| August 2001 |
| 2nd |
The Chao Phraya River Club at the Boathouse presents
Rural
Life Art Exhibition by Jintana Piamsiri (Mixed media). Thursday,
Mom Tri's Boathouse, Kata Beach until 31 August. |
| 4th |
Annual Plant and Flower Fair - Final Day, Saturday,
Saphan Hin, Phuket Town, from 9 am to 10 pm. There will be hundreds
of different varieties of flowers, trees, vegetables and herbs on
display. |
| 12th |
HM The Queen's Birthday Celebrations
On this auspicious occasion, homes and public buildings throughout
the Kingdom are decorated with glittering fairy lights as an expression
of reverence and loyalty to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Half-Marathon
Charity Run organised by the Suan Luang Club in honour of the
Queen's birthday. There will be a 21-km half-marathon (Costs 250 baht),
a 10.5-km mini-marathon (200 baht) and a 3.5-km fun run (100 baht).
Register at the park or Phuket Bike Shop and the run starts 5am. |
| September
2001 |
| 15th - 16th |
Phuket
Food & Beverage Show at Karon Royal Wing Hotel. Highlight
will be the Southern Bartenders contest showcasing bottle juggling
and cocktail-mixing skills, a Miss Cocktail Contest and an ice-carving
competition. For details phone (66 76) 324 333. |
| 21st - 25th |
The Korlae Boat Racing & Narathiwat Produce Festival
at Bang Nara River, Narathiwat, Southern Thailand is an exciting event
that features traditional boat races and dove cooing contests, produce
and local handicrafts. |
| 29th |
StarAid
Charity Gala Dinner Saturday Tickets are available from Linawaty
Ko, Public Relations Manager at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
for further information: www.sheraton.gothailand.com |
| October 2001 |
| 17th - 21st |
Phuket Vegetarian
Festival Venue: Phuket Town, Kathu and Thalang. During the
festival, thousands of participants adopt a strict vegetarian diet
to purify body and mind so they can take part in sacred rituals. Piercing
of the body and face with sharp objects and walking barefooted on
hot charcoal are all done in the belief that good health and spiritual
peace will be attained. E-mail: tathkt@phuket.ksc.co.th
for details. |
| 19th - 21st |
Phon Drum Beating Contest & Buddha Image Procession
Venue : The Provincial Hall and Saensuklampam Beach, Phatthalung,
Southern Thailand. Also includes a decorative boat competition. |
| November
2001 |
| 10th |
The
8th Laguna Phuket Triathlon starts at 8 am. The race will
comprise a 1.8-km swim, a 55-km cycle ride, and a 12-km run. The entry
fee is US$120. Entries close on October 15. For details see www.lagunagothailand.com/triathlon
or contact Debbie Dionysius by Email:
triathlon@lagunagothailand.com |
| December
2001 |
| 1st - 8th |
The 15th Phuket King's Cup Regatta. Around 1,000 participants,
100 yachts. Celebrated off Kata Beach. All-week yacht racing by day
and parties by night. For details contact Khun Da info@kingscup.com |
| Public Holidays
2001 |
| New Year's Day |
1 January |
| Makha Bucha Day |
8 February |
| Chakri Day |
6 April |
| Songkran Festival |
13-17 April |
| Labour Day |
1 May |
| Coronation Day |
5 May |
| Visakha Puja Day |
7 May |
| Ploughing Ceremony |
16 May |
| Asalha Puja Day |
5 July |
| Khao Phansa Day (Buddhist Lent) |
6 July |
| H.M. The Queen's Birthday |
12 August |
| Chulalongkorn Day |
23 October |
| H.M. The King's Birthday |
5 December |
| Constitution Day |
10 December |
| New Year's Eve |
31 December |
