Thai tourists have begun their annual pilgrimage to the Northeast of Thailand for the mystical Naga Fireball Festival which is held at the end of Buddhist Lent.
Rub Bua Festival in Bang Phli – the Lotus festival (video)
A very nice festival to visit in Thailand is the Rub Bua Festival in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. The “Yon Bua Festival” which translates as 'Lotus throwing' is an all around spectacle.
The 3rd Pattaya International Tattoo Convention will be held on August 24-25, 2013.
The Phi Ta Khon, Ghost Festival in Isan
Also known as the 'Thai Ghost Festival', the Phi Ta Khon Festival in Dan Sai (Isan) draws thousands of people to the usually sleepy town.
2013 Hua Hin Jazz Festival
The famous Jazz Festival in Hua Hin will take place again this year. Last year the Jazz Festival was canceled due to organizational problems and lack of interest.
Songkran water fight with elephants in Ayuttaya (video)
It's that time again: Songkran has been a fact since Saturday. Until today you run the risk of a wet suit (unless you stay in Pattaya then you will be screwed a little longer). Not from the sweat, although it is the hottest period of the year, but from the water.
Songkran in Hua Hin – Happy Thai New Year!
Songkran in Hua Hin had a strange beginning. This year the weather gods also wanted to participate in this celebration of water. About two o'clock in the night we were awakened by doors slamming loudly.
If Dutch and Belgian tourists are in or arrive in Bangkok between April 13 and 15, you can experience the Songkran party in all its glory. But where is the best place to go?
Songkran 2013: Thai New Year! (video)
The countdown to Songkran has begun. Songkran is the most important national festival in Thailand. It is the start of the new year for the Thais.
The dual face of Songkran
Two different Songkran parties are celebrated in Thailand, I wrote on my website a year ago. The piece never appeared on Thailandblog. Today in the resit: Songkran, as it is celebrated in the hamlet of Somboon Samakkhi.
Chinese New Year in Thailand
Chinese New Year is celebrated in Thailand on Sunday, February 10. The festivities last a total of three days and start on Saturday 9 February.
Burapa bike week Pattaya 2013 (video)
The Burapa Bike Week 2013 awaits motorcycle enthusiasts and other interested parties in Pattaya on the weekend of February 15-17.
Buffalo races in Chonburi
Every year when the rainy season comes to an end, the buffalo races take place in Chonburi. A massive event that you must see at least once.
Ocean of White in Bangkok
Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, techno music, large dance party, spectacular show….. is that something for you? Then go up 18 August 2012 to the Impact Arena in Bangkok and experience an overwhelming spectacle of electronic music, where thousands of people will experience the Heineken Sensation Dance Party.
Songkran, a fantastic children's party for adults!
It couldn't be my preparation. A huge water gun completely filled. Money and phone carefully packed in waterproof plastic bags. Ready for the start of Songkran, the Thai New Year.
Guns in Thai shops
They are plentiful in Thai shops: pistols. I bought two. One for my girlfriend and one for myself. It is necessary that I can defend myself in the coming days when the fight breaks out.
Stress test for Suvarnabhumi with Songkran
It's about tightening up with the Songkran holiday at Suvarnabhumi. Between 9 and 18 April, the airport has to handle 170.000 passengers a day, compared to the normal 160.000. There are 9.437 extra flights during that period with a total of 1,73 million passengers.