International Events in Thailand

Thailand is set amidst the western half of the Indochinese peninsula and is covered by Burma (Myanmar) from the north and west, Cambodia from the east, Malaysia from the south, Laos from the north and northeast. Festivals and celebrations always keep the spirit of the country men high in Thailand. Besides its natural attractions, tourists throng to this country in order to attend the International Events in Thailand. These events also help in uplifting Thailand's tourism and economy. During your Thailand Tours, check the event calendar of this country. If you find some international events going on in Thailand during your sojourn, visit these and fly back to your homeland with some colorful memories.

Tourist Attractions in Thailand include its festivals, cultural events, carnivals and sport championships. Many foreign countries take part in these events and through these events Thailand gets the scope to judge their profile in international level. Some of the International Events in Thailand are:

• Loi Krathong ( Every year on 11th Nov Thais organize this festival to apologize to the Mother of the Waters. Many tourists come to watch this colorful event hosted by Sukhothai, the former capital of Thailand.)
• Songkhran (The Thais celebrate their new year in a completely unique way by throwing buckets of water to each other. If you want to join the world's biggest water fight then come to Thailand in the middle of April)
• Thailand Film Festival (Thailand is waiting for the sixth Film Festival. This festival is growing in popularity and showing Asean, Europen, Thai and many latest Hollywood films.)
• Surin Elephant Round-Up ( The villagers of Surin train the elephants. You can see the elephant's parade, jumbo Tug-of-war or Elephants playing football)
• Lopburi Monkey Banquet (It is a unique way to say thanks to the monkeys by throwing a huge feast for them. Thais believe that monkeys protect them through out the year, so they deserve this treat.)
• Thailand International Education Exhibition (This international events help the students to know more about the famous national and international educational institutes.)

• 1st Phuket International Easter Soccer 7s (22&23rd March 2008)
• 2nd Pattaya International Soccer 7s (26& 27 July 2008)
• 3rd Andaman International Soccer 7s (22 &23 Nov, 2008)
• 4th Bangkok International Soccer 7s (26& 27 April, 2008)
• 6th Phuket International Soccer 7s (29&30 Nov, 2008)