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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. |
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| TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS |
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NOVEMBER 2010
LOI KRATHONG – FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
In Bangkok: November 21, 2010
Nationwide: November 17 - 21, 2010
As the full moon of the twelfth lunar month (usually in mid-November) lights up the night sky, throughout the Thai kingdom, hundreds of thousands of ornately-decorated krathong or traditional banana leaf floats are set adrift in rivers and waterways in a spell-binding ritual called "Loi Krathong" — the 'festival of lights". This is one of the Kingdom's oldest and best-preserved traditions.
The Loi Krathong tradition we know of today has evolved from the royal rituals of the early Rattanakosin period in which several types of lanterns were set afloat in the Chao Phraya River and its waterways.
Loi Krathong Sai on the Ping River
Night of A Thousand Floating Lanterns
In Tak province, the banana-leaf floats are replaced by coconut shells which are threaded together and launched simultaneously so they appear as long chains of hundreds of glittering lights on the Ping River, hence the origin of its name, "Loi Krathong Sai".
Yi-Peng Festival in Northern Thailand
In the Northern Thai provinces that were once part of the ancient Lanna Thai kingdom, the Yi-peng Northern Lantern Festival is still being celebrated. Tubular lanterns, resembling hot air balloons, are lit and released into the night sky as an offering to the Lord Buddha. As hundreds of illuminated lanterns drift into infinity, this conjures the same sense of wistful closure as the krathong float downstream.
Contact information:
TAT Call Centre: 1672
Or TAT Event Planning Division
Tel: +66 (0) 250 5500 Ext 3495-3499 |
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NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 5, 2010
DOK BUA TONG GIANT WILD MEXICAN SUNFLOWER BLOOMING SEASON
On Doi Mae U-kor, Mae Hong Son
Please click to view |
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NOVEMBER 12– 14, 2010
PHIMAI FESTIVAL
At Phimai Historical Park
Please click to view |
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2010 ANDAMAN AND PHUKET INTERNATIONAL SOCCER 7s
The Largest Tournament of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region
5th Andaman International Soccer 7s, November 20-21, 2010 (Phuket)
8th Phuket International Soccer 7s, November 27 – 28, 2010
Please click to view |
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NOVEMBER 20 - 21, 2010
SURIN ELEPHANT ROUND-UP & ELEPHANT SHOW
At the elephant arena
RED CROSS FAIR
At Srinarong Stadium
Please click to view
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NOVEMBER 21, 2010
BANGKOK MARATHON
Come to Bangkok and take part in Bangkok Marathon, comprising one of the three types of marathon at your Marathon, Half Marathon, and Quarter Marathon.
Contact information:
The Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 3951 - 3968
The Running Association of Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2280 7667 - 8
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NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 5, 2010
RIVER KWAI BRIDGE WEEK
Kanchanaburi
Each year in late November to early December, the world famous River Kwae Bridge built by Allied prisoners-of-war during World War II , becomes the focal point of celebrations.
Event highlights include historical and archaeological exhibits, a carnival, folk and cultural performances, rides on World War II vintage trains, and a spectacular light and sound presentation re-enacting the bridge's World War II legacy.
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Kanchanaburi Office
Tel: +66 (0) 3451 1200, (0) 3451 2500
Fax: +66 (0) 3451 1200
E-mail: tatkan@tat.or.th |
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NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 10, 2010
SILK AND PHUK SEOW FESTIVAL
Khon Kaen
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NOVEMBER 28, 2010
CHINESE FEAST FOR LOP BURI'S MONKEYS
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Lop Buri Office
Tel: +66 (0) 3642 2768-9
Fax: +66 (0) 3642 4089
E-mail: tatlobri@tat.or.th |
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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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