Thailand Festivals

This annual seven day event takes place at the beginning March at Thai Muang Beach in Phang Nga province. During the festival young turtle hatchlings raised at the Phang Nga Coastal Fisheries Research and Development Centre are released into the sea. This event is to help prevent of turtles and to promote conservation.

Phangnga Tourism Coordination Center Tel: +66 7648 1900-2
Email: tatphangnga@tat.or.th

This colourful two-day event sees more than 100 fancy kites of various forms and structures taking flight. The festival is a showcase for kite culture including decorative kite shows, stunt and revolution shows.

TAT Phetchaburi Tel: +66 32 471005-6
Email: tatphet@tat.or.th

The Laanta Lanta Festival is an event that showcases the cultures of Koh Lanta - Chinese, Muslim and Sea Gypsy. Traditional food, entertainment and displays of the Laanta Lanta culture will be on display on a walking street.

Email: info@lantaoldtown.com
Web: www.lantaoldtown.com

One of the best recognized music events in Asia, this three-day free concert features Thai and international artists of every music genre. Performances are from 6pm and run until midnight. Music-related accessories and food are available within the concert venue.

TAT Pattaya Tel: +66 3842 7667, 0 3842 8750
Email: tatchon@tat.or.th
Web: www.pattayamusicfest.com

One of the biggest events in Nakhon Ratchasima, the Thao Suranari Memorial Fair commemorates a heroine, Thao Suranareee or Ya Mo, who led Thai armies to victory in 1826 when Thailand was attacked. The fair features a ceremonial lighting of a flame, sports competitions, singing competitions, beauty contests, silk making and drawing competitions along with cat shows, cultural performances, exhibitions and concerts.

TAT Nakhon Ratchasima Office
+66 44 213030
tatsima@tat.or.th

The words 'New Music Entertainment' take on a new meaning at the Transmission Festival Asia. See Asia's biggest laser event and outstanding visual spectacle and be prepared for an event like you have never seen before!

Web: http://transmission.events/th/
Web: www.facebook.com/TransmissionFestivalAsia/

Big bike enthusiasts and others come to Phuket each year to participate in one of the most popular motorcycle events in Asia. The event features a beach party and music festival, grand dinner, exhibition of custom bikes, custom tattoo contest new products, accessories and clothing, a ride for peace and a contest to find Miss Phuket Bike Week.

Tel: +66 76 352069
Email: info@phuketbikeweek.com
Web: www.phuketbikeweek.com

Loud, boisterous and fun, Songkran marks the beginning of the Buddhist New Year and the dry season. Traditional water pouring and cleaning of Buddha images and other religious items was thought to wash away sins. Nowadays people are seen water throwing in the streets especially on the first day of the festival.

TAT Bangkok Tel: +66 2276 2720 Email: tatbangkok@tat.or.th
TAT Phuket Tel: +66 76 211036, +66 76 212213 Email: tatphket@tat.or.th

Phuket Pride celebrates the strong sense of community among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people (LGBT) and is the largest event of its kind in Thailand. First held in 1999, the week features various activities including athletic competitions, art shows, charity auctions, street parties, open-air concerts, cabaret shows and firework displays. The main event is the grand parade and afterwards, Patong becomes a large party scene.

Email: info@phuket-pride.org
Web: www.phuket-pride.org

The five-day Ko Phangan Colormoon Festival showcases unique local Thai experiences on the island and celebrates coconuts. There will be a Coco Colourmoon Music Festival with well-known Luk Thung singers, a coconut inspired fashion show, an international fishing competition, sports events, a bird singing competition and a Mr. and Mrs. International Coconut pageant.

+66 77 377610
https://www.facebook.com/phangan.colormoon/