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November 2008

2008 Phuket King's Cup Regatta
Date: 29th November - 6th December 2008
Venue: Phuket, Thailand

The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta is Asia’s biggest and most popular regatta. More than a regatta, the week long event consists of great parties, great sailing and lots of fun.

Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the event has been held every year since during the first week of December. In 2006, the event was voted as Yatching Event of the Year at the Christofle Asia Boating Awards. This honour follows a record year in December 2006 with over 100 boats entering the event and with a record media turnout. It is the second consecutive year the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta won this prestigious award.

With the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, the Regatta is organised by the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.

For more information contact :
Regatta Office, Tel. +66 (0) 7627 3380
e-mail: info@kingscup.com
website: www.kingscup.com

 

SWATCH FIVB Beach Volley World Tour 08
Date: 4 – 9 November 2008
Venue: Karon Beach, Phuket

One of the World Tour of SWATCH FIVB Beach Volley World Tour and the current biggest match of Asia. Meet the world top 20 in the excited game on the white sandy beach of Phuket.

Contact:
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Events Promotion Division,
Tel. 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext 3495-8
- TAT Southern Office : Region 4, Tel. 66 (0) 7621 1036, 66 (0) 7621 2213

 

Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival
Date: 11 - 13 November 2008
Venue: Chiang Mai Municipal Office, Chiang Mai

Participate in the launching of lanterns to worship Phrathat Chulamani, and take in the competition of a Yi Peng procession, as well as Lanna cultural performances and various fowms of entertainment.

Contact:
- TAT Chiang Mai Office, Tel : 66 (0) 5324 8604, 66 (0) 5324 1466
- Chiang Mai Municipality Office, Tel : 66 (0) 5325 2578
Website: www.loikrathong.net, www.tatchiangmai.org

 

Surin Elephant Round up & Red Cross Fair 2008

Date: 18-27 November 2008
Venue: Si Narong Stadium, Mueang District, Surin

Experience the lifestyle of the Kuai or Suai people, the locals whose lives are interwoven with the elephants from the past. Enjoy the elephant shows and sports played by the elephants, etc. View the Pakam Spirit Worshiooing Ceremony, sales of local products, along with other forms of entertainment.

Contact:
Ticket price: 800, 500, 300 and 40 Baht Respectively.
Please reserve the tickets in advance (Specificially 800 and 500 Baht) at Surin Provincial Governor’s Office, Surin Province Tel&Fax 0-4451-2039 , 0-4452-1358
Website: http://www.gov.surinpoc.com/surinnew/elephant_51/index.htm

 

Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
Date: 10-12 November 2008
Venue: Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai

Be enchanted by the worshipping ceremonies to “Phra Mae Ya” and King Ramkhamhaeng the Great, the cultural arts and traditional Thai musical performances, Nang Nopphamas Beauty Contest, lighting of lanterns, “Khao Khwan Wan Len Fai” ceremony, as well as a light-and-sound presentation at Wat Mahatat.

Contact:
TAT Central Region Office : Region 3
Tel : 0 5525 2742-3, 0 5525 9907
Sukhothai Provincial Public Relations Office
Tel : 0 5561 2286
Website: www.loikrathong.net

 

21st Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon
Date: 23 November 2008
Venue: Sanam Chai, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
Marathon, Quater Marathon, 5 km. Walk & Fun run

The starting point is at Sanam Chai, in front of the Royal Palace, passing many fascinating tourist attractions. The race is divided into 36 categories ; 42.185 kilometre-marathon, 21.10 kilometre-half-marathon and 10.55 kilometre-quarter-marathon

Contact:
www.thailandmarathon.org

December 2008

Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2008
Date: Sunday, 7 December 2008
begining at 7.00 am Registration open 1 April 2008
Venue: The upscale Laguna Phuket Resort occupies 600 acres of tropical beachfront parkland on the northwest coast of Phuket island in Southern Thailand.

The competition among the "iron men" from Thailand and international countries includes swimming, cycling and marathon racing. Also, there are activities to encourage the participants to experience the adventure routes along Phuket’s tourist attractions.

