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Events in Thailand 
Events in Thailand
By Jules Kay
Famed for its pristine
beaches and tropical scenery, Thailand has fast developed into a
multi-dimensional holiday destination. Major international events are an
appealing new addition to the visitor hot list.
International
visitors already enjoy an eclectic choice of destinations, activities
and adventures when they visit the "Land of Smiles". A new addition to
the vast and varied attractions on offer is an ever-growing menu of
world class events that includes everything from rock concerts and
musicals to international sporting events and cultural festivals. A host
of professional event management and PR companies in Thailand now
compete to draw both domestic and foreign audiences, with corporate
sponsorship and online booking portals driving growth and diversity.
Events
already scheduled for 2010 in Thailand not only provide a wealth of
interest and entertainment but also demonstrate how far the country has
come in terms of global diversity. The bill includes American bands,
Scottish golfers, Australian yachtsmen and well known cartoon
characters, and every month promises something different, allowing
visitors to immerse themselves in a more than just tropical seas and sun
tan lotion.
On the musical front, headline acts in Bangkok
include US protest rockers Green Day, plus the evergreen vocal talents
of Tom Jones. The Thai Philharmonic orchestra will be performing Mahlers
9th symphony in January and February, while for the kids, Disney on Ice
presents Disneyland Adventure in March at the Impact Arena. For dance
lovers, superstar DJs like Brandon Block and LTJ Bukem will be gracing
the decks, both in the capital and at beach clubs on resort islands like
Koh Samui. For live performances, Pattaya's annual international Music
Festival features four stages and raws 500 000 visitors with acts from
all over Asia and Australia.
Sports fans visiting Thailand can
look forward to some major tournaments in 2010, including the The Royal
Trophy in January, a Europe vs Asia Golf Championship played in a team
match-play format, with stars like Colin Montgomerie, Henrik Stenson and
Thongchai Jaidee on the greens. Then there's the Honda–PTT LPGA
Thailand 2010 the following month, with a 60-player field boasting some
of the top 50 players on the LPGA Money list. International tennis stars
will be on the courts at the Sony Ericsson Pattaya Women's Open in
February, while somewhat surprisingly for such a hot climate, the Land
of Smiles Classic in October attracts some 30 ice hockey teams from 15
countries to compete in Bangkok.
Sailing has also become a very
popular sport around Thailand's extensive coastal waters. A number of
Thai regattas feature on Asian Yachting Grand Prix, with the prestigious
King' Cup in Phuket drawing some 2000 participants from 33 countries.
The 2009/10 season finale takes place off Koh Samui's sandy shores at
the end of May, where lively competition and some legendary post race
parties guarantee an impressive, glamourous list of competitors and
spectators.
With all the international action on offer, it can
be easy to forget Thailand's own extensive cultural calendar. Songkran,
the official Thai New Year festival in April is always a spectacle,
especially in Chiang Mai where people take to the streets for 5 days to
celebrate by dousing each other with water. Other distinctly Thai
celebrations include the explosive Yasothon Bun Bangfai Rocket Festival
in May and the equally dramatic Loi Krathong or Festival of Light in
November.
The scope and scale of Thailand's events calendar
means that everyone has the chance to add something special or different
to their holiday itinerary. Diversity is one of the key elements that
continues to drive the enduring appeal of South east Asia's most visited
destination.
For more information please contact us.
Samui
Villas & Homes Co., Ltd.
11/7 Moo 1, Tambon Bophut, Amphur Koh
Samui,
Suratthani 84320 Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 77 427 648
Fax:
+66 (0) 77 427 649
m.currie@samuivillasandhomes.com
Source: http://www.samuivillasandhomes.com/news/news_522.html
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