2008-11-08

2008 Phuket King's Cup Regatta

Date : 29th November - 6th December 2008Venue : Phuket, Thailand
The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta is Asia’s biggest and most popular regatta. More than a regatta, the week long event consists of great parties, great sailing and lots of fun.
Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the event has been held every year since during the first week of December. In 2006, the event was voted as Yatching Event of the Year at the Christofle Asia Boating Awards. This honour follows a record year in December 2006 with over 100 boats entering the event and with a record media turnout. It is the second consecutive year the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta won this prestigious award.
With the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, the Regatta is organised by the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.
For more information contact :Regatta Office, Tel. +66 (0) 7627 3380e-mail : info@kingscup.comwebsite : www.kingscup.com (The regatta is where further information and Notice of Race can be found.)For racing inquiries, contact Simon James on racing@kingscup.com

21 st Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon

Venue : Sanam Chai, Phra Nakhon District, BangkokNovember 23, 2008Marathon, Quater Marathon, 5 km. Walk & Fun run
The starting point is at Sanam Chai, in front of the Royal Palace, passing many fascinating tourist attractions. The race is divided into 36 categories ; 42.185 kilometre-marathon, 21.10 kilometre-half-marathon and 10.55 kilometre-quarter-marathonContact: The Running Association of Thailand : Tel. (662) 280 7667-8Contact center : Tel. (662) 277 6670-1, Fax (662) 277 2567Tourism Authority of Thailand, TAT Call Centre 1672Website : www.bkkmarathon.com www.thailandmarathon.org www.tourismthailand.orgEmail : info@amazingfield.org

Loi Krathong Festival: the Delightful Color of Streams

Loi Krathong Festival: the Delightful Color of Streams
Loi Krathong Festival: the Delightful Color of Streams Dates: 9-12 November, 2008Venue: Banks of the Chao Phraya River (Krung Thep Bridge – Krung Thon Bridge), Bangkok Highlights: Enjoy viewing the illuminated float procession to win the prize more than 1,500,000 Baht during 8-12 November, 2008, 19.30-22.00 hrs. along the banks of Chao Phraya River: Krung Thep Bridge – Krung Thon BridgeExperience an amazing atmosphere of the Loi Krathong Festival of the Rattanakosin style during 18:30 – 21:30 hrs. at Santi Chaiphrakan Fort, Bangkok. The illuminated float procession will be best viewed from this area. Also, you will be entertained by the country’s most unique cultural performances apart from experiencing the old market atmosphere, mouth watering array of food as well as participating in the event of the 9 Sacred Places.For more informations, please visit: www.loikrathong.net , call 1672 or Events Planning Division, TAT Tel. 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext 3470-3474

Yi Peng Festival

Yi Peng FestivalDate : 11 - 13 November 2008Venue : Tha Phae Gate, banks of Ping River, Chiang Mai Municipal Office, Chiang MaiHIghlights :An amazing procession of hanging lanterns, Krathong design contest, Miss Yi Peng beauty contest, light and sound presentation in Ping River, the ancient Thai Lanna Krathong activities, local cultural performances, and local handicrafts market in Lanna style.Contact :- TAT Chiang Mai, Tel : 66 (0) 5324 8604, 66 (0) 5324 8607Website : www.loikrathong.net www.tourismthailand.org www.tatchiangmai.org

Loi Krathong Sai Festival

Loi Krathong Sai Festival
Loi Krathong Sai FestivalDate : 8 - 12 November 2008Venue : Banks of Ping River,TakHighlights :An exceptional opportunity for you to experience the atmosphere of joining the Krathong Sai (floating coconut-shell krathong in line) contest, in order to win His Majesty the King’s trophy. Other remarkable activities will include the floating lanterns of the Royal Family, the procession of the Royal Krathong and lantern, the illumination of Krathong Sai, light and sound presentation, fireworks, water curtain presentation in “The Legend of Krathong Sai”, the longest Krathong Sai, local cultural shows, food and OTOP products.On Saturday 8th November 2008 at 18.00 hr.The Parades of invitation His Majesty the Royal lamps, Royal Krathong, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Cup, and 15 teams of Krathong Sai parades. Opening ceremony of competition on Floating Krathong Sai with A Thousand lights at Mae Ping River Centre Stage.On Sunday 9 - Wednesday 12 November 2008Compitition on floating Krathong Sai with a thousand lights to be awarded His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Cup 4 teams each night.Contact: TAT Tak, Tel : 66 (0) 5551 4341-3Website : www.loikrathong.net , www.krathongsaitak.net www.tourismthailand.orgE-mail : tattak@tat.or.th
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