| Date(s): |
12 August 2009 |
| Venue: |
Nationwide |
An alms-giving ceremony in the morning is followed by a huge festival of music and culture at Sanam Luang in Bangkok to celebrate
Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday. You can also appreciate the beauty of the decorations along Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
| Date(s): |
2 August 2009 |
| Venue: |
At the parking lot in front of the computer center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand |
| Date(s): |
29 - 30 August 2009 |
| Venue: |
At Bhumibol Dam, Tak Province |
A biker’s dream event. Every year mountain bikers gather at one of Thailand’s most scenic dams for a series of races and fun activities.
Healthy recreational sports are fast filling up the Thailand events calendar. Now in its fifth year, the Bhumibol Invitation International
Mountain Bike is one example of the many popular sports events that attract both locals and overseas visitors to test their skills and
enjoy a healthy pastime.
Backing the event are the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Sports Authority of
Thailand. Created to promote an interest in outdoor sports and also encourage ecotourism at both national and international
levels, the races underscore the beauty of Tak province, particularly the attractive scenery that surrounds one of the country’s largest dams.
| Date(s): |
30 August 2009 |
| Venue: |
Songkhla, Thailand |
Including a Marathon, Half Marathon, Mini Half Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon and Jogging for Health event, the
Songkhla International Marathon has a category for all ages and abilities. Some of the world’s most experienced
runners take part in this event which offers the biggest marathon prize money in Thailand. The event begins and
ends at the spectacular Songkhla Provincial Hall.
| Date(s): |
30 July - 3 August 2009 |
| Venue: |
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan |
At the close of the month, 30 July, sailors gather for the annual Hua Hin Regatta 2008 that will test their skills over three days
of competition. The coveted trophies are the Royal Vega Rudder trophy of His Majesty the King, Super Mod National Championship
trophy from HM the King, OK Dinghy National Championship trophy from HM the Queen, and Princess Cup for Optimist Championship of
the late HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Hua Hin is considered the traditional home for the country’s sailing community, due to HM the King’s keen interest in the sport.
A Southeast Asia Games winner in the sailing category, HM the King built his own racing dinghy and helped to establish the Super
Mod class and is an enthusiastic patron of sailing resulting in this annual regatta being held in his honour off the coast of
Hua Hin in sight of the palace.
| Date(s): |
1 June - 31 August 2009 |
| Venue: |
Department stores, hotels, restaurants, and tourist attraction nationwide |
Thailand’s annual "Amazing Thailand Grand Sale" got underway this month and continues to offer visitors great bargains right through
to 31 August. This year, as fuel prices escalate, both visitors and residents are looking for more value and bigger discounts when they
are shopping. Thailand never disappoints.
Most mega stores and shopping malls are offering discounts of between 10 to 70%, so there are bargains galore for the shopper prepared
to browse around the stores. Fortunately, most of Bangkok’s major shopping malls and stores are located close to the city’s
skytrain or metro transport systems, making it very convenient to hop from one store to the next.
Both the Skytrain and the Metro, offer day use stored-value cards for visitors to make it even more convenient to use the two systems.
Bangkok’s main shopping districts and streets are to be found along Ploenchit and Sukhumvit roads.
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