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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Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Date : 17 – 26 October 2009
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.
Contact:
TAT Phuket, Tel : 66 (0) 7621 1036, 66 (0) 7621 2213
Website : www.tourismthailand.org

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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Krabi Vegetarian Festival Join the annual meritorious festival. Observe religious precepts and eat vegetables for 9 consective day and nights

Observe the local beliefs of the people as displayed in the procession to 40 shrines to request for good luck for Krabi city on 21 October 2009  as from 12.00-17.00 hrs.

at Krabi City pilar Shrine (In front of Kribi provincial Hall)

For more infomation: Contact    Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Krabi Office  Tel. 0 7562 2163 Fax. 0 7562 2164  E-mail: tatkrabi@tat.or.th

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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.

Since the 1990s expatriate ice hockey players living in Bangkok have imported the sport they love. While Thailand’s scorching temperatures and a game played on ice may seem a peculiar fit, ice hockey has grown immensely popular in the Kingdom. The “Land of Smiles Classic” tournament draws as many as 30 teams from 15 countries each year, and its popularity led to the launch of the “City of Angels Cup” to satisfy the demand of hockey players in Asia. Both tournaments continue to bring important tourism revenue into the Kingdom. The Thai-World Hockey League (TWHL) enters its seventh successful season in 2009-10 with more than 60 players, one-third of who are Thai nationals. The Thai National Team, meanwhile, travels the world to compete in international competitions and has impressed with their skill and speed. The rough-and-tumble winter sport of ice hockey has, ironically, found a home in the balmy Land of Smiles.