Wimaya Nattakan
(April 25, 2009: At Phimai Historical Park)
Nakhon Ratchasima province, the largest province in Thailand and gateway to the other provinces in the Northeast, enjoys a long history of prosperity.
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Chiang Mai International Art and Culture Festival
(April 1 - 3, 2009: At the Three Kings Monument and venues around Chiang Mai)
The ever popular and highly successful Chiang Mai International Art and Culture Festival, featuring both Thai as well as international performances, returns for the eleventh consecutive year in 2009.
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Khao Phanom Rung Festival
(April 2009: Phanom Rung Historical Park, Chalermphrakiat district, Buri Ram province)
In Hindu and Buddhist cosmology, mountains are believed to be homes to the gods.
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Poi Sang Long
(April 2009: In Amphoe Khun Yuam, Mae Hong Son )
One of Thailand's most naturally scenic areas, this province is home to a number of hilltribe communities.
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The 1st Asian Martial Arts Games 2009
25 Apr 2009 - 3 May 2009
The Thai Cabinet together with the Olympic Council of Asia made an announcement during the 52nd OCA Executive Board Meeting in Bangkok for Thailand to host the 1st Asian Martial Art Games 2009 during 25 April - 3 May, 2009.
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World Comedy Film Festival 2009
27 April - 3 May, 2009 - Paragon Cineplex, Siam Paragon and SF World Cinema, Central World
We laugh when we're happy, joyful, amused, but we also laugh when we feel awkward, anxious, uncertain.
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Ayutthaya Songkran Festival
(April 12 - 14, 2009: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya
Songkran celebrations will be held at various sites around the island city of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya - the ancient capital of Ayutthaya.
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Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival
(April 17 - 19, 2009: Phra Pradaeng District Office, Samut Prakan)
The Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival differs from others in that it is held a little later than in most other locales.
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Thai-Raman Songkran at Koh Kret
(April 13 - 15, 2009: At Wat Poramai Yikawat Voraviharn temple)
The Thai-Raman Songkran procession, the Mon-style bathing ritual of Buddha images, Mon folk dances, Saba - a pitch and toss folk game, Tayae Mon - a musical performance by a Mon orchestra, a performance by the Phi Paat Mon musical ensemble and a hooped takraw competition are some of the highlights of Songkran-related activities staged by Mon communities around Thailand.
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Wan Lai Songkran Celebrations in Pattaya, Chonburi
(April 19, 2009: Along the Pattaya beachfront)
With the exception of the building of sand stupas on the beach and the local landscape, Songkran Thai New Year rituals and celebrations in Pattaya are similar to those performed in other parts of the country.
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Sukhothai Songkran Festival
(April 12 - 14, 2009: Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai)
Journey back in time as local residents, many of whom will be dressed in traditional Thai costumes, celebrate the Songkran Thai New Year, the traditional Thai way.
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Chiang Mai Songkran Festival
(April 13 - 15, 2009: All around Chiang Mai)
One of the best places to experience Songkran is in Chiang Mai, where it is celebrated on a grand scale with a flavour uniquely and entirely its own, attracting visitors from far and wide.
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Dok Khun Siang Khaen Festival
(April 8 - 15, 2009: Khon Kaen Province)
As part of the traditional Songkran Thai New Year merit-making ceremonies in Khon Kaen province, the locals perform bathing rituals to pay homage to revered Buddha images and shrines, present merit-making offerings to monks and pay respect to elders by pouring lustral water over their hands in a bathing ritual.
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Nong Khai Thai-Lao Grand Songkran Festival
(April 11 - 15, 2009: At Wat Pho Chai temple and Hat Chomani beach near the Thai-Lao Friendship)
With the neighbouring country of Lao PDR on the opposite bank of the Mekong River, Songkran celebrations in the northeastern province of Nong Khai is a combined Thai-Lao Songkran festival, with rituals, cultural performances, folk games and cuisine, reflecting a shared heritage.
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Nakhon Phanom-Lao Songkran Festival
(April 12 - 15, 2009: Muang District (Nakhon Phanom provincial centre) and Renu Nakhon Municipality, Nakhon Phanom)
Buddhist bathing rituals are performed in accordance with ancient customs and traditions.
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Songkran - The Water Festival on the Beach & Phuket Bike Week 2009
(April 12 - 13, 2009: Patong Beach, Phuket)
Songkran Thai New Year rituals and ceremonies highlight several traditional Thai cultural values.
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Songkran Festival in Bangkok
(10 - 15 April 2009: At the 9 Sacred Sites and Rattanakosin Square, Bangkok)
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