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Thailand Festivals & Events { July - August 2008 }

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July 2008

Phi Ta Khon Festival

Date: 4-6 July 2008
Venue: Dan Sai District, Loei

Phi Ta Khon is an utterly unique celebration during the Bun Luang Festival, the biggest yearly merit-making ceremony of entertainment, the locals believe that it is also rain-making ceremony. The most interesting part of the festival is the uniqueness of the costumes. The participants wear a ghost mask, made of a colourful bamboo sticky rice steamer, and dress in a costume made of many pieces of fabric sewn together. The masked “ghosts” have a special bell that they wear around their waists. The first activity, which normally starts in the Phra Uppakhut image. In the afternoon, many colourful parades commence. Both small and large Phi Ta Khons will participate in the procession of Budhisattra Vessantara, the Buddha’s penultimate incarnation into the city. There is also a rocket procession. Each village will make their own parade for the competition and other cultural performances.

4 Th ANNUAL KALIM SURFING CONTEST 2008
Kalim beach, Phuket, Thailand
July 18 - 20, 2008 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- subject to suitable and weather conditions

Competition Details:
- Open Division - Maximum of 64 competitors in 16 first-round heats. competitiors must use a shortboard shape no longer than 7 feet long. The Open Division heats will span all 3 day of the contest.
- Grom (youth) Division - Maximum of 16 competitors in 14 first-round heats. competitiors must be 14 years of age or younger and may use any kind of surfboard. The Grom Division heats will be held for 2 days on Saturday and Sunday.
- Longboard Division - Maximum of 24 competitors in 6 first-round heats. competitiors must use surfboard longer than 8 feet with a longboard shape. The Longboard Division will span all 3 days of the contest.

* Note: contest and heat times are subject to change by the organizers in order to take adventage of prevailing weather, surf, and tide conditions.

For any further information:
- Phuket Board Riders Club, Tel. +66 81 9565854
- websit : www.phuketboardriders.com

The International Wax Sculpture At Ubon Ratchathani Province 1 - 31 July 2008

Week 1 : 1 - 6 July 2008 "Visit the Artisan Community" Activities
- Opening the 3rd International Wax Sculpture
- Visit to candle crafting communities and learn the insights into an ancient artistic
tradition and local culture.
- Gathering of art students from all art institute in Thailand.
- Activity "I-san Tourism Year"
- Start of wax sculptures by International artists.
- Displays of local flags, performances, pottery, etc.

Week 2 : 7 - 13 July 2008 "Global Cooling by Wax Sculpture" Activities
- Wax sculpture made by representatives of 9 countries from Germany, China,
Japan, Turkey, Mexico, Ukrain, Luxembourg, Italy and India including
Ubon Rachathani local artist, work under concept "Global Cooling @ Thailand"
at Ubon Ratchathani National Museum.

Week 3 : 14 - 20 July 2008 "A Touch of Buddhism And Arts" Activities
- 18 July 2008, The Buddhist Lenten Candle Procession parade.
- Wax Sculpture by International Young Artists from the Greater Mekong Subregion
: China, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.
- Enjoy light and sound Show, Miss candle beauty contest.
Broadcasting via www.tourismthailand.org on 18 July 2008

Week 4-5 : 21 - 31 July 2008 "Wisdom on Buddhism Land" Activities
- Display of the Buddhist Lent Candle created by Ubon Ratchathani’s local artist
- Presentations of I-san flok performances and various kinds of food.
- Exhibition of 10 masterpieces created by 9 international artists plus 1 local artist at
the Ubon Rachathani National Museum. The exhibition will be until 31 July 2008.
- Melting the Candle Cerenony ; "Back to Emptiness" on 31 July 2008

For any further information
- TAT Northeastern Office: Region 2
Tel. : 0 4524 3770-1, Fax. 0 4524 3771
Email : tatubon@tat.or.th
- Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
Tel : 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 3475-77
Email : eprodiv@tat.or.th
- TAT call center 1672
- Website : www.thailandwaxcraving.com / www.tourismthailand.org

Pattaya International Marathon July 20, 2008

The countdown clock is ticking as Pattaya prepares to welcome thousands of joggers and competitive runners for the annual Pattaya International Marathon. It’s the 15th year of a successful event that is now firmly in the sports calendar of thousands of joggers. It is also probably the oldest international marathon in the country and attracts as many as 3,000 runners many of them serious competitors, especially in the full and half-marathon events. There are sub-events to ensure that beginners can have as much fun running as the competitive semi professional runners, who will hope to beat the course’s best time at two hours and 37 minutes. Even youngsters and families are encouraged to run so the event takes on the characteristics of a carnival.

 

Phuket Race Week 2008

Raceweek is now the highlight of Phuket’s “green season”.
The Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2008, some times called Phuket’s ‘Green Season’ regatta, is now in its fifth year, and is attracting a fleet of yachts for an exciting race series that battles the southwest monsoon breezes off Phuket’s coast 23-27 July.

As in the past the event retains the same one-regatta-one-venue format, combining four days of competitive racing with five nights of waterside parties, while adding new dimensions.

For the first time a special Raceweek programme, commissioned by the organisers, will be televised on sporting and lifestyle channels such as CNN Mainsail, Eurosport, Star Sports and European Sailing Channel, gaining the attention of an international audience.

