Thai Even And Festivals 2013

As Thailand launched “The Miracle Year of Amazing Thailand” campaign last year, there have been numerous visitors from all over the world participating in colorful festivities throughout the country all year round including both traditional Thai and International festivals and events.

With warm greetings from local Thais, the celebration of so many remarkable festivals and events is open to everyone to enjoy these amazing experiences which are unseen elsewhere.

Once in your life time to visit this Amazing country, endless Amazing festivals will be offered with wonderful experiences!

Amazing Thailand, Amazing Festivals

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Chinese New Year Festival 20

Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony 22Wedding Ceremony on Elephant-Back 23Pattaya International Music Festival 24

World Thai Martial Arts Festival and Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony 25ASEAN Barred Ground Dove Festival 26Songkran Festival 27Yasothon Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival 30Bun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival 31Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 32Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival 33Vegetarian Festival 34Nakhon Phanom iIIuminated Boat Procession 35Surin Elephant Round-up and Elephant Show 36Loi Krathong Festival 37Hatyai Lantern Festival 39Thailand’s New Year Countdown Celebrations 40

VISITING THAILAND

TRAVELLING AROUND THAILAND

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The 10th Khon Kaen International Marathon 44Pattaya Women’s Open 45Thailand Ladies Open 46Top of the Gulf Regatta International 47Laguna Phuket International Marathon 48Pattaya Marathon 49Amari Watergate & BMW Thailand Charity Midnight Run 50FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour 51Laguna Phuket Triathlon 52Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon 53PTT Jet Ski King’s Cup World Cup Championship 54

THAILANDWEATHER

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VISITINGTHAILAND

Capital Bangkok

Official language Thai

Ethnic groups Thai and Chinese (89%)

Khmer (7%)

Malay (3%)

Other(1%)

Government Unitary parliamentaryconstitutional

monarchy

Area Total513,120 km2 (51st)

198,115 sq mi

Population 2011 estimate66,720,153(20th)

Currency Baht (THB)

Flag Emblem

Kingdom of Thailand

Bangkok

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Thailand,officiallyknownastheKingdom

of Thailand, and formerly known as Siam,

is a country located at the center of the

Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is

bordered to the north by Myanma and Laos,

to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south

by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the

Andaman Sea and the south of Myanma.

Thailand is the world’s 51st-largest country in terms of total

area,withanareaofapproximately513,000km2(198,000

sqmi),andisthe20thmostpopulouscountry,withabout66.7

millionpeople.Thecountryisdividedinto77provinces,each

province is divided into districts and the districts are further

divided into sub-districts. The capital and largest city is

Bangkok, which is Thailand’s political, commercial, industrial

andculturalhub.About75%ofthepopulationisethnically

Thai,14%isChineseorigin,and3%isethnicallyMalay.

Thecountry’sofficiallanguageisThai.Theprimaryreligionis

Buddhismthatisaround95%ofthepopulation.

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Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, headed by King Rama

IX, the ninth king of the House of Chakri, who is the world’s

longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning

monarch in Thai history. He is titled Head of State, Head of

the Armed Forces, the Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and

the Defender of all Faiths.

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Thailand is an emerging economy and considered as

a newly industrialized country. It exports an increasing value

of over $105 billion worth of goods and services annually.

The major exports include Thai rice, textiles and footwear,

fisheryproducts,rubber,jewellery,cars,computersand

electrical appliances. Thailand is the world’s no.1 exporter

ofrice,byexportingmorethan6.5milliontonsofmilledrice

annually. Substantial industries include electric appliances,

components, computer parts and cars.

Thailand’s education is provided by a well-organized school

system of kindergartens, primary, lower secondary and

upper secondary schools, numerous vocational colleges,

and universities. Thai culture has been shaped by many

influences,includingIndian,Lao,Myanma,Cambodian,and

Chinese. Thailand’s national religion is Theravada Buddhism,

which is important to modern Thai identity. Thai Buddhism has

evolved over time to include many regional beliefs originating

from Hinduism, animism as well as ancestor worship. Like

most Asian cultures, respect towards ancestors is an essential

part of Thai spiritual practice. Thai people do not only have a

strong sense of hospitality and generosity, but also have

a strong sense of social hierarchy. Additionally, seniority is

an important concept in Thai culture.

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Central Region The “heartland”, Central Thailand, is a natural self-contained

basin often called “the rice bowl of Asia.” It is a land of

civilization originating from the pre-historic era and had been

developing continuously until Ayutthaya and Ratanakosin

periods. As being the country’s most fertile land on rice

growing, the central region is also famous for the tourists

about attraction places, which are full of natural resources

and ancient remains. Events and festivals in this region vary

depending on each geographical area and culture of each

community. Visitors to the central region will learn the local

waysoflifeincludingtheircustomsandtraditionsthatreflects

through many interesting festivals and events.

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Southern RegionThe southern region is covered with tropical dense

rainforests. However, the natural attraction that brings fame

to the southern region is the abundant beaches and islands

scattering throughout the region. There are two rainy seasons

in the south. May to September is the southwest monsoon

period, which brings heavy rains to the west coast of the

region. On the other hand, November to February is the

northeast monsoon period, which brings heavy rains to the

east coast. Therefore, most festivals and events focus on

beach and sea activities like water sports. However, there are

alsouniquetraditionalcultures.Somefestivalsandculture

harmonize among Thais, Muslims and Chinese. Religion

significantlyaffectstheregionalculturesandthewayoflifeof

southern people.

Northern Region Surrounded by the tallest mountains in Thailand, Northern

Thailand is cooler than the rest of the country and particularly

popular in November until February. In the mountains at night,

temperatures occasionally dip below freezing point, even in

theplains,dailyaverageisrarelylessthan25Centigrade.

Culturally,NorthernThailandshowsheavyinfluencesfrom

neighboringculturesofMyanmarandYunnan(China).

TheKingdomsofLanna(centeredatChiangMai)and

SukhothaiwerethefirsthistoricalThainationssothereare

a lot of Lanna cultures and festivals which northern people

continually behave until today. The yearly important festivals

and events are Loi Krathong Festival or Yi Peng and Songkran

Festival which is the New Year Day for northern people.

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Eastern RegionThecharmoftheeasternregionisthefinecoastalbeaches,

with highly famous beaches including Pattaya in Chonburi, Ko

Samed in Rayong, and Ko Chang in Trad. The area is among

the most complete seaside destinations in Thailand. Apart

from beaches, the area also consists of waterfalls, mountains

and islands. Agricultural tourism is very popular in some east-

ern provinces such as Chanthaburi, Rayong and Trad, where

farming of durians, rambutans and mangosteens become

very popular. Therefore, the festivals and events in eastern

region are mostly beach and sea activities like water sports

and music events on the beach. Also, fruit festivals are very

famous in this region.

