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Royal Ploughing Ceremony

A Thai traditional ceremony that is popular with tourists and attended by the King is the annual Ploughing Ceremony, which draws many of the country’s farmers to Bangkok to usher in the start of the new rice-growing season. The ceremony is held in... see full details

Thailand International Swan Boat Races

Racing the graceful oriental Swan Boats has become an international sport with more than 20 teams, including England, Australia and the United States, participating in the annual world championships held in November in Bangkok, on the river near the ancient capital of Siam, Ayutthaya.... see full details

Bangkok Marathon

The Bangkok Marathon is one of the toughest races in the world due to the heat and humidity the runners have to endure. No record times here unfortunately, but it still attracts plenty of serious runners. The race is divided into three categories:... see full details

Silom Soi 4 Halloween

There's nothing Thais love more than a good festival, and what better way to celebrate Halloween than with a street party in Bangkok's trendy pedestrianised bar strip, Silom Soi 4. Many of the bars, clubs and restaurants along this strip combine themed decorations with... see full details

Loy Kratong

Similar to Valentines Day in the west, Loy Kratong is celebrated in Chiang Mai on the full moon night nearest November. Decorated banana leaf boats, beautifully lit with candles, float along the waterways. Hot air balloons made from colourful bags... see full details

Chiang Mai Art and Culture Festival

To celebrate the birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, this Chiang Mai festival features live outdoor Thai music and dancing, stage performances, Lanna art exhibitions and entertaining puppet shows (for the kids!) There's also a lot of really good food at... see full details

Chiang Mai Songkran

Songkran is the Thai New Year, celebrated with exuberance and ceremony in Chiang Mai – this is possibly the city's biggest party event of the year! Songkran in Chiang Mai is one of the biggest parties of the year. Chiang... see full details

Bor Sang Umbrella Festival

Near Chiang Mai and often referred to as 'the Umbrella Village', Bor Sang hosts the annual Bor Sang Umbrella Festival. This event celebrates the traditional crafts and skills of the local people with features such as exhibitions, a Miss Bor... see full details

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