Activities & Events
Bangkok September 24, 2009 09:33 AM  83°
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December  |  | | | July 1 - 31, 2009
UBON RATCHATHANI CANDLE FESTIVAL 2009 & THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL WAX SCULPTURE EXHIBITION 2009
Ubon Ratchathani
Join the alms giving for Asalha Puja and the Khao Phansa Buddhist ceremony. Participate in the ceremony of welcoming His Majesty the King’s royal candle and the international candle-carving competition from various countries, as well as taste “Pha Khao Laeng,” a local food especially prepared for tourists. | | |  | July 26 – 28, 2009
PHI TA KHON FESTIVAL 2009
Dan Sai, Loei
Phi Ta Khon is unique celebration during the Bun Luang Festival. The costumes are fascinating, with participants wearing ghost masks and colorful robes. During a series of the fun filled parades, both small and large Phi Ta Khon take part in the processions.
| | |  | July 1 – 31, 2009
TAK BAT DOK MAI FESTIVAL
Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan, Saraburi
The Tak Bat Dok Mai floral offering merit-making ritual is unique to Saraburi province. In addition to the offerings of cooked rice, food, incense, candles, and other conventional sacred items, the Tak Bat Dok Mai ritual includes offerings of Dok Khao Phansa flowers, which only bloom during the Buddhist Lent, hence the origin of its name.
| | |  | July 2009
HALAL FOOD HILAL TOWN
Phuket
The island resort of Phuket is hosting the Halal Food Hilal Town Fair to highlight the island’s readiness in catering to the special dietary needs of visitors who observe halal. The fair will feature more than 70 booths selling Halal food, a light-and-sound presentation, stage shows, and live demonstrations.
| | |  | July 19, 2009
PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
Pattaya, Chonburi
The "Pattaya Marathon" is an annual international event that features a Marathon, Half-Marathon, and a 10.55 km. Quarter Marathon has a particularly picturesque running route. The event attracts participation from world-class runners and locals.
| | | | June 1 – August 31, 2009
AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALE 2009
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, and Hat Yai
The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, Thailand's annual three-month shopping extravaganza, offers world-class shopping, a diverse selection of quality products and services, special discounts of 10 - 70%, and promotional offers being extended by participating department stores, shopping complexes, and retail outlets along designated ‘Shopping Streets’ in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket, and Hat Yai.
| | |  | July 30 – August 3, 2009
HUA HIN REGATTA 2009
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
At the close of the month, sailors gather for the annual Hua Hin Regatta to test their skills over three days of competition. The coveted trophies are the Royal Vega Rudder trophy of HM 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.
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