Where You Travel for Loy Krathong Festival 2007

Loy Krathong Festival is called "Festival of Lights". Loy Krathong. is popular festival in Thailand. Beginning on the first evening of the full moon, the festival has Buddhist origins and offers thanks to the Goddess of Water at the end of the rainy season.

The Place for Loy Krathong 2007

This year is provide on 24 November 2007. Many hotels and institutions hold special events as part of the festival and all are welcome to participate in the celebrations. All rivers and waterways nationwide. For specific events and venues contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand. In Bangkok, the Chao Phraya river will be alight with candles – most riverside hotels will be holding special events.

Enjoy your trip for Loy Krathong festival in Thailand 2007.

Naga Fireballs of Nong Khai on 26-27 October 2007

Naga Fireballs provided at Nong Khai Province on 26-27 October 2007. As the full moon crests the horizon, ruby orbs of light begin to rise out of the Mekong River. As if by magic, they float silently into the air and then evaporate in the inky blackness, a phenomenon that awes and delights observers privileged to have seen them.

For centuries, their existence was a closely-held secret among villagers living near the northeastern town of Nong Khai in Thailand. Then, the miraculous event was discovered by thousands of outsiders who now flock to the riverbanks each October full moon night.

Halal Food Hilal Town in South Thailand(27-31 July 2007)

Starting in the first year of 2005, the festival was seen as a massive success and saw a big crowd of Muslim population on the island itself and even the nearby provinces like Phang-Nga and Phuket. They had a good time getting together and showed off their charm and hositality.

The second year’s venue was relocated to the large Thalang Historical Memorial Site at Ban Riang in Theppkasartri area, on the north of the island as the PPAO is develoing it into a provincial historical site. This year’s third ‘Halal Food Hilal Town’ event will also be held at the same location during July 27 – 31 2007.
Featured at the 5 day festival will be a great selection of food prepared strictly under the Halal requirements.

Other interesting activities include cooking contests, bird singing contests, local arts and traditions like an ancient wedding, and folkore at the cultural ground.

There will also be an exhibition and sale of local products from all 14 southern provinces, as Alee Kumban an organizing committee member explained.

The highlight of the 5 day event is the light and sound show telling the tragic story of the legendary Princess Mahsuri and it is on every night.

[Source from; thaisnews.com]

Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2007

June is the time of the year when 'jazz on the beach' occurs at the annual Hua Hin Jazz Festival. The popular event attracts world class jazz musicians from Thailand and all over the world, including performers like Lazaro Valdes from Cuba and Bill Bruford from the UK. Stages are set up right on the beach and performances take place each evening.

There are also a variety of booths set up offering everything from a chance to get your hair braided to an opportunity to buy Thai handicrafts. Sponsors offer a variety of promotions, including the chance to win valuable gifts. This is an event that encompasses all of Hua Hin and provides and opportunity to have a good time and enjoy jazz on the beach.

[Source from; huahin.bangkok.com]

Bangkok Pride Festival 2007 ( November 3 - 11, 2007)

Bangkok Pride Festival is a number of community events held throughout the year and culminating with a parade and a community day. Bangkok Pride Festival strives to engender a sense of community among the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans gender(GLBT) population in Thailand, and to empower everyone with a stronger sense of pride.

Over the years, the Bangkok annual event has undergone organizational changes, resulting in a current focus on the long-held goal that the Bangkok events and parade be created by and for members of the Thai GLBT community, with support from gay and gay-friendly business and civil society sectors—Thai and foreigners alike.

History of Bangkok Pride Festival

Pride celebrations started in Thailand in the late 1990’s and were first organized by Khun Pakorn Pimton with the support of several Thai gay businesses. Under the name of Bangkok Gay Festival, they presented Thailand’s first gay pride parade in the Silom business district in 1999. This parade attracted representatives from Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and other Asian, as well as Western, countries and subsequently led several other countries to follow with their own events.

[Source from; pridefestival.org]

Ronan Keating Live in Bangkok

Ronan Keating–the man behind such worldwide smashes as “Life Is A Rollercoaster” and
“When You Say Nothing At All” – is returning to Thailand this May.

BEC-Tero Entertainment PLC and Nokia Nseries are proud to present Nokia Nseries presents Sharing Discoveries with RONAN KEATING Live in Bangkok on May 7, 2007 at the Royal Paragon Hall.

Ronan Keating will return to Thailand to celebrate his 10th year in the music industry. His hits include " Iris", "If Tomorrow Never Comes" and many more.

Ronan started off his career as a member of
British boy band Boyzone. He was not only the band's
lead singer but also played an important role in
the songwriting and the band's music production.

After that, he became a solo artist with hit albums
such as Ronan, Destination, Turn It Out, 10 Years
Of Hits and Bring You Home. He also proved his talents
by being the band manager of Westlife.

Ronan gave a concert in Thailand in 2003 at the Indoor Stadium, Hua Mak, Bangkapi. Tickets sold out very quickly. His mini-concert at the Met 107 Radio station's launch was also very well received by his fans.

Hi International Fashion Week 2007 Central World Thailand

Hi International Fashion Week 2007 at Zone Zen Central World square Thailand presented by Scott collagen-E. Frist in Thailand wish Fashion Week pleasing is brand popular Salvatore Ferragamo sexy Fashion from La perla to meet with Superstar Korean Lee Dong Wook form siries popular My Girl. From 28 -31 March 2007 at Zen Central World square Bangkok.