OCTOBER
Chon Buri Buffalo Races งานประเพณีวิ่งควาย
The water buffalo has always played a significant role in agriculture in Thailand, but in this yearly event, they can be seen in more unusual and entertaining ways than ploughing fields; namely, buffalo races and contests pitting buffalo against man.
Wax Cast & Boat Racing Festival, Sakon Nakhon งานประเพณีแห่ปราสาทผึ้งและการแข่งเรือยาว
To celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent , people in the northeastern (I-san) mould beeswax into miniature Buddhist temple and shrines(wax castles) in order to gain merit, which will determine their future rebirth.
These crafted models can be witnessed especially in Sakon Nakhon where there is an annual festival with a grand wax castles procession, competitive boat racing as well as traditional northeastern cultural performances among many other joyous activities.
These crafted models can be witnessed especially in Sakon Nakhon where there is an annual festival with a grand wax castles procession, competitive boat racing as well as traditional northeastern cultural performances among many other joyous activities.
NOVEMBER
Loi Krathong, Nationwide ประเพณีงานลอยกระทง
It is believe that the Loi Krathong Festival originated in Sukhothai, the first Thai capital. it is therefore appropriate that this captivating event is held on the month amid the breathtaking ruins of the glorious ancient city. Activities include Krathong floating a fireworks display, cultural performances and an amazing light and sound show.
In Chiang Mai there is an unusual ritual associated with the Loi Krathong Festival. This is the launching of Lanna-style hot air balloons, which are considered by local art and cultural performances, various fun-filled competitions, and local products sales and exhibitions.
In Chiang Mai there is an unusual ritual associated with the Loi Krathong Festival. This is the launching of Lanna-style hot air balloons, which are considered by local art and cultural performances, various fun-filled competitions, and local products sales and exhibitions.
Traditional Boat Races, Buri Ram, Nakhon Ratchasima and Nakhon Phanom
ประเพณีแข่งเรือจังหวัดบุรีรัมย์ จังหวัดนครราชสีมา และจังหวัดนครปฐม
These annual festivals held for more than a century, the traditional longboat races draw thousands of visions from all over. These events are further enhanced by local art and cultural performances, various fun-filled competitions, and local products sales and exhibitions.
Surin Elephant Round-Up Show, Surin งานช้างจังหวัดสุริทร์
Introduced in 1960, this internationally famous yearly event attracts people from all over the world to Surin to see more than on hundred elephants participate in spectacular shows that include colorful processions, tug-of-war between elephants and men, demonstrations of log-pulling skills, and various other extraordinary feats set in a carnival atmosphere.
Rever Kwai Bridge Week Fair, Kanchanaburi
งานสัปดาห์สะพานข้ามแม่น้ำแคว จังหวัดกาญจนบุรี
Each year in late November to early December, the world famouse River Kwai Bridge, which was built by allied prisoners-Bridge, which was War II, becomes the focal point of celebrations. Highlights include historical and archaeological exhibitions, a carnival, folk and cultural performance, rides on World War II vintage trains, and a spectacular light and sound persentation re-enacting the bridge's World War II history.