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January
:
 Bo
Sang Umbrella Fair & San Kamphaeng
Handicrafts Fair January 19- 21 Bo Sang
village,San Kamphaeng District near Chiang Mai
has become renowned for its exquisitely painted
paper umbrellas, which are sought after by visitors
from all over the world. An annual fair, held
on the main street, celebrates the traditional
art of umbrella making and painting, as well as
features contests, exhibitions, sales of handicrafts,
and a Miss Bo Sang beauty pageant. Come and see
this festival for yourself. Advance reservations
are necessary.
February
:
Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair
February 6- 14 Phra Nakhon Khiri and around
area, Phetchaburi Phra Nakhon Khiri (City on the
Mount), a hill on which are located several religious
structures and a nineteenth-century palace, overlooks
the city of Phetchaburi, some two hours drive
southwest of Bangkok. A light & sound presentation
celebrating local history is one of the attractions
of the popular fair.
March
:
Sweet Grape Week Fair
March 23-31 Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi.
This area known for its famous floating market
comes alive with a fair featuring some typical
and unusual activities, These include a Thai cooking
competition, a "sea-boxing" competition,
boating competitions, as well as local product
sales.
April :
Songkran Festival April
12-15 Nationwide The traditional Thai New
Year is an occasion for celebration throughout
the country. This occasion is marked with religious
ceremonies as well as public festivities. Water
throwing among the people in a spirit of fun and
goodwill is the main activity of this festival.
Throughout the city, Chiang Mai
To really enjoy Songkran, the traditional Thai
New Year, to its fullest, one should travel to
Chiang Mai where there is a variety of religious
and fun-related activities conducted along with
parades and a Miss Songkran beauty competition.
May
:
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
May 16 Sanam Luang, BangkokAn ancient Brahman
ritual, conducted at Sanam Luang, in which farmers
believe is able to forecast the abundance of the
next rice crop. The event is a result of a series
of ceremonies that are conducted by Phraya Raek
Na, portrayed by a high-ranking official from
the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives who
wears colourful traditional costumes. This ceremony
was re-introduced in 1960 by H.M. King Bhumibol
Adulyadej and is considered the official commencement
of the rice-growing season.
June
:
Phi Ta Khon Festival
June 23-24 Amphoe Dan Sai, Loei With origins
from a well-known Buddhist tale, the colourful
and vibrant Phi Ta Khon procession features young
men who dress up as spirits to accompany a scared
Buddha image and taunt villagers. Monks relate
the tale of Lord Buddha's last great incarnation
before attaining Enlightenment. Included are competitions
of masked dances and processions. Everyone is
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