COURSES
1.8k Swim
The swim course comprises two bodies of water. Starting on the beach between the Dusit Laguna Resort and Laguna Beach Resort near the LBR Marine Centre, competitors swim 1,180 metres in the sea before sprinting 100 metres across the beach to swim the last 620 metres in a lagoon finishing at the Laguna Beach Resort Y-junction. Wetsuits are not allowed.

55k Bike
The bike course takes competitors out of Laguna Phuket onto narrow, winding roads. The course will be the same as in 2007, with some steep hilly sections on the road to Naithon Beach north of Laguna Phuket. Drafting is illegal. Suggested equipment includes a minimum of two water bottle cages. Athletes should consider a 24-28 tooth rear cassettes to ease the difficulty of hill climbs. Some of the road surfaces may be rough and athletes should use durable tires. The bike course will have 2 aid stations.

12k Run
The run course will be similar to the 2007 course. It is flat and leads runners north through the Laguna Phuket resort complex and onto the award-winning Laguna Phuket Golf Course, before looping back past the Wedding Chapel through Canal Shopping Village and finishing at the Laguna Beach Resort Y-junction. The course will have three aid stations approximately 2km apart that runners pass twice.

For more information: www.lagunaphukettriathlon.com

 

Thailand International Balloon Festival 2008
Date: 3rd – 7th December 2008
Venue: Khao Yai (War Dog Battalion, Pak Chong), Nakhon Ratchasima

The event is expected to attract over 300,000 spectators to witness a colourful showcase of hot air balloons from all over the world, including the USA, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and Malaysia.

The first Festival, held in 2007, attracted over 150,000 Thai and foreign spectators and received wide coverage in all media.

The Thailand International Balloon Festival builds international awareness of Thailand, showcasing the wonderful weather conditions for balloon flying and the country’s unique and beautiful hinterland, proving that Thailand is more than a sunny beach!

Live Concerts; Farmers Fair; Fun Games/ Races; Fireworks; Wine Tasting; Food Tasting; Horse Shows; Dog Shows; Cowboy Shows; Archery; Marching Bands; and the Musical Balloon Glow & Festival Of Light & Fire.

Contact:
Earth Wind and Fire Company Limited
158/60 Moo 6 Cheungdoi, Doi Saket Chiang Mai, Thailand 50220
Tel: +66 53 - 292 - 224
Fax: +66 53 - 292 - 226
www.thailandballoonfestival.com

 

Bangkok Jazz Festival 2007
Venue: Sanam Suea Pa, Dusit District, Bangkok
Relax in the chilled-out atmosphere inspired by jazz music from many international well-known artists.

Contact:
- Advertising and Public Relations Strategies Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: 66 (0) 2250 5500 Ext: 1511
- Telephone: 66 (0) 2203 1240-7 Fax: 66 (0) 2203 1248
www.bangkokjazzfestival.com
www.tourismthailand.org

 

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair
Date: 13 - 19 December 2008
Venue: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Histirical Park, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was once the glorious capital of Thailand. It was also a centre of trade and government, and possessed a long period of prosperity. Be amazed by the light-and-sound show, the exhibitions on Ayutthaya as a World Heritage Site, as well as the cultural performances. Having fun shopping for a variety of OTOP product is another activity.

Contact:
- TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Tel: 66 (0) 3524 6076-7, 66 (0) 3532 2730-1
- Provincial Public Relations Office, Tel: 66 (0) 3533 6550
Website: www.tourismthailand.org

 

H.M. the King’s Birthday
Date: 5 December 2008
Venue: Nationwide

On 5 December 2008, His Majesty the King will celebrate his 81st birthday anniversary. His Majesty has therefore announced that this special event be known as "the Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King 81st Birthday Anniversary 5th December 2008"

An alms-giving ceremony in the morning is followed by a huge festival of music and culture at Sanam Luang in Bangkok to celebrate His Majesty the King’s birthday. You can also appreciate the beauty of the decorations along Ratchadamnoen Avenue.

Contact:
- Foundation of King Rama 9
Tel: 66 (0) 2356 0050-2, 66 (0) 2356 0203 Fax: 66 (0) 2356 0051-2
Website: www.belovedking.com

 

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