Amazing Thailand Adventure Race Series
The Ibis Koh Samui Trophy brings the new, spectacular and fast growing sport of Adventure Racing to the South of Thailand.
Supported by Ibis, The Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Tourism Association of Koh Samui and the Thai Hotel Association of Koh Samui, this inaugural Adventure Race is set to attract 150 teams from around the world.
Scheduled on September 19 and part of the Amazing Thailand Adventure Race Series, the race will start and finish from the magnificent Bohput beach in front of the IBIS hotel in …

Thai Health Songkhla International Marathon
Date : 30 August 2009
Venue : Songkhla, Thailand
Including a Marathon, Half Marathon, Mini Half Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon and Jogging for Health event, the Songkhla International Marathon has a category for all ages and abilities. Some of the world’s most experienced runners take part in this event which offers the biggest marathon prize money in Thailand. The event begins and ends at the spectacular Songkhla Provincial Hall.
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For more information:
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Songkhla Provinial Office  of  Toursim  and  Sports, Tel. 66 (0) 7131 1573
Hatyai Running, Tel. 66 (0) 8 1959 8461, …

Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009
Date : 1 June to 31 August 2009
Venue : Department stores, hotels, restaurants, and tourist attraction nationwide
Thailand’s annual “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale” got underway this month and continues to offer visitors great bargains right through to 31 August.
This year, as fuel prices escalate, both visitors and residents are looking for more value and bigger discounts when they are shopping. Thailand never disappoints.
Most mega stores and shopping malls are offering discounts of between 10 to 70%, so there are bargains galore for the shopper prepared to browse …

All and about food and grog
Pattaya food and hoteliers fair gets underway, 27 to 29 August.
If you have ever wondered where Thailand’s finest restaurants and hotels gain inspiration and new ideas, you might like to pop by one of the country’s most extensive food and beverage fairs, hosted in Pattaya, 27 to 29 August.
While the event clearly targets the hospitality and food trade, it has plenty to offer a discerning food lover, or critic, who likes to peep behind the scenes to see how the trade functions.
The third annual Pattaya …

Golf bargains galore
Tee of time at the annual Hua Hin/Cha-am Golf Festival.
It could be tagged the best golf offer in Asia and it is perfect timing as the bargains on the greens are now matched  by superb discounts offered on air travel and accommodation.
Hua Hin and Cha-am, twin resorts on the west side of the Gulf of Thailand, annually host the Hua Hin/Cha-am Golf Festival that runs throughout August and September.
For golf enthusiasts it is pure magic. The option of playing eight competition level golf courses all within easy reach …

The Sixth Bhumibol Dam International Mountain Bike Championship
Bikers brave the rough stuff
Mountain bikers gather at one of Thailand’s most scenic dams for a series of races and fun activities.
Bumping over rough trails is not everyone’s idea of having fun, but medical science appears to support the idea that riding your mountain bike over a boulder-strewn course is actually good for building bone density.
If you need an excuse to join the sixth Bhumibol Dam International Mountain Bike Championship, 29 to 30 August, that might be it. But it is more likely …

The 11th Annual Central International Watch Fair 2009
Mesmerizing Southeast Asia
A watch lover’s dream… tempting offers and newest timepiece innovations
* Explore this more than 5 Billion Baht galaxy of watch collections from over 180 brands
* See the latest watch collections and limited-edition masterpiece models, plus exclusive, only at Central new-brand debuts
* Get more from your investment in time with these irresistible offers :
10 – 50% off, 0% interest installments and valuable gifts from Central, plus exciting additional surprise offers waiting for you!
25 Aug – 27 Sep 09
Venue : The Event Hall, …

Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009
The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, Thailand’s annual three-month shopping extravaganza offers world-class shopping, a diverse selection of quality products and services, special discounts of 10 – 70 per cent and promotional offers being extended by participating department stores, shopping complexes and retail outlets along designated ‘Shopping Streets’ in Bangkok and the popular tourist destinations of Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket and Hat Yai.
The ‘Shopping Streets’ provide a convenient opportunity to spot great buys in an exotic range of unique crafts and cottage industry products, including exquisitely hand-crafted …

Pattaya International Marathon
As a tourism centre for the Thailand’s eastern seaboard and one of the region’s premier beach resorts well-served by an extensive range of facilities of international standards, Pattaya is a complete destination with land and marine attractions within easy access.
Pattaya, home to the “Pattaya Marathon”, an annual international event which features a marathon, Half-Marathon, and a 10.550 km. Quarter Marathon offers a picturesque running route. The event attracts participation from world-class runners and locals.
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Pattaya Office
Tel: +66 (0) 3842 3990, (0) 3842 7667, (0) 3842 …

Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival 2009
As the seasonal monsoon rains descend over the kingdom, it marks the beginning of the Buddhist “rain retreat” and the Buddhist Lent, or “Phansa”, during which all Buddhist monks retreat to the temples. This is also an auspicious time for Buddhist ordinations as it marks a period of spiritual renewal.
Known as “Khao Phansa”, the Buddhist Lent is a time devoted to study and meditation. Buddhist monks remain within the temple grounds and do not venture out for a period of three months starting from the first …