June 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012

Relax at the Hua Hin Jazz Festival where you will enjoy renowned Thai and international jazz musicians, familiar all-time favorites and contemporary tunes.

A true celebration of jazz in a beautiful beach atmosphere where you can also enjoy sumptuous cuisine and refreshments available at different stands along the beach. If you enjoy unique folk handicrafts for souvenirs, this will also be a chance for you to shopping for your loved ones.

For more information

Contact: TAT Prachuap Khiri Khan
Tel : 0 3251 3885, 0 3251 3871, 0 3251 3854
Website : www.tourismthailand.org

**Scheduled events can be change. Check before traveling.**

May 12, 2012 – May 13, 2012

Annual ritual to ensure that the seasonal rains fall at the appropriate time in the planting cycle. In the process, Buddhist merit-making traditions are also observed and reinforced. The festival, which is held over a period of three days, strengthens community spirit.

The first day known as “Wan Suk |Dip” features a ritual to play homage to Chao Pu, the spirit of the city pillar.

The second day is the rocket procession day. Each is escorted by a colourful dance troupe. The rocket are finally launched on the third day in which various rockets and beauty contests are held. It is also a day for the ordination of novices with festive celebrations following merit-making rituals.

For more information

Contact : TAT Ubon Ratchathani
Tel : 0 4524 3770-1, 0 4525 0714
Yasothon Municipality Office
Tel : 0 4571 1397 Ext. : 112
Website : www.tourismthailand.org

There will also be a Muay Thai tournament with boxers contending for the Nai Khanom Tom belt with a cash prize for the weight divisions of 60, 65, 70, and 80 kilograms. There will also be a Wai Khru competition for students.

For the PROGRAMME

1. World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony

Wat Mahathat on 17 March, 2012.

08.00- 10.00 hrs. – Attend the rituals to worship Nai Khanom Tom at the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Stadium.

14.00 – 15.00 hrs. – See the youth contest in the Wai Kru Muay Thai or respect paying ceremony.

17.00 – 18.00 hrs. – Learn and enjoy the demonstrations of Thai arts, handicrafts, and culture, including the Traditional Thai Tattoo, making of Aranyik swords, performing of Thai martial arts, and an exhibition of ancient weapons.

18.00 – 20.00 hrs. – Wai Kru Muay Thai ceremony, worshipping Thai ancestral kings and brave soldiers who protected the motherland; namely, King Naresuan the Great, King Suea, and Phraya Phichai Dap Hak.

20.00 – 22.00 hrs. – Welcome reception. See the demonstrative performance of “Amazing Thai Elephants”.

2. Miracle Muay Thai Festival

Ayutthaya Tourism Centre during 17-18 March, 2012.

16.00 – 20.00 hrs. – See the championship match to win the W.P.M.F Belt under the “Miracle Muay Thai Festival” programme. Enjoy the professional Muay Thai competition of Thai and foreign boxers.

- See the master boxing arts of Muay Thai, Muay Boran, Muay Khat Chueak, and Muay Chaiya.

- See the boxing of Thai youth boxers, the successors of the world heritage Thai sport.

- Learn about Muay Thai with Thai boxing camps equipped with standards of teaching and training venues.

- Participate in activities of fun with TAT at the Fotofest Booth.

- See, sample, and buy food and goods at the Market receiving only “Phot Duang” money.

3. Thai Martial Arts Festival

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Stadium during 19-22 March, 2012.

14.00 – 22.00 hrs. – See the boxing match to win the Nai Khanom Tom Belt. Enjoy the amateur Muay Thai competition of international boxers.

- See the exhibition of “Nai Khanom Tom-styled Muay Thai” boxing.

- See the competitions of petanque and Se-pak Takraw. (22 March, 2012)

- See, sample, and buy OTOP food and goods.

- See various forms of entertainment and activities.

4. Training and Competitions

Supphachalasai National Stadium, Bangkok, during 16-23 March, 2012, (except 17 March, 2012).

- Amateur World Championships

- Amateur Muay Thai World Championships

- Pro-Am Muay Thai World Championships

- Muay Thai Training and Seminars, 13-23 March, 2012.

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with Phetchaburi province, Naresuan Camp, The Rama VI Camp (or Phra Ram VI Camp) the Thai Sports World under Royal Patronage, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Thailand Kite Fliers Association.

With each subsequent year, the Thailand International Kite Festival attracts an ever-growing number of devoted kite fans, participants and spectators, from all over Thailand as well as from countries around the region, and beyond.

The colourful kite festival thus presents a golden opportunity for visitors to savour the international flavour of kite culture in a single trip.

As well as kite events there will also be a parachute show, a radio controlled airplane show and competition. As with any Thai festival there will be plenty of food and handicraft booths everywhere to keep you occupied as well. This annual event is really one not to be missed and definitely one of the more colorful events of the year.

Details:

The Phuket International Blues Rock Festival continues to grow bigger, with more than a dozen acts performing on stage during the two-night 2009 event. Now a firm fixture in Phuket’s annual entertainment calendar, the Phuket Blues festival attracts top blues bands from around Thailand in addition to popular bands from Australia and the US, making it arguably the most exciting Thailand music festival. Ricky Zen emceed the 2009 event, which was headlined by Eric Bibb! Eric is a New York native but has lived in Europe most of his adult life. He is one of the greatest contemporary bluesmen and tours constantly all over the world. The 2009 festival also featured a tribute act for the first time: Chasing Jimi – a Tribute to Jimi Hendrix featuring Jimmy Fame (USA). Established to support local charities, the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival donates funds to charities that organize education for young children — the Phuket International Women’s Club and the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation.

How to get There

By Bus: