2010-11-10

The 2010 Phimai Festival in Nakhon Ratchasima

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The 2010 Phimai Festival


November 10, 2010 - November 14, 2010
(12.00 - 12.00)



TAT Nakhon Rachasima Office
0 4421 3030, 0 4421 3666, 0 4447 1617, 0 4447 1121
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The province of Nakhon Ratchasima, in collaboration with the TAT Nakhon Ratchasima Office, the Fine Arts Department, as well as, other related agencies, is organizing the annual 2010 Phimai Festival, scheduled to be held during 10 – 14 November, 2010, at the Phrommathat Ground of the Phimai Historical Park and banks of the Chakkarat River, Amphoe Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Disclosed by the Director of TAT Nakhon Ratchasima Office, Mr. Auttaphol Wannakij, the highlights of the event will include a light and sound presentation, Dances beyond d the Mun River, that will tell the story of the glorious period of King Jayavarman VII.(12-14 November, 2010, The event will also comprise traditional long-boat races during 13 – 14 November, 2010, on the banks of the Chakkarat River and Mun River. These boats are the longest and straightest ones in Thailand. In addition to this, there is the Korat cat competition, Khon or classical Thai mask dance from the Fine Arts Department, local art and cultural performances, as well as competition of renowned food of Phimai. The Director also reassured that tourists will enjoy the warm hospitality of the people of Phimai, as well as, hear the story of the grand Phimai Sanctuary from the Phimai Witthaya School’s students. Sales of local products and various fun-filled performances are also available.

For further information, please contact the Phimai District Office, Tel. 0 4447 1617, Phimai Municipal Office, Tel. 0 4447 1121 (ticket reservation), or TAT Nakhon Ratchasima Office, Tel. 0 4421 3030, 0 4421 3666, Website: www.tat.or.th/nakhonratchasima E-mail: tatsima@tat.or.th

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Loi Krathong in Bangkok

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Loi Krathong


November 21, 2010
(12.00 - 12.00)



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Loy Krathong is a festival which occurs on the full moon of the 12th lunar month, a date which usually falls in November.
Loy means to float and a Krathong is a small, hand-made “boat” or “raft” traditionally made from the leaves or bark of a banana tree and decorated with origami-esque banana leaves, flowers, candles, and incense sticks. In modern days, Krathongs are often made of specially baked bread, so the Krathongs are biodegradable, although many use styrofoam.
Many Thais believe that celebrating Loy Krathong by offering a krathong to the Water Goddess, Phra Mae Khongkha, will bring them good luck, particularly for couples, who will go to launch Krathongs together: a particularly auspicious event if the couple crafts their own krathong, although it is more common in modern days to simply buy krathongs from vendors near the water.
During the night of the full moon, many people will light their candles and incense and celebrate Loy Krathong by releasing their floating offering on a river or other body of water. Governmental offices, corporations, and other large groups will collaborate on larger, more elaborate rafts, which are often judged in contests. Loy Krathong celebrations also typically feature fireworks displays and beauty contests.
These beauty contests are known as Noppamas Queen Contests, named after Noppamas, a consort of the King of Sukothai in the 14th century, who is thought to be the first to float decorated krathongs.
Consequently, the tradition of Loy Kratong is believed to have begun in Sukhothai, although it is now celebrated throughout Thailand, with the festivities in Chiang Mai and Ayutthaya the most popular.
In Chiang Mai the Loy Krathong holiday is called Yi Peng. In addition to the krathongs floated in the waters around Chiang Mai, thousands of Lanna-style sky lanterns (khom fai) are released into the sky, part of the lantern oriented Lanna belief in their symbolically auspicious flames.

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Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival 2010

Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival 2010


November 19, 2010 - November 21, 2010
(12.00 - 12.00)



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Although the holiday of Loy Krathong is now celebrated throughout the kingdom, Loy Krathong originated in Sukhothai, the first Thai capital. While particularly popular with couples who head down to any nearby body of water to light the candles and incense on their floating Krathongs, visitors can best appreciate Loy Krathong by heading to the ancient capital of Sukhothai, where the holiday was first celebrated.
Highlights of the Sukhothai Loy Krathong celebration include displays of lighted candles and fireworks, folk dancing and a spectacular light & sound presentation.
At the Sukhothai Loy Krathong festival, visitors will be dazzled by the float procession of large krathong from 17 Northern provinces. The procession will consist of krathongs from government agencies, state enterprises, private sectors, and the general public. There are also a Krathong design contest, the Miss Noppamas Beauty Contest, and Sukhothai arts and culture performances.