Northeastern Region The northeastern region occupies the largest land area in

Thailand. The region is commonly referred to as I-san, which

usually conjures up the image of an arid land area. It is one

of the most traditional areas of the country and a land based

on agriculture and cottage industries. The area can be one

of the most wonderful destinations, especially for enthusiast

of pre-historic human civilization because the region boasts

severalsignificantancientKhmertemples.Thepeopleof

I-san have a distinctive character and culture, developed

largely from their style of living. Their ancient cultures and

traditionsarestillreflectedinmanyfestivalswhichareunique

to the northeasterners. The people in I-san celebrate a

number of traditional festivals such as Songkran festival and

Loi Krathong Festival of Lights. These are the main tool to

attract more tourists.

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Thailand is the major gateway to Asia and the center of

businesses and tourism which attract a number of foreigners

around the world each year. It is also the popular hub that

most travelers stop before continuing their journey to other

neighboring countries. So, nowadays, air transportation plays

very important role in tourism of Thailand.

Since the second World War, air transportation of Thailand

has been developed rapidly. At present, there are

thousandsofflightsperweekallovertheworldfromand

to Suvarnabhumi International Airport which is the largest

first-classinternationalairportwithinternationalstandard

services in Thailand. So, it becomes one of the most important

aviation hub of Asia. Moreover, Thailand provides several

other international airports throughout the country which can

supportbothdomesticandinternationalflightssuchasDon

Mueang International Airport, Chiang Mai International Airport,

Phuket International Airport, Udon Thani International Airport

etc.

Suvarnabhumi International Airport999Moo1Bangna-TradRoadKm15

Rachathewa, Bang Phli Samut Prakan Province 10540

+662723-0000,+662132-1888,+662132-1111-2

Website : www.suvarnabhumiairport.com , www.airportthai.

co.th

Suvarnabhumi International Airport

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Don Mueang International Airport222VibhavadiRangsitRoad,Sanambin

DonMueang,Bangkok10210

+662535-1111,+662535-1254

Website : www.airportthai.co.th

Chiang Mai International Airport60MahidolRoad,SutepSubdistrict,

MuangDistrict,ChiangMaiProvince50200

+665327-0222-33,+665320-3300-19,+665392-2274


Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport404 Moo 4, Ban Du - Rim Kok Subdistrict, Muang Chiang Rai

District,ChiangRaiProvince57000

+665379-8000,+665379-3071,+665379-8171


Phuket International Airport222MaiKwawSubdistrict,TalangDistrictPhuketProvince

83110

+667632-7230-7,+667635-1166


Hat Yai International Airport99Moo3,KlongLuangSubdistrict,KlongHoiKongDistrict,

SongkhlaProvince90115

+667422-7107,+667422-7000,+6674227131-3


Don Mueang International Airport

Chiang Mai International Airport

Phuket International Airport

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Krabi International Airport133Moo5,NuaKlongSubdistrict,NuaKlongDistrict,Krabi

Province

+667563-6541

Website : www.krabiairport.org

Udon Thani International AirportChiang Phin, Muang Udon Thani, Udon Thani Province 41000

+664224-4426,+664224-6804

Website : www.udonthaniairport.com

Krabi International Airport Udon Thani International Airport

THAI Airways International

Major Airlines in Thailand

THAI Airways International89VibhavadiRangsitRoad,Bangkok10900

+662545-1000Hotline1566

Website : www.thaiairways.com

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Nok Air17Fl.RajanakarnBuilding,183SouthSathornRoad,

Yannawa,Sathorn,Bangkok10120

+662627-2000CallCenter1318

Website : www.nokair.com

Bangkok Airways99Mu14,VibhavadirangsitRd.,ChomPhon,Chatuchak,

Bangkok10900

+6622655678,+6622706699

ReservationCenter1771

Website : www.bangkokair.com

Air Asia99OSCBuilding,KingKaewRoad,Rachathewa,Bangplee,

Samut Prakarn Province

+662515-9999,+6623159800

Website : www.airasia.com

Orient Thai Airlines (1-2-go) 18RatchadapisekRoad,Klongtoey,Bangkok10110

+662229-4260

Website:http://flyorientthai.com/th/home/

Nok Air

Bangkok Airways

Air AsiaOrient Thai Airlines

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ThailandWeather

Thailand can be described as tropical wet and dry or savanna

climate for the majority of the country during most of the year

effected by an annual monsoon, which are consistent wind

patterns that change at different times of the year due to the

differences between land and sea temperatures and pressures,

with a rainy season from June to October and a dry season the

rest of the year. The countrywide temperatures normally range

fromanaverageannualhighof38°C(100.4°F)toalowof19°C

(66.2°F),withthehighesttemperaturesfromMarchtoMayand

the lowest in December and January. The northern and central

areas of Thailand have a climate determined by three seasons

while the southern peninsular region of Thailand has only two.

Thailand climate can be divided into three main seasons; the

hotseason(MarchtoMay),therainyseason(JunetoOctober)

andthecoolseason(NovembertoFebruary).

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Hot Seasons

Rainy Seasons

Cool Seasons

Hot Season (March to May)The country is the hottest between the months of March and

May and the heat is really scorching. During the hot season,

the temperature rises dramatically in the second half of

March, then climbs over 40 °C(105°F)insomeareasbythe

middle of April when the Sun passes the Zenith, and at night

the humidity rises.

Rainy Season (June to October)Southwest monsoons that arrive between May and July

(exceptintheSouth)signalthecomingoftherainyseason,

which lasts into October and the cloud covering reduces

the temperature again but the high humidity is experienced

as ‘hot and sticky’. The mornings are usually sunny, but

the thunderstorms can come towards the late afternoon or

at night. This usually starts in late July or August, but by

September there is a thunderstorm on most days, often

resultinginfloodedstreetsbutcoolernighttimetemperatures.

Cool Season (November to February)November and December mark the onset of the cooling

season and night temperatures on high ground can

occasionally drop to a light frost. Winds are predominantly

from the north when this season starts. Daytime high

temperaturesarebetween30-35°C(85-95°F),humidity

between50%-60%.Everydayisasunnyday.Theground

will still be saturated in many places in November due to the

previous rainy season. The climate is much less trying with

a cooling North East breeze and a reduction in the humidity

level. Temperatures begin to climb again in late January, and

a hot sun parches the landscape.

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Chinese New Year Festival

Category : Festival and Culture

When : 8-17February2013Where : Bangkok, Suphanburi, Nakhon Sawan, Phuket, Hai Yai

What / Why : ChineseNewYear isthemostimportant

ofthe traditionalChineseholidays,whichisthe

longest and most important festivity in the Chinese

calendar. ChineseNewYeariscelebratedin

countriesandterritorieswithsignificantChinese

populationssuchas MainlandChina, HongKong,

Macau, Taiwan, Singapore,VietnamandThailand.

People will spend their money to buy presents,

decorations, materials, food, and clothing. It is also

traditional for every family to thoroughly cleanse the

house, in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and to

make way for good incoming luck. In Thailand, each

year, the visitors can experience the traditional Chinese

culture in many areas throughout the country, each

uniqueareaattractsthousandsofvisitorstoenjoythe

events. China Town Chinese New Year Festival: Yaowarat Road, BangkokChinese New Year Festival on Yaowarat road is the

most important event for Thai - Chinese people in

Bangkok. Here, there are the huge Chinese community,

which the visitors will experience the shopping center

with variety of goods and the delicious real Chinese

food. Also, during the festival, there are many Thai and

Chinese cultural performances together with the big

cerebration from Chinese people who all wear the red

clothes. Moreover, the local Chinese food and goods

are prepared for the visitors along the road.

