Month: May
Venue: Phya Thaen Park in the Northeastern province of Yasothon

The rocket festival, known in Thai as ‘Bun Bang Fai,’ is an ancient local festival that has been carried out continuously till modern times. It is popularly celebrated in Yasothon, a province in Thailand’s northeast, and is usually held in the second week of May.

In Thailand, the month of May is the beginning of the rainy season and farmers are ready to begin planting their rice fields. The festival is associated with traditional beliefs in the supernatural powers that help promote the production of rice crops for the coming planting season.

The legend has it that once there was a rain god named Vassakan who loved to be worshipped with fire. The townspeople created a rocket or ‘Bang Fai’ to send to heaven, where the god resided. They believed that the god would hear their entreaties and bless them with plentiful rain for rice cultivation. So the celebration is entirely to the god of rain.

Like several other Thai festivals, Buddhist monks would be in attendance for the ceremony. The rockets, launch platforms and other decorations for this event are prepared for several weeks before the actual event. An average rocket is some nine metres in length and carries 20-25 kilograms of gunpowder

Originally the rockets were made out of natural materials, but these days, they are slightly more sophisticated. Rockets are packed with several kilos of gunpowder instead. In order to make the rocket festival much more fun, various competitions for the biggest and highest flying rocket are held, all conducted with the undying Thai spirit of ‘sanook’.

On the festival day, rockets are paraded to the launch site. Villagers dress in colorful traditional costumes, playing, teasing and dancing, to accompany the procession.
The climax of the festival is the launch time. The rockets are fired from their launch platforms one by one. Noisy folk music and cheers can be heard for each liftoff. The rocket that reaches the greatest height is declared the winner. The owner of this rocket dances and pushes for rewards from the crowds. The owners of rockets that exploded or failed to fly are thrown in the mud.

Whether or not their wishes are granted as they believe, the festival helps strengthen and promote harmony among the villagers, which will be needed when the new crop season begins.

Traditional Boon Bang Fai Yasothon ()
Traditional Boon Bang Fai Yasothon Bun Bang Fai in the present work. Continue to be held Saturday – Sunday the 2nd of May every year. At Park Paya sky The belief that once held this fairy and all the holy ground Catalyst to seasonal rain. The cereal species abundance.
In addition to the rocket and event favors. To the theme park entertainment event concert stage. Sales of OTOP products and products that function at the Airport District, Yasothon.

The first day will feature a parade, rocket dressing. Along roads in the municipality. Ko daughter rocket contest. The party took rice drought And Cultural Show.
The second day of competition, the rocket rocket ceremonies attending each parade. Is decorated beautifully. With patterns of Thai gold is said that the decorative arts of this rocket. Mr. Chang will be chopped and cut patterns. This is a time for months And then used glue stick to the ball rocket. Rocket is heading. Will create the images. Most popular image made mouth tongue serpent head spout water, it made some other form. It has a meaning to the myth of rain total. The rocket will be set on a pedestal. Driving a vehicle or wagon used the traditional parade.
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The next day. As the rocket. The rocket is carrying a base to fire in the open. If the rocket fire by one point. People make is thrown into the mud. This is the tradition each other.

Khao Yai National Park

Geography

Khao Yai National Park consists of complicated mountains such as Khao Rom, the highest about 1,351 meters, Khao Lam about 1,326 meters, Khao Keaw about 1,292 meters, Khao Sam Yod about 1,142 meters, Khao Far Pha about 1,078 meters, Khao Kampang about 875 meters, Khao Samor Poon about 805 meters and Khao Kaew about 802 meters above sea level. Moreover, the area has vastly grassy field alternating with productive forest. The north and the east part are smoothly sloping down, while the south and the west part are rising up. The area is the source of five main rivers as follows.

1) Prachin Buri River

2) Nakhon Nayok River situated in the south part and important for local agriculture and economy, meet each other in Chachoengsao District to become Bangpakong River go to the Gulf of Thailand.

3) Lam Ta Kong River

4) Praplerng River, in the north part, go to maintain the agriculture of Korat Plateau and meet Moon River, the main river of Southern Isan that goes to Khong River.

