5378 4084 or + 66 (0) 2 477 0760
or email infogt@anantara.com
For more information please visit http://www.anantara.com/
February on Trip
1.Chinese New Year Festival in Thailand
Date : 5 - 22 February 2010
Venue :Chinese New Year to the world even Big in the ASEAN.
Contact:
Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: 0 2250 5500 ext. 3465-7
Call Centre 1672 or http://www.tourismthailand.org/
Chinese New Year, Bangkok, suphan buri, Ratchaburi, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Ratchasima, Songhkla, Phuket
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2.King Narai Reign Festival
Date : 16 – 22 February 2010
Venue : Narai Palace, Mueang Lop Buri District, Lop Buri
Experience the life style. Back in time from the ancient King Narai the Great and his visit to commemorate merits of Lopburi and the nation.
Contact :
- Lop Buri Public Relations Office, Tel : +663 642 0333
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Lop Buri Office Tel : 0-3642-2758-9
TAT Call Center 1672
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3.Ratchaburi Chinese New Year 2010
Date : 14-22 February, 2010
Venue : Ammarin Rd. - Woradej Rd., Ratchaburi
Let's get back to the old Chinese period, walking in the fantastic square where is decorated in Chinese style. Experience the wonderful dragon and lion dance, the Chinese cultural performances and several entertainments as well as enjoy food&goods fairs.
For more information, please contact :
Ratchaburi Municipality Office
Tel. 0 3233 7688; TAT Phetchaburi:Tel. 0 3247 1005-6
http://www.ratchaburichinatown.net/
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4.PTT Pattaya Open 2010
Date : 7 - 14 February 2010
Venue : Dusit Resort Pattaya, Chonburi
PTT Pattaya Open is one profession female tennis competition held longest by Sony Ericcson WTA Tour was arranged for the first time in 1991. World leading tennis stars attended
Contact :
- Pattaya City, Tel. 0 3825 3100
- ASEAN Tennis Confederation, Tel 08 1480 5979
- Pentangle Promotion Co. Ltd., Tel 0 2382 3491-3, www.pentanglepromotions.com
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Pattaya Office, Tel: 0 3842 3990,
0 3842 7667, 0 3842 8750
******************************************************************
5.Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year Festival 2010
Date : 7 - 18 February, 2010
Venue : Talat Pak Nam Pho and along the Chao Phraya River
Popular destinations for Chinese New Year Celebration, a city so-called
“Pak Nam Pho” - Nakhon Sawan. Pay respect to the Chinese gods and goddesses as well as enjoy the wonderful performances throughout the event i.e. Chinese cultural performance, Chinese puppet from Beijing, Chinese Acrobatic etc. Partake in the Chinese New Year Countdown ceremony on 13 February 2010, experience the Chinese puppet of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region during 15-18 February 2010.
For more information, please contact:
The Organizing Committee Tel. 056 213 614
http://www.paknampho-chinesenewyear.com/
TAT Uthai Thani Tel. 0 5651 4982; http://www.tourismthailand.org/
******************************************************************
6.King Rama II Commemoration
Date : 6-7 February 2010
Venue : King Rama II Park, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram
Visitors are invited to witness the beauty of King Rama II Memorial Park, the demonstration of Thai life style, classical Thai dances, ancient Thai and Chinese .Shopping local handicrafts OTOP, products and Thai foods.
Contact:
Tourism and Sport Office, Samut Sakhon Province, Tal : +663 481 5980
King Rama II Memorial Park, Tel : +663 475 1666, +663 475 1376
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Samut Songkhram OfficeTel:0-34752847-8
E-mail : tatsmsk@tat.or.th
TAT Call Center 1672
******************************************************************
7.Suphan Buri Chinese New Year Festival 2010
Date : 12 - 16 February, 2010 (18.00 – 22.00 hrs.)
Venue : Suphan Buri City Pillar Shrine (Dragon Descendants Museum)
Feast your eyes on the fantastic performance from the troupe of Chinese performers from Beijing, Tibet, Xin Jiang Autonomous Region, Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jilin, Heilongjian Autonomous Region, Zhejiang Sichaun, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Liaoning as well as enjoy various Thai cultural performance, entertainments, and fireworks.
