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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. Event dates may be subject to change. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel. Please call 1672.  
 
TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
       

MARCH 26 - APRIL 6, 2010 / 12.00 - 22.00 hrs
THE 31st BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW
At the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) Bangna, Bangkok

Web site: www.bangkok-motorshow.com

 
       
       
APRIL 1 – 4, 2010
BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL FASHION FAIR &
BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL LEATHER FAIR (BIFF & BIL 2010)

At Challenger Hall 1 – 3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Nontaburi, Thailand
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APRIL 2 - 3, 2010
MIRACLE OF KHAO PHANOM RUNG
THE ASCENT OF KHAO PHANOM RUNG HOME OF THE GODS
Admission is free.

APRIL 2 - 4, 2010
ASTRO-ARCHAEOLOGICAL PHENOMENON AT PRASAT HIN KHAO PHANOM RUNG

Phanom Rung Historical Park, Chalermphrakiat district, Buri Ram province

Please click to view

 
       
       
  APRIL 7,2010
SI SATCHANALAI ORDINATION PROCESSION ON ELEPHANT-BACK
Srisatchanalai district of Sukhothai province

Please click to view
 
       
       
APRIL 9 - 11, 2010
POI SANG LONG

At Wat Muai Taw, Amphoe Mueang (Mae Hong Son provincial centre), Mae Hong Son province
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APRIL 6 - 18, 2010
SONGKRAN SPLENDOURS 2010
THAI NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
Bangkok. Ayutthaya. Phra Pradaeng. Samut Prakan. Chon Buri. Suphan Buri. Chiang Mai. Si Satchanalai., Sukhothai. Khon Kaen. Nong Khai. Nakhon Phanom. Hat Yai. Nakhon Si Thammarat. Phuket.

Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year celebrations, take place during April 6 - 18. Across the country, it's a time for laughter and entertainment ... for religious ceremonies and merit-making ... for families and friends.

And of course for splashing water — lots of it!

A spirit of good-natured fun permeates the holiday season. Songkran embodies the essential caring and unity at the core of Thai society - enduring qualities that make Thailand truly amazing.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO SONGKRAN
   
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SONGKRAN:
ORIGINS OF THE FESTIVAL
& THE CULTURAL VALUES BEHIND SONGKRAN
 
       
       
APRIL 7 – 10, 2010
1st PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL CRICKET SIXES 2010
At Horseshoe Point Resort, Pattaya, Thailand

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APRIL 9 - 13, 2010
PHUKET BIKE WEEK & MOTORCYCLE EXHIBITION 2010
The Biggest Motorcycle Event in South East Asia

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APRIL 16 - 18, 2010
KRABI ROCK AND FIRE INTERNATIONAL CONTEST 2010
Railay Beach and Ton Sai Beach, Krabi

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APRIL 17, 2010 (every third Saturday)
NOPBURI SRI NAKORN PING CHIANG MAI LIGHT-AND-SOUND PERFORMANCE

At 8.00 p.m./English Version.
At the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center, Three Kings Monument

Tickets (299 baht/person) are available from the
TAT Chiang Mai Office Tel: +66 (0) 5324 8604, (0) 5324 8607
Chiang Mai College Dramatic Arts Tel: +66 (0) 5327 1596

Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center
Tel: +66 (0) 5321 7793
Web site: www.chiangmaicitymuseum.org

 
       
       
 

APRIL 25, 2010
ANZAC DAY 2010
Kanchanaburi province

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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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