5) Muag Lek Stream, located in the northwest part and going to Pasak River in Muag Lek District, is valuable for local agriculture and cattle, and has water all the year round.
Climate

Khao Yai has three main seasons, with an annual mean temperature of 23 ? C, though this varies greatly with the seasons.

Rainy Season: May-October. During this season, it rains most days, resulting in stunning waterfalls. The atmosphere is humid, with average daytime temperatures of 27? C, In the humidity, flora and fauna flourish, whilst after the rain there is clean air and clear visibility (great for photograph!).

Cold season: November- February. This is the most popular time to visit Khao Yai, as clear, sunny and cool weather are ideal for hiking and nice sunsets are common. The days average around 22? C, while the nights can drop to 10? C.

Hot Season: March-April Even in the hot season, Khao Yai does not experience of heat felt elsewhere in the country. Daytime temperatures reach between a high 20? C, to a low 30? C, During this season it is dry and often windy. Waterfalls can be dry by April.

Flora and Fauna

Tropical moist evergreen forest covers the central area of Khao Yai National Park. The rich diversity of plants (about 2,000 species) astound the new-comer. Towering trees draped in mosses, climbers and epiphytes, tangled trunks of the strangling figs, drooping lianas and spiny rattan palms, delicate ferns, multicoloured lichens and an ever-changing array of fungi. There is aways something new to discover in the forest. The park has a diverse plant community, comprised of five main vegetation types:

Dry Evergreen Forests: These forests cover the lower slopes of Khao Yai. There are a number of important plant species found within this type of forest, including Dipterocarps and Hopia. Bamboo is also often found in drier forests.

Dry Deciduous Forests: These forests also cover the lower slopes of Khao Yai. The most important plant species found within Deciduous Forests include Afzelia, Xylia and Lagerstroemia.

Tropical Moist Evergreen Forest: Tropical Moist Evergreen Forest covers around 70% of the park, including its central area. Dipterocarps are an important species found within these forests.

Hill Evergreen Forests: This forest type grows above 1,000 m. In Hill Evergreen Forests, the trees are smaller and ferns, mosses and epiphytes abound. Lithocarps and Catanopsis are amongst the most important species found here.

Grasslands: These areas are a unique habitat, and provide a grazing area year

Common problems in the rainy season in Thailand.

* You will get wet and need to change / drain
* Temporary interruption or postpone travel plans and travel is normal
* Hiking severe, especially in mountain areas are very slippery.
* Planning outdoor activities is difficult and requires flexibility.
* Rough sea boat to travel to the island many uncomfortable.
* Local transportation can be less comfortable
* Motorcycles for rent during the rainy season should be well thought out and edit style of riding.

Advantages Thailand monsoon

* Accommodation is cheap and easy to negotiate lower.
* The weather is cool and fresh air is.
* Will be less tourists.
* Village Health in Thailand has a fresh bright
* Scary hole in the back of the rainy season.
Travel * and river floating may be raft easier

Tips for travel in Rainy Thailand

* Plan your trip to the most flexible. Travel planning indoor Choice for days with heavy rain.
* When it comes to booking your holiday at the time remember www.guidetothailand.com/hotels-resorts-spas/ URL and pop shop in the Internet any
* Plan your wardrobe better. Dry faster than cotton. Bring or purchase water-friendly shoes.
* Search, or fashion waterproof pack for important items such as passport, tickets, traveler’s checks to make sure forgetless.
* If you are marooned by floods for a temporary gag
o to the measure and to chat with the monks or local.
o find a front open with savory
o Order 5 ships and never try to guide them.
o questions about cooking techniques and food components.

Season in other areas such as Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son rains usually start in May. Rainfall will decline in November .. or .. will end in glory floods usually dry in South Africa. June

Complex of factors of the flood season .. again .. the saturated zone. Saturated soil is the mother Runoff water from swollen streams and more. And rivers flowing down his means. In the sense that many of the sea .. and .. to Bangkok

It experienced a rare rainy day uniform was also unusual. Week with rain every day.