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By Bus

Air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Sukhothai daily between 9.45 a.m. and 10.20 p.m.,frequently during the morning. The journey takes 7 hours. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information. Private bus companies which operate daily bus services to Sukhothai are such as Win Tour (Tel: 0 2936 3753 or 0 5561 1039), Phitsanulok Yan Yon (Tel: 0 2936 2924-5, 0 5525 8647) Sukhothai Bus Terminal (Tel: 0 5561 3296)

By Train

There are no trains going directly to Sukhothai. One may travel by train to Phitsanulok and then take a local bus to Sukhothai, about 59 kilometres away. Contact Bangkok Railway Station Tel. 1690, 02223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or visit www.railway.co.th for more information.

By Other

Bangkok Airways flies from Bangkok to Sukhothai daily for 1-hour journey. Sukhothai Airport is about 40 kilometres north of the town. For more information, call 0 2265 5678, 0 2265 5555 or 0 5564 7224-5 or visit www.bangkokair.com

Loi Krathong Sai Festival (Tak)

November 19, 2010 - November 22, 2010
(12.00 - 12.00)



TAT Tak

TAT Tak
66 (0) 5551 4341-3
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Loy Krathong Sai, Thailand's Festival of Lights, is a beautiful nighttime event, where Thai’s float ornately decorated Krathongs illuminated with candles, incense, and other decoration. In Tak province Loy Krathong is celebrated with unique custom of threading coconut shell Krathongs together and floating them in a candlelit chain down the Ping River from the 200 year-old Rattanakosin Bridge.
This Loy Krathong celebration is an exceptional opportunity for visitors to experience the atmosphere of joining the Krathong Sai or even create their own krathong in order to win His Majesty the King’s trophy. Other remarkable activities include the floating lanterns of the Royal Family, the procession of the Royal Krathong and lantern, the illumination of Krathong Sai, a light and sound presentation, fireworks, a water curtain presentation in “The Legend of Krathong Sai”, the longest Krathong Sai, local cultural shows, local food sampling, and markets featuring locally made handicrafts and other OTOP products.

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By Bus

,TAK : How to get there , General Information How to get there Map GIS Map, Attraction Accommodation Restaurant/Dining Shopping/Souvenir, Local Product Festival Activities Trip Guide, Interesting Article Download Corner,Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts:,Ban Tak,Sam Ngao,Mae Sot,Mae Ramat,Phop Phra,Tha Song Yang,Umphang,Wang Chao 22,56,86,120,135,170,221,38 kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,Distances from Tak to Neighbouring Provinces:,Kamphaeng Phet ,Sukhothai,Phichit,Nakhon Sawan 68,79,157,185 kms.,kms.,kms.,kms.,Travelling to Tak , , ,From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin) and Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing Buri and Chai Nat Provinces, then take Highway No. 1 again and proceed to Tak via Kamphaeng Phet Province. The total distance is 426 kilometers., ,From Bangkok: Air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal)to Tak between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. every day. The journey takes 6 hours. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for updated schedules. Daily bus services to Tak are also available. They are operated by private bus companies such as Thanchit Tour (Tel: 0 2551 1307), Choet Chai Tour (Tel: 0 2551 1054).

By Train

From Bangkok: There are no trains going directly to Tak. The nearest train transfer station is Phitsanulok. From there, tourists can take a local bus to Tak. Contact Bangkok Railway Station Tel. 1690, 0223 7010, 0 2223 7020 or visit www.railway.co.th for more information.

By Other

,From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin) and Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing Buri and Chai Nat Provinces, then take Highway No. 1 again and proceed to Tak via Kamphaeng Phet Province. The total distance is 426 kilometers.

Loi Krathong Festival at Bangsai Arts and Crafts Center of H.M. Queen Sirikit of Thailand

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Loi Krathong Festival at Bangsai Arts and Crafts Center of H.M. Queen Sirikit of Thailand


November 19, 2010 - November 21, 2010
(12.00 - 24.00)



TAT Ayuttaya

TAT Ayuttaya
66 (0) 3536 6090-2
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Depending on where you celebrate, Loy Krathong festivals feature lanterns being lit and launched into the sky and candle and flower arrangements drifting down rivers and floating on lakes and ponds. Visitors to Ayutthaya can relive the glorious past of Ayutthaya on this atmospheric night, enjoy the traditional procession of beauty queens from all 4 regions, and experience the relaxing surroundings of a floating market demonstration.

Yi Peng Festival in Chaingmai

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Yi Peng Festival


November 20, 2010 - November 22, 2010
(16.00 - 24.00)




0 5324 8604, 0 5324 8607
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The activities include a procession and Yi Peng Khom Contest as well as various Krathong designing contests. Lanterns will be posed and decorated around the temples and houses. Arches will also be set up. In addition, various fun fests will be arranged to participate in; for example, Lanna cultural performances, light and sound presentation, boat racing on the Ping River, and floating of Krathongs. Category