Colorful Events in November

The most colorful event is Loy Krathong, which is held on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month and usually falls in November. This year the event takes place on November 21. People go to rivers and canals to float krathongs – small floats made of banana stalks and banana leaves – to thank the rivers for their bounty and support throughout the year, and as a means of making merit and gaining good luck. Besides this festival, which is celebrated nationwide, there are more interesting activities for you to enjoy. Take your choice!

1 November – 5 December 2010
Mexican Sunflower Festival
(Mae Hong Son)

5-7 November 2010
Chanthaburi Gems and Jewelry Fair
(Gem Market, Si Chan Road, Chanthaburi)

6-7 November 2010
Buri Ram Royal Cup Long Boat Races
(Satuek, Buri Ram)

10-14 November 2010
Phimai Festival
(Phimai Historical Park, Nakhon Ratchasima)

14 November 2010
2nd Annual Trio for Justice Half-Marathon and Bike Ride
(Sankamphaeng, Chiang Mai)

19-21 November 2010
Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
(Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai)

19-22 November 2010
Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival
(Embankment of the Mae Ping River in front of Chiang Mai Municipality Office, Chiang Mai)

19-22 November 2010
Loy Krathong Sai Festival
(Somphot Krung Rattanakosin Bridge, Tak)

20-21 November 2010
Surin Elephant Roundup
(Elephant Stadium, Surin)

20-28 November 2010
2010 Andaman and Phuket International Soccer 7s Tournament
(Phuket)

21 November 2010
Yi Peng and Thai Lue Festival
(Phayao)

21 November 2010
Phibun Songkhram Loy Krathong Tradition
(Lopburi)

21 November 2010
Bang Sai Loy Krathong Festival
(Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya)

21 November 2010
Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon 2010
(Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok)

26 November – 5 December 2010
River Kwai Bridge Week
(River Kwai Bridge, Kanchanaburi)

28 November 2010
Monkey’s Chinese Banquet
(Phra Prang Sam Yot and Phra Kan Shrine, Lop Buri)