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THE GLORIOUS NIGHT AT CHAO PHRAYA
BANGKOK LOI KRATHONG
November 3 - 4, 2006
At the Royal Thai Navy Institute*
By the Chao Phraya River
 
 

PROGRAMME

18.30 – 20.00 hrs

Enjoy the scenic riverside setting at the Royal Thai Navy Institute, one of the best vantage points along the Chao Phraya River for viewing ‘Loi Krathong’ — festival of lights.

Savour a selection of hor d’oeuvres and appetizers specially created for the grand gala reception for the heads of government and economic leaders attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit hosted by Thailand in 2003

18.30 – 20.30 hrs

Demonstrations of floral art and crafts such as garland-making and ornate banana-leaf floats
An exhibition on Loi Krathong

19.00 – 19.45

Cultural presentations with classical Thai music and dance

20.30 – 21.00

Illuminated Boat Procession in honour of the auspicious occasion of the 60 th Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne, including illuminated boats decorated in the traditional style, presented against the magnificent backdrop of the Grand Palace.

21.15

Photo opportunity. Evening ends.

* Tickets at 1,200 baht per person
Reservations
TAT Revenue Collection Section
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 2116-7
Web site: www.loikrathong.net

   
  IMPORTANT
Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.
Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.

Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Email: info@tat.or.th
Website: www.tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)

FOR EVENT INFORMATION,
please call 1672.

Address:
1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee
Bangkok 10400
Thailand
 
 
 
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