Weekdays with rain falling in the range. Central Thailand’s rainy season to dry in the morning followed by rain in the afternoon. Heavy rain likely to fall at mid night

But fortunately the rainy season is scarce. Amid the rain and cold. While it might be cool with it. Tend to be more refreshing than not .. unless you are riding. Bicycle or motorcycle.

Hail Festival in Chiang Rai – Thailand’s rainy season, except: As a result, some known only mother nature Rai often takes strong wind and hail storm with hail .., .. during the Festival. What should be part of. Dry changes to inspire fear shaking, wet shirt experience.

Micro climate: mountains and wind patterns often conspired to create a small air space around the country.

If you take approximately 15 km north of Hua Hin, you can begin to think that Thailand will dry But if you go on hundreds of miles. Ranong down to you to believe that a nine-month long rainy season.

General situation for rain Mid season downpour at night would be clear or overcast and rainy morning in the afternoon some

Also found one or two. Sunny day on wet

When the rainy season in Thailand. From real? In the north will begin in June Beginning and end. The rainy season is likely to move from northern Thailand to southern Thailand at Different from the previous month.

This means that the season will end. First in the North last month, it will in the South. But there are difficulties in the south of the rainy season .. two.

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The candle festival in Ubon Ratchatani

The candle festival (Poang Lang) in Ubon Ratchatani is one of the most holy and popular events in Thailand. The festival takes place in the month of July every year and it is called Khao Phansa by the locals. The candle festival of Ubon Ratchatani coincides with the Asanha Bucha and the Vassa ritual. Asanha Bucha takes place as a tribute to the first sermon of Lord Buddha, whereas the Vassa ritual is the Buddhist Lent, which is the period when the Buddhist monks move away into their monasteries and impound themselves during the rainy season that usually lasts for around three months.

Popular festival all over Thailand

It is not the fact that the candle festival takes place only in the province of Ubon Ratchatani; rather it is celebrated in the entire Thailand. The celebration in the Phra Phutthabat district in Saraburi Province and North Eastern Province of Ubon Ratchathani are most popular among the others. It’s also a kind of trademark for the city: If you go in the park in the middle of the town, you will see a large scupture representing the art of making wax candles for these annual celebrations.

The parade of the candle festival

The major highlight of the candle festival is a special parade. Throughout the parade, people carry big candles through the city center and head towards the temple. After reaching the temple, they offer the candles to the monks so that they can use those donations during their ritual period of three months. It is said that those who donate candles to the monks by participating in the parade, they are destined to bring good luck for them.

The huge wax bodies

The participants of the parade also take gigantic wax figures on ornate floats. These huge wax bodies depict different scenes from the Hindu and Buddhist mythology. These massive and detailed candles are not just made up of wax, rather these items are formed of wood or plaster with a wax coating on the body. On the eve of the Asanha Bucha, these immaculate art works of wax are kept in downtown Ubon Ratchatani’s Tung Sri Muang Park. Many visitors assemble to the park on that day to witness the beauty of those decorate wax figures and also to observe the detailed work of the local artists. These huge sized candles will only add to the charm and inspiration of the festival and these are not supposed to burn.

Entertaining and enlightening

During the evening, at many temples, small possessions take place, however the major parade is conducted early next morning. The major parade of the candle festival is known as Wan Khao Phansa. The parade of this festival is not just a mere walk; rather there are entertaining acts by different musicians and dancers with their traditional costumes on behalf of their relevant institution or temple.

The entire site of the festival is very beautiful and it is definitely not to be missed. The visitors of Thailand during this period, makes a point to witness the enchanting candle festival of Ubon Ratchatani. Visit Thailand and be a part of this celebration.
Video of the 2009 Candle festival and 4th International Wax Sculpture.

many thanks for information from : http://ubon.isaan.com/th/others/attractions/candle-festival.html

The Siam Tulip Festival of Chaiyaphum
The unique geographical landscape of Chaiyaphum Province in the northeast of Thailand gives rise to a range of natural attractions of exceptional beauty. Of these, the fields of pinkish-purple Siam Tulip, or “Dok Krachiao”, come in to full bloom in the early part of the rainy season from June to August.

