Visual Art: Dvaravati (Thai Heritage)
Produced by the prestigious Guimet Museum in Paris and inaugurated by Her Highness Princess Sirindhorn on 19 March 2009 in France, this exhibition brings together for the first time in the world masterpieces from a single period of Thai history, the period known as “Dvaravati”.
“Dvaravati: To the origins of Buddhism in Thailand”
Curator: Pierre Baptiste (curator for Southeast Asia for the Guimet Museum), and Thierry Zephir, (Research engineer at the Guimet Museum).
A silver coin with a Sanskrit inscription “Meritorious work of the Lord of Dvaravati” emerges from …

Exotic orchids on show
Date : 24-26 July 2009
Venue : Hall 8 of the Impact Exhibition Centre, Muang Thong Thani
Thailand’s status as a major source of orchids allows Bangkok to host an international show.
The Thailand International Orchid Innovative Show is billed as the first major, or full-fledged show, organised in the capital Bangkok offering growers and buyers an opportunity to network and exchange information.
Scheduled 24 to 26 July at Hall 8 of the Impact Exhibition Centre, Muang Thong Thani, in the northern suburbs of Bangkok, the show will underscore Thailand’s role …

Hua Hin Regatta 2009
Date : 30 July-3 August 2009
Venue : Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
At the close of the month, 30 July, sailors gather for the annual Hua Hin Regatta 2008 that will test their skills over three days of competition. The coveted trophies are the Royal Vega Rudder trophy of His Majesty the King, Super Mod National Championship trophy from HM the King, OK Dinghy National Championship trophy from HM the Queen, and Princess Cup for Optimist Championship of the late HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.
Hua Hin is considered the …

Pattaya International Marathon 2009
Date : 19 July 2009
Venue : Pattaya, Chon Buri
The Pattaya International Marathon is one of the most famous marathons in Thailand that is organized yearly. Every year, there are many runners participating from various countries. In all, there are three races ; the full marathon (42 Km), the half marathon (21 Km) and the quarter marathon (10 Km).
More information :
TAT Chon Buri Office, Tel. 66 (0) 3842 7667, 66 (0) 3842 8750
Patayta City Hall, Tel. 66 (0) 3825 3129
www.pattaya-marathon.com
Tourism Authority of Thailand

International Wax Sculpture
Date : 1 – 31 July 2009
Venue : Thung Si Mueang District, Ubon Ratchathani
Join the alms-giving for Asalha Puja and the Khao Phansa Buddhist ceremony. Participate in the ceremony of welcoming His Majesty the King’s royal candle and the international candle-carving competition from various countries, as well as taste “Pha Khao Laeng” , a local food especially prepared for tourists.
Contact :
TAT Ubon Ratchathani Office, Tel : 66 (0) 4524 3770-1, 66 (0) 4525 0714
Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Office, Tel : 66 (0) 4525 4827
Website : www.tatuboon.org , www.guideubon.com
Tourism Authority …

Tour de Isan 2009 Itinerary
Date : 27 June – 7 July 2009
The 2nd Annual Tour de Isan is an 11 day charity bicycle tour through the Northeast region of Thailand, known as “Isan.” This event starts in the town of Nong Khai and the Thai/Laos border and then winds 800 kilometers along the mighty Mekong River to Ubon Ratchathani with some days off along the route for rest, relaxation, and sightseeing.
We will take you through the emerald green rice fields of the northeast heartland and show you the beauty and …

Baby panda joins celebrity list
Thailand animal lovers celebrate birth of a panda at Chiang Mai Zoo.
This has to be the Southeast Asia’s most famous zoo after global TV networks turned their lens on a remarkable new born baby; a female panda born at Chiang Mai Zoo, late May.
Mum and Dad, Lin Hui and Xuang Xuang, have lived at the northern Thailand zoo for the last six years, under a loan agreement with the Chinese Government that lasts just 10 years.
TV cameras from all major channels focused on the tiny tot …

Hua Hin Jazz Festival
Date : 12 – 14 June 2009
Venue : Hua Hin Beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Jazz lovers know exactly where they should be come mid-June. They are catching an invigorating sea breeze and dining on fresh sea food at Hua Hin’s famous beachside restaurants.
But only when they are not soaking up the serious stuff – musical concerts delivering the very best in jazz,  compliments of a variety of local and international bands.
Hua Hin shakes off its low season blues, 12 to 14 June, every year for its international jazz …

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 …

Wat Thewaratkhunchon media presentation
Dusit District Office, Bangkok organise the media presentation about history of Wat Thewaratkhunchon, Thewet, Bangkok  on June 5 and 6, 2009. There are many activities such as the media presentation to present about the history of Wat Thewaratkhunchon, Thai Cultural Performances such asThai Puppet, Khon,  Thai Musical Intrument performance,  Demonstration of  arts and crafts, pay respect the image of God Indra , pay respect the relics of Buddha ,enjoy shopping the well known OTOP products and some nice food.
More information, call Dusit District office at 02 241 …