June

Date(s): 1 June-31 July 2007 Venue: nationwide Statistically speaking, tourist spending in Thailand has been on the increase with potential to grow even further. The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale promotion aims to show case Thailand's capacity as a producer of a great variety of products, and competitiveness. Many of the goods available are unique to their locale. Shopping Shops and department stores across the country have goods on sale from 10-80% off. Receive a lucky dip Coupon for every THB 1,000 with prizes totalling more than THB 9 million. Date(s): 15 June-31 July 2007 Venue: Pa Hin Ngam National Park, Chaiyaphum The first Kra Chiao (Turmeric) Flower Festival was organized in 1998 and has been held annually ever since.Pong Lang band, Khaen band, Klong Seng band, daily life re-enactment, Silk Turmeric competition, Kra Chiao flower painting competition, web page competition, exhibitions, sale of local produce, and car rallies and mountain bike rallies.For more information, please contact the Thep Sathit District Tel: 66(0) 4485 7099, 66(0) 4485 7105 Date(s): 28 -30 June 2007 Venue: Wat Phonchai, Dan Sai, Loei Phi Ta Khon is a part of the Bun Luang Festival, the biggest merit making ceremony of Dan Sai district. Participants wear ugly, but colourful, ghost masks with very pointy noses, dressing up in quilted costumes with holes large enough to put their hands through. The Phi Ta Khon has his own personal weapon and a Makkalaeng similar to a square bell, tied to his waist. Replica horses, buffaloes and elephants, etc form part of the procession. The festival takes place over two days. On the first day, a procession carries the Phra Uppakhut from Lam Nam Man to Phonchal Temple. On the second day, the procession proceeds into town. In the evening, monks give sermons on the reincarnations of Buddha in 13 parts. The carrying of Phra Uppakhut, Welcoming Chao Pho Kuan Ceremony, Chao Pho Kuan Procession to Wat Phonchai. Phi Ta Khon parades Phra Vessandorn into town. There are also a rocket procession, Phi Ta Khon dance competition, agricultural produce competition, exhibitions, and art and culture shows. For more information, please contact the Dan Sai District Tel: 66 (0) 4283 3209.