Thai Health Songkhla International Marathon
Date : 30 August 2009
Venue : Songkhla, Thailand

Including a Marathon, Half Marathon, Mini Half Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon and Jogging for Health event, the Songkhla International Marathon has a category for all ages and abilities. Some of the world’s most experienced runners take part in this event which offers the biggest marathon prize money in Thailand. The event begins and ends at the spectacular Songkhla Provincial Hall.

Pictures : www.patrunning.com

For more information:
www.songkhlamarathon.com
Songkhla Provinial Office  of  Toursim  and  Sports, Tel. 66 (0) 7131 1573
Hatyai Running, Tel. 66 (0) 8 1959 8461, 8 1898 1989

Bhumibol Dam Invitation International Mountain Bike Championship 2009
At Bhumibol Dam, Tak Province
29 - 30 AUGUST 2009

A biker’s dream event

Every year mountain bikers gather at one of Thailand’s most scenic dams for a series of races and fun activities.

Healthy recreational sports are fast filling up the Thailand events calendar.
Now in its fifth year, the Bhumibol Invitation International Mountain Bike is one example of the many popular sports events that attract both locals and overseas visitors to test their skills and enjoy a healthy pastime.
Backing the event are the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Sports Authority of Thailand. Created to promote an interest in outdoor sports and also encourage ecotourism at both national and international levels, the races underscore the beauty of Tak province, particularly the attractive scenery that surrounds one of the country’s largest dams

H.M. the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
Date : 12 August 2009
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.

Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
TAT Call Centre 1672
August 12 Celebrations Organising Committee
Tel : 0 2356 0051-2

Booking Hotel :

Picture	Hotels	Class	Location	Price
	Amari Atrium Hotel Bangkok		Petchburi Road	60 USD

Hat Yai Nature Run 2009
Date : 2 August 2009
Venue : At the parking lot in front of the computer center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand

Contact : www.nature-run.psu.ac.th

Booking Hotel :

Picture	Hotels	Class	Location	Price
	Crystal Hotel Hat Yai		Hat Yai	21 USD
	Golden Crown Hotel Hat Yai		Hat Yai	19 USD
	Grand Plaza Hotel Hat Yai		Hat Yai	23 USD
	Hatyai Rama Hotel		Hat Yai	19 USD
	J.B. Hotel Hat Yai		Hat Yai	34 USD