Thailand Even Calendar 2008

Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. Event dates may be subject to change. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.

JANUARY 2008

NOVEMBER 28, 2007 – MARCH 28, 2008
THE WORLD SAND SCULPTURE FESTIVAL
Srisothorn Road, Chachoengsao provincial center
Chachoengsao province, Thailand

“BRIDGES — DIALOGUES TOWARDS A CULTURE OF PEACE”
November 2007 to April 2008
http://www.peace-foundation.net

FEBRUARY 2008

FEBRUARY 1 - 3, 2008
The 31st CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL
Nong Buak Hat Park, Mueang District, Chiang Mai
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FEBRUARY 7 - 9, 2008
CHINESE NEW YEAR 2008

FEBRUARY 20 - 22, 2008
THAILAND LADIES OPEN 2008
http://www.thailandladiesgolf.org

MARCH 2008

MARCH 2008 (date to be confirmed)
ASIAN BARRED GROUND DOVE COOING COMPETITION
Yala

MARCH 8, 2008
SUMMER SPLASH 2008
At Jomtien Beach, Pattaya Park
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MARCH 8 - 9, 2008
THAILAND INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL
At the Rama VI Camp
Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand

MARCH 21 – 23, 2008
PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2007

MARCH 28 - 30, 2008
2008 MEKONG RIVER ITU TRIATHLON ASIAN CUP
ITU Point Race
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is the official international governing body for the Olympic sport of Triathlon

MARCH 31 - APRIL 6, 2008
2007 KING'S CUP ELEPHANT POLO TOURNAMENT
Chiang Saen Secondary School, Golden Triangle,
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Spectator entrance is free of charge.

APRIL 2008

APRIL 1 - 9, 2008
CHIANG MAI INTERNATIONAL ART AND CULTURE FESTIVAL
At the Three Kings Monument and venues around Chiang Mai

APRIL 13 - 15, 2008
SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
Bangkok. Chiang Mai. Khon Kaen. Nong Khai. Nakhon Phanom. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Chon Buri. Samut Prakarn. Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat. Songkhla.

MAY 2008

MAY 9, 2008
THE ROYAL PLOUGHING CEREMONY
Sanam Luang, Rattanakosin Island Bangkok

MAY 2008
BUN BANG FAI ROCKET FESTIVAL
Yasothon Municipal Office on Chaeng Sanit Road and Yasothon Provincial Office

JUNE 2008

JUNE 1 - JULY 31, 2008
BLOOMING KRACHIAO FLOWER FESTIVAL
The Siam Tulip Festival of Chaiyaphum
Pa Hin Ngam National Park
Ban Rai district and Thep Sathit sub-district, Chaiyaphum province

JUNE 1 – AUGUST 31, 2008
AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALE 2008
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket and Hat Yai

JUNE 2008
PHI TA KHON & BUN LUANG FESTIVAL
Dan Sai District, Loei District and Province

JULY 2008

JULY 1 - 9, 2008
GRAND CANDLE FESTIVAL
Ubon Ratchathani

JULY 2008
TAK BAT DOK MAI FESTIVAL
Wat Phra Phutthabat Ratchaworamahawihan, Amphoe Phra Phutthabat, Saraburi

JULY 13, 2008
PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON

AUGUST 2008

AUGUST 30 – 31, 2008
BHUMIBOL DAM INVITATION INTERNATIONAL
MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP 2008
At Bhumibol Dam, Tak Province

SEPTEMBER 2008

SEPTEMBER 13 - 14, 2008
THAILAND INTERNATIONAL SWAN BOAT RACES
AND LONG BOAT RACE CHAMPIONSHIP THAILAND
On the Chao Phraya River
At the Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre,
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

SEPTEMBER 2008
INTERNATIONAL KO-LAE BOAT RACES
At the mouth of the Bang Nara River
in front of the Narathiwat City Hall

OCTOBER 2008

OCTOBER 2008
PHUKET VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL
www.phuketvegetarian.com

OCTOBER 2008
ILLUMINATED BOAT PROCESSION
The Mekong River, Nakhon Phanom

OCTOBER 2008
THE SAKHON NAKHON WAX CASTLE PROCESSION
& ROYAL TROPHY LONG-BOAT RACES
At Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Temple, Sakon Nakhon

OCTOBER 2008
RAP BUA CEREMONY
Samut Prakan

NOVEMBER 2008

NOVEMBER 2008
LOI KRATHONG – FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

NOVEMBER 2008
RIVER KWAI BRIDGE WEEK
Kanchanaburi

DECEMBER 2008

DECEMBER 2008
2008 PHUKET KING'S CUP REGATTA

DECEMBER 2008
AYUTTHAYA WORLD HERITAGE SITE CELEBRATIONS
Venue: The Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya

Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Email: info@tat.or.th
Website: www.tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)

FOR EVENT INFORMATION,
please call 1672.

Address:
1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee
Bangkok 10400
Thailand