March

Date(s): 1-31 March 2003 Venue: Sanam Luang, Bangkok Thai sports competitions have been held at Sanam Luang since 1950. The Festival is currently being organised under the "Thailand Grand Festival" Campaign, the theme for March being "Summer Music & Sport". Various contests including kite flying, Takro-lothuang, Krabi-Krabong (sword- staff), sword fighting, chess, Ska (a variation of the chess game with moves being made in line with the roll of the dice), and checkers. For more information, please contact the Bangkok Tourist Bureau Tel: 66(0) 2225 7612-5. Date(s): 1-2 March 2003 Venue: Khwan Mueang Park, Yala Thais believe that the dove is blessed animal that brings good fortune to its owners. Birds with the right characteristics bring wealth and prestige. Some say the birds are symbols of purity, happiness, and peace. As such the birds hay become popular pets, so much so that local cooing competitions are held at various fairs and festivals. Cooing competition in the low, mid, and high pitches, sale of bird paraphernalia. For more information, please contact the Yala Municipality Tel: 66 (0) 73214898. Date(s): 15-16 March 2003 Venue: Saithong Sikhotabun Beach, Nakhon Phanom The coverage of the Mekong Sub-Region-china, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam-is gradually expanding with increased investments, especially in the tourism industry. The main draw card is the Mekong River itself, which is the Longest International river in Southeast Asia and the 12th longest in the world. Nakhon Phanom’s location along this river makes it an ideal entry point into Indochina. Triathlon-swimming, cycling, and running, and other activities such as local cultural shows, Indochina tours, and the Mekong Food Festival. Date(s): 21-23 March 2003 Venue: Pattaya Beach, Chon Buri The festival is arranged under the “Thailand Grand Festival” Campaign. Enjoy a variety of music, including pop, rock, dance, hip-hop, phleng phuea chiwit(alternative) music, etc and have fun dancing on Beach Road. Come and Enjoy the summer time