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Thailand International Swan Boat Races
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September 12 - 13 , 2008
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The central part of Thailand, its “rice bowl”, is basically a delta, very wet and marshy. The traditional way of travel was by water and to allow these Thai engineers dug numerous canals (khlongs).
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Pattaya International Marathon 2008
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July 13, 2008
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The Pattaya International Marathon is one of the most famous marathons in Thailand that is organized yearly. Every year, there are many runners participating from various countries
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The Candle Festival
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July 1 - 19, 2008
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The Candle Festival is the largest religious ceremony in Ubon Ratchathani. It is celebrated yearly on Asalha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) Day in July. The ceremony is held at Thung Si Muang and Chaturamuk Pavillion.
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Buddhist Lent Day or Khao Pansaa
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July 18, 2008
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On Khao Pansaa Day monks are presented with candles and robes. The gift of candles is a tradition which arose when candles were essential for both ceremonies and studying scriptures.
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Asarnha Bucha
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July 17 , 2008
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Asarnha Bucha Day commemorates the "Triple Gem" (the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha) that occurred on that day.
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River Kwai Bridge Week
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November 24 - December 5, 2008
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The bridge over the River Kwai which is in use today was brought from Java (Indonesia) by the Japanese Army as part of the Death Railway linking Thailand with Myanmar (Burma).
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Chulalongkorn Day
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October 23, 2008
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King Chulalongkorn (Phra Chulachom Klao Chaoyuhua or RamaV) succeeded to the throne upon the death of his father, King Mongkut (or Phra Chom Klao) in 1868 at the age of 15.
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The Birthday of The King
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December 5, 2008
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On 5 December Thailand celebrates the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is known in Thai as 'Wan Chalerm'.
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Constitution Day
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10 December 2008
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Thailand is proudly democratic even though in its modern political history it has had more than its fair share of military coups.
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Songkran Festival
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13-16 April 2008
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Thai traditional New Year which starts on April 13 every year and lasts for about 3 days. The word means "move" or "change place" Traditionally it was a moveable holiday like the Western Easter based on astronomical movement and the change of Season.
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