Festival in December

Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Date : 6-13 December 2008
Venue : Phuket
After first being launched in 1987 to celebrate His Majesty the King’s 60th birthday, the King’s 60th birthday, the King’s Cup Regatta has been held annually and featured many international participants. See for yourself how these yachting people compete from Phuket to Phang-nga before moving on to Krabi on the Andanan sea, where the enchanting scenic beauty will take your breath away. This is the biggest and most impressive regatta in Asia.
Website : www.tourismthailand.org

Bangkok Jazz Festival 2007
Venue : Sanam Suea Pa, Dusit District, Bangkok
Relax in the chilled-out atmosphere inspired by jazz music from many international well-known artists.
Website : www.bangkokjazzfestival.com

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair
Venue : Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Histirical Park, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was once the glorious capital of Thailand. It was also a centre of trade and government, and possessed a long period of prosperity. Be amazed by the light-and-sound show, the exhibitions on Ayutthaya as a World Heritage Site, as well as the cultural performances. Having fun shopping for a variety of OTOP product is another activity.
Website : www.tat.or.th/festival

H.M. the King’s Birthday
Celebrate in the auspicious occasion of our beloved king's birthday!
An alms-giving ceremony in the morning is followed by a huge festival of music and culture at Sanam Luang in Bangkok to celebrate His Majesty the King’s birthday. You can also appreciate the beauty of the decorations along Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
Website : www.belovedking.com

Nong Saeng Christian Church , Muang district
December 24-25, 2007 at Ta Rae – Nong Saeng Christian Church , Muang district, Sakon Nakhon
World first Christmas Star Parade Cerebration in Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand

Join the Christmas Star Procession at Ta Rae – Nong Saeng Christian Church, Muang district, Sakon Nakhon.

The Church is situated in Roman Catholic community serving Christian missions in 4 provinces, Sakon Nakhon, Nakorn Phanom, Mookdaharn and Kalasin. The gigantic celebration is held annually. Star shaped lamps are decorated in front of each house as the commemoration of Jesus’ birth.

The Christmas Star Procession is the commemorating event when the prophets followed a mysterious star to the Jesus’ birth place in the city of Bethlehem. Over a hundred vehicles from 4 provinces decorated with fabulous star lamps perform the procession. The activities include nativity scenes, Christmas songs singing contest and much more.
For more details, please call Ta Rae – Nong Saeng Christian Church, Sakon Nakhon.

River Kwai Bridge Week
Venue : River Kwai Bridge, Mueang District, Kanchanaburi
Watch the light-and-sound show in remembrance of the bridge and the construction of the “Death Railway” during World War II. (There are 4 sets of headphones available in English, Japanese, Chinese and German.) A wealth of entertainment and exhibitions are on display.
Website : www.kanchanaburi.go.th,

The Celebration on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary 5th December, 2007

Fireworks Performance “The Celebration on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary 5th December, 2007”

The spectacular fireworks will be held 5 days from December 4 to 8, 2007 to honor His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday which will be the greatest event in memories.
The fireworks will be launched from different location as follows:

Day 1, on December 4 under the name “Dok Mai Fire Haeng Karm Jong Rak Pak Dee” or “Fireworks for loyalty to the King” at the Royal Sport Club sponsor by Seiko Holding Corporation and The Fireworks Association of Japan. There are 14 fireworks displays in 30 minutes designed by 12 Japanese Fireworks Artists. Khunying Tipavadee Meksawan will preside the opening ceremony at the Prince Palace Hotel.

Day 2, on December 5 under the name “Pung Pracha Tou Lah Tawai Pra Porn” or “People Well Wish His Majesty the King” at site on Chao Praya River between Rama IX Bridge and Industrial Ring Bridge. Well-wishes Candle lit will be presided by General Winai Pattriyakul,

Day 3, on December 6 under the name “Pra Bidorn Lon Krao Chao Thai” or “Our Beloved Father” at The Royal Athlete Society. Fireworks are designed and produced in Thailand under Japanese Management performing 3,000 shot of gorgeous displays.

Day 4, on December 7 under the name “Si Lao Terd Tai Ong Bhumiphol” or “Worship King Bhumiphol” at Lam Mae Pim beach, Kraeng district, Rayong. Fantasy Fireworks from China with computerized control will be launched from the sea. General Pichit Kullavanit will preside the well wishes ceremony.

