January Festivals & Events
It's a bit late so I'll just posts what's coming on in January and hope the information is good enough.
[b]Khon Kaen International Marathon[/b]
22 January
Golden Jubilee Convention Hall,
Khon Kaen University,
Khon Kaen Province
[i]Held for the third time, this competition is aimed to forge friendship among local runners and beyond.[/i]
[b]Bo Sang Umbrella & San Kamphaeng Handicrafts Fair 2006 [/b]
20 - 22 January
Bo Sang Handicraft Center,
San Kamphaeng District,
Chiang Mai
[i]Once the capital of Lanna Kingdom, Chiangmai is nowadays famed for its ancient temples, distinctive arts and crafts, stupendous scenery and unique Northern cuisine. Known as the main crafts center of Thailand, local craftsmen produce a wide variety of handicrafts such as wooden carving, silverware, lacquerware, fabrics, ceramics and silk reflecting centuries of Lanna expertise. [/i]
[b]Chinese New Year Celebrations[/b]
29 January to 2 February. Different Provinces have different celebration dates.
China Town
Bangkok
Along the banks of the Chao Phraya River at Sawan Nongsomboon Park,
Nakorn Sawan
Along Sino-Portuguese Road,
Muang District, Phuket
Pattaya, Chonburi
Vararos Market - Lao Jo Street,
Chiangmai
Sri Nakhon School Hat Yai district,
Songkhla
[i]Traditionally celebrated by Chinese all over the world. Festival will includes Lion/Dragon dances, Chinese Arts and Crafts including culinaries and handicrafts, and also things more specific to the respective provinces.[/i]
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School & Universities Holidays
How about holidays in schools and universities? Anybody knows?
Maybe they will be more students freelancing then in Hadyai. Can plan when to go and sian them!
[QUOTE=Admin][u]List courtesy of ***********[/u]
Thailand Public Holidays 2006
January 01: New Year's Day
January 02 & 03: Substitute for New Year's Day
January 29 & 30 Chinese New Year (Not official public holiday)
February 12: Makha Bucha Day
February 13: Subsitute for Makha Bucha Day
April 06: Chakri Day
April 13 - 15: Songkran Days
May 01: Labour Day
May 05: Coronation Day
May 12: Visakha Bucha Day
July 10: Asamha Bucha Day (Not official public holiday)
July 11: Buddhist Lent Day
August 12: H.M. The Queen's Birthday
August 14: Substitute for H.M. The Queen's Birthday
October 23: Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
November 05: Loy Krathong (Not official public holiday)
December 05: H.M. The King's Birthday
December 10: Constitution Day
December 11: Substitute for Constitution Day
December 25: Christmas Day (Not official public holiday)
December 31: New Year's Eve
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Khon Kaen International Marathon - Some Pics
Khon Kaen International Marathon
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Chinese New Year Celebrations - Some Pics
Chinese New Year Celebrations
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more pictures of thailand CNY...
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Chonburi Will Held A Grand Chinese New Year Festival This Year
Chonburi Province would like to invite the general public to its grand Chinese New Year Festival, which will be held from January 29th to February 2nd.
The Central Region Office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, District 3, would like to extend its invitation to tourists and viewers across the globe to the Chinese New Year Festival in Viharn Thepstit Phrakit Chalerm ( วิหารเทพสถิตพระกิติเฉลิม ) Temple in Tambon Ang Sila ( อ่างศิลา ) Muang District of Chonburi Province. Interestingly, this temple is believed to be inhabited by 60 gods. Apart from this belief, the temple is considered to be one of the most beautiful and largest temples in the world, since it is decorated with extravagant Chinese architectures such as Quan Yin, the goddess of mercy, Ngek Sian Hong Tae ( เง็กเซียนฮ่องเต้ ) and not to mention the famous 2,840 dragon statues.