Raceweek 2008 will incorporate the inaugural NRG Cup, providing more party space for competitors, while Six Senses title sponsorship means participants and spectators can enjoy five-star buffet spreads at every party.

On the racing scene, the eye-catching Firefly racing catamarans will be present in even greater numbers, plus the cruising class and the old ladies of the regatta, the striking classic boats competing for the Seraph Perpetual Trophy.

Rodenstock, Mont Clair Wines and Johnny Walker will fund a late afternoon Rodenstock Happy Hour and a free-flow open bar throughout all the official regatta parties.
The NRG Cup is expected to attract at least 10 boats and crews that have never before competed in Phuket’s ‘Green Season’ regatta.

Weather forecasts hint of excellent sailing in mostly reliable breezes of 15 knots and frequent showers to cool off participants.

Raceweek has the backing of the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Tourism Authority of Thailand and is run under the auspices of the Ao Chalong Yacht Club.

Hat Yai Bike Week 2008

The Hat Yai Bike Week 2008, runs from 4 to 5 July, at Hat Yai Municipality Park in Songkhla province and will attract bikers from Thailand and neighbouring Malaysia. Around 2,000 big bike owners and their side-kicks riding pillion will celebrate the fun of owning roadsters with music festivals, lots of food and charity activities. The host of the event is the Big Bike Club which can be contacted at 01 543 2156 and 089 211 3228.

August 2008

Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2008

If your hobby is shopping, you have to visit the country from 16 June to 15 August. During the sale, we have goods from all over the world from renowned brand names of clothing and accessories to new collections of Thai handicrafts for home decorations. Products made of Thai silk will also be on sale. Moreover, the beautiful folk-designed and hand-woven fabrics can fill your heart with joy. Sports equipment, sportswear and electrical appliances are reasonably priced, too.

To make your stay more convenient, different services are meticulously arranged to ensure luxurious convenience while you do your shopping here. We have a wide selection of hotels, serviced apartments, restaurants of various cuisine, theme parks, and travel agencies, to name just a few.

BHUMIBOL DAM INVITATION INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP 2008
At Bhumibol Dam, Tak Province 23 - 24 AUGUST 2008

Bhumibol Dam in Tak province will be hosting the Bhumibol Dam Invitation International Mountain Bike Championships for the fourth consecutive year on August 23 – 24, 2008. Noted for its scenic landscape, Bhumibol Dam provides an ideal setting for the mountain bike races.

The event is being jointly organized by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and Bhumibol Dam to promote ecotourism in tandem with outdoor sports at both a national and international level.

ACTIVITIES:
1. Sweat Mountain Bike (60 km.) on 23 Aug.
start 08.00 hr. Tak Province - Bhumibol Dam
2. Family Bike (16 km.) on 23 Aug.
start 13.00 hr. Bhumibol Dam
3. Funny Bike (10 Km.) on 23 Aug.
start 14.00 hr. Bhumibol Dam
4. Conqueror Bike (5 km.) 0o 23 Aug.
5. International Mountain Bike (39 km.) on 24 Aug.
start 09.00 hr. Bhumibol Dam
6. Amateur Bike (24 km.) on 24 Aug.
start 09.30 hr Bhumibol Dam

Other activities:
- Funny bike (sightseeing around Bhumibol Dam)
- Bike equipment shops (special price)
- OTOP products of Tak Province
- Flok music by Bhumibol Dam youth club. (evening)
- Youth activities for environ mental prootection and global warming concerns.

Contact information:
- TAT Call Center: 1672
- Events Promotion Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
Tel. 66-2250-5500 ext. 3495-8
- TAT Tak, Tel. 66-5551-4341-3 E-mail: tattak@tat.or.th
- Public Relations Department, The Electricity Generation Authority of Thailand
Tel. 66-2436-4822, 66-2436-7864
- Reservation Department, Bhimibol Dam
Tel. 66-5554-9509, 66-5559-9093-7 ext. 4001, 4002
- www.bhumiboldam.egat.com, www.tourismthailand.org

The Siam Tulip Festival of Chaiyaphum
BLOOMING KRACHIAO FLOWER FESTIVAL/The Siam Tulip Festival of Chaiyaphum
Date: June 1 - August 31, 2008
Venue: Pa Hin Ngam National Park, Ban Rai district Thep Sathit district and Sai Thong National Park, Nong Bua Rawa district, Chaiyaphum Province.

The unique geographical landscape of Chaiyaphum Province in the northeast of Thailand gives rise to a range of natural attractions of exceptional beauty. Of these, the fields of pinkish-purple Siam Tulip, or "Dok Krachiao", come in to full bloom in the early part of the rainy season from June to August.

Also commonly called ’patumma’, ’bua sawan’ (heaven lotus), or ’bua bok’ (the land lotus), the Siam Tulip is a member of the ginger genera — Curcuma or Zingiberaceae.

Contact:
- Chaiyaphum Public Relation Office, Tel. 0 4482 2502
- Chaiyaphum Provincial Administration Organization, Tel. 0 4481 2098
- TAT Northeastern Office : Region 1, Tel. 0 4421 3666, 0 4421 3030
- TAT Call Center 1672

H.M. the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations

Date: 12 August 2008
Venue: Nationwide
An alms-giving ceremony in the morning is followed by a huge festival of music and culture at Sanam Luang in Bangkok to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday. You can also appreciate the beauty of the decorations along Ratchadamnoen Avenue.

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