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Loi Krathong Festival : The Delightful Color of Streams
Bangkok
Date: 8-12 November 2008
Place: Banks of the Chao Phraya River (KrungThep Bridge – Krung Thon Bridge), Bangkok
Activitie:

FREE Admission!

Enjoy viewing the illuminated float procession and the contest of Loi Krathong traditional boats, with more than 1,500,000 Baht prize money during 8-12 November 2008 from 19:30 – 22:00 hrs. Banks of the Chao Phraya River (KrungThep Bridge – Krung Thon Bridge), Bangkok

Experience an amazing atmosphere of the Loi Krathong Festival of the Rattanakosin style during 10-12 November 2008 from 18:30 – 21:30 hrs. at Santichaiprakarn park, 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 and mouth watering array of international food. 

 
Remark: Enjoy Light Up and nightlife tour throughout the month.
 

Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
Sukhothai
Date: 10-12 November 2008
Place: Sukhothai Historical Park, Tambon Mueang Kao, Mueang District, Sukhothai
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You 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 general public, including hanging lanterns, Krathong design contest, and Miss Noppamas Beauty Contest, light and sound presentation, firework displays, Sukhothai arts and culture performances, and the activity of “Dawn of happiness”.
   

Yi Peng Festival
Chiang Mai
Date: 11 - 13 November 2008
Place:

Tha Phae Gate, banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai Municipal Office, Chiang Mai

Activitie:

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.

   

Loi Krathong Sai Festival
Tak
Date: 8-12 November 2008
Place:

Banks of Ping River, Tak.
Activitie:

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.
   

Loi Krathong at 4 Corners of the Old City (Ayudhya)
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Date: 12 November 2008
Place: 4 corners of Ayudhya, i.e.  under Pridi - Thamrong Bridge; Pom Petch; in front of National Museum-Chandrakasem; and in front of Chedi Si Suriyothai.
Activitie:

This is a memorable event for you to experience the contest of hanging lanterns, small-size Krathong contest, Miss Noppamas (international) beauty contest, Noppamas kids contest, singing contest, cultural performances, and OTOP products.
   

Lantern Festival : the Color of the South
Songkhla
Date: 1 November 2008 - 28 February 2009
Place: Hat Yai City Municipality Park, Hat Yai District, Songkhla
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The most unique opportunity to experience the Royal Celebration Lantern on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary, December 5, 2008. The event will focus on Thai and international lanterns’ displays and exhibitions, and cultural performances.

For further details, please contact TAT Office, Southern Region, Area 2,
Tel: +66 7534 -6515 – 6