Paknam Web: Thailand Festivals 2010
The colourful festivals of Songkran and Loy Krathong are well-known to tourists from all around the world. However, Thailand has many more unique festivals that are not always found in the guidebooks but can be just as good. Some of the Thai festivals on this website are not even well-known among Thai people. If you are planning a holiday in the Kingdom of Thailand, then make sure that you check out our Festival Diary Dates.| Phuket Vegetarian Festival |
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Date: 17 – 26 October 2009 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. Contact: |
Major Thai Festivals
- Songkran Festival
- Phuket Bike Week 2010
- Poi Sang Long Ceremony 2010
- 11th Thailand International Kite Festival
- The River Kwai Trophy 2010
- Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup
- King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament
- World Thai Martial Arts Festival
- The ASEAN Barred Ground Dove Festival
- King Rama II Memorial Fair 2010
- Chao Mae Lim Ko Niao Fair 2010
- King Narai Fair 2010
- Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony 2010
- Phangan Film Festival 2010
- River Kwai Bridge Week
- Surin Elephant Roundup
- Surin Boat Race
- 12th Charity Midnight Run
- The 10th Annual World Gourmet Festival
- The 10th Lunar Month Making Merit
- Thailand International Swan Boat Races 2009
- Asian Martial Arts Games
- Rap Bua Festival
- Amazing Thailand Adventure Race Series
- International Mountain Bike Championship
- June/July: Phi Ta Khon Festival
- May: Visakha Bucha Day
- Decemebr: Trooping Of The Color
- October: Buffalo Racing
- Steam Train Trip
- Monkey Buffet Festival
- Nakhon Pathom Food Fair
- Phra Nakhon Khiri Muang Phet Fair
- International Balloon Festival
- Chakri Memorial Day
- Rocket Festival
- Ocean to Ocean Relay Running
- 4th Phuket Japanese Festival
- Tak Bat Dok Mai Festival
- Sunflowers Festival
- Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day
- Chulalongkorn Day
- Chainat Straw-Bird Festival 2010
- Meritorious Garland Tradition 2010
- The RE:EARTH Festival Koh Samui 2010
- 5th Salsa Bangkok Fiesta 2009
- Yi Peng Festival
- Loy Krathong Festival
- Phimai Festival
- Northern Eco & Adventure Travel Mart 2009
- Phichit Boat Race
- Fish-Flock-Shellfish Festival 2009
- Phuket Vegetarian Festival
- Tak Bat Devo Festival
- Bathing Buddha Ceremony
- The Illuminated Boat Procession
- Hua Hin Regatta 2009
- Thai Health Songkhla International Marathon
- Hua Hin Jazz Festival
- Baby panda joins celebrity list
- World Comedy Film Festival 2009
- Miss Tiffany Universe 2009
- Krabi International Rock Climbing 2009
- Phuket International Dragon Boat Festival
- Bangkok Triathlon 2009
- Blooming Krachiao Flower Festival
- Thai International Travel Fair
- Chiang Mai Art and Culture Festival
- Phangan Triathlon 2009
- Thai Elephant Week
- Makha Bucha Day
- Honda LPGA Thailand
- Golden Mount Fair
- Coronation Day