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Suphanburi Chinese New Year Festival: Dragon’s Heaven Park, Suphan Buri Province The festival will be held in front of the

Museum of the Descendants of the Dragon in Suphan

Buri. Theprogramsduringtheeventincludethe

Chinese cultural performance with the following

highlight;fluorescentbeautifulwomendancingand

drums with light show, Guan Im goddess 1000 hands,

Changing masks, Chinese opera, acrobatics show,

and Chinese dancing. Additionally, they celebrate with

theexcitingfireworksshowatnight.

Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year Festival : Hatsawan Lanbun, Nakhon Sawan ProvinceChinese New Festival in Nakhon Sawan is a grand

celebration full of excitement throughout 11-day-period

of the festival. The festivities are held in honour of

Chao Poh Pak Nam Pho. The procession comes with

spectacular acrobatic performances such as climbing

up an over 10-metre pole to get the money reward on

the top. Local people will pay homage to Chao Phor

and Chaoe Mae Pak Nam Pho, the guardian spirits of

Nakhon Sawan province. Also, the visitors are invited

to take part in merit-making activities at Lan Boon

Thepachao, the Garden of Chinese Deities.

Phuket Chinese New Year Festival: Muang District, Phuket ProvinceThere are many highlight activities during the festival

including the cultural performance with colourful

presentations of local culture, tradition and

way of life on the tropical island paradise of

Phuket. Moreover, the visitors are treated to

a rare performance of a Portuguese-style

stage and invited to pay homage to the

highly revered Goddess Kuan Yin and other

Chinese deities and guardian spirits.

Hatyai Chinese New Year Festival: Srinakhorn Foundation School , Hatyai, Songkhla ProvinceThe famous highlights in the ceremony include

aspectacularfireworksandlight-and-soundshow

withcolorfulburstsoffireworkstakingtheshape

of waterfalls, silver dragon and golden dragon, the

concerts from popular local artists, Miss Hat Yai

Chinese contest and Chinese cultural performance.

The visitors are also invited to take part in merit-making

activities and pay homage to nine sacred gods in

accordance with Chinese customs and traditions.

Contact : TATBangkokOffice+6622505500 Ext3485-9

E-mail : [email protected]

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Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony


When :13-15February2013Where : Koh Kradan, Trang Province

What/Why : Trang had been introduced and became

well-known to the world as a land full of love, charming

brown sky and emerald-green sea. Trang Underwater

Weddingisinitiatedtofulfilthedreamofloversby

arranging the traditional Thai wedding ceremony,

togetherwithaweddingcertificateformallysigned

under the water. With the annually continuation of the

ceremony, the event has gained worldwide popularity,

impressed by numerous lovers giving their love to each

other among the romantic atmosphere. The event attracts so much international interest as

thefirstplaceintheworld,wheretheweddingwas

held that the Guinness World Records has awarded

thisevent “The Largest Underwater Wedding Ceremony”. Moreover,thiseventalsopromotes

an exotic traditional Thai wedding culture to foreign

wedding couples, divers, and tourists from all over the

world. The ceremony consists of Buddhism ritual and

the traditional Thai wedding ceremony of pouring lustre

water. The couples also experience and impress the

symbolic hand-woven Thai wedding costume.

Contact : TATTrangOffice+6675215867,+6675211058


TrangChamberofCommerce:+6675225353,

+6675210238

Website : www.underwaterwedding.com

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Wedding Ceremony on Elephant-Back


When :14February2013Where : Elephant Study Center, Surin Province

What/Why : Wedding Ceremony on Elephant-Back is

held on Valentine’s day at Elephant Study Center, Tah

Toom District, Surin Province. The ceremony, known

as “Sud Tae Ceremony”, is the traditional wedding

of the local tribe called “Guay”. The highlight during

the ceremony is the marriage registration on the

elephant-back, symbolizing the love of the couples

on Valentine’s Day. It is believed that the wedding

ceremony on the elephant-back will bring about good

fortune and prosperity to the couples. Additionally, the

couples will experience in many activities such as Bai

Si Soo Kwan, a parade of a symbolic sum of money

representing dowry, traditional drum performance and

dancing.Thisweddingceremonyisveryuniqueand

will be the unforgettable memories of all couples.

Contact :TATSurinOffice+6644514447


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Pattaya International Music Festival


When :15-17March2013

Where : Pattaya Beach, Pattaya, Chonburi Province

What/Why : Pattaya International Music Festival is

one of the biggest international beach music festivals

in Asia and Thailand, which take place along Pattaya

beach road, Chon Buri. This fun festival brings a lot of

famous Asian and Thai artists to show on the stages

near the beautiful beach. Audiences will be fun by

various music genres including pop, rock, hip-hop

and R’n’B. Also, both Thai and foreigner music lovers

almost a thousand every year can enjoy the different

styles of music including International Music, Asian

Music and Thai Music. The three - days activities will

start from the evening until midnight with different

colorful theme every year.

Contact : TATPattayaOffice+6638427667,

+6638428750


Website : www.pattayamusicfest.com

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World Thai Martial Arts Festival and Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony


When :17March2013

Where : Ayutthaya Historical Park, Phra Nakhon Si

Ayutthaya Province

What/Why : Wai Kru Ceremony is a demonstration of

the Muay Thai boxers’ respect and gratitude to their

teachers in submission to the serious and patient

teaching and training. The ceremony is very important,

which shows sincere appreciation and perseverance,

and also raise the spirit of the boxers. In the earlier

day of the event, the boxers have to attend the rituals

to worship Nai Khanom Tom who was the famous Thai

boxer. Next, there are the youth contest in the Wai Kru

Muay Thai or respect paying ceremony, enjoy Thai arts

and culture performances including the traditional Thai

tattoo, making of Aranyik swords, performing of Thai

martial arts, and an exhibition of ancient weapons.

After that in the late afternoon, there are Wai Kru Muay

Thai ceremony, worshipping Thai ancestral kings and

brave soldiers who protected the motherland; namely,

King Naresuan the Great, King Suea, and Phraya

Phichai Dap Hak, and see the demonstrative

performance of “Amazing Thai Elephants” at night.

Contact : TATAyutthayaOffice.+6635246076-7


Website : www.krumuaythai.net, www.aitmathai.com

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ASEAN Barred Ground Dove Festival


When :March2013

Where : Suan Kwan Muang, Yala Province

What/Why : The ASEAN Barred Ground Dove festival

takes place to attract and make relationship among

the dove-lovers from the southern part of Thailand as

well as from neighboring countries such as, Malaysia,

Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei. Thai people have

believed that doves are creatures, which bring good

luck to people who rare them and are also the symbols

of purity and peach. The major highlights during the

event are the doves with the most melodious and

sweetest cooing sound and the red-whiskered bulbul

singingcompetition.Also,therearetheconteststofind

the most beautiful cage and demonstrations of cage-

making, displaying the local wisdom and selling of the

local products.

