At 40,000 square metres, the Thailand Tourism Festival (TTF) is billed as the country’s largest travel and tourism showcase event that includes a vast range of activities to promote the preservation of Thai culture, traditions and local way of life.
A comprehensive cultural showcase highlights the unique aspects and way of life in each of the regions of the Thai kingdom. These are presented under the following themes:
Geographic
Area/Region |
Theme |
Northern Thailand |
Classy Lanna |
Northeastern Thailand |
The Cradle of Learning and Civilization |
Central Thailand |
Nostalgia Tourism
Journey back in time and immerse yourself in the culture and way of life of the Central region reflected in the traditional Thai-style houses of the Central Plains, floating markets, walking streets, traditional shophouses, the Hua Hin Railway Station and other nostalgic aspects of the Thai way of life in times past. |
Southern Thailand |
Land of Three Cultures |
Eastern Seaboard |
Affordable 'active' beach, orchards and plantations, coastal fishing villages, and river-rafting |
Spectacular stage performances and live demonstrations of local arts and crafts add a colourful festive feel to the event as hundreds of professional travel and tourism operators and service providers from all regions of Thailand offer quality tourism products and services and travel specialists help individual travellers and families to plan their trips.
For first-time visitors to Thailand, TTF provides an excellent introduction to the Thai kingdom. A visit to TTF is also a quick and convenient way to get the latest updates on new tourism products and services, as well as to compare prices and shop for the best bargains and attractive deals — all in one stop.
Given the popularity of the event with Thai travellers, especially families, travel and tourism operators and service providers, particularly small and medium enterprise (SMEs) which are noted for their unique one-of-a-kind niche product offerings, turn up in strength.
One of the new highlights of the 2009 tourism fair showcases new technology in travel and tourism, especially new options in transportation such as camper-vans and energy-efficient modes of transport. Cruises and travel along rivers and waterways will also be featured. There has also been growing interest in 'Big Bikes' as yet another alternative for exploring Thailand up close and personal.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), hopes to not only highlight the pleasures of travel and tourism but to also inspire travellers, especially younger travellers, to travel more knowledgeably and responsibly by encouraging them to explore the many fascinating aspects that educational travel presents and gain a wealth of knowledge through their travels. TAT also hopes that by accumulating many positive personal travel experiences, this will inspire more Thai youth to contemplate a future career in tourism.
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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES
From 10.00 – 21.00 daily
Visitors will be treated to a dazzling variety of spectacular cultural presentations which will include performances and stage drama from the four regions of Thailand presented by the provincial College of Performing Arts. There will also be shows presented by private sector tourism operators as well as fashion shows and games.
PROGRAMME
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TRAVEL AND TOURISM OPERATORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
The 2009 Thailand Tourism Festival will feature the following exhibition categories: Tour operators, airlines, hotels and resorts, car rental and Thai crafts. Travel or tourism-related state agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will also be participating.
THE TOURISM ACTIVITIES ZONE
Highlights
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Cultural and Community-based Tourism
Exhibits, cultural presentations and live demonstrations in this zone offer insight into local customs and traditions. Activities undertaken reflect the local way of life. In addition to live demonstrations of traditional village crafts, enjoy the lively scenes presented by the traditional markets and floating markets. |
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Ecotourism and Adventure Travel
For nature lovers, Thailand offers a tremendous diversity of natural habitats that includes land-based eco-systems, forests and mountainous landscape, waterfalls and streams, mangrove forests as well as marine eco-systems. Learn about environmentally-friendly travel and ecotourism options that will help to minimize our carbon footprint and help reverse the effects of global warming. Also make the most of this rare opportunity to learn about environmentally-friendly initiatives spearheaded by a selection of award-winning organizations. For adventure seekers, Thailand’s military camps are offering innovative Green Adventure activity programmes. |
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Health Tourism