For more information, please contact: Com Art Production
Tel. 0 2954 3206-9
******************************************************************
8.Khorat Chinese New Year Festival 2010
Date : 13 - 15 February, 2010 (start at 15.00 hrs. onward)
Venue : Thao Suranari Statue Area and Suranari Park, Nakhon Ratchasima
Time to say Happy Chinese New Year in Khorat! Enjoy the beautiful decoration in the city, feat your eyes and ears on the Chinese cultural performance and music, stimulate your heart with the wonderful dragon and lion dance, Enjoy foods&products OTOP
For more information, please contact:
Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality Office
Tel. 0 4424 2600 ext 1507, 1534, 0 4423 4752, 0 4423 4763
http://www.koratcity.net/ TAT Nakhon Ratchasima Tel.0 4421 3030,
04421 3666 http://www.tourismthailand.org/
******************************************************************
9.Pattaya Chinese New Year Festival 2010
Date: 14-16 February, 2010
Venue : Bali Hai Port (South Pattaya), Chon Buri
Start the new year at the beautiful city by the sea,Experience the fabulous dragon and lion dance, the Chinese cultural performance and acrobatic; presented from the troupe of Chinese performers as well as various forms of entertainment. Enjoy food and goods fair thoughout the event.
For more information, please contact :
TAT Pattaya Tel. 0 3842 8750, 0 3842 7667 , 0 3842 3990
http://www.tourismthailand.org/ Pattaya City Hall
Tel. 0 3825 3129, 0 3842 3990 or Pattaya City Call Center 1337
******************************************************************
10.Chiang Mai Chinese New Year 2010
Date: 14-15 February, 2010 (06.00 – Midnight)
Venue: Kuang Meru Road and China Town, Chiang Mai
Start your new day with Chinese exercise at 06.00 hrs., enjoy Chinese cultural performance and music, various forms of entertainment, and tasting various food from evening until midnight.
For more information, please contact :
Chiang Mai Municipality Office, Tel. 0 5325 9365
TAT Chiang Mai, Tel. 0 5324 8604, 0 5324 8607
http://www.tourismthailand.org/
******************************************************************
11.Hat Yai Chinese New Year Festival
Date: 14-17 February, 2010, 18.00 – 23.00 hrs.
Venue: Hat Yai City Municipality Park and Si Nakhon School, Songkhla
Welcome the troupe of Chinese performers from Beijing, Tibet, Xin Jiang Autonomous Region, Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jilin, Heilongjian Autonomous Region, Zhejiang Sichaun, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Liaoning. Experience their fantastic perf ormance, taste several delicious food and purchase local product as well as enjoy various entertainments.
For more information, please contact :
Hat Yai Municipality Office , Tel. 0 7420 0041 www.hatyaicity.go.th
TAT Hat Yai , Tel. 0 7423 1055, 0 7423 8518
TAT Call Center 1672 Wedsite : http://www.tourismthailand.org/
******************************************************************
12.Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Chinese New Year 2010
Date : 15 - 19 February, 2010
Venue : Naresuan Rd. (Chao Phrom Market – Chedi Chao Ai Chao Yi)
Visit Krungkao ; the old city of Ayutthaya in different ambience. Pay respect to the Chinese shrines as a good start of new year, enjoy the magnificent float, witness the lantern contest, experience the dragon and lion dance as well as enjoy walking along the street of Chinese decoration style and tasting various food.
For more information, please contact :
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Administration
Tel. 0 3524 4451; TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Tel. 0 3532 2730-1
******************************************************************
13.Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony
Date : 12-14 February 2010
Venue : Ko Kradan, Sikao District, Trang .Now in its 14th year, Trang’s underwater wedding ceremony, 12 to 14 February,
In 2000, they announced the wedding underwater largest by Guinness Book of Records as the recent opening ceremony will be landscaped with beaches, beautiful sea islands.to cool.
Trang 870 km far from Bangkok. Train journey takes 15 hours.
Trang blessed wonderful variety of unspoiled beaches and islands for honeymoons and also from the richer if they happen to love diving.
The ceremony will be taught basic dive techniques by certified PADI Naui or two internationally recognized organizations.
Amid evidence that couples into the crystal blue water, sandy seabed in order to legally binding vows to use another language. 'To relatives and friends can join in the fun as part of a wedding celebration includes three days. in clay.
Wearing white wedding gowns, or set to display national brides grooms for their wedding on the beach location Pak Meng, 15 km from Trang. That this ceremony was being Thailand, February 14 before friends and relatives before the fleet of ships. transfer couples the beautiful island board they dive to the bottom for the official register their vows.