Also commonly called ‘patumma’, ‘bua sawan’ (heaven lotus), or ‘bua bok’ (the land lotus), the Siam Tulip is a member of the ginger genera – Curcuma or Zingiberaceae.

The unusual form, bright colour and long-lasting quality of the Siam Tulip has made it an increasingly popular choice for floral decorations. It is in high demand and is currently being cultivated in the form of cuttings or ornamental plants for local consumption as well as for export overseas, predominantly to Japan and the Netherlands.

THE PA HIN NGAM ROCK GARDEN
The extraordinary ‘rock-garden’ of Pa Hin Ngam (forests of beautiful rock), located within a forested area in the Amphoe Thep Sathit sub-district is another place of interest.

Pa Hin Ngam consists of 10 sq. kilometres of impressive natural sandstone sculpture. Weathered by sun, wind and rain over thousands of years, the sandstone is worn into curious shapes, the names of which refect its form such as Nail Rock, Castle Rock, Elephant Rock and even Laser Rock.
Tat Ton Waterfall

In addition to this unusual rock formation, Chaiyaphum Province also has its share of spectacular waterfalls such as the Tat Ton and Pha Eang Waterfalls and the Tum Kaew Caves, and other breathtaking sights and vantage points.

Contact information:
TAT Northeastern Office – Region 1
Tel: +66 (0) 4421 3666, (0) 4421 3030
Fax: +66 (0) 4421 3667
E-mail: tatsima@tat.or.th

Tel: +66 (0) 1390 0925,
+66 (0) 1265 8834

IMPORTANT
Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.
Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand’s official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.

Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Email: info@tat.or.th
Website: www.tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)

FOR EVENT INFORMATION,
please call 1672.

Address:
1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee
Bangkok 10400
Thailand

Many Thanks for information from : Tourism Authority of Thailand

Yasothon Bun Bangfai Rocket Festival

Rocket Festival is one of Thailand’s very interesting events held in the second week of May of each year. The festival is also called Boon Bang Fai. The festival is held in the rainy seasons as the farmers get ready to cultivate their paddy fields. The festival is an important event in the Thai calendar already filled with many interesting events. The festival is usually celebrated in the north eastern provinces of Thailand like Yasothorn and is actually an appeasement to the rain gods for giving plenty rain in the rainy seasons coming. The Rocket Festival has a very important folklore attached to it where it recounts the story of a rain god named Vassacan who loved fire and thus villagers were forced to send him rockets. The villagers and natives make rockets under the guidance of the Buddhist monks and scholars and usually the rocket contain 20-25kilograms of gunpowder and ideally a rocket is 9meters in Length.
The Rocket Festival sees natives carrying rockets in the processions to the site. All those who gather to see the events are dressed in very colorful clothes and costumes. There is also singing and dancing to accompany the festival and the most important time of the event comes when the rockets are ignited and launched from the sites. As the rockets are lit there is cheer from the noisy crowds who gather and the person whose rocket goes up to the highest level is adjudged the winner. The winner then leads the way for the natives to follow and the losers are thrown in to a mud pit. This year’s event would see women performing with others carrying the rockets in the shape of snakes.

Thus come and be a part of this very colorful event as the madness unfolds during the day.

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JUNE 1 – JULY 31, 2010
BLOOMING KRACHIAO FLOWER FESTIVAL/
The Siam Tulip Festival of Chaiyaphum
Pa Hin Ngam National Park
Ban Rai district and Thep Sathit sub-district, Chaiyaphum province

The unique geographical landscape of Chaiyaphum Province in the northeast of Thailand gives rise to a range of natural attractions of exceptional beauty. Of these, the fields of pinkish-purple Siam Tulip, or “Dok Krachiao”, come in to full bloom in the early part of the rainy season from June to August.

Also commonly called ‘patumma’, ‘bua sawan’ (heaven lotus), or ‘bua bok’ (the land lotus), the Siam Tulip is a member of the ginger genera