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Note: Event dates and programme details may be subject to change. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.

Month of November

Loy Krathong (Festival of Lights)-Nationwide
Loy Krathong is held on the full-moon around mid-November and is one of the loveliest festivals in Thailand. As the full moon of the twelfth lunar month lights up the night sky, throughout the Thai kingdom, hundreds of thousands of ornately-decorated krathong or traditional banana leaf floats are set adrift in rivers and waterways in a spell-binding ritual called "Loi Krathong" - the 'festival of lights". The idea is send your worries floating away and everyone, from the oldest to the youngest child, is involved in making and floating the kratongs.

Surin Elephant Round-up-Surin Province
The Surin Elephant Round-up Show has been organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand since 1960 and has been well-received internationally. Talent shows by elephants include a demonstration of techniques used in capturing wile elephants and training techniques for elephants at work and a presentation of the ancient art of warfare on elephant back since Elephants have been prominently featured in Thai legend, literature, art and architecture, and during the reign of King Rama II, an image of the auspicious elephant, symbolic of the King, was featured on the flag.

Phimai Festival and Boat Race-Nakhon Ratchasima Province
An annual festival held for more than a century, the traditional long-boat races draws thousands of visitors from all over the country. This event is further enhanced by a light and sound presentation at Prasat Hin Phimai, local art and cultural performances, various fun-filled competitions, and sales of local products and exhibitions.

River Kwai Bridge Week Fair-Kanchanaburi Province
Each year in late November to early December, the world famouse River Kwai Bridge, which was built by allied prisoners-Bridge, which was War II, becomes the focal point of celebrations. Highlights include historical and archaeological exhibitions, a carnival, folk and cultural performance, rides on World War II vintage trains, and a spectacular light and sound persentation re-enacting the bridge's World War II history.