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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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AUGUST 6 - NOVEMBER 30, 2010
DREAMS OF THE NORTH
Nuance and Nostalgia in Contemporary Thai Jewelry
At Tamarind Village Chiang Mai
Exhibit open daily 11.00 - 18.00 hrs
All items available at The Tamarind Boutique, open from
8.00 - 20.00 hrs
Web site: http://www.tamarindvillage.com |
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SEPTEMBER 11 - OCTOBER 24, 2010
BANGKOK’S 12th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF DANCE AND MUSIC
All performances at Thailand Cultural Centre, Bangkok
Web site: www.thaiticketmajor.com/performance/icp-2010-eng.php |
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SEPTEMBER 24– OCTOBER 3, 2010
FISH-FLOCK-SHELLFISH FESTIVAL 2010
At the Viewing Terrace, Cha-am Beach
Phetchaburi Province
Please click to view |
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SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 3, 2010
PTT THAILAND OPEN 2010
Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand
Rafael Nadal arrives in Thailand,
ready for PTT Thailand Open 2010
www.thailandopen.org |
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OCTOBER 1 – 3, 2010
ASIAN HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL SHOW
Phuket’s biggest trade show for organizations within the hospitality and travel industry
At the Phuket Design Center (opposite Big C)
Please click to view |
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OCTOBER 3, 2010/ At 6 pm
JOSEPH HAYDN'S HARMONIEMESSE (1802)
At Mahisorn Hall, SCB Park Plaza
Please click to view |
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OCTOBER 4 - 10, 2010
PHON LAK PHRA FESTIVAL
PHON DRUM-BEATING CONTEST &
CHAK PHRA BUDDHA IMAGE PROCESSION
At the Provincial Hall and Saensuklampam Beach, Phatthalung
Please click to view |
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OCTOBER 7, 2010
CHON BURI BUFFALO RACES
At the City Hall, Chon Buri
Please click to view |
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OCTOBER 7 - 16, 2010
PHUKET VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL
www.phuketvegetarian.com
Please click to view |
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OCTOBER 15 - 23, 2010
ILLUMINATED BOAT PROCESSION
The Mekong River, Nakhon Phanom
As night falls, majestic ‘fire boats’, elaborately-adorned with flowers, incense sticks, candles and lanterns and each bearing an assortment of ritual offerings, are set alight and floated down the Mekong River.
Against the darkness of the moonlit night, the sight of flickering light from candles and lanterns on magnificent ‘fire boats’ drifting downstream on the Mekong River, is both mesmerising and awe-inspiring. It is this enchanting spectacle that has given the water-borne procession its very name — ‘Lai Reua Fai', which literally means to set afloat a ‘fire boat’.
The illuminated boat procession is celebrated in I-San, the northeastern region of Thailand on the 15th day of the waxing moon to the first day of the waning moon in the 11th lunar month of the Buddhist calendar, usually a month earlier than the corresponding month in the conventional calendar. This dazzling event marks the end of the Buddhist Lent or ‘Ok pansa’ and is accompanied by a colourful street procession and cultural performances which add to the highlights of the event which is held annually.
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Nakhon Phanom Office
Tel: +66 (0) 4251 3490-1
Fax: +66 (0) 4251 3492
E-mail: tatphnom@tat.or.th |
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OCTOBER 20 - 22, 2010
RAP BUA CEREMONY
Samut Prakan
Please click to view |
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OCTOBER 22, 2010/ 7.00 pm
VAMPIRE WEEKEND LIVE IN BANGKOK
FIRST CONCERT IN THAILAND
At Thunder Dome, Impact Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok
Please click to view |
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OCTOBER 22 – 24, 2010
MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL CHIANG RAI 2010
Most festival events and activities are free of charge to visitors and local residents alike.
Please click to view |
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THAI FIGHT
Muay Thai … The World’s Unrivalled Fight
International Muay Thai Champs from 16 countries compete for the title in Thailand
25 October 2010 at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok
6 December 2010 at Chalermphrakiat Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima
Please click to view |
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OCTOBER 23, 2010
THE SAKHON NAKHON WAX CASTLE PROCESSION
& ROYAL TROPHY LONG-BOAT RACES
At Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Temple, Sakon Nakhon
To mark the end of Buddhist Lent or ‘Ok Pansa’, communities in Northeastern Thailand or ‘I-San’ stage an annual celebration consisting of a grand procession of meticulously-carved wax castles, long-boat races and festive celebrations. On the final day of the festival, which falls on the end of the Buddhist Lent, local residents make a trip to the temples to make merit.
This ancient folk tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Over the centuries, the tradition has evolved. Originally, ornate wax trees carved out of poles of beeswax were presented to temples along with other merit-making ritual offerings. Contemporary offerings consist of elaborate designs and sophisticated shapes and forms. Beeswax is molded into miniature Buddhist temples and shrines or wax castles.
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Nakhon Phanom Office
Tel: 0 4251 3490-1
Fax: 0 4251 3492
E-mail: tatphnom@tat.or.th
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OCTOBER 23 - 24, 2010
NAGA FIREBALLS
At the Wat Thai temple City Pillar Shrine
Pon Pisai district in Nong Khai
Please click to view
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OCTOBER 24 - 31, 2010
CHIANG MAI TEE-OFF CUP
Please click to view |
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OCTOBER 24 - 28, 2010
CHUMPHON TRADITIONAL BOAT RACES
Amphoe Lang Suan (district), Chumphon
Please click to view |
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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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