This special activity zone promotes a better understanding of health tourism. Visitors will be able to witness (or experience) a live demonstration of traditional Thai massage and the regional variations of this ancient healing technique. Leading hospitals participating in the fair will be offering visitors a basic health check-up on site. Wellness promotional packages will also be available on offer. In addition to live demonstrations of food for health and yoga for health, health and wellness professionals will also be on-hand to provide health tips and advice. |
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Traditional Crafts and Souvenirs
Thai artisans are noted for their tradition of artistic excellence and superb craftsmanship. Enjoy live demonstrations of a range of village crafts from various award-winning communities throughout Thailand and shop for some of the finest hand-crafted items brought together under one roof at the Thailand Tourism Festival. |
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THAILAND TOURISM FESTIVAL 2009
PROGRAMME
| 3 June |
10.00 – 11.30 |
Creativity in Art and Culture:
A special presentation by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
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11.30 – 12.00 |
Tiffany Show |
12.00 – 12.30 |
Taa-Smitr Mini-Concert |
12.30 – 15.00 |
Break |
16.00 – 17.30 |
Opening ceremony
Art and Culture of the Four Regions of the Kingdom
A cultural showcase presented by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute and the Ministry of Culture
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17.30 – 19.00 |
Popular Thai ‘Luuk Krung’ music
By Thung Saliam School, Sukhothai
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19.00 – 21.00 |
Dramatic Arts Festival of the Four Regions of Thailand featuring the following cultural presentations and performances
- Four Regions Drum Extravaganza
by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
- Dance Tribute in Honour of His Majesty the King
by the College of Dramatic Arts
- “Under The Royal Realm”
presented by the Ang Thong College of Dramatic Arts
- Lanna Thai Ways
presented by the Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts
- ‘Norah Awk Pran’ (Nora Goes Hunting)
by the Phatthalung College of Dramatic Arts
- ‘Nang Yak Law Ta-Phon’
A Cultural Performance by the Lop Buri College of Dramatic Arts
- ‘Long Tai’ (Travelling South)
by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
- ‘Pran Boon, the Hunter Captures Manorah’, a ballet performance by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
- ‘Xiang Khong’, a performance by the Roi Et College of Dramatic Art
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4 June |
10.00 – 11.30 |
Creativity in Art and Culture:
A special presentation by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute |
11.30 – 12.00 |
The Ultimate Magic Show by Tuxedo Magic Theatre in Pattaya |
12.00 – 12.45 |
Hun Lakhon Lek Traditional Thai Small Puppet Performance
presented by the Natayasala (aka Joe Louis) traditional Thai small puppet theatre |
12.45 – 13.30 |
Celebrities from Khon Kon Kon, Channel 9 TV |
13.30 – 15.30 |
Popular Thai ‘Luuk Krung’ musical performance
presented by the Public Relations Department |
15.30 – 17.00 |
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009
Official launch, press conference and fashion show
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17.00 – 21.00 |
Dramatic Arts Festival of the Four Regions of Thailand featuring the following cultural presentations and performances
- Chiang Mai New Year Procession
by the Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts
- Northern Thai Folk Dance Extravaganza (Ngam Laak Si Ann Fon) by the Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts
- Traditional Folk Dance and Thai-Isan Ways
by the College of Dramatic Arts in Roi Et and Kalasin
- ‘Suwannahongse’ Lakhon Nawk Stage Drama
by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
- Traditions and Rituals in the Performing Arts
by the Phatthalung College of Dramatic Arts
- Chantaburana Folk Dance
by the Chanthaburi College of Dramatic Arts
- ‘Chalermla-Rachaipairee’ — a presentation by the College of Dramatic Arts
- Puan Folk Dance (Fon Puan)
by the Lop Buri College of Dramatic Arts
- Ram Tone Folk Dance
by the Lop Buri College of Dramatic Arts
- ‘Rajatirat Seukkamanee’ Lakhon Pan Taang stage drama
by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
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5 June |
10.00 – 11.30 |
Creativity in Art and Culture:
A special presentation by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
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11.30 – 12.30 |
Copyshow
SoMango band
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12.30 – 13.00 |
Alcazar Show, Pattaya |
13.00 – 14.00 |
Musical compositions from Hom Rhong (The Overture), a 2004 Thai musical-drama film that won multiple awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Screenplay, Best Music, Best Sound.
The film was credited with promoting the revival of the popularity of Phi Paat – the Thai classical music ensemble.
