August

Date(s): 9-10 August 2007 Venue: Srinagarindra Dam, Kanchanaburi Mountain bike riding has become a popular sport, with riding clubs popping up in the various provinces, and local and international competitions being held. Mountain Bike Riding Competition at the Second Field. Date(s): 12 August 2007 Venue: Nationwide Throughout Thailand, public buildings and homes are decorated in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on the occasion of her birthday. The most splendid are to be seen in Bangkok, particularly along Ratchadamnoen Avenue and in the area around the Grand Palace, where government offices and streets are garlanded with coloured lights. Today, H.M. the Queen's Birthday is also recognized as Mother's Day. Date(s): 25 August 2007 Venue: Songkhla Songkhla is the economic, social, political, administrative, education, and transportation hub of the South. The Marathon is open to all and is divided into 4 categories Marathon 42.195 km. Half-Marathon 21.1 km. Mini-Half-Marathon 10.5 km. Fitness Run 3 km.For more information, please contact the Songkhla Provincial Office Tel: 66 (0) 7431 3206, 66(0) 7431 2046