What’s on for November 2015

What: November is tourism season in Krabi and this festival is just one of the many activities visitors to the destination can enjoy during this period.
Where: Krabi
More info: TAT Call Center 1672 or 02 250 5500

13-24
What: One of the most exciting spectacles of the year in Thailand (See separate article inside for more)
Where: Surin
More info: TAT Call Center 1672 or 02 250 5500

22-30
What: Phra Pathom Chedi Festival held annually during the 12th, waxing moon day to the 4th, waning moon day on the 12th, lunar month of every year. The festival fair for Paying home to Phra Pathom Chedi is held annually for nine days and nights. There are all kinds of entertainment as well as displays of the local products.
Where: Nakhon Pathom
More info: TAT Call Center 1672 or 02 250 5500

25-26
What: The festival, held during the full moon of 12th lunar month, has been practiced over a thousand years. Beautifully decorated boats are floated into the river in the belief that doing so makes merit for the next life.
Where: Lampang
More info: TAT Call Center 1672 or 02 250 5500

28 Nov – 7 Dec
What: The world famous River Kwai Bridge, built by Allied prisoners-of-war during World War II, becomes the focal point of grand celebrations and activities that both locals and foreigners find fun, interesting, and significant.
Where: Kanchanaburi
More info: TAT Call Center 1672 or 02 250 5500

25
What: Chiang Mai’s version of Loy Krathong. “Yi Peng” is the northern Thai term referring to the full moon of the 12th lunar month in the Buddhist calendar.
Where: Chiang Mai
More info: TAT Call Center 1672 or 02 250 5500

29
What: During this festival, macaque monkeys are offered a scrumptious buffet to thank them for the prosperity they bring to the town (See separate article inside for more).
Where: Lopburi
More info: TAT Call Center 1672 or 02 250 5500

29 Nov – 10 Dec
What: One of the major centers of silk production, Khon Kaen is the venue of a fair to promote silk weaving and sericulture. This festival, held in conjunction with the Phuk Siao friendship ritual, features street processions, and Isan cultural shows.
Where: Khon Kaen
More info: TAT Call Center 1672 or 02 250 5500

1 – 22
What: This mixed media exhibition features nearly 100 works by Thai artist Ithipol Thangchalok from 1991 up to now.
Where: Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd (National Stadium), Bangkok
More info: 02 214 6630 -8

1-8
What: This exhibition features oil on canvas paintings on the subject of the obsession with beauty. A picture of a woman, who is addictive to the beautification of her face and body with ornaments, beauty products and even excessive plastic surgery, reflects the false social value of the imitated society.
Where: DOB Hualamphong Gallery, DOB Building 4F, 318 Rama 4 Rd, Bangkok
More info: 02 237 5592, ext 4

1-20
What: An exhibition by Chiang Rai based artist Angkrit Ajchariyasophon who is interested in the artistic side of time and change.
Where: Schemata Gallery, Liberty Plaza Road, Phrakanong, Bangkok
More info: 088 088 8066

1-15
What: Cherdwood Sakolaya exhibits photographs that bring back the nostalgic atmosphere of Sanam Luang’s good old days.
Where: Soy Sauce Factory, 11/1 Charoen Krung Soi 24, Bangkok
More info: 061 835 6842

8
What:  The 17th Vertical Marathon, an alternative running event to flat road marathons, takes place this month. Dust off those running shoes, kickstart your training regime, and gear yourself to race up 61 stories (1,093 steps) of Banyan Tree Bangkok. Registration fee is THB 400 net/person includes the official Vertical Marathon T-shirt and a meal box; registration is open until Nov. 4.
Where: Banyan Tree Bangkok, Sathorn Road
More info: 02 679 1200; www.banyantree.com

26-29
What:  A grand international photo equipment exhibition that showcases the most advanced technologies in digital photography from around the world.
Where: Event Hall 103-104, Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center, Bangna-Trad Road, Bangkok
More info:  Photo Business Association at 02 803 7570-1 or visit: www.facebook.com/PhotoFairThailand

13- 14
Where: Muang District, Krabi
More info: TAT Call Center 1672 or 02 250 5500

15
Where: Bangkok
More info: TAT Call Center 1672 or 02 250 5500

22-29
What:  Asia’s premier destination triathlon. Over the past 20 years the race has attracted thousands of age group athletes as well as triathlon legends.
Where: Phuket
More info: TAT Call Center 1672 or 02 250 5500