Surin Elephant Roundup
Date : November 14 – 25 , 2009
Venue : Surin Province

Enjoyable Elephant Talent Shows [More than 250 elephants performing] At Surin Elephant Show Stadium

he visitors have an opportunity to go sight-seeing around the town by riding the elephant.

Ticket price : 1,000, 500, 300 and 40 Baht Respectively.
Please reserve the tickets in advance (Specificially 1,000 and 500 Baht)
Download Ticket Booking Form www.surin.go.th

For more information
http://www.surin.go.th/elephant_52/index.htm

Surin Provincial Governor’s Office, Surin Province Tel. 0 4451 2039
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Surin Office Tel. 0 4454 8152

Bang Sai Loi Krathong Tam Prathip Festival
Date : 1 - 2 November 2009
Venue : Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre under the Royal patronage of H.M.Queen Sirikit, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Relive the glorious past of Ayutthaya on this atmospheric night. Enjoy the traditional procession of beauty queens from all 4 regions and experience the relaxing surroundings of a floating market demonstration.

Contact:
- TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Tel : 66 (0) 3524 6076-7
- Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre, Tel : 66 (0) 3536 6090-2

Loi Krathong Sai Festival
Date : 1 – 2 November 2009
Venue : Banks of Ping River,Tak

Highlights :
An exceptional opportunity for you to experience the atmosphere of joining the Krathong Sai  (floating coconut-shell krathong in line) contest, in order to win His Majesty the King’s trophy.  Other remarkable activities will include  the floating lanterns of the Royal Family, the procession of the Royal Krathong and lantern, the illumination of Krathong Sai, light and sound presentation, fireworks, water curtain presentation in “The Legend of Krathong Sai”, the longest Krathong Sai, local cultural shows, food and OTOP products.

Tour of Mekong

Here’s a fun introduction to a fascinating way to travel in Thailand.

Previously called the Mekong Challenge, organisers renamed this annual bike ride “Tour of the Mekong,” in 2008.
Whatever the name, it is a testament to the growing popularity of recreational cycling in Thailand and this year’s event splits into two distinct routes that have already attracted a record turnout.

Tourism Authority of Thailand’s office in Chiang Rai organises the event with the Bike Club of Thailand assisting with the logistics.

Yi Peng Festival
Date : 27 October - 2 November 2009
Venue : Tha Phae Gate, banks of Ping River, Chiang Mai Municipal Office, Chiang Mai

HIghlights :
An amazing procession of hanging lanterns, Krathong design contest, Miss Yi Peng beauty contest, light and sound presentation in Ping River, the ancient Thai Lanna Krathong activities, local cultural performances, and local handicrafts market in Lanna style.

Contact : ChaingMai Hotel

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Sukhothai Loi Krathong & Candl Festival 2009

At Sukhothai Historical Park

Dates : October 31 – November 2, 2009

Highlighs: Dawn of Happiness Ceremony,  Brahman Ceremony for praing homage King Ramkamhang,  The Royal Given lamp and Krathong Procession parade, The Krathong Making Contest & Hanging Lanten Contest,  Floating Royal Krathong Traditional,   Thai Traditional Firework Prosentation

For further detail:  please contact TAT Sukhothai Tel: 0 5561 6228-9

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