The date and time of the following festivals in some provinces may be changed as a
result of the weather or the postponement by the organising host of the events.
Please check the date and time again before travelling. Tourism Authority of
Thailand provides tourist information centre at call centre 1672 or 02 250 5500.
:: Phuket King's Cup Regatta
| When: |
First Week of December 2012 |
| Where: |
Phuket |
The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is
known as the greatest regatta in Asia.
The old regatta started in 1987 and is
held, every year, from end November till
the first week of December with the
sponsorship of the royal family.
:: Isan Grand Kite Traditional
| When: |
First Week of December 2012 |
| Where: |
Buriram |
See kite competitions of various
selected categories, Isan grand kite procession, and sales of local products.
:: Grand Celebration of His Majesty the King
The King's Birthday is an event
used by his loyal subjects to express
their heart-felt affection and reverence
to him. All public structures and homes in
Thai land are eleborately bedecked with flags
and lights, predominantly of yellow color.
Capital Bangkok, specially Grand Palace and
Ratchadamnoen Avenue areas, exude pageantry,
adorned with thousands of flowers.
:: Constitution Day
December 10 is a public holiday in
Thailand to commemorate Constitution Day.
The significance of the date goes back to
1932 and a time of great upheaval in Siam
(the former name for Thailand) which
resulted in the end of the absolute monarchy.
:: Christmas
Not officially a holiday in Thailand,
but a good reason to give and receive
presents and to hold parties, enjoyed
by everyone. Department stores hold big
sales and decorations are lavish.
:: Thailand Countdown
Let's countdown to the new year in
the city of Angels, cerebrate this
moment in the unique style for the
night time, begin a new day with the
auspicious moment in the city that the
temple of located.
text