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The Surin Elephant Round-Up brings thousands to the Sri Narong Stadium, where some 250 trained elephants are assembled. The spectacular shows include elephant football, tug-of-war…
Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony
Couples from Thailand and around the world stage a special wedding ceremony underwater off Pak Meng Beach in the Trang district in Southern Thailand. Don't worry if you're not a qualified…
ASEAN Barred Ground Dove Festival
It has long been believed in Thailand that doves bring good luck to those who raise them. Every year, Khwan Mueang Park celebrates the voice of the treasured bird with this cooing competition.
King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament
Around 30 elephants and their trainers compete at the King's Cup Elephant Polo tournament, held at the Anantara Resort in the Golden Triangle. Follow the parade, feed the elephants and watch…
Prepare to get soaked with the crowds on Khao San Road and elsewhere in the city at the traditional Buddhist New Year festival of Songkran. The watery celebrations go on all night and through…
Firing massive rockets into the sky might not seem the best way to lure the rain gods, but that's how the villagers of Yasothon do it. Things get very noisy at Phaya Thaen Park for the…
The people of Phetchabun in central Thailand stage an ancient Buddhist celebration complete with a spectacular procession, cultural performances and the Bathing Buddha Ceremony in front of Wat…
Water buffalo are used to ploughing fields in Thailand, but at the Chon Buri Buffalo Racing they are put to a very different use. Side events include a buffalo fancy dress contest, a healthy…
Naga Fireballs at Nong Khai Province
The Mekong River is home to a strange, beautiful and baffling phenomenon - the Naga Fireballs. On the full moon night of October, coinciding with the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat…
Every first day of the ninth lunar month the streets of Phuket come to life with the Vegetarian Festival. Devotees push steel rods through their cheeks and tongues in a gruesome display…
