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Thailand Festivals & Events { September - October 2008 }

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• January - February 2008
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• September - October 2008
• November - December 2008

September 2008

2008 Bangkok International Film Festival
Date: 23 - 30 Sep 2008
Venue: SF World Cinema, CentralWorld and Pullman Hotel

As the millions of tourists who visit each year will attest, Thailand always offers a warm and friendly welcome. That welcome will be extended to all who visit the Bangkok International Film Festival 2008 – film stars, international directors, producers, journalists, students, and all who love film.

This year, the festival will showcase more than a hundred feature and short films, representing the works of filmmakers from Thailand, the ASEAN region, and a selection of some of the most exciting and innovative films from around the world.

The Golden Kinnaree Awards for the two competitive sections are judged by a distinguished international jury.

And there will be a number of special events including panel discussions, workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions etc.

The festival would like to cordially invite you to attend the Bangkok International Film Festival in September 2008, and we look forward to welcoming you as our guests.

www.bangkokfilm.org

Contact: The Federation of Nation Film Associations of Thailand
Tel.: 66 (0) 2641 5917, 66 (0) 2203 0624 Fax : 0 2641 5919
E-mail : thainationalfilm@thaimail.com
Website: www.thainationalfilm.com

Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Date: 29 September – 7 October 2008
Venue: Various Chinese shrines, Mueang District, Phuket

The Thai-Chinese in Phuket have long passed on the vegetarian festival to purify mind and soul by refraining from meat consumption and meditating. Symbolising the presence of the deities throughout the festival are 9 lanterns lit up and placed aloft on Ko Teng poles. On the 6th day of the festival, there will be religious processions and incredible displays of face-and-body piercing. On the last day, there will be a “Koi Han” ceremony to exorcize ill fortune and a farewell ceremony for the deities at night.

Tennis ATP Thailand Open
Date: 21 - 28 September 2008
Venue: Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani

The world’s most exciting player, world #3 Novak Djokovic will lead the field at the Thailand Open 2008 which will be held at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani from September 21 to 28.

Australian Open champion Djokovic will be joined by two-time Grand Slam champion Marat Safin and Australian Open runner up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as well as the return of Thailand’s Paradorn Srichaphan to top tennis in the singles draw. In the doubles, local heroes and defending champions Sonchat and Sanchai Ratiwatana will be back to defend their first ATP Tour title.

Djokovic is looking forward to a good showing at the tournament. “I remember my last trip to Bangkok to play in the Thailand Open. I was only 17 and ranked #248 in the world. It was only my third ATP Tour event. I’m really looking forward to playing the Thailand Open again this year,” added Djokovic.

Crowd favorite Safin has enjoyed a resurgent 2008 and will be making his third appearance at the Thailand Open. He made the semi-finals in 2004 and 2006 and has proved a big hit with Thai fans on both occasions. “I always like playing the Thailand Open and I’m looking forward to another good tournament this year,” Safin said.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has been the breakout star of 2008 reaching the final of the Australian Open – beating Gasquet, Murray and Nadal along the way – and seeing his ranking jump from #212 at the beginning of 2007 to #13. The irrepressible Frenchman will be making his first appearance at the Thailand Open.

Paradorn is aiming to put 18 months out with injury behind him with a return to top tennis in his home tournament. "My entire attention now focuses on the fitness, preparation and performing well for the tournament this year," Paradorn said. “I long for that feeling where I walk down the stairs and onto the tennis court surrounded by Thais,” he added.

Last year’s surprise doubles winners, Sonchat and Sanchai Ratiwatana have gone on to further success in 2008 winning their second ATP Tour title in Chennai and reaching the finals in Memphis. They are keen to defend their title this year and hope for the same support they enjoyed last year. “We would like fans to come join and support us at this year’s Thailand Open,” Sonchat said.

BEC Tero Entertainment Public Co. Ltd. is once again proud to stage the only ATP Tour event in Southeast Asia and is offering last year’s ticket holders special discounts in 2008. Ticket holders from the Thailand Open 2007 will enjoy a 25% discount on tickets purchased for this year’s event. To receive the discount, just bring your purchased tickets from last year to any branch of Thaiticketmajor.

This year tennis fans will also be able to purchase a new category of premium seats that will enable them to get closer to all the great tennis action.

Tickets for the Thailand Open start at just Bt300 and are available at all Thaiticketmajor outlets from Saturday July 19. VIP Box seats are already on sale. Call 02 262 3456 or log on to www.thailandopen.org or www.thaiticketmajor.com for more details.

 

Thailand International Swan Boat Races
Date: 13 - 14 September 2008
Venue: On the Chao Phraya River, in front of the Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre,
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

The international Swan Boat Race 22 paddlers and the Thai Traditional Long Boat Races 30 and 55 paddlers, make a big splash with tourists and visitors alike.

Contact:
Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Tel. : 0 2250 5500 Ext : 3470-3
TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Tel : 0 3524 6076-7
Website: www.tourismthailand.org

October 2008

The End of the Buddhist Lent Festival & Naga Fireball Phenomenon, Nong Khai
Date: 11-15 Octorber 2008
Venue: Mekong River, Nong Khai

Participate in the “Tak Bat Thevo” alms-giving activity in the morning of Ok Phansa Day (The End of Buddhist Lent), while in the evening see the procession for the Naga, cultural performances, as well as the amazing phenomenon of Naga fireballs at night. Witness also the long boat competition for Ok Phansa Day and taste delicious dishes along food streets.

Contact:
TAT Northeastern Office: Region 5, Tel : 66 (0) 4232 5406-7
Nong Khai Provincial Administration Office, Tel : 66 (0) 4242 0323

 

Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival
Date: 8 - 14 October 2008
Venue: Sanam Ming Mueang, Suan Somdej Phra Srinagarindra, Sakon Nakhon

One of the biggest events in the Ok Phansa Day (The end of Buddhist Lent), the assemble of the wonderful wax castles which are created from the talent artists in the province. Experience the magnificent Wax Castle Procession and feast your eyes on the wonderful tradition of Sakon Nakhon people.

Contact:
TAT Northeastern Office: Region 4 (Nakhon Phanom)
Tel : 66 (0) 4251 3490-1

The Illuminated Boat Procession
Date: 9 – 15 Octorber 2008
Venue: Mekong River, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom

This festival was originally aimed at payings respect to the Lord Buddha. Then the competition of the illuminated boat processions was organised to add colour to the event. An invitation is delivered to the public and private sectors, including temples,to participate in the competition. The illuminated boats lined up in the middle of the Mekong River create an impressive scene for viewers.

Contact:
TAT Northeastern Office : Region 4, Tel. : 66 (0) 4251 3490-1
Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administration Office,
Tel. : 66 (0) 4251 1287, 66 (0) 4251 1574

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