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Amazing Tastes of Thailand Major Thai Festivals & Events 2020 Major Thai Festivals & Events 3 Major Thai Festivals and Events 2020 P. 6 17th Khon Kaen International Marathon P. 15 Songkran Festival P. 7 Chiang Mai Flower Festival P. 19 International Balloon Festival @ Hat Yai 2020 P. 8 Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok P. 20 Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2020 P. 9 Chinese New Year Festival P. 21 The Great Mekong Bike Ride P. 10 Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony P. 22 Thailand Cultural Music Festival P. 11 Krabi Naga Fest 2020 P. 23 International Street Food Festival P. 12 Pattaya International Music Festival 2020 P. 24 Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2020 P. 13 The 35th ASEAN Barred Ground Dove Festival P. 25 Phi Ta Khon Festival P. 14 World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony P. 26 Thailand Shopping & Dining Paradise 2020 4 Major Thai Festivals & Events P. 27 H.M. the King Rama X’s Birthday Celebration P. 35 Laguna Phuket Triathlon P. 28 Pattaya Marathon 2020 P. 36 River Kwai Bridge Week P. 29 Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival P. 37 Loi Krathong Festival P. 30 H.M. Queen Sirikit’s Birthday Celebration P. 40 Bangkok Marathon P. 31 Phuket Vegetarian Festival P. 41 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya World Heritage and Red Cross Fair P. 32 Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival P. 42 Thailand Yacht Shows P. 33 End of the Buddhist Lent Festival & Naga Fireball Phenomenon P. 43 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta P. 34 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession P. 44 Thailand’s New Year Countdown Celebration Major Thai Festivals & Events 5 International runners are competing in four race divisions: th a 42.195-km. full marathon, a 21.10-km. half marathon, a 11.55- 17 Khon Kaen km. mini marathon, and a 4.5-km. fun run. All race divisions start and finish at the Golden Jubilee Convention Hall, International Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen province. The race, organised by the Khon Kaen University Alumni Association, is officially Marathon sanctioned by the Association of International Marathons and Road Races (AIMS) and the Athletics Association of Date: Thailand (IAAF Rules). 26 January, 2020 Contact: TAT Contact Center: 1672, Venue: TAT Khon Kaen Office: Tel. +66 4322 7714-6 Khon Kaen University, Website: www.tourismthailand.org Mueang District, Khon Kaen www.khonkaenmarathon.com 6 Major Thai Festivals & Events Living up to the name ‘Rose of the North,’ Chiang Mai organises the Chiang Mai Flower Festival to showcase Chiang Mai its beautiful flowers and decorative plants which are in full bloom towards the end of the winter season in early Flower February. Suan Buak Hat Park is transformed into an open- air exhibition centre where you can find a magnificent Festival tapestry of floral splendor that blankets the land, agricultural exhibitions, and floral displays, contests, and sales. Orchid Date: lovers should not miss the opportunity to see a variety of beautiful orchids grown by locals. The festival also features 7-9 February, 2020 flower-decorated floats that parade around the city showing Venue: the vibrant colored flowers as well as dancers in traditional Suan Buak Hat Park, costumes. Mueang District, Chiang Mai Highlight: The floral floats compete to find the most beautiful and creative display, and the best float for cultural preservation will receive a trophy. Other highlights include plant and flower sales, as well as several kinds of competitions. Contact: TAT Contact Center: 1672, TAT Chiang Mai Office: Tel. +66 5324 8604, +66 5324 8607 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Major Thai Festivals & Events 7 The Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok (ATMBKK) is presented by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) - Amazing following world-class organisation standards. Runners will enjoy a unique city-centric course that will take them past Thailand some of Bangkok’s amazing landmarks. There are 4 race categories; Marathon (42.195 km.), Half-marathon (21.1 Marathon km.), Mini-marathon (10 km.), and Fun Run (3.5 km.). Bangkok Highlight: The route lets the ATMBKK runners enjoy a unique city-centric course, which passes some of Bangkok’s amazing landmarks; such as, the Victory Monument, Date: Equestrian Statue of King Rama V the Great, and Rama VIII 2 February, 2020 Bridge, before heading to the finish line at the Democracy Venue: Monument. Bangkok Contact: TAT Contact Center: 1672 TAT Bangkok Office: Tel. +66 2276 2720-1 Website: www.tourismthailand.org www.amazingthailandmarathon2019.com 8 Major Thai Festivals & Events Chinese New Year is widely celebrated in Chinatown on Yaowarat Road, one of the most famous roads in Bangkok Chinese often referred to as the Golden Road and the Land of the Siamese Dragon. Visitors experience the strong connection New Year between Thai and Chinese communities through the magnificent cultural performances that show the deep Festival roots of Chinese culture in Thailand. This special