Day 5, on December 8 under the name “Chalerm Pra Kiart Pra Baramee Greg Fah Kong Pattapee” or “Celebrating His Majesty the King’s Glorious 80th Birthday” at QSNCC. Splendid and Fantasy Fireworks Displays will be performed. General Montri Supaporn, Chairman of the glory fireworks performance committee, will preside the well wishes ceremony.
Find more details at www.gloryfireworks.com

Yoyot Ying Fah Ayutthaya World Heritage Site 2007
Spectacular Light and Sound Performance “ Yoyot Ying Fah Ayutthaya World Heritage Site 2007 ”

Ayutthaya Province in collaboration with the Government and Private Organization organize the special event “Yoyot Ying Fah Ayutthaya World Heritage Site and Red Cross Fair 2007” during 7-16 December 2007 at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park. The event is for the purpose of conservation the unique Ayutthaya traditional culture which has been passed down from generation to generation since the province has been the capital of Thailand for 417 years under the rule of 33 kings.

The activities include Light and Sound Performances at Wat MahaThad Temple, the showcasing of ancient market, OTOP shops, traditional culture shows and much more. A mini tram service is provided free of charge.

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) proudly invites all visitors to the spectacular event. The opening ceremony will be on Friday December 7. Tickets for the Light and Sound Performance are 200 Baht and 500 Baht available at Thai Ticket Master or www.thaiticketmajor.com.

21st PHUKET KING'S CUP REGATTA
The Phuket King's Cup Regatta held in honour of His Majesty the King of Thailand to commemorate His Majesty's birthday on December 5th has become the biggest sailing event in Asia. With participants from all over the world converging on Phuket to race in Asia's most prestigious regatta, the event offers five days of great sailing off Phuket's West Coast.

The Phuket King's Cup Regatta, Asia's biggest and most popular regatta, is the jewel in the crown of the Asian Yachting Circuit, a circuit of the leading regattas in Asia including the Raja Muda International Regatta, the Singapore Straits Regatta and the China Sea Race. More than a regatta, the week long event consists of great parties, great sailing and lots of fun.

Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the sixtieth birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the event has been held during the first week of December every year since. With the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, the Regatta is organized by the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.

The 2004 Phuket King's Cup Regatta attracted some 900 participants representing 96 teams. In 2006, the organizers are expecting the participation of representatives from at least 15 countries from around the world namely - from Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Russia as well as teams from Europe. Travel to Thailand is being sponsored by Thai Airways International, the national carrier. Approximately 1,000 visitors, including some highly experienced crews, are expected to travel to the tropical resort island of Phuket.

The Phuket King's Cup Regatta was inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King and has been held annually every year since in honour of His Majesty who graciously agreed to be patron of the event.

The regatta has progressed from modest beginnings into an event that is now widely recognised as the largest regatta in Asia. The Phuket King's Cup Regatta has a unique combination of top standard racing, spectacular scenery and sailing conditions and outstanding social events. Each year, His Majesty the King sends a personal representative to present the King's Cup trophies on his behalf. This special Royal awards ceremony is the highlight of the event.

Racing takes place over a 6-day period in several classes of yacht, namely racing, cruising, ocean cruising, multi-hull, classic keel boats and Farr Platus. Competitors and their yachts come from all over the world, including strong contingents from Asia, Australia, New Zealand, America and Europe.

The 2000 event saw almost 100 boats entering over the 6 classes - a record. These ranged from some of the world's top racing yachts (with a fair number of world class sailors onboard) through to amateur racing, cruising and classic sailing yachts. Around 1,000 participants and partygoers enjoyed the splendid sailing and memorable social events. This year, the Phuket King's Cup Regatta will proceed as planned without changes to the programme or the level of participation. The island paradise is preparing to welcome a large fleet close to the 2000 record. The organizing committee expects that these figures will steadily increase as Phuket gains an ever-stronger reputation as a premier sailing destination in Asia.

Media interest in the event has grown alongside, and the 2000 event saw media representation, both print and broadcast, from Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan, as well as America, Belgium, Holland Italy, Germany and Britain. And, for the first time, a half-hour show was broadcast on television around the world, bringing the Phuket King's Cup Regatta into more than 250 million homes. This year, with a new involvement with CNN, the Phuket King's Cup Regatta will be seen in 450,000 million households.

Since its outset, the regatta has consisted of a number of organizations and people, public and private, commercial and volunteer. These include the organizing yacht clubs, the Royal Thai Navy, the Sports authority of Thailand, the Office of the Governor of Phuket, the Tourist Authority of Thailand, police, customs and immigration departments and sponsors, without whom the event would not be possible. This year, for added peace of mind, visible added security courtesy of the navy and police has been put into place for further reassurance.
For more information, please visit www.kingscup.com