Supported by the community Tourism Authority of Thailand and the national airline
For more informations :
TAT Trang Office, Tel : 66 (0) 7521 5867, 7521 1058, 7521 1085
Trang Tourism Coordination Centre, Tel. 66 (0) 7521 5867-8
Trang Chamber of Commerce, Tel. 66 (0) 2545 3322
Website : http://www.underwaterwedding.com/ ******************************************************************
14.Bangkok Chinese New Year Festival at China Town 2010
Date : 14 - 15 February 2010
Venue : Yaowarat Square, the China Town of Bangkok
Come to celebrate the Chinese New Year at the biggest Chinatown in Thailand, Yaowarat Road renowned as the Golden Road, the Land of the Siamese Dragon. Watch the beauty, treasure the Chinese cultural demonstrations and experience a wide range of Chinese cuisine available at famous restaurants as well as fashion shows depicting ancient Chinese attire from various regions. The goldsmith shops offer you beautiful souvenirs. For more information,
Please contact:
Samphanthawong Administration District Tel. 0 2234 9688, 0 2233 1224-8
TAT Bangkok Tel. 0 2250 5500 ext 2991-5
http://www.tourismthailand.org/
******************************************************************
15.Phuket International Blues Rock Festival
Date : 26 - 27 February 2010
Venue : Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, Phuket
The 2010 Phuket International Blues Rock Music Festival two-night event.
Established to support local charities, this year’s event will donate funds to charities that organise education for young children -- the Phuket International Women’s Club and the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation. For more information
http://www.phuketbluesfestival.com/
Date : 5 - 22 February 2010
Venue :Chinese New Year to the world even Big in the ASEAN.
Contact:
Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: 0 2250 5500 ext. 3465-7
Call Centre 1672 or http://www.tourismthailand.org/
Chinese New Year, Bangkok, suphan buri, Ratchaburi, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Ratchasima, Songhkla, Phuket
******************************************************************
2.King Narai Reign Festival
Date : 16 – 22 February 2010
Venue : Narai Palace, Mueang Lop Buri District, Lop Buri
Experience the life style. Back in time from the ancient King Narai the Great and his visit to commemorate merits of Lopburi and the nation.
Contact :
- Lop Buri Public Relations Office, Tel : +663 642 0333
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Lop Buri Office Tel : 0-3642-2758-9
TAT Call Center 1672
******************************************************************
3.Ratchaburi Chinese New Year 2010
Date : 14-22 February, 2010
Venue : Ammarin Rd. - Woradej Rd., Ratchaburi
Let's get back to the old Chinese period, walking in the fantastic square where is decorated in Chinese style. Experience the wonderful dragon and lion dance, the Chinese cultural performances and several entertainments as well as enjoy food&goods fairs.
For more information, please contact :
Ratchaburi Municipality Office
Tel. 0 3233 7688; TAT Phetchaburi:Tel. 0 3247 1005-6
http://www.ratchaburichinatown.net/
******************************************************************
4.PTT Pattaya Open 2010
Date : 7 - 14 February 2010
Venue : Dusit Resort Pattaya, Chonburi
PTT Pattaya Open is one profession female tennis competition held longest by Sony Ericcson WTA Tour was arranged for the first time in 1991. World leading tennis stars attended
Contact :
- Pattaya City, Tel. 0 3825 3100
- ASEAN Tennis Confederation, Tel 08 1480 5979
- Pentangle Promotion Co. Ltd., Tel 0 2382 3491-3, www.pentanglepromotions.com
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Pattaya Office, Tel: 0 3842 3990,
0 3842 7667, 0 3842 8750
******************************************************************
5.Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year Festival 2010
Date : 7 - 18 February, 2010
Venue : Talat Pak Nam Pho and along the Chao Phraya River
Popular destinations for Chinese New Year Celebration, a city so-called
“Pak Nam Pho” - Nakhon Sawan. Pay respect to the Chinese gods and goddesses as well as enjoy the wonderful performances throughout the event i.e. Chinese cultural performance, Chinese puppet from Beijing, Chinese Acrobatic etc. Partake in the Chinese New Year Countdown ceremony on 13 February 2010, experience the Chinese puppet of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region during 15-18 February 2010.
