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MANY EXCITING TRAVEL & TOURISM-RELATED EVENTS COMING UP THIS YEAR |
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A number of major festivals, events and travel-related meetings to be held throughout 2010 will ensure a lively and vibrant calendar of activities. Here are some that have been confirmed:
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Arts of the Kingdom V: This exhibition featuring the works of the Support Foundation, patronised by Her Majesty the Queen, has been ongoing since 18 December, 2007, at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Dusit Palace in celebration of His Majesty the King’s 60th Anniversary of Accession to the Throne which was commemorated in 2006 and his 80th Birthday Anniversary in 2007. The works of art reflect Thailand’s exquisite national heritage and are considered the pride of the nation. Further details are available at www.artsofthekingdom.com |
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Golden Jubilee 50th Year Fam Trip, March 2010: We will invite the media from all over the world to participate in a fam trip to visit the country’s five geographical regions and 50 main tourism products. One highlight of this event will be the introduction of the Arts of Thailand Museum, our latest heritage attraction. |
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The Society of American Travel Writers Freelance Council Meeting, 16-26 March, 2010, at Pullman Bangkok King Power: Over 75 media will participate in the SATW meeting in Bangkok. TAT has arranged pre- and post-tours for participants to visit attractive destinations in Thailand such as Chiang Mai, Krabi, Phuket, Bangkok and Ko Samui. SATW positions itself as the world’s largest association of professional travel journalists and photographers with 639 active members. |
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Pattaya International Music Festival 2010, 19 - 21 March, 2010, at the Pattaya Beach, Pattaya city: This is an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy a weekend of listening and dancing to beautiful music performed by more than 100 musicians. For music lovers, it will certainly enhance their holiday and will also help to turn Pattaya into a musical paradise broadening its appeal. |
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Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup 2010, 26 - 28 March, 2010: Sports enthusiasts travel to a Mekong River border town to compete for glory and a handsome purse. The Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup, 2010, provides a packed programme, with the starting and finishing line in downtown Nong Khai next to the picturesque Mekong River. For further information, www.thaitriathlon.org |
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31st Bangkok International Motor Show, 26 March – 6 April 2010, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre. This annual event features the latest line up of motorcars and motorcycles, accompanied by several activities ranging from rallies to off-road competitions, tuning car contests to car audio shows, and a wide variety of cars on show from local clubs. |
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Phuket Bike Week & Motorcycle Exhibition 2010, 9-13 Apri, 2010: The biggest motorcycle event in South East Asia as well as colourful variety concerts will be organised in Phuket at Patong beach, Jungceylon Shopping Complex ,and Tainan Restaurant. Over 30,000 bikers from overseas and domestic markets are expected to join. |
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Songkran Festival, 13-15 April, 2010: A fun-filled national festival that commemorates the role of water in Thai social, cultural, economic, and spiritual life. Marked during the peak of the summer heat wave, it includes the annual bathing of Buddha images carried out at temples and homes across the country. Children sprinkle water on the heads of elders to pay respect. |
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Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, June – July 2010: A two-month shopping promotion in all the country's principal tourist centres. Special discounts of up to 70% will be available at participating department stores and retail outlets; look out for the distinctive 'Amazing Thailand Grand Sale' sign and promotional material. |
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Thailand Travel Mart plus Amazing Gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion (TTM+): To be held 2-4 June, 2010, at the Exhibition Centre Hall, IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, this is the largest B2B event in the Greater Mekong Subregion. First organised in 2001, it offers a particularly valuable opportunity to network with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which cannot afford to exhibit at global travel trade shows.
http://www.thailandtravelmartplus.com/ |
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Hua Hin Jazz Festival, 12 - 14 June, 2010: The 8th Hua Hin Jazz Festival will be held at two sites at Hua Hin, 200 km south of Bangkok. Entrance to all performances is free. Hua Hin has been associated with the country’s jazz community since the 1950s and the jazz festival is organised annually to honour the musical talents of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. |
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Hua Hin Regatta 2009, 30 July - 3 August, 2010: Yachting and sailboat enthusiasts from all over the world gather in the idyllic seaside resort of Hua Hin, only three hours drive from Bangkok, for 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 home to one of the summer palaces of His Majesty the King, a great patron of the sport. Hence, this annual regatta is held in his honour. |
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Bangkok’s Film Festival, 24 - 30 September, 2010: Now in its seventh year, the Bangkok Film Festival is playing a major role in promoting the development of Thailand and Bangkok as a hub of regional film-making, pre- and post-production work. The spectacular event promises to deliver more than 80 exciting films with the focus on a new generation of film makers particularly from throughout Asia. For further information, please visit www.bangkokfilm.org |
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8th Thailand Tourism Awards 2010 will be held on 27 September, 2010, coinciding with World Tourism Day. These awards are designed to instill awareness and promote responsible management in tourism among tourism entrepreneurs, ultimately leading to sustainable tourism. |
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MICE events: Information about the dozens of conventions, exhibitions, and conferences being held in Thailand every year can be found regularly at the following websites:
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau www.tceb.or.th
Impact Muang Thong Thani: www.impact.co.th
Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre: www.qsncc.co.th
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre: www.bitec.net
Additional information on trade fairs in Thailand can be found at: www.thaitradefair.com |
Contact information:
International Public Relations Division
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4545-48
Fax: +66 (0) 2253 7419
E-mail: prdiv3@tat.or.th
Web site: www.tatnews.org
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