Built in 1355, Phra Borom That Chae Haeng is a Lao-style gold-decorated lotus-shaped pagoda standing at a height of 55 feet (16.8m), a few miles from downtown Nan. It is one of the North's most revered religious establishments. For years, there has been a tradition for Buddhists to come to worship this chedi. This year, the event will take place from March 13-19 at Wat Phra Borom That Chae Haeng in Nan's Phu Piang sub-district. Activities include giving alms to monks, Krua Tarn carnivals, dharma practise, pilgrimages, story-telling of the Lord Buddha's last great incarnation and antique lantern and drum competitions.
Wat Phra Borom That Chae Haeng in Nan province.
For more information, contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Phrae Office on 054-521-118 or 054-521-127.
Marian Plum Festival in Nakhon Nayok
Maprang, or the marian plum, in Thailand is ripe and abundant only for a brief period from January until March. A perfect place to visit and taste this freshly harvested exotic fruit is Nakhon Nayok province which is famous for plenty of water and fertile soil.
To promote the sale of the marian plum and as well as boost local tourism, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s Nakhon Nayok Office and the Marian Plum Orchards Association of Nakhon Nayok will host the Marian Plum and Best Products of Nakhon Nayok Fair 2011 during March 11-20 in front of the Nakhon Nayok Provincial Administration Office.
Apart from the sale of Nakhon Nayok's high-quality marian plum, marian plum saplings, other farm produce and local products, the fair features activities including a marian plum contest, a marian plum arrangement contest and visits to the marian plum orchards.
For more information, contact the TAT Call Centre on 1672.
The marian plum in Nakhon Nayok province.
Flower Fest in Isan
Lamduan, or the Devil Tree or White Cheesewood, is an evergreen tree with pale yellow scented flowers which are a symbol of the northeastern province of Si Sa Ket, where some 50,000 lamduan trees blossom at this time of the year.
Si Sa Ket governor Somsak Suwannasujarit and the Tourism Authority of Thailand deputy governor Thawatchai Aranyik invite all to the Dok Lamduan Blossoms in Si Sa Ket Festival at this province's Suan Somdej Phra Si Nagarindra Park during March 11-13.
Activities include art performances by four ethnic groups and the sale of local handicrafts and products. Visitors can also visit Si Sa Ket's other cultural attractions, such as Wat Sa Kamphaeng Yai, Wat Lan Khuat and Prathat Ruengrong.
For more information, call 045-243-770 or 045-250-714 or visit www.tatubon.org.
Nai Khanomtom Day in Ayutthaya province.
Thai Boxing Festival
Nai Khanomtom was a famous Thai boxing fighter during the Ayutthaya period and has been an icon for all Thai boxers. To honour that great pugilist and promote Thai martial arts, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Thai Martial Arts Institute and several other organisations will host two events this month.
The 7th Thai Martial Arts Festival (Nai Khanomtom Day) will take place during March 15-17 at Ayutthaya's sports stadium. On the first day, many Thai boxers will perform a ceremony to pay respects to their instructors at Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya. Winner of the Pacific Asia Travel Association Gold Award 2011, this fest will showcase a Thai boxing exhibition, an ancient-style market, Thai martial arts demonstrations and Thai boxing contests.
The second event is Chiang Saen Mekong River International Triathlon 2011 to be held on March 25-27 in front of the Chiang Saen District Office, Chiang Rai.
Its aim is to promote sports tourism and tourist attractions in provinces by the Mekong River.
The race will include running, cycling and swimming in the Mekong River, plus a light and sound show, traditional dances, fireworks and illuminating boats in honour of His Majesty the King.
For more information, contact the TAT's Ayutthaya Office on 035-246-076/7 for the first festival and the TAT's Chiang Rai Office on 053-744-674/5 for the second one, or the call centre on 1672.
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