For more information, please contact:
The Organizing Committee Tel. 056 213 614
http://www.paknampho-chinesenewyear.com/
TAT Uthai Thani Tel. 0 5651 4982; http://www.tourismthailand.org/
******************************************************************
6.King Rama II Commemoration
Date : 6-7 February 2010
Venue : King Rama II Park, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram
Visitors are invited to witness the beauty of King Rama II Memorial Park, the demonstration of Thai life style, classical Thai dances, ancient Thai and Chinese .Shopping local handicrafts OTOP, products and Thai foods.
Contact:
Tourism and Sport Office, Samut Sakhon Province, Tal : +663 481 5980
King Rama II Memorial Park, Tel : +663 475 1666, +663 475 1376
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Samut Songkhram OfficeTel:0-34752847-8
E-mail : tatsmsk@tat.or.th
TAT Call Center 1672
******************************************************************
7.Suphan Buri Chinese New Year Festival 2010
Date : 12 - 16 February, 2010 (18.00 – 22.00 hrs.)
Venue : Suphan Buri City Pillar Shrine (Dragon Descendants Museum)
Feast your eyes on the fantastic performance from the troupe of Chinese performers from Beijing, Tibet, Xin Jiang Autonomous Region, Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jilin, Heilongjian Autonomous Region, Zhejiang Sichaun, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Liaoning as well as enjoy various Thai cultural performance, entertainments, and fireworks.
For more information, please contact: Com Art Production
Tel. 0 2954 3206-9
******************************************************************
8.Khorat Chinese New Year Festival 2010
Date : 13 - 15 February, 2010 (start at 15.00 hrs. onward)
Venue : Thao Suranari Statue Area and Suranari Park, Nakhon Ratchasima
Time to say Happy Chinese New Year in Khorat! Enjoy the beautiful decoration in the city, feat your eyes and ears on the Chinese cultural performance and music, stimulate your heart with the wonderful dragon and lion dance, Enjoy foods&products OTOP
For more information, please contact:
Nakhon Ratchasima Municipality Office
Tel. 0 4424 2600 ext 1507, 1534, 0 4423 4752, 0 4423 4763
http://www.koratcity.net/ TAT Nakhon Ratchasima Tel.0 4421 3030,
04421 3666 http://www.tourismthailand.org/
******************************************************************
9.Pattaya Chinese New Year Festival 2010
Date: 14-16 February, 2010
Venue : Bali Hai Port (South Pattaya), Chon Buri
Start the new year at the beautiful city by the sea,Experience the fabulous dragon and lion dance, the Chinese cultural performance and acrobatic; presented from the troupe of Chinese performers as well as various forms of entertainment. Enjoy food and goods fair thoughout the event.
For more information, please contact :
TAT Pattaya Tel. 0 3842 8750, 0 3842 7667 , 0 3842 3990
http://www.tourismthailand.org/ Pattaya City Hall
Tel. 0 3825 3129, 0 3842 3990 or Pattaya City Call Center 1337
******************************************************************
10.Chiang Mai Chinese New Year 2010
Date: 14-15 February, 2010 (06.00 – Midnight)
Venue: Kuang Meru Road and China Town, Chiang Mai
Start your new day with Chinese exercise at 06.00 hrs., enjoy Chinese cultural performance and music, various forms of entertainment, and tasting various food from evening until midnight.
For more information, please contact :
Chiang Mai Municipality Office, Tel. 0 5325 9365
TAT Chiang Mai, Tel. 0 5324 8604, 0 5324 8607
http://www.tourismthailand.org/
******************************************************************
11.Hat Yai Chinese New Year Festival
Date: 14-17 February, 2010, 18.00 – 23.00 hrs.
Venue: Hat Yai City Municipality Park and Si Nakhon School, Songkhla
Welcome the troupe of Chinese performers from Beijing, Tibet, Xin Jiang Autonomous Region, Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jilin, Heilongjian Autonomous Region, Zhejiang Sichaun, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Liaoning. Experience their fantastic perf ormance, taste several delicious food and purchase local product as well as enjoy various entertainments.
For more information, please contact :
Hat Yai Municipality Office , Tel. 0 7420 0041 www.hatyaicity.go.th
TAT Hat Yai , Tel. 0 7423 1055, 0 7423 8518
TAT Call Center 1672 Wedsite : http://www.tourismthailand.org/
******************************************************************
12.Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Chinese New Year 2010
Date : 15 - 19 February, 2010
Venue : Naresuan Rd. (Chao Phrom Market – Chedi Chao Ai Chao Yi)
Visit Krungkao ; the old city of Ayutthaya in different ambience. Pay respect to the Chinese shrines as a good start of new year, enjoy the magnificent float, witness the lantern contest, experience the dragon and lion dance as well as enjoy walking along the street of Chinese decoration style and tasting various food.
