Experience the real challenge with the doable course for all participants due to the hill, tapography of Phuket that is rather difficult to find a flat marathon course as well as enjoy the wonderful scenery.

Contact: TAT Southern Office: Region 4
Tel. 0 7621 1036, 0 7621 2213
Go Adventure Asia
Tel. 0 2236 2931, 0 2237 3221
Website: www.tat.or.th/festival, www.phuketmarathon.com

If your hobby is shopping, you have to visit the country from 16 June to 15 August. During the sale, we have goods from all over the world from renowned brand names of clothing and accessories to new collections of Thai handicrafts for home decorations. Products made of Thai silk will also be on sale. Moreover, the beautiful folk-designed and hand-woven fabrics can fill your heart with joy. Sports equipment, sportswear and electrical appliances are reasonably priced, too. To make your stay more convenient, different services are meticulously arranged to ensure luxurious convenience while you do your shopping here. We have a wide selection of hotels, serviced apartments, restaurants of various cuisine, theme parks, and travel agencies, to name just a few.

Contact: Tourism Investment Department, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel : 0 2250 5500 ext. 2951
Website : www.tat.or.th/festival

The first Kra Chiao (Turmeric) Flower Festival was organized in 1998 and has been held annually ever since.

Pong Lang band, Khaen band, Klong Seng band, daily life re-enactment, Silk Turmeric competition, Kra Chiao flower painting competition, web page competition, exhibitions, sale of local produce, and car rallies and mountain bike rallies.

For more information, please contact the Thep Sathit District
Tel: 66(0) 4485 7099, 66(0) 4485 7105
Website : www.tat.or.th/festival

Phi Ta Khon is an utterly unique celebration during the Bun Luang Festival, the biggest yearly merit-making ceremony of entertainment, the locals believe that it is also rain-making ceremony. The most interesting part of the festival is the uniqueness of the costumes. The participants wear a ghost mask, made of a colourful bamboo sticky rice steamer, and dress in a costume made of many pieces of fabric sewn together. The masked “ghosts” have a special bell that they wear around their waists. The first activity, which normally starts in the Phra Uppakhut image. In the afternoon, many colourful parades. Both small and large Phi Ta Khons will participate in the procession of Budhisattra Vessantara, the Buddha’s penultimate incarnation into the city. There is also a rocket procession. Each village will make their own parade for the competition and other cultural performances.

Relax at the Hua Hin Jazz Festival where you will enjoy renowned Thai and international jazz musicians, familiar all-time favorites and contemporary tunes. A true celebration of jazz in a beautiful beach atmosphere where you can also enjoy sumptuous cuisine and refreshments available at different stands along the beach. If you enjoy unique folk handicrafts for souvenirs, this will also be a chance for you to shopping for your loved ones.

Contact: TAT Central Region Office : Region 2
Tel : 0 3247 1005-6
Website : www.huahinjazzfestival.com, www.tat.or.th/festival