Month of March
 Thai Kite, Sports and Music Festival-Sanam Luang, Bangkok
The event features numerous traditional sports conpetitions and folk music
performance. This month marks the beginning of the kite flying seasons in Thailand.
 Thailand International Kite Festival-Cha-Am/Hua Hin, Phetburi province
The Thailand's International Kite Festival attracts an ever-growing number of devoted kite fans, participants and spectators,
from all over Thailand as well as from countries around the region, and beyond. To reflect the great diversity in international
kite culture, festival highlights include an international showcase of kites from Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Germany,
New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, India, Sweden, Singapore, USA, Japan and Thailand with exhibitions,
demonstrations and displays of international kites, a vast variety of fancy and contemporary kites, displays and demonstrations
of stunt kites as well as traditional Thai kites, various contests, games, leisure activities and sightseeing.
 Pattaya International Music Festival-Pattaya Beach, Chonburi
Featuring local and international artists, the show will be presented by MTV -- Music Television Networks, GMM Grammy, SONY BMG Music Entertainment, Bakery Music,
Black Sheep, Music Bugs, smallroom, Love Is, Warner Music, Sure Audio, Music Train 1995, Mang Pong, U2 Record,
Master Tape and guest artists from Korea and Japan.
 ASEAN Zebra Dove Cooing Contest-Yala Province
Thais have long believed that doves are creatures that bring good luck to those who rear them. They are also regarded as symbols of purity and peace.
Those with qualities specified by ancient texts are believed to bestow great wealth and honour upon the owner.
The ASEAN Barred Ground Dove festival attracts dove-lovers from all over Thailand as well as from the neighbouring countries of Thailand, particularly
from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei, to the southern city of Yala. The major highlight is a dove-cooing competition involving thousands of
participants. Local products are available on sale. Various sports contests are also held.
 The Thailand Fruit Festival-Nationwide
Many areas of the country hold annual fruit festivals during the month of May, when many of the Thailand’s fruits come into their peak season. The
festival includes cooking contests, parades, farm tours, and of course, beauty contests (where a young girl gets to hold the dubious title of “Miss Durian” for a whole year!).
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