Contact : TATNarathiwatOffice+6673522411


YalaMunicipality+6673214898,+6673212971

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Songkran Festival Category : Festival and Culture

When :12-21April2013Where : Nationwide

What/Why : Songkran is a Thai traditional New

YearDaywhichfallsonApril13-15everyyear.

It is one of the most important festival that has

been performed not only in Thailand but also in

neighboring countries. Songkran is also called

the “Water Festival”,whichisbelievedtoflowand wash away all bad omens during this time.

Traditionally, the activities in Songkran Day begin

in the early morning when faithful Thai Buddhists

go to the temple to make merits by offering food

to monks and listening to the Dhamma talk. In the

afternoon, Thai Buddhists sprinkle scented water

on Buddha images. During this time, the younger

people ask blessings from the elders and pour

scented water over their elder’s hands. In return,

the elders wish them good health, happiness and

prosperity. It might be said that the Songkran

festival is the respected festival to the elders or

the Family Day. Additionally, anyone who goes out

onthestreetislikelytogetathoroughsoaking.

The splashing water over friends or anyone will

give them a New Year blessing.

Bangkok Grand Songkran Festival: Rattanakosin Island, BangkokThe Buddha image “Buddhasihing” is brought out

from the National Museum for people to sprinkle

lustral water at Sanam Luang, opposite the Grand

Palace. There are also art and cultural performances,

demonstration of Songkran in the 4 regions,

demonstrations of Thai traditional cooking and paying

homage at nine sacred temples which is the highlight

activityofthisevent.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Songkran Festival : Around the ancient city in Mueang District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya ProvinceThe activities include offering food to monks in front of

Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit, releasing of birds and

fish,andpouringscentedwateronthehandsofelders

to receive their blessing. Enjoy with water splashing

with elephants. Experience the culture of the ethnic

Mon people and offer alms in accordance with the Mon

tradition together with bathing the Buddha image by

pouring water through a bamboo gutter.

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Wan Lai Bang Saen Songkran Festival: Bang Saen Beach, Chon Buri ProvinceThe stupa building contest is a predominant element of

the Songkran festivities in Chon Buri. Festival highlights

include the ‘Kong Kao’(ricemound)religiousritual,

rarely seen folk games, the traditional Thai sports and

Songkran beauty pageant. Other activities include

traditional folk games, including muay talay, which

is traditional boxing by the beach, and stalls offering

local products and food.

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Dok Khun Siang Khaen Songkran Festival: Bueng Kaen Nakhon and Sichan Road (Khao Nieo Road), Khon Kaen ProvinceThe activities highlights include giving food offerings

ceremony, Songkran procession with many beautiful

floracards,MissDokKhunSiangKhaencontest,stalls

offering local products and food, paying respect to

elders by making ritual offerings, and the famous

“Human Wave” activity on Khao Nieo road.

Phra Padeang Songkran Festival: In front of the Phra Padaeng District Office, Samut Prakan ProvinceSongkran Phra Padeang is known as “Raman New Year Day” which is famous for Thais and foreigners.

There are the procession of the Hongsa and Takhap

Flag,NongSongkranandfloralparade,whichis

the highlight of for this event. Also, other activities

include the demonstrations of ethnic Mon art and

culture, playing “Saba” and demonstration of Kalamae

cooking.Wan Lai Bang Saen

Phra Padeang

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Hatyai Midnight Songkran Festival: Odeon Inter-section, Sanehanuson Road, Niphat Uthit 3 Road, Hatyai District, Songkhla ProvinceThe activities during this event include the procession

of Songkran at midnight, foam party, merit making

by offering food to the monks and Songkran beauty

pageant. In addition, paying respect to the elders by

pouring scented water and the procession of Phra

Phuttha Sihing are also very important to local people.

Sukhothai Songkran Festival : Wat Trapang Thong, Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai Province The tourists can experience the Thai ancient market

by tasting traditional food and using cowrie shells

instead of cash money. Also, there are Phad Thai

cooking competition which will bring attention from the

foreigners. Additionally, the cultural performances are

shown by the college students.

Songran On The Beach: Patong Beach, Phuket Province There are the procession of Phra Phutta Sihing around

Patongbeach,floralparade,culturalperformanceand

Songkran beauty contest. Along the beach during the

event, people will be fun with splashing of water each

other.

Chiang Mai Songkran Festival: Chiang Mai City, Chiang Mai Province

There are many activities during this famous

event, for example, the procession and bath-

ing of Phra Phutta Sihing, riding a Kang

Chong(Anorthernvehicle),carryingsand

to the temple and cultural performance. The

tourists also enjoy the fun splashing of water

around the moat of Chiang Mai which is very

famous and popular for both Thais and foreigners.

Contact : TATBangkokOffice+6622505500ext3485-9


Website: www.songkran.net

Hatyai

Patong Beach

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Yasothon Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival


When :11-12May,2013

Where : Phaya Thaen Park, Yasothon Province

What/Why : Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival is an

ancient local festival, which is associated with Thai

traditional beliefs in the supernatural powers that help

promote the production of rice crops for the coming

planting season. In the rainy season, the local people

believe that the god would hear the entreaties that they

create a rocket or ‘Bang Fai’ to send to heaven, and

bless them with plentiful rain for rice cultivation. So,

thecelebrationisentirelytothegodofrain. Onthe

festival day, the beautiful rockets

in different styles are paraded to

the launch site. The local people dress in

colorful traditional costumes and dance to accompany

theprocession. Thehighlightofthefestivalisthe

launchtime.Therocketsarefiredfromtheirlaunch

platforms one by one. Noisy folk music and cheers can

be heard for each liftoff and the rocket that reaches the

greatestheightisdeclaredthewinner.

Contact : TATUdonthaniOffice+6645243770,+6645250714


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Bun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival


When :28-30June2013Where : Dan Sai district, Loei Province

What/Why : Phi Ta Khon is a type of

masked procession celebratedonthefirstdayofa

three-day Buddhist merit making holiday known in

Thai as “Boon Pra Wate”. Theannualfamousfestival

takes place on the second or third weekend in June at

a village of Dan Sai, Loei Province. The festival is held

toworship spirits,theprotectorsofthevillage,andto

ask for plentiful rain for the coming farming season.

Phi Ta Khon is paraded by young men who wear huge

masks made from carved coconut-tree trunks, topped

with wickerwork and sticky-ricesteamers,anddress

as ghosts to parade a sacred Buddha image.

The procession is marked by a lot of music and

dancing. In addition, on the second day of the

festival, the villagers gather at Wat Ponchai to listen

tothe messages ofthethirteensermonsofPrince

Vessandorn recited by the local monks.

Contact :TATLoeiOffice+6642812812


DanSaiDistrictOffice+6642891266

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Amazing Thailand Grand Sale


When :15June-15August2013Where : Department stores that participate in the

program, Nationwide

What/Why : During the event of Amazing Thailand

Grand Sale, participants can experience and enjoy

discountsof10-80%,andmanyotherprivilegesat

participating department stores, shopping malls, King

Power Duty Free, jewelry shops, golf courses, Thai

products, spa and massage, hospitals, as well as

from the leading airlines and online travel agencies.