Many propitious and religious activities will be held in this event in order for the visitors to receive blessings and merits. Here, Buddhists can also pray for long and healthy lives and apologize for their wrongdoings in the past and the present, and also, many praying ceremonies will be presented as well.
For further details, please log on to [url]www.TAT.or.th[/url] website or just call its hotline at 1672.
[i]Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 19 January 2006[/i]
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February Festivals & Events
[B]Chiangmai Flowers Festival[/B]
3 - 5 February
Muang District,
Chiang Mai
[I]The tentative date of Chiangmai Flowers Festival is between 3 and 5 February, 2006. [/I]
[B]10th Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony [/B]
13 - 15 February
Koh Kradan,
Trang
[I]Diver lovers from around the world are invited to vow their wedding romance in the 8th Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony to be held on February 13-15, 2004 on Koh Kradan, Trang. [/I]
[B]Khantok Chang Festival[/B]
14 - 17 February
Thai Elephant Conservation Centre,
Hang Chat District,
Lampang Province
[I]The Khantok Chang Fair is held at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre every year on the first weekend of February. In this event, elephants are feasted with an assortment of their favourite fruits and vegetables served on a big northern style food tray called "Tok". Talent shows from the elephants are also part of the activities. [/I]
[B]King Narai Fare [/B]
15 - 19 February
Phra Narai Ratchanivet Palace,
Lop Buri
[I]The historic city of Lop Buri enjoyed tremendous prosperity for over 3,000 years and rose to its height of civilization during the reign of King Narai the Great, one of the great kings of Ayutthaya who made Lop Buri the second capital of the Kingdom of Siam.[/I]
[B]Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Fair [/B]
6 - 15 February
Around Leng Chu Kiang Shrine,
Muang District,
Pattani
[I]Among the Chinese and families of Chinese descent, the Goddess Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao is a highly revered. During the Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Fair, a procession is held 15 days after the Chinese New Year in honour of the deity. [/I]
[B]The 9th Annual Kalasin Prae Wa Silk Festival [/B]
26 February - 6 March
The ***icipal office,
Muang District,
Kalasin Province
[I]The intricate and colourful designs of Prae Wa - the 'queen of silks' makes this fabric, the most exquisite and most famous of all of the handicrafts of Kalasin Province. The fabric is woven by the 'Phu Thai' settlers, descendants of Vietnamese immigrants from Meung Taeng. [/I]
[B]The Tattoo Arts Festival and Exhibition [/B]
10 - 12 February
BEC Tero Hall,
Suan Lum Night Bazaar,
Bangkok
[I]The event features various magical shows, live concerts, cultural performance and a tattoo fashion show. [/I]
[B]Bangkok International Film Festival[/B]
17 - 27 February
The Siam Paragon,
Bangkok
[I]The 2005 Bangkok International Film Festival included an international program of more than 150 features, special events, seminars and panels as well as the third annual presentation of the Golden Kinnaree Awards for excellence in international filmmaking in eight categories, on top of 3 honorary awards: Crystal Lens, Lifetime Achievement and Career Achievement Awards.[/I]
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Visit Kanchanaburi Year 2006
[b]Visit Kanchanaburi Year 2006 [/b]
1 January - 31 December 2006 : Kanchanaburi
[B]JANUARY[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- Thai Music Festival[/COLOR]
January 13-14, 2006
