Activities & Events
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January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December  |  | | | March 23 – 29, 2009
2009 KING’S CUP ELEPHANT POLO TOURNAMENT
Anantara Golden Triangle Resort, Chiang Rai
The tournament was introduced to Thailand in 2001 by Anantara Resorts, and is a charitable event that raises money for the country’s National Elephant Institute in Lampang, northern Thailand. In just seven years the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament has gone from a small two-day event with six teams into a week-long extravaganza, featuring 12 teams from all over the world. For more information, please visit www.anantaraelephantpolo.com.
| | |  | March 21 – 23, 2009
PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009
Pattaya, Chonburi
Each year, Thailand's famous beach resort of Pattaya hosts an international music festival. Popular with both locals and tourists, the festival includes a great mix of music from Thailand and abroad.
| | |  | March 10 – 17, 2009
5th WORLD THAI MARTIAL ARTS FESTIVAL AND WAI KHRU MUAY THAI CEREMONY NAI KHANOM TOM DAY – TRIBUTE TO A MUAY THAI FOLK HERO
Ayutthaya
Muay Thai boxers from around the world return to Ayutthaya to pay respect to their teachers, and to pay homage to the legendary Muay Thai folk hero, Nai Khanom Tom. Highlights include the ritual and opening ceremony, light and sound presentation, traditional Thai folk sports, demonstration, and exhibition.
| | |  | March 31 – April 3, 2009
POI SANG LONG CEREMONY 2009
Mae Hong Son
Poi Sang Long, featuring the ordination of novices, is a religious ceremony of the Thai Yai tribal peoples. A spectacular and colorful procession displaying the offerings for the monks is paraded through the town.
| | |  | March 27 – 29, 2009
2009 MEKONG RIVER ITU TRIATHLON ASIAN CUP
Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai
In 2009, Chiang Saen, in Thailand's Golden Triangle in the northern province of Chiang Rai, will be hosting the Mekong River ITU Triathlon to promote sports tourism and foster closer relations among the six Greater Mekong Subregion member countries: Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam, and southern China.
| | |  | March 1 – April 2, 2009
THAI KITE, SPORTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Sanam Luang, Bangkok
March marks the beginning of the kite flying seasons in Thailand. The event features numerous traditional sports competitions and folk music performance.
| | |  | February 26 – March 2, 2009
SAMUT SAKHON SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Samut Sakhon
The Samut Sakhon Seafood Festival takes place during February or March every year to promote the reputation of the province's seafood products. There is also a fair offering food and handicraft products.
| | |  | January – April 2009
AKA HILL TRIBES MINI LIGHT AND SOUND PRESENTATION
Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai province hosts its annual light and sound show that presents insights into the culture and daily life of the Aka hill tribes, resident in hilltop villages in Chiang Rai. The shows are scheduled on January 10, February 14, March 14, and April 11 and run from 5:30 – 7:30 PM.
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