There are also discounts to be enjoyed at participating

merchants at selected tourist attractions in Bangkok,

Chiangmai, Phuket, Hat Yai, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Koh

Samui and other famous destinations in Thailand. The

event attracts many target tourists such as Malaysia,

Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea

etc. to travel and go shopping in the low season of

Thailand.

Contact : TATBangkokOffice,TourismInvestmentDepartment

+6622505500ext.2951


Website : http://thailandgrandsale.tourismthailand.org

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Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival


When :22-23July2013Where : Muang District, Ubon Ratchathani Province

What/Why : Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival is the

traditional well-known festival in I-san and the largest

religious ceremony in Ubon Ratchathani, which held on

Asalha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa Day every year.

This day marks as the beginning of the rainy season

retreat for Buddhist monks. During the cerebration, the

huge candles are prepared by people from temples

throughout the province a couple of days before the

procession, and then paraded through the city on

floatswithabeautifulladyrepresentinganangelfor

eachcandle,eachrepresentingalocal temple,district

or other institution. The procession moves

from in front of Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram

along the road to Thung Si Muang. There

are also the dancers and the musicians in traditional

dresses joy in the parade. In addition, there are the

impressive exhibition of wax sculptures, which created

by the international artists from various countries.

Contact : TATUbonRatchathaniOffice+6645243770,

+6645250714


UbonRatchathaniProvincialOffice.+6645254827

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Vegetarian Festival


When :October2013

Where : Muang District, Phuket Province

What/Why : The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an

annual event held during the ninth lunar month of the

Chinese calendar. It is believed that the vegetarian

festival and its accompanying sacred rituals bestow

good fortune upon those who religiously observe this

rite. During this time, local people of Chinese ancestry

strictly observe a 10-day vegetarian or vegan diet for

the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making.

Sacred rituals are performed at various Chinese

shrines and temples, and aesthetic displays such

as walking barefooted over hot coals and ascending

ladders with bladed rungs are performed by entranced

devotees known as “Ma Song”. The ceremonies

are based on the strong belief and faith to Gods and

the strong intention to purify both bodies and spirits.

Eating only vegetable dishes is based on the intention

not to kill any animals, purify bodies and minds, and

enlighten the spirits. During the ceremonies, people

will be in the white clothes.

Contact :TATPhuketOffice+6676211036,+6676212213


www.phuketvegetarian.com

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Nakhon Phanom iIIuminated Boat Procession


When :October2013

Where : Muang Nakhon Phanom Municipality, Nakhon

Phanom Province

What/Why : The iIIuminated Boat Procession or “Lai Reua Fai”whichliterallymeanstosetafloatafire

boat is celebrated by the Northeastern people, which

has been practiced for centuries to mark the end of

Buddhist Lent. The procession is held to welcome

the Lord Buddha back to earth after preaching to

his mother in heaven during the three-month period

of Buddhist Lent. To pay respect and welcome the

LordBuddha,ReuaFaiorfireboatsdecorated

withflowers,incensesticks,candles,andlanterns

are launched on the Mekong River in the evening.

Today,withcompetitionstofindthemostbeautiful

illuminated boat processions, the boats have

become more impressively constructed

anddecorated. Inaddition,theevent

includes cultural performances and street

processions in which you can join the locals

in performing the traditional folk dances.

Contact :TATNakhonPhanomOffice+6642513490-1


NakhonPhanomProvincialOffice+6642511287,

+6642511576

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Surin Elephant Round-up and Elephant Show


When :November2013

Where : Surin Elephant Performance Ground and Si

Narong Stadium, Surin Province

What/Why : Surin, the northeastern province is very

well known to both Thai people and international

tourists as “the Land of Elephants.” It has been

presenting the Elephant Round-Up for more than 50

years. Now, as an internationally recognized event,

Elephant Round-Up begins with a wonderful elephant

parade through the streets, and the famous “elephant

breakfast”. After that, the shows also include elephant

talent competitions, demonstration of the various

techniquesusedtocaptureandtrainelephants,a

presentationofancientelephantwarfaretechniques,

a series of shows displaying the strength and skill of

the animals, such as football games and a tug-of-war

between men and elephants.

Contact : TATSurinOffice.+6644514447-8


SurinProvinceOffice.+6644512039

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Loi Krathong Festival


When :17September2013

Where : Nationwide

What/Why : Loi Krathong festival is a Thai tradition,

which has been conducted for a long time ago. Loi

Krathong has been held since the middle of the

eleventh to the middle of the twelfth lunar month,

whichisagreatfloodseason,especiallyonthefull

moon night of the twelfth lunar month. When the moon

shines at night, it makes the rivers clear and beautiful

,whichissuitableforfloatingKrathong. Nowadays,

Thai people usually prepare natural materials to make

Krathong. For example, they use banana trunk and

lotus to make beautiful krathong then put stick candle,

incensestick,andflowersinkrathong.Theyalways

ask for good luck in the future and forgiveness Pra

Mae Khongkha. At the temples and tourist places,

they held the contest of making krathong and

Noppamas beauty pageants contest. There

are many entertainment shows and exciting

fireworksatnight.

Loi Krathong Festival: Bangkok View the illuminated

boat procession, Loi Krathong activities as well as

illuminated buildings and historical sites on both sides

of the Chao Phraya River.

Bang Sai Loi Krathong Tam Prathip Festival: Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center,

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

Relive the glorious past of Ayutthaya

on this atmospheric night. Enjoy the

traditionalprocessionofbeautyqueens

from all 4 regions and experience the

relaxingsurroundingsofafloatingmarket

demonstration.

Samut Songkhram Loi Krathong : King Rama 2 Memorial Park, Samut Songkhram Province Experience Loi Krathong, which made of banana trunk

more than 100,000 pieces, enjoy Thai folk shows,

Noppamas beauty pageant and krathong contests,

and offering food to Buddhist monks along the river.Bang Sai Loi Krathong

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Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival : Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai Province

Experience the festival of the Dawn of Happiness

citywithchandelierlampparadesandfireblast,play

smallconfectioncupsparkfireworks,enjoytraditional

performance, local recreational games and markets.

Tak Loi Krathong Sai Festival: Rattanakosin 200 years Bridge, Tak ProvinceSightseeingfloating8,000lanterns parade to be competed along Ping River at

Hall of Fame Building where the handicrafts contest is

held, shopping One Tumbon One Product or OTOPs

and enjoy traditional performances.

Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival: Chang Klan Road, Chiang Mai Province Enjoy traditional performance

inLannastyleandfloatinglanterncontest,joina

demonstration of how to make Krathongs and Yee

Peng lanterns.

Contact : TATBangkokOffice+6622505500 ext3485-9


Website : www.loikrathong.netLoi Krathong Sai

Chiang Mai Yi Peng

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Hatyai Lantern Festival


When : 1November2013-30September2014

Where : Hatyai Park, Hatyai District, Songkhla Province

What/Why : Hatyai lantern festival which the Thai

slogan translates as “colors of the south” is one

of the most colorful festivals taking place in Hatyai.