At Somdej Ya Park
[COLOR=Navy]- Delicious Food & Fine gems Festival[/COLOR]
January 28 - February 5, 2006
At the 60 Years Sala, Rim Nam Road, Na Muang
[COLOR=Navy]- Thai-Burmese Culture, Trade and Tourism Festival[/COLOR]
January 28 - February 7, 2006
At Phra Chedi Sam Ong (Three Pagoda Pass) market
[B]FEBRUARY[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- Re-Tracing His Majesty the King's trip to Sai Yoke[/COLOR]
February 3 - 5, 2006
At Prasat Muang Singh Historical Park
[COLOR=Navy]- Kanchanaburi study trip[/COLOR]
February 14 - 16, 2006
At the City Pillar Shrine and 60 Years Sala, and ***icipal Office, Rim Nam Road, Na Muang
[B]MARCH[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- River Kwai Trophy Challenge[/COLOR]
March 4, 2006
At Amphoe Sai Yoke district
[COLOR=Navy]- Kingdom of Phra Nang Klao Festival[/COLOR]
March 8 - 10, 2006
[COLOR=Navy]- Jazz by the river[/COLOR]
March 24 - 25, 2006
[B]APRIL[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- World of Srisawat[/COLOR]
April 7 - 9, 2006
[COLOR=Navy]- Karen Tribal Festival[/COLOR]
April 8 - 9, 2006
At Tambon Bong Tee sub-district
[COLOR=Navy]- Ban Nong Khao Merit-Making Festival[/COLOR]
April 13 - 15, 2006
At Wat Intararam
[COLOR=Navy]- Sangkhla Buri Songkran Raman Festival[/COLOR]
April 13 - 15, 2006
[COLOR=Navy]- Wax Castle Festival of Nong Prue[/COLOR]
April 17, 2006
[COLOR=Navy]- Anzac Day[/COLOR]
April 24, 2006
At the Kanchanaburi War Cemetry
[B]MAY[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- City Pillar Shrine Festival [/COLOR]
May 1 - 10, 2006
[COLOR=Navy]- Journey bck in time to the days of King Narai the great [/COLOR]
May 13 - 16, 2006
At the King Narai the Great Memorial
[B]JUNE[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- Kanchanaburi Elephant month[/COLOR]
Elephant-trekking, bamboo rafting and horseback riding
June 3 - 4, 2006
[COLOR=Navy]- Ayara Elephant Party[/COLOR]
June 24
At Ban Mai Patana
[B]JULY[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- Dhamma month in Kanchanaburi[/COLOR]
[COLOR=Navy]- Fruits of Thong Pha Phum[/COLOR]
July 1 - 2, 2006
[B]AUGUST[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- Thong Pha Phum Marathon[/COLOR]
At Thong Pha Phum
[COLOR=Navy]- Family Bicycle Rally[/COLOR]
August 19, 2006
At Thong Pha Phum
[B]SEPTEMBER[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- International Music and Sports[/COLOR]
September 9 - 10, 2006
[COLOR=Navy]- Boat and Bamboo Rafts Festival[/COLOR]
September 9
At the Kwae Yai River, Khun Paen Reservoir, 60 Years Sala
[COLOR=Navy]- The Legend of Sai Yoke Noi Festival [/COLOR]
September 16 - 18, 2006
At Sai Yoke Noi Waterfall
[COLOR=Navy]- River Kwai International Marathon[/COLOR]
September 17, 2006
At Amphoe Sai Yoke district
[COLOR=Navy]- Raman Civilisation month[/COLOR]
Raman Boat Rituals
September 17 - 18, 2006
At Amphoe Sangkhla Buri district
[COLOR=Navy]- Agrotourism at Rai Khun Mon [/COLOR]
September 23 - 24, 2006
At Rai Khun Mon
[B]OCTOBER[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- 'Het Khone' Straw Mushroom Festival[/COLOR]
At Amphoe Bor Ploi district
[B]NOVEMBER[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- Kanchanaburi Loi Krathong - Festival of Lights[/COLOR]
Along rivers and waterways
[COLOR=Navy]- Camping-out in Kanchanaburi[/COLOR]
November 4 - 5, 2006
At Khao Laem National Park
[COLOR=Navy]- Bridge over the River Kwai week[/COLOR]
November 25 - December 5, 2006
At the bridge
[B]DECEMBER[/B]
[COLOR=Navy]- Legend of the Pi-Lock Mines [/COLOR]
December 9 - 11, 2006
[i]Note: Event dates and programme details may be subject to change. [/i]
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