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14.45 – 17.00 |
'Luuk Thung' Thai folk song performance
by Dan Khun Tot Secondary School, Nakhon Ratchasima
VS. Saomat MegaDance |
17.00 – 21.00 |
Dramatic Arts Festival of the Four Regions of Thailand featuring the following cultural presentations and performances
- Bang Fai Traditional Rocket Procession
presented by the College of Dramatic Arts in Roi Et,
Kalasin and Nakhon Ratchasima in Northeastern Thailand
- ‘Pilat Rangsan Suvarnabhumi’
presented by the Suphan Buri College of Dramatic Arts
- The Legend of Chanthaburi
presented by the Chanthaburi College of Dramatic Arts
- ‘Chatura-peri’
by the Chiang Mai College of Dramatic Arts
- ‘Leela Lai Sangkhalok’
by the Sukhothai College of Dramatic Arts
- Pay Homage to Phra That (stupa)
presented by the Phatthalung College of Dramatic Arts
- Pong Lang Festival – Preserving Isan Folk Art
presented by the College of Dramatic Arts in Roi Et,
Kalasin and Nakhon Ratchasima
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6 June |
10.00 – 11.00 |
Creativity in Art and Culture:
A special presentation by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
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11.00 – 12.00 |
Thai comedy act by the Chuan Chuen troupe |
12.00 – 14.00 |
Thai folk song performance by Wisutkasatri School in Samut Prakan |
14.00 – 15.00 |
7 Amazing Mini-Light-and-Sound press conference and special show
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15.00 – 16.00 |
Amazing ‘Klui Thai’ (Thai flute)
presented by Professor Tanit Sriklindee
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16.00 – 17.00 |
Travel documentary and ‘Light-and-Sound’ video presentation |
17.00 – 21.00 |
Dramatic Arts Festival of the Four Regions of Thailand featuring the following cultural presentations and performances
- Nang Kradan Procession
presented by the Nakhon Si Thammarat College of
Dramatic Arts
- ‘Vasanta Ruedoo’ — Spring (Season)
presented by the Ang Thong College of Dramatic Arts
- Lower I-San cultural showcase
By the Nakhon Si Thammarat College of Dramatic Arts
- Benjarong Dance
presented by the Sukhothai College of Dramatic Arts
- Fon Takhan folk dance
presented by the Sukhothai College of Dramatic Arts
- Mangkala folk dance
presented by the Sukhothai College of Dramatic Arts
- ‘Hanuman Admires the Garden’
presented by the Lop Buri College of Dramatic Arts
- ‘Piphitasilpa Tin Burapha’ (Theatrical Magic of the East)
presented by the Chanthaburi College of Dramatic Arts
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| 7 June |
10.00 – 11.00 |
Creativity in Art and Culture:
A special presentation by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
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11.00 – 12.00 |
Marionettes VS. Human Puppets |
12.00 – 14.00 |
Thai folk songs
performed by the Navamint Rachutit Taksin School in Songkhla |
14.00 – 15.00 |
Tien Pansa (Buddhist Lenten Candle) Procession
presented by the Ubon Ratchathani College of Performing Arts |
15.00 – 16.00 |
Phi Paat Mon musical ensemble and xylophone performance by Professor Thavorn Sriphong, the musical talent behind the xylophone performances featured in the award-winning Thai musical drama film, Hom Rhong |
16.00 – 17.00 |
Screening of TAT travel video documentaries |
17.00 – 21.00 |
Dramatic Arts Festival of the Four Regions of Thailand featuring the following cultural presentations and performances
- Loi Krathong ‘Festival of Lights’ and Nang Noppamas Procession presented by the Sukhothai College of Dramatic Arts
- Ramakien (Thai version of the Ramayana) Khon Masked Dance performance by the College of Performing Arts
- Weaving ‘Teen Chok’
presented by the Sukhothai College of Dramatic Arts
- Khome Prateep Lantern Dance
presented by the Sukhothai College of Dramatic Arts
- Lakhon Pan Taang stage drama
presented by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
- ‘Kinrasatchatree’
A performance presented by the Suphan Buri College of Dramatic Arts
- Musical performance by the Ang Thong College of Dramatic Arts
- Cho-Lae (Sea Gypsy) Folk Dance
presented by Bunditpatanasilpa Institute
- SilapaSri — The Artistic Tradition of the Northeastern Plateau
presented by the Nakhon Ratchasima College of Dramatic Arts
- Taree Kipas
performed by the Nakhon Si Thammarat College of Dramatic Arts
- Taree Bana
performed by the Nakhon Si Thammarat College of Dramatic Arts
- Ground Dove (Nok Krong Hua Jook) performance
presented by the Nakhon Si Thammarat College of Dramatic Arts
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Map to Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition Centre
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