There are variety zones of lanterns that impressively

decorated to lighten at night. Each year, there are

plenty of people wandering around the park taking

pictures of their children or loved ones in front of

the various lanterns when the sky is dark. The idea

“Amazing of Light” has been launched to show the

techniqueoflighting.Moreover,notfarfromthelantern

exhibition, there is “Hatyai Ice Dome” that the tourists

canenjoythelanternsinsidetheIceDomewith-30

degree Celsius. The colorful light of

lanterns will contrast with the ice

that is more beautiful when taking

pictures.

Contact :TATHatyaiOffice+6674231055,+6674238518


Website : www.hatyailantern.com

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Thailand’s New Year Countdown Celebrations


When :31December2013-1January2014

Where : Nationwide

What/Why : The Thailand New Year Celebrations will

carry the hallmarks of fun and genuine hospitality

that make the kingdom such a rewarding

destination to visit. The celebrations to greet

the New Year in Thailand are always full

of fun activities, including concerts, stage

performances,fireworksdisplaysanda

mass countdown to welcome in New Year in

a traditional Thai way by visiting a temple. Thai

people believe that paying homage to the Bhuddha

image ensures a good start to a New Year and

favourable prospects of happiness and good luck.

Countdown @ Central world Bangkok : Central World, Ratchaprasong Road, BangkokThe biggest and most famous countdown festival in

Bangkok happens at Central World. The participants

can experience spectacular light and sound shows

and live on-stage performances by popular local

artistsinfrontofCentralWorldSquare.Also,theycan

enjoy the beer garden, lucky draws and countdown

with other countries around the world on large-screen

projections.

Pattaya

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Pattaya Countdown: Pattaya, Chon Buri ProvincePattaya Countdown is taken place at Bali Hai Pier

with the longest New Years celebrations in Thailand.

The long festivities will begin on Christmas day with

Christmastreedecoratingfollowedbyfireworksover

the bay. There are a fair all week long with merchants

selling delicious foods from all regions of Thailand as

well as souvenirs and craft which is set up all along

beach road. There are also many concerts from

famous Thai artists and celebrities.

Hatyai Night Paradise Countdown : Hatyai District, Songkhla ProvinceThere are free concerts from famous singers and

TV stars, and other entertainments. A running event

crossing to New Year will also be organized together

with a ritual ceremony of prayers to enhance destiny

across to New Year at Mahapanya Wittayalai College.

Additionally, food fair from famous food shops in Hatyai

and Songkhla is prepared for visitors all night. Colorful Phuket Countdown: Muang District, Phuket ProvinceThe Phuket Countdown event will display mini-concerts

from many famous artists and impressive dance

contests.OnDecember31,acountdownforthelast

rays of sunshine will be celebrated at Phromthep

Cape, where a New Year’s countdown clock will be

set and then celebrate at night by watching fabulous

fireworksshowatChaiField.

Contact : TATBangkokOffice+6622505500ext3485-9


Website : www.amazingcountdown.comPattaya Hatyai

Phuket

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The 10th Khon Kaen International Marathon

Category : Sport

When :27January2013Where : Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen Province

What/Why : Khon Kaen International Marathon is one

of the greatest sport event in Northeast of Thailand

in which more than 50,000 runners around the world

participated.Thismarathon program iscertifiedbythe

IAAF, through the Athletic Association of Thailand

under Royal Patronage, while the marathon circuits

have been approved by the AIMS. The event offers

theexperienceofinternationalmarathonreflecting

the wide recognition of the games from both amateur

andprofessionalmarathonrunners.Toconfirmthe

recognition as “the Marathon City”, Khon Kaen has

put all efforts to host the game every year, which is well

cooperated by government sectors, private

sectors and local Khon Kaen people.

The race is divided into 4 running

divisions:

Contact : TATKhonKaenOffice+6643244498-9


Khon Kaen University Alumni Association

+6643202750

E-Mail : [email protected],

[email protected]

1.Marathon 42.195km. Male-Female

2.Half-Marathon 21.10km. Male-Female

3.MiniMarathon 11.55km. Male-Female

4. Walk and Fun Run 4.5 km. No age limit

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Pattaya Women’s Open

Category : Sport

When :23January-3February2013Where : Dusit Thani Resort, Pattaya, Chon Buri Province

What/Why : The tennis “ PTT Pattaya Women’s Open” is a women’s professional tennis tournament

played on outdoor hard courts, which is one of the

longest women tennis tournament in the world history

withthetopvoteasTournamentoftheYearin2010at

the international series category. Many world top tennis

players come to join this exciting tournament every

year that will attract more visitors to come to Thailand.

The tournament not only focuses on attracting the

world’s top tennis stars, but also supports the local

Thai tennis players by offering them wild cards into the

qualifyingroundsandthemaindrawofthePTTPattaya

Open.

Contact : TATPattayaOffice+6638427667,+6638428750


PentanglePromotionsCo.,Ltd.:+662311-3414-5,

+662311-3497

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Thailand Ladies Open

Category : Sport

When :February2013Where : Samut Prakan Province

What/Why :ThailandLadiesOpenisthefirstofficial

golftournamentonthe2013LadiesAsianGolfTour,

whichwillinclude8-10eventstobeplayedinThailand,

Japan,China,Indonesia,TaiwanandIndia. This

event is held for Asian lady professional golfers with

the objectives to raise the standard of ladies’ golf

intheregiontobeequaltoEuropeandAmerica,

as well as to promote the country as a leading golf

destination. Withtheannuallycontinuationmorethan

25years,thereareabout130ThaiandAsiangolfers

who participated in this event to win a title and get the

big prize moneys.



ThailandLadiesGolfAssociation+662255-7976,

+662254-0340Ext.107/108


Website : www.thailadiesgolf.org

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Top of the Gulf Regatta International

Category : Sport

When :3-7May2013

Where : Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Jomtien Beach,

Pattaya, Chon Buri Province

What/Why : The annual Top of the Gulf Regatta takes

place at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Jomtien Beach,

which has grown to become the largest by boat

number and become the center of boat racing in Asia.

This event helps to promote the tourism of Pattaya and

attracts large keelboats and multihulls, dinghies, beach

catamarans and youngsters sailing the Optimists. Top

of the Gulf Regatta is an international boat racing,

which supported by the Yacht Racing Association of

Thailand(YRAT)andawardstheinternationalstandard

from International Sailing Federation or ISAF. The event

expectstowelcomemorethan600sailorsinmorethan

300craftstothewateroftheGulfofThailand.



Website : www.topofthegulfregatta.com

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Laguna Phuket International Marathon

Category : Sport

When :9June2013Where : Bangtao Beach, Phuket Province

What/Why : Laguna Phuket Internationa Marathon

is one of the biggest marathon event in Thailand.

