Festivals & Events in Thailand 2009
CHINESE NEW YEAR 2009 CELEBRATIONS AROUND THAILAND
23 Jan 2009 - 4 Feb 2009
BANGKOK CHINATOWN CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2009
Yaowarat district of Bangkok
26-27 January, 2009
DISCOVER AMAZING THAILAND @ CHINGAY PARADE SINGAPORE 2009
30 Jan 2009 - 31 Jan 2009
The next Chingay Parade will be from 30 – 31 January 2009. Thailand will be participating in next year’s Chingay and Miss Thailand 2009 will be making an appearance during the Chingay Parade too
LOEI RED CROSS SOCIETY SWEET TAMARIND FESTIVAL 2009
1 Feb 2009 - 9 Feb 2009
The Tourism Authority of Thailand invites all to the Red Cross Society Sweet Tamarind Festival 2009 at Loei Province.
33RD CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL 2009
6 Feb 2009 - 8 Feb 2009
If you are obsessed with beautiful flowers and decorative plants, this is the festival for you.
TRANG UNDERWATER WEDDING CEREMONY 2009
13 Feb 2009 - 15 Feb 2009
The Trang Chamber of Commerce in association with the Trang Province, Trang Municipality Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Airways International as well as other participating local authorities and De
WEDDING ON ELEPHANT’S BACK
14 Feb 2009
Surin, together with the Provincial Administrative Organization as well as the Tourism Authority of Thailand, will be organizing Project ‘Registration of Marriage on Elephant’s back 2009’ for 41 couples
THE NORTH FACE RIVER KWAI TROPHY 2009
28 Feb 2009
Under the banner of the Amazing Thailand Adventure Race Series, the event will attract 120 teams comprising of two participants in each team, who will tackle an adventure course that includes running,
THE 24TH ASEAN BARRED GROUND DOVE FESTIVAL 2009
7 Mar 2009 - 8 Mar 2009
Thais have long believed that doves are creatures which bring good luck to those who rare them. They are also regarded as symbols of purity and peach.
KING’S CUP ELEPHANT POLO TOURNAMENT 2009
23 Mar 2009 - 30 Mar 2009
The 8th King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament takes place, 23 - 30 March, on the playing field of the Anantara Resort, near the Golden Triangle, Chiang Saen district.
MAGIC MOMENTS AT PRASAT PHANOM RUNG
2 Apr 2009 - 4 Apr 2009
SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
13 Apr 2009 - 15 Apr 2009
Splashing blessings on everyone in sight
While the water splashing will flourish, the traditional values of Songkran are the focus of the 2009 celebrations.
1ST ASIAN MARTIAL ARTS GAMES 2009
25 Apr 2009 - 3 May 2009
The 1st Asian Martial Arts Games 2009 will be hosted by Thailand from 25 April to 3 May 2009 in Bangkok as well as Suphan Buri province of Thailand. Featured games including compulsory Martial Arts, namely Karatedo, Kickboxing, Wushu, Muay, Kungfu and Kurash, as well as optional Martial Arts namely, Jujitsu & Beltwrestling, Pencat Silat and Kaliripattu.
YASOTHON BUN BANGFAI ROCKET FESTIVAL 2009
10 May 2009 - 12 May 2009
The underlying logic and science behind the famous rocket festival, scheduled for 10 to 12 May, in the unassuming northeast town of Yasothon, is not to be found in a chemistry laboratory.
ROYAL PLOUGHING CEREMONY DAY
11 May 2009
Signs of the times.
A Brahmin ceremony seeks a sign to guide the nation to a healthy harvest.
AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALE 2009
1 Jun 2009 - 31 Aug 2009
Thailand’s annual “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale” got underway this month and continues to offer visitors great
HUA HIN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009
12 Jun 2009 - 14 Jun 2009
Jazz lovers know exactly where they should be come mid-June. They are catching an invigorating sea breeze and dining on fresh sea food at Hua Hin’s famous beachside restaurants.
INTERNATIONAL WAX SCULPTURE 2009
1 Jul 2009 - 31 Jul 2009
PHI TA KHON FESTIVAL 2009
July 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.
For more festivals and events, go to:
www.tourismthailand.org