For more information, please contact :
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Administration
Tel. 0 3524 4451; TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Tel. 0 3532 2730-1
******************************************************************
13.Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony
Date : 12-14 February 2010
Venue : Ko Kradan, Sikao District, Trang .Now in its 14th year, Trang’s underwater wedding ceremony, 12 to 14 February,
In 2000, they announced the wedding underwater largest by Guinness Book of Records as the recent opening ceremony will be landscaped with beaches, beautiful sea islands.to cool.
Trang 870 km far from Bangkok. Train journey takes 15 hours.
Trang blessed wonderful variety of unspoiled beaches and islands for honeymoons and also from the richer if they happen to love diving.
The ceremony will be taught basic dive techniques by certified PADI Naui or two internationally recognized organizations.
Amid evidence that couples into the crystal blue water, sandy seabed in order to legally binding vows to use another language. 'To relatives and friends can join in the fun as part of a wedding celebration includes three days. in clay.
Wearing white wedding gowns, or set to display national brides grooms for their wedding on the beach location Pak Meng, 15 km from Trang. That this ceremony was being Thailand, February 14 before friends and relatives before the fleet of ships. transfer couples the beautiful island board they dive to the bottom for the official register their vows.
Supported by the community Tourism Authority of Thailand and the national airline
For more informations :
TAT Trang Office, Tel : 66 (0) 7521 5867, 7521 1058, 7521 1085
Trang Tourism Coordination Centre, Tel. 66 (0) 7521 5867-8
Trang Chamber of Commerce, Tel. 66 (0) 2545 3322
Website : http://www.underwaterwedding.com/ ******************************************************************
14.Bangkok Chinese New Year Festival at China Town 2010
Date : 14 - 15 February 2010
Venue : Yaowarat Square, the China Town of Bangkok
Come to celebrate the Chinese New Year at the biggest Chinatown in Thailand, Yaowarat Road renowned as the Golden Road, the Land of the Siamese Dragon. Watch the beauty, treasure the Chinese cultural demonstrations and experience a wide range of Chinese cuisine available at famous restaurants as well as fashion shows depicting ancient Chinese attire from various regions. The goldsmith shops offer you beautiful souvenirs. For more information,
Please contact:
Samphanthawong Administration District Tel. 0 2234 9688, 0 2233 1224-8
TAT Bangkok Tel. 0 2250 5500 ext 2991-5
http://www.tourismthailand.org/
******************************************************************
15.Phuket International Blues Rock Festival
Date : 26 - 27 February 2010
Venue : Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, Phuket
The 2010 Phuket International Blues Rock Music Festival two-night event.
Established to support local charities, this year’s event will donate funds to charities that organise education for young children -- the Phuket International Women’s Club and the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation. For more information
http://www.phuketbluesfestival.com/
May On Trip
1.Visakha Buddha Bucha Festival
Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
Date : 22 – 28 May 2010
Venue : Sanam Luang, Phranakhon District, Bangkok
Activities
Decorated processions on Visakha Bucha Day of government and private working units and exhibition about Visakha Bucha Day, contest of flower bush Trays, Contest of Soraphanya Reciting
For more information, please contact
Bangkok Tourism Division Tel. 0 2225 7612-4; http://thai.tourismthailand.org/
**********************************************************************************
2.Yasothon Bun Bangfai Rocket Festival
Date : 5 - 9 May 2010
Venue : Phaya Thaen Park, Mueang District, Yasothon
The underlying logic and science behind the famous rocket festival, scheduled for 5 to 9 May, in the unassuming northeast town of Yasothon, is not to be found in a chemistry laboratory.
While the rocket owners pack as much as 25 kg of black powder into plastic or bamboo pipes to give their homemade missiles take off, the blueprints for this exceptionally noisy festival are traced in the mystical skies ruled by gods. Approaching rain clouds signal the start of the rice planting season, but according to northeastern folklore the first raindrops fall only when the gods are in the mood for love. They need encouragement hence the importance of the Bun Bang Fai, or rocket festival, to stir the mythical community, resident in the heavens, to bless earth with fertility and rain.