The marathon course is along the beautiful beaches,

and takes in a typical Thai village market, a rubber

plantation,beachandseaviewsbeforefinishingin

the resort of Laguna Phuket in the North West of the

tropicalisland.The42.195kmmarathoncoursehas

beenofficiallymeasuredandissanctionedbythe

Association of International Marathons and Distance

Races. Furthermore, the race also supports the family

activities by launching other different events such as

5km.Walkforhealthand2km.KidsRun.Therefore,

the event is the great success with thousands of

participants each year. On the racing day, there are

fivegreateventswhichare;

Contact : TATPhuketOffice+6676211036,+6676212213


Website : www.phuketmarathon.com

42.195km-Marathon (18yearsold&over)

21km-HalfMarathon (16yearsold&over)

10.5km-Run (13yearsold&over)

5kmWalk (allwelcome)

2kmKidsRun (12yearsold&under)

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Pattaya Marathon

Category : Sport

When :21July2013Where : Pattaya City Hall, Pattaya, Chon Buri Province

What/Why : The Pattaya marathon is one of the most

popular Pattaya events and it is held annually. Also

known as the King’s Cup marathon, this annual event is

a large scale marathon and half-marathon running that

attracts athletes from all over the world to participate.

The King’s Cup marathon is such a big deal for

athletes that it has become one of the most celebrated

sports-relatedPattayafestivals. Activitiesheldduring

the weekend-long Pattaya marathon include a number

of racing competitions. There are wheelchair races,

aquartermarathon,ahalfmarathonandafulllength

marathon running. Not only Thai residents are allowed

to participate, but people from worldwide are also

welcomedtoparticipatethisjoyfulevent. Itbrings

many people into the borders of Pattaya, especially

serious athletes from around the world that are looking

todominateintheraces.



PattayaCityHall+6638253129

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Amari Watergate & BMW Thailand Charity Midnight Run

Category : Sport

When :19October2013

Where : Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok

What/Why : It is the only race in Bangkok to be held

atMidnight,andofferscompetitorsachoiceof2

distances-6kmor12km.Thecitystreetswillbeclosed

and protected by a police and security contingent

ofabout400officers,andsupportedalongtheroute

by local residents, and shop owners, together with

the management and staff of the Amari Watergate

Hotel Bangkok. The atmosphere is tremendous, with

over 5,000 runners, both local people and foreigners.

Thewinnersforthebestrecordin12km.ofmaleand

female championship will receive the Royal trophy of

HRH Princess Sirindhorn. The winners in each age

category including the family team and the fancy

team will receive a trophy. Everyone who crosses the

finishinglinewillreceiveaspecialcommemorative

medal.



Amari Watergate’s Public Relations Department

+6626539000ext.5021

Website: http://www.amari.com/watergate/charity-

midnight-run.aspx

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FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour

Category : Sport

When :October2013

Where : Bangsaen Beach, Chon Buri Province

What/Why : The world - class beach volleyball

competition is one of the largest in Asia with

participants from all over the world. This event is part

oftheFIVBBeachVolleyballSWATCHWorldTour that

accumulates points for the world ranking. It is also

an event for the selection of Olympic players. The

tournament,whichoffersprizemoneyofUS$190,000

drawsandattractsmore than70world’sbestwomen

beachvolleyballplayersfromover30countries

including the current world championships and

reigning Olympic champions. In addition, there are

supporting amateur tournaments at both international

and local level as well as sponsor village featuring an

expensive range of sale outlets and fun activities.



PentanglePromotions+6623113414-5,

+6623113497

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Laguna Phuket Triathlon

Category : Sport

When :November2013

Where : Laguna Beach Resort, Phuket Province

What/Why : The Laguna Phuket Triathlon is Asia’s

premierdestinationtriathlonfeaturingaunique1.8Km

swim,55Kmbikeand12Kmrunthroughspectacular

tropical scenery. Also, the popular race has attracted

thousands of age group athletes as well as triathlon

legends Mark Allen, Greg Welch, Craig Alexander,

Paula Newby-Fraser, Michellie Jones and Chrissie

Wellington, to come to win the title. Additionally, almost

20yearsofcompetition,whichattractmorethan

thousands of Thai and foreign athletes yearly still

emphasize the success and the advance of Phuket to

be the leader of International Triathlon Organizer.

Contact : TATPhuketOffice+6676211036,+6676212213


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Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon

Category : Sport

When :November2013

Where : Sanam Chai Road located at the east side of

the Grand Palace, Bangkok

What/Why: Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon is

the world standard athletic sport of Thailand, which is

very popular for Thai and foreign runners around the

world. The Bangkok Marathon offers participants more

than just a normal marathon experience with happiness

from the warm welcome and cheerful smiles. The

course takes the runners past many fascinating tourist

attractions of Bangkok, such as the Grand palace, Wat

Phra Keao or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the

National Museum, and the Chao Phraya River. The race

is divided into 4 categories with divisions for different

agegroups.Therearethemarathon(42.185km.),half-

marathon(21.10km.),mini-marathon(10.55km.),and

micro-marathon(5km.).



RunForHealthAssociation+6622807667-8

Website : www.bkkmarathon.com

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PTT Jet Ski King’s Cup World Cup Championship

Category : Sport

When :December2013

Where : Jomtien Beach, Pattaya, Chon Buri Province

What/Why : PTT Jet Ski King’s Cup World

Cup tournamenthasbeenreceivinggreatinterests

from a variety of people including both international

and domestic racing teams. The annual Jet Ski King’s

Cup is considered as one of the most important

competitions on the professional jet-ski calendar. It

isanInternationalstandardtournamentclassified

asaWorldCupGrandPrixeventthatsatisfiesby

worldwide racers with spectacular and thrilling races.

Additionally, the world - top professional racers over

30countriescometowinthetitlewhichcanalsobring

the International media and sport lovers to travel in

Thailand. It is crucial for the growth and expansion of

this sport industry and Thai racers can improve their

skill by joining this world class tournament.

Contact :TATPattayaOffice+6638427667,+6638428750


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TAT’s OVERSEAs OFFICEsCONTACTKUALA LUMPURSuite22.01,Level22ndFloor,MenaraCitibank,165,

Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Tel:(603)2162348Fax:(603)21623486


Website : www.thailtourismthailand.my

Area of Responsibility : Malaysia,Brunei Darussalam

JAKARTAThePLAZA,38th Floor,Zone B,JL. M.H. Thamrin Kav.

