Run for your life!

The races, which are over 42.195km, 21.10km, 10km and 4.5km distances, lead runners through Bangkok’s beautiful landmarks around Rattanakosin Island including the Grand Palace, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall and Ministry of Defence. Find out more at www.BKKMarathon.com.

 

Lighting up the night 

Pattaya City is hosting the annual International Fireworks Festival on November 29-30. Down from 10 foreign participants in previous years, this year’s festival will feature 45-minute shows by teams from Canada, China, Singapore and the United States. The main “Brighten Your Life” fireworks show will take place on November 30 along Beach Road, which will be closed to pedestrians from 3.30am to 11pm. Watcharawalee and Slot Machine provide the entertainment.

 

Pachyderms on parade

The Amazing Surin Elephant Roundup 2013 will take place in the northeast province on November 8-14. The annual festival draws more than 20,000 visitors to learn about these magnificent beasts and watch their impressive skills at football and the tug-of-war. Better known as the “Land of Elephants”, Surin province is about 450 kilometres from Bangkok. Call (044) 512 039.

 

Remembering the dead

The Bridge of River Kwai will bring back the battle scenes of World War II and Death Railway during the annual River Kwai Bridge Week from November 25 to December 5. The was the part of the Death Railway that spanned the River Kwai connecting Thailand and Myanmar, costing the lives of thousands of prisoners of war and local labourers supervised by Japanese troops. The event features a remembrance ceremony held at the Allied War Cemetery as well as light and sound presentations.