Thailand Festivals and Events 2010

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.

Surin Boat Race

Date: 23-25 October 2009
Venue: The Queen Sirikit Public Park (สวนเฉลิมพระเกียรติสมเด็จพระบรมราชินีนาถ), Amphoe Thatum, Surin

Surin Province will hold its annual long-boat racing competition emphasis on preserving local tradition, as well as promoting tourism and an alcohol-free entertainment, the festival will lend colour to the Moon River with a series of exhilarating long-boat races, spectacular replica of the Royal Barge Procession, an elephant parade and stage performances.

On the cards are three types of boat races categorized according to the numbers of oarsmen: races with complements of 30, 40 and 50 rowers. Paticipants will be vying for Royal Trophies to be presented to the winners on the final day of the festival.

Contact Information:

TAT Surin Office 044-514-447-8, 044-518-529

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 October 2009 06:18