28-30jakarta10350INDONESIA

Tel:(62)2129922353Fax:(62)2129928355


Website : www.wisatathailand.com

Area of Responsibility : Indonesia

SINGAPOREC/ORoyalThaiEmbassy,370OrchardRd.,

SINGAPORE238870

Tel:(656)2357901Fax:(656)7335653

E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

Website : www.toutismthailand.org.sg

Area of Responsibility : Singapore and Philippines

NEW DELHIB-9/1A(GF),VasantVihar,NewDelhi110057,INDIA

Tel:(9111)41663567-9Fax:(9111)41663570


Website : www.amazingthailand.co.in

Area of Responsibility : Northern lndia, Bangladesh,

Nepal and Bhutan

MUMBAINo.215,4th Floor,Free Press House,Free Press Journal

Marg,NarimanPoint,Mumbai400021INDIA

Tel:(9122)22042727,22042728

Fax:(9122)22042729


Website : www.amazingthailand.co.in

Area of Responsibility : Western & Southern india, Sri

Lanka and Maldives

SYDNEYRoyalExchange,suite2002,Level2056PittStreet,

Sydney,NSW2000AUSTRALIA

Tel:(612)92477549Fax:(612)92512465


Website : www.thailand.net.au

Area of Responsibility : Australia, New Zealand and

SouthPacific

HO CHI MINH CITYThe Empire Tower 5thFloor,26-28HamNghiStreet,

District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM

Tel:(8486)2913885-6Fax:(8486)2913887


Website : www.tourismthailand.org.vn

Area of Responsibility : Vietnam, Lao PDR and Cambodia

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HONG KONGRoom1901JardineHouse,1ConnaughtPlace,

Central,

Tel:(852)28680732,28680854Fax:(852)28680428

E-mail:[email protected],[email protected]

Website : www.amazingthailand.org.hk

Area of Responsibility : Hong Kong and Macau

TAIWANThailand Tourism Division

13th Floor, Boss Tower, No.111 Sung Chiang Road,

(NearNankingEastRoadJunction)Taipei104TAIWAN

Tel:(8862)25021600Fax:(8862)25021603

E-mail:[email protected],[email protected]

Website : www.tattpe.org.tw

Area of Responsibility : Taiwan

SHANGHAI33rdfloor,LCHCentreBuilding288NanjingRoad

(West),HuangPuDistrict,ShanghaiMunicipality,

2000003CHINA

Tel:(8621)33663409Fax:(8621)33663408

Area of Responsibility : Shanghai, Fujian, Hubei, Anhui,

Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan

BEIJINGRoom902,OfficeTowerE1,OrientalPlaza,

No. 1 East Chang An Avenue,

DongChengDistrict,Beijing100738.CHINA

Tel:(8610)85183526-29Fax:(8610)85183530


Website : www.tatbjs.org.cn

Area of Responsibility : PR China, Liaoning Province,

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Qinghai, Jilin,

Tianjin, Tientsin, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,

Shanxi, Hebei, Gansu, Heilongjiang, Shaanxi, Henan,

Shandong, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and

Mongolia

KUNMINGRoom1301,BrilliantPlaza,No.6SanshiStreet,

Kunming,YunnanPR.China,650011

Tel:(8687)13178840Fax:(8687)13171664


AreaofResponsibility:Chongqing,Yunnan,Sichuan,

Guizhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and

Tibet Autonomous Region

TOKYOYurakuchoDenkiBuilding,SouthTower2nd Floor,

Room259,1-7-1Yurakucho,Chiyoda-ku,

Tokyo100-0006,JAPAN

Tel:(813)32181077Fax:(813)32180655


Website : www.thailandtravel.or.jp

Area of Responsibility : Northern Area of Honshu Island

: Tohoku, Kanto and Hokkaido Island

OSAKATechnobleYotsubashiBuilding,3rd Floor,

1-6-8Kitahorie,Nishi-ku,Osaka550-0014,JAPAN

Tel:(816)65436654,65436655

Fax:(816)65436660



Area of Responsibility : Southern Area of Honshu

Island : Kinki, Chugoku and Chubu

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FUKUOKAELGalaBuilding,6thFloor,1-4-2Tenjin,Chuo-ku,

Fukuoka810-0001,JAPAN

Tel:(8192)7258808Fax:(8192)7354434



Area of Responsibility : Kyushu Island, Shikoku Island

and Okinawa

SEOULRoomNo.1205,DaeyungakTower,12th Floor,

25-5,1Ka,Chungmu-Ro,Chung-Ku,

Seoul100-706,KOREA

Tel:(822)7795416-8,7795160,7795162-4

Fax:(822)7795419


Website : www.tatsel.or.kr

Area of Responsibility : Republic of Korea

LOS ANGELES611NorthLarchmontBoulevard,1st Floor, Los Angeles,

CA90004,U.S.A.

Tel:(1323)4619814Fax:(1323)4619834


Area of Responsibility : Alaska, Arizona, California,

Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska,

Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma,

Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington,

Wyoming, Guam Island and All Central and Southern

America Countries

NEW YORK61Broadway,Suite2810NewYork,N.Y.10006,U.S.A.

Tel:(1212)4320433Fax:(1212)2692588


Area of Responsibility : Alabama, Arkansas,

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, lllinois,

Indiana, lowa, Kentucky Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,

Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,

Missouri, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey,

North Caroline, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,

South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia,

Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Puerto

Rico and the Bahamas and Canada Countries

(WestCanada:Alberta,BritishColumbia,Manitoba,

Northwest Teritories, Saskatchewan and Yukon; East

Canada : Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova

ScotiaandNewFoundland)

LONDON1stFloor,17-79CockspurStreetTrafalgarSquare

London SW1Y 5 BL UNITED KINGDOM

Tel:(44207)9252511Fax:(44207)9252512

E-mail : [email protected],

[email protected]

Area of Responsibility : United Kingdom and Ireland

STOCKHOLMDrottninggatan33GF,11151Stockholm.SWEDEN

Tel:(468)7005691Fax:(468)7005699


Website : www.tourismthailand.org

Area of Responsibility : Sweden, Norway, Denmark,

Finland, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

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FRANKFURTThailanddishes Fremdenverkehrsamt

BethmannStreet58,D-60311Frankfurt/M.,GERMANY

Tel:(4969)1381390Fax:(4969)13813950

E-mail : [email protected],

[email protected]

Website : www.thailandtourismus.de

Area of Responsibility : Germany, Austria, Slovenia,

Croatia, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Romania,

Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Moldova, Macedonia, Albania,

Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and

Bosnia-Herzegovina

MOSCOWTourismAuthorityofThailand,MoscowOfficeRussia,

101000, Moscow, Bolshoy Spasoglineschevsky

Pereulok,9/1,Building16,officeIV,RUSSIA

Tel:7(495)6232505Fax:7(495)6232773


Website : www.tourismthailand.ru

Area of Responsibility : Russia, Belarus, Ukraine,

Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan,

Uzbekistan,Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyz

PARIS

OfficeNationalduTourismedeThailande

90AvenuedesChamps-Elysees,75008Paris,

FRANCE

Tel:(331)53534700Fax:(331)45637888


Area of Responsibility : France, Belgium, Luxembourg,

The Netherlands, Morocco, Monaco, Tunesia and

Algeria

ROMAEnte Nazionale per il Turismo Thailandese

ViaBarberini68,4thFloor,Roma00187,ITALY

Tel:(3906)42014422,(3906)42014426

Fax:(3906)4873500


Area of Responsibility : ltaly, Spain, Greece, Portugal,

lsrael, Egypt, turkey and Cyprus

DUBAITourism Authority of Thailand Dubai & Middle East

OfficeDusitThaniDubai,

133SheikhZayedRoad,Apartment1804,

P.O.Box450019,Dubai,U.A.E.

Tel:(971)43250184-5Fax:(971)43250187


AreaofResponsibility:Bahrain,lran,lraq,Jordan,

Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,

Syria and United Arab Emirates

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