occasion is opened by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn every Date: year. There are several shrines located in this area, and it is believed that making merit at them during Chinese New 24-25 February, 2020 Year brings good luck. Venue: Chinatown on Yaowarat Road, Highlight: Street performances such as dragon parades Bangkok and lion dances, take place along Yaowarat Road, along with a wide range of delicious Chinese cuisine on sale on both sides of the street. Wearing a Chinese costume to participate in this event is recommended. Contact: TAT Contact Center: 1672 TAT Bangkok Office: Tel. +66 2276 2720-1 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Major Thai Festivals & Events 9 Trang welcomes visitors from all over the world to participate in and witness the romantic and fantastic wedding ceremony Trang on Valentine’s Day. Apart from the registration procedure that takes place underwater, the ceremony also introduces Underwater a traditional Thai style wedding to the participants. The ceremony starts with a Khan Mak procession, a colorful and Wedding lively parade in which the groom makes his way to ask the bride’s parents for their daughter’s hand, accompanied by Ceremony folk dances and songs. A religious and blessing ceremony also take place, at which the bride and the groom have to Date: wear traditional Thai costumes. 13-15 February, 2020 Highlight: The procession of brides and grooms parades Venue: through the city streets to the traditional Thai wedding Tham Morakot, ceremony. The spectacular ceremony is complete with the Kantang District, Trang underwater registration procedure in which the brides and grooms are required to be certified divers. Contact: TAT Contact Center: 1672, TAT Trang Office: Tel. +66 7521 5867 Website: www.tourismthailand.org 10 Major Thai Festivals & Events Krabi Naga Fest 2020 is designed to promote Krabi’s image as a natural, cultural, and full of tourist events, which are Krabi Naga in harmony with Krabi province’s tourist attractions. In addition, it aims to integrate the work of various agencies Fest 2020 in creating promotional events to encourage both Thais and foreigners to travel in Thailand. Enjoy the festival from Date: 17.00 - 24.00 Hrs. 28 February-1 March, 2020 Highlight: With the romantic atmosphere by the sea, Venue: enjoy famous Thai and international pop jazz performers, Krabi food and beverage stalls from 4-5 star hotels, fresh seafood, and many more Interesting events. Contact: TAT Contact Center: 1672, TAT Krabi Office: Tel. +66 7562 2163, +66 7561 2811-2 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Major Thai Festivals & Events 11 Pattaya International Music Festival is one of the best recognized music events in Asia to attract music lovers Pattaya and fun-seekers from all over the world. The three-day free concert featuring Thai and international artists of every International genre starts around 6 p.m. and goes until midnight. Visitors can enjoy beach activities during the day before attending Music the music festival as the night falls. In addition to the concert, there are booths selling music-related accessories Festival 2020 and food stalls within the concert venue. Highlight: This festival is regarded as ‘The Longest Beach Date: Music Festival in Asia’ with different stages at which you can 20-22 March, 2020 enjoy all styles of music; such as, pop, R&B, hip-hop, rock, Venue: and jazz, in the one festival. Pattaya, Chon Buri Contact: TAT Contact Center: 1672, TAT Pattaya Office: Tel. +66 3842 8750, +66 3842 7667 Website: www.tourismthailand.org 12 Major Thai Festivals & Events Thai people in Yala love the sweet cooing sound of doves th and believe that the birds bring good luck to the owners. The 35 Those birds with qualities specified by ancient texts are believed to bestow great wealth and honour on their ASEAN owners. This festival features a competition in which the participants come from all over Southern Thailand, as well as Barred from neighbouring countries; such as, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Brunei. There are contests to find the most Ground Dove beautiful cage and demonstrations of cage-making, Festival displaying the local wisdom of Yala. Highlight: The major highlights are the competition to find the dove with the most melodious and sweetest cooing Date: sound and the red-whiskered bulbul singing competition. March, 2020 Venue: Contact: TAT Contact Center: 1672, Khwan Mueang Park, TAT Narathiwat Office: Tel. +66 7352 2411 Mueang District, Yala Website: www.tourismthailand.org Major Thai Festivals & Events 13 The project focuses on Muay Thai and has further developed this practice within its historical cultural context into an World international cultural activity. With the inclusion of the World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony as an integral part Wai Khru of the revival process, it has ensured that the end product Muay Thai maintains its cultural authenticity Highlight: Various activities to observe such as making of Ceremony Aranyik Swords, performance of Thai martial arts including the ceremony of paying respect to masters of Muay Thai and Date: pay homage to the late Thai great kings.