| Date(s): |
1 - 4 October 2009 |
| Venue: |
Sanam Ming Mueang, Suan Somdej Phra Srinagarindra, Sakon Nakhon |
One of the biggest events in the Ok Phansa Day (The end of Buddhist Lent), the assemble of the wonderful wax
castles which are created from the talent artists in the province.
Experience the magnificent Wax Castle Procession and feast your eyes on the wonderful tradition of Sakon Nakhon people
| Date(s): |
3 - 4 October 2009 |
| Venue: |
Chonburi town |
You could be forgiven for thinking that a domesticated buffalo is not built for sprinting, but in Chonburi
town, the gateway to resorts along the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, farmers have managed to tweak a turn
of speed from these working animals that is nothing short of amazing.
The annual Buffalo races, 3 - 4 October 2009, are a hotly contested series of sprints across on an open
space in front of the town’s municipal offices. Tourists and the town’s residents turn out for these amazing races that
have been featured in the past on CNN and the BBC as a must-see event.
| Date(s): |
End of Buddhist Lent |
| Venue: |
Mekong River, Nong Khai |
This extraordinary miracle always occurs at the beginning of the full moon night in the eleventh lunar month
(End of Buddhist Lent). It can be seen along the Mekong River in the districts of Mueang, Phon Phisai, Pak Khat,
Bung Kan, Tha Bo, Si Chiang Mai and Sangkhom.
Bang Fai Phaya Nak is a term used for red and pinkish fire balls, which according to belief, belong to Phaya Nak
or the great serpent of the underwater world.
On the day marking the End of Buddhist Lent, a great number of people come to witness this phenomenon.
| Date(s): |
5 October 2009 |
| Venue: |
Wat Sangkat Rattana Khiri, Uthai Thani Province |
The traditional of "Tak Bat Devo" was derived from the word "Devorohana" which means the
return of Lord Buddha from Heaven to Earth. According to a Buddhist myth, after Lord Buddha had proclaimed his
doctrines and sermoned his father and relatives, he recollected his mother who died after giving birth to him
and was born again in Heaven.
In hie 7th lent’ he went up to heaven to deliver a sermon to his mother the entire period of the Rains Retreat
(3 months). At the end of the Rains Retreat (Ok Phansa Day) which falls on the first day of the waning moon of
the eleventh lunar month, Lord Buddha then returned to earth and was greeted by a crawd of hid disciples and
Buddhist believers who were waiting to offer him food.
| Date(s): |
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.
| Date(s): |
27 October - 2 November 2009 |
| Venue: |
Tha Phae Gate, banks of Ping River, Chiang Mai Municipal Office, Chiang Mai |
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.
| Date(s): |
31 October - 2 November 2009 |
| Venue: |
Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai |
You will be dazzled by the float procession of large krathong from 17 Northern provinces. The procession will
consist of krathongs from government agencies, state enterprises, private sectors, and general public, including
hanging lanterns, Krathong design contest, and Miss Noppamas Beauty Contest, light and sound presentation,
firework displays, Sukhothai arts and culture performances, and the activity of "Dawn of happiness".
| Date(s): |
29 September - 15 October 2009 |
| Venue: |
Mekong River, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom |
This festival was originally aimed at payings respect to the Lord Buddha. Then the competition of the illuminated
boat processions was organized to add color to the event. An invitation is delivered to the public and private
sectors, including temples, to participate in the competition. The illuminated boats lined up in the middle of
the Mekong River create an impressive scene for viewers.
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