Thailand Events

One of the premier rock climbing destinations in the world, Krabi, hosts the annual Krabi Rock and Fire International Contest, which sees climbers on craggy, challenging limestone cliffs and rock formations at Railay and Ton Sai Beaches. A lead climbing marathon, deep water soloing and a fire contest are featured in the festival.

TAT Krabi Office Tel: +66 7562 2163, +66 7561 2811-2
Email: tatkrabi@tat.or.th

The Amarin Outdoor Unlimited International Triathlon is the first triathlon in the Thailand Tri-League Series. The other two Olympic Distance triathlons are Bangkok and Pattaya. The event sees three race categories available: Standard Triathlon (105km Swim, 55km Cycle, 10km Run); Sprint Distance (0.75km Swim, 22.5km Cycle, 5km Run); Duathlon (5km Run, 55km Cycle, 10km Run). The Tri-League series culminates on Phuket with the Challenge Laguna Phuket.

Tel: +66 22 362931-2
Email: info@gotorace.com
Web: www.gotorace.com

The Khao Yai Half Marathon sees three categories of 21.1 km half marathon, 10 km mini marathon and a 5 km fun run through the ASEAN Heritage park and UNESCO World Heritage site of Khao Yai National Park. Runners can enjoy a route through the lush green landscape, activities and take a vow to the \'Spirit of Khao Yao\', a promise to protect the environment.

Email: wingnaidee@gmail.com

The Phuket Food & Wine Expo showcases sumptuous cuisine, fine wine and spirits and luxury kitchen products and services. The event features a comprehensive exhibition and features a programme with food and lifestyle events including a gourmet farmers' market, charity dinner, celebrity chefs giving live cooking demonstrations, fashion events and entertainment.

Talismon Media Group Tel: +66 22 867821
Web: www.phuketfoodandwine.com
Email: info@phuketfoodandwine.com

A special fundraising event, aimed at financing 20 hospitality scholarships and traineeships, exclusively for the benefit of local Phuket residents. This will not only enable us to put something back into the communities in which we live and work, but also provide higher education for those who would have otherwise been denied it.

events@phukethotelsassociation.com

The Top of the Gulf Regatta is Asia's biggest multi-class regatta and Thailand's only marina-based regatta. There are four days of racing for keelboats and multihulls and three days for the beach launched fleet and for the kids competing on Optimist dinghies for the Thai National title.

Tel: +66 38 237 427
Email: marina@oceanmarinayachtclub.com
Web: www.topofthegulfregatta.com

The last regatta of the Asian Yachting Circuit, the Samui Regatta sees five days of sailing and beachside revelry afterwards. More than 500 competitors join in annually from over 22 different countries.

Tel: +66 81 538 8848
Email: info@regattas.asia
Web: www.samuiregatta.com

The Thai Cotton Fair helps to raise awareness of the role of Thai cotton in daily life. The fair features a fashion show, workshops on fabric-dyeing using natural dyes, tie-dyeing, making accessories from cotton fabric and embroidery.

TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Office Tel: +66 35 246076-7
Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center Tel: +66 35 367054-59 ext 1373-4

Southeast Asia's 'Run in Paradise', the Laguna Phuket International Marathon™ is a family-friendly destination marathon that offers challenges in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10.5Km Run, 5Km Walk and 2Km Kids Run events. The stunning scenery includes the coast of northwest Phuket Island, a Thai village market, a rubber plantation and beach and sea views.

Tel: +66 22 362931
Email: info1@phuketmarathon.com
Web: www.phuketmarathon.com

The Suanphueng Angel Challenge is a long-distance cycling competition for local and visiting cyclists. Set to make Thailand a hub for female cycling challenges, the event is open to women of all abilities and fitness levels. There's a 60km mountain route and a 60km Lady Elite Challenge for women 35 and upwards.

Tel: +66 92 371 7799