One mother of all rockets shoots high into the sky possibly for a kilometre or more stimulating the gods to action. Its vapour trail and height is seen as an omen. The higher it goes, the more rain will fall on the northeast plateau bringing good fortune and a bumper rice harvest.
None of these lofty goals prevent Yasothon’s residents and thousands of visitors from the more earthly pleasures of merry making associated with their homemade rockets.
All sizes and shapes are built around a simple plastic or bamboo pipe packed solid with black powder and fuses. They can be up to 10 metres, or more, in length, as long as they are capable of powering into the skies at blast off. Anything short of that spectacle prompts a chorus of laughter from the crowd and even a few missiles of mud aimed at the head of the hapless rocket owner.
While the rockets compete, the crowd is entertained with comedy, often bawdy with a smattering of dirty jokes and raucous country music. It’s a genuine farming community excuse to have fun and get the planting season off to a good start.
Accidents are few and far between, but as the beer and rice whisky flows, missiles may stutter, wobble or even do some low flying antics over the tents and entertainment stages.
Rocket festivals are held throughout the region and in neighbouring Laos, but Yasothon residents, noted for their sense of humour, inspire an event that draws international visitors attracted by a hilarious three-day party. It embodies I-san’s ability to rise above the hardships of tilling the land.
Ironically, at any other time of the year, Yasothon is a sleepy northeast town that hardly warrants a second glance. Rarely visited by tourists, it is overshadowed by its neighbour Ubon Ratchathani, 98 km to the southeast. Considered the prime tourism gateway to the lower I-san region, Ubon Ratchathani’s airport is served by both the national airline, Thai Airways International, and low-cost airlines. It is possible to hire a car at the airport and drive northwest on Highway 23 to Yasothon.
The town’s hotels are full during this short festival and hotels will double their rates to cash in on the festival’s popularity. There are also hotels in Roi-et, 60 km northwest of Yasothon, while some visitors may decide to stay in Ubon and embark on a daytrip returning after sunset
Contact :
TAT Ubon Ratchathani Office
Tel : 66 (0) 4524 3770-1, 66 (0) 4525 0714
Yasothon Municipality Office ;Tel : 66 (0) 4571 1397 Ext. : 112
***********************************************************************************
3.World’s Durian Festival
Date : May 2010
Venue : Chanthaburi
Activities
Decorations of fruits trays of government and private sectors, Trade Fair of Housewives, Local OTOP Food Fair, Fruit Decoration Caravan, Fruit and Processed Products Contest, Good Quality Jewelry and Accessories Fair
For fature information :
Office of Administration, Chanthaburi, Tel. 0 3931 1001 ;TAT Rayong, Tel. 0 3865 5420-1
***********************************************************************************
4.Rayong Funkky Fruit Festival
Date : May 2010
Venut : Rayong City
We welcome all to the brand new "Rayong Funky Fruit Festival"-a borderless celebration of heritage, nature & culture in this stunning province of Rayong. We celebrate Rayong's natural gifts with "StarFruit", an exhibition and promotion of Rayong's great agricultural tradition as well as "Rayong in Pictures". The heritage & peoples of Rayong are given new life in Live Poetry in the "Suntorn Pu Lives!" performances as well as "the Originals"-musical performance by artists from the original peoples of Thailand's East - the Khmers, the Tai, even the rare Chong peoples. To this festival of great food, culture and exhibition we add a full-blown Funky Fruit Musiq Festival featuring the Best of Thai Musiq & our own original World Musiq recipes...
Come join the Funk 'n Fun right here in Rayong. Call us at 0 2733 2709 for details or email us at toddeastwest@yahoo.com
for a full schedule of shows and activities, go to toddeastwest.com or call Jeep at 08 9666 1184
Funky Fruit & Culture-Rayong Rocks He!
TAT Rayong, Tel. 0 3865 5420-1
Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
Date : 22 – 28 May 2010
Venue : Sanam Luang, Phranakhon District, Bangkok
Activities
Decorated processions on Visakha Bucha Day of government and private working units and exhibition about Visakha Bucha Day, contest of flower bush Trays, Contest of Soraphanya Reciting
For more information, please contact
Bangkok Tourism Division Tel. 0 2225 7612-4; http://thai.tourismthailand.org/
**********************************************************************************
2.Yasothon Bun Bangfai Rocket Festival
Date : 5 - 9 May 2010
Venue : Phaya Thaen Park, Mueang District, Yasothon
The underlying logic and science behind the famous rocket festival, scheduled for 5 to 9 May, in the unassuming northeast town of Yasothon, is not to be found in a chemistry laboratory.
While the rocket owners pack as much as 25 kg of black powder into plastic or bamboo pipes to give their homemade missiles take off, the blueprints for this exceptionally noisy festival are traced in the mystical skies ruled by gods. Approaching rain clouds signal the start of the rice planting season, but according to northeastern folklore the first raindrops fall only when the gods are in the mood for love. They need encouragement hence the importance of the Bun Bang Fai, or rocket festival, to stir the mythical community, resident in the heavens, to bless earth with fertility and rain.
One mother of all rockets shoots high into the sky possibly for a kilometre or more stimulating the gods to action. Its vapour trail and height is seen as an omen. The higher it goes, the more rain will fall on the northeast plateau bringing good fortune and a bumper rice harvest.
None of these lofty goals prevent Yasothon’s residents and thousands of visitors from the more earthly pleasures of merry making associated with their homemade rockets.
All sizes and shapes are built around a simple plastic or bamboo pipe packed solid with black powder and fuses. They can be up to 10 metres, or more, in length, as long as they are capable of powering into the skies at blast off. Anything short of that spectacle prompts a chorus of laughter from the crowd and even a few missiles of mud aimed at the head of the hapless rocket owner.
While the rockets compete, the crowd is entertained with comedy, often bawdy with a smattering of dirty jokes and raucous country music. It’s a genuine farming community excuse to have fun and get the planting season off to a good start.
Accidents are few and far between, but as the beer and rice whisky flows, missiles may stutter, wobble or even do some low flying antics over the tents and entertainment stages.
Rocket festivals are held throughout the region and in neighbouring Laos, but Yasothon residents, noted for their sense of humour, inspire an event that draws international visitors attracted by a hilarious three-day party. It embodies I-san’s ability to rise above the hardships of tilling the land.
Ironically, at any other time of the year, Yasothon is a sleepy northeast town that hardly warrants a second glance. Rarely visited by tourists, it is overshadowed by its neighbour Ubon Ratchathani, 98 km to the southeast. Considered the prime tourism gateway to the lower I-san region, Ubon Ratchathani’s airport is served by both the national airline, Thai Airways International, and low-cost airlines. It is possible to hire a car at the airport and drive northwest on Highway 23 to Yasothon.
The town’s hotels are full during this short festival and hotels will double their rates to cash in on the festival’s popularity. There are also hotels in Roi-et, 60 km northwest of Yasothon, while some visitors may decide to stay in Ubon and embark on a daytrip returning after sunset
Contact :
TAT Ubon Ratchathani Office
Tel : 66 (0) 4524 3770-1, 66 (0) 4525 0714
Yasothon Municipality Office ;Tel : 66 (0) 4571 1397 Ext. : 112
***********************************************************************************
3.World’s Durian Festival
Date : May 2010
Venue : Chanthaburi
Activities
Decorations of fruits trays of government and private sectors, Trade Fair of Housewives, Local OTOP Food Fair, Fruit Decoration Caravan, Fruit and Processed Products Contest, Good Quality Jewelry and Accessories Fair
For fature information :
Office of Administration, Chanthaburi, Tel. 0 3931 1001 ;TAT Rayong, Tel. 0 3865 5420-1
***********************************************************************************
4.Rayong Funkky Fruit Festival
Date : May 2010
Venut : Rayong City
We welcome all to the brand new "Rayong Funky Fruit Festival"-a borderless celebration of heritage, nature & culture in this stunning province of Rayong. We celebrate Rayong's natural gifts with "StarFruit", an exhibition and promotion of Rayong's great agricultural tradition as well as "Rayong in Pictures". The heritage & peoples of Rayong are given new life in Live Poetry in the "Suntorn Pu Lives!" performances as well as "the Originals"-musical performance by artists from the original peoples of Thailand's East - the Khmers, the Tai, even the rare Chong peoples. To this festival of great food, culture and exhibition we add a full-blown Funky Fruit Musiq Festival featuring the Best of Thai Musiq & our own original World Musiq recipes...
Come join the Funk 'n Fun right here in Rayong. Call us at 0 2733 2709 for details or email us at toddeastwest@yahoo.com
for a full schedule of shows and activities, go to toddeastwest.com or call Jeep at 08 9666 1184
Funky Fruit & Culture-Rayong Rocks He!
TAT Rayong, Tel. 0 3865 5420-1
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