Thailand Events Calendar – August 2017
August is the month of some great festivals and celebrations in Thailand; Mother’s Day, Queen of Thai Silk Exhibition, Hua Hin Food Festival and many more. These festivals let visitors experience Thailand differently through numerous festive celebrations in August and throughout the 12-month calendar.
Thailand invites visitors and travelers to take part in unforgettable moments and experience the beauty of Thailand festivals (www.thaifest.org) throughout the year.
AUGUST 2017 – EVENTS CALENDAR
1 August 2017 – 1 September 2017
Cha-Am/Hua Hin Golf Festival 2017
Where: 9 golf clubs in Cha-am, Phetchaburi and Hua Hin District, Prachuab Khiri Khan
Enjoy golfing in 9 courses at one price, even on weekends. Participate in various types of golfing tournament. Shop for golfing-related products at special price. Enjoy all kinds of golfing activities.
August 2017
Queen of Thai Silk Exhibition
Where: 80th Anniversary Commemoration Building and in front of Kalasin City Hall, Mueang Kalasin
Watch the amazing silk parade, silk contest and the demonstration and selling of extraordinary silk products as well as fashion show. Enjoy local Pong Lang and other traditional cultural shows. The exhibition also holds Skylap contest and there are booths selling silk and other OTOP products.
4 August 2017 – 6 August 2017
The Stone Shell, Longan, and Luang Pu Khao Festival
Where: Multi-purpose plaza at 150 Million Years Stone Shell Museum, Nong Bua Lamphu
The festival features parades and shops selling products from both public and private organizations. Enjoy a variety of contests such as Miss Longan contest, Mini-Marathon Race, Mountain Bike Race, Miss Fossil contest (transgender), Creative Somtam Making contest (Foreign son-in-law), Eating Longan contest and Muay Thai contest.
11 August 2017 – 12 August 2017
Follow Father’s Trail in Nakhon Sawan
Where: Wat Phra Prang Leung, Nakhon Sawan
Take a walk in the Follow Father s Trail exhibition and Mother s day exhibition. Walk through a vintage market, shop for local food and OTOP products.
12 August 2017
Mother’s Day
Where: Sanam Luang, Bangkok and nationwide
Attend various kinds of Buddhism rituals such as Alms giving ceremony for blessing and lighting candles to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Participate in public service activities.
19 August 2017
The Magic of Thai Fabric
Where: Chiang Mai
You are welcomed to join this special exhibition showing Thai fabric from each region. The exhibition will provide tourism information about Thai Silk Villages. Watch a magnificent and breathtaking Thai Silk Fashion Show.
25 August 2017 – 27 August 2017
Hua Hin Food Festival 2017
Where: Queens Park 19 rai (Beach), Hua Hin District, Prachuab Khiri Khan
The festival features shops selling food and snacks by clubs and associations in Hua Hin and Cha-Am. Watch local food cooking demonstration and ice sculpting contest. Enjoy the lively music and cultural performance on the stage.
26 August 2017 – 27 August 2017
Bhumibol Dam International Mountain Bike Competition
Where: Bhumibol Dam in Sam Ngao District, Tak
You re welcomed to participate in Thailand s biggest mountain bike competition, which includes international mountain bike race, long-distance mountain bike race, mountain bike race in family category, mountain bike race in tourism category and amateur mountain bike race.
Thailand invites visitors and travelers to take part in unforgettable moments and experience the beauty of Thailand festivals (www.thaifest.org) throughout the year.