On your marks
The competition is divided into different endurance tests: a sprint triathlon made up of a 750-metre swim, 20km of cycling and 5km of running; a duathlon featuring a 2.5km run and 20km of cycling ...
On your marks
As part of the celebrations marking Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 84th Birthday, the annual Queen’s Cup Hua Hin Triathlon will be held this weekend at Black Mountain Water Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. The competition is divided into different endurance tests: a sprint triathlon made up of a 750-metre swim, 20km of cycling and 5km of running; a duathlon featuring a 2.5km run and 20km of cycling; a 5km road race and an Olympic-distance triathlon which involves 1.5km of swimming, 40km of cycling and 10km running. Call Tourism Authority of Thailand Prachuap Khiri Khan Office at (032) 513 885 or email: [email protected]. Visit www.huahintriathlon.com.
Wonders of the wheels
Mark the last weekend in August on your calendar and take time out from the city to join the Bhumibol Dam International Mountain Bike Championships in Tak province on August 27 and 28. Organised by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Sports Authority of Thailand, the competition has something for everyone, from a 12-kilometre bike ride to a 60-kilometre international race. Expect live music, cultural performances, a classic bicycle show and loads of fun. Find out more from the local tourism organisation at (055) 549 509.
Perfect percussion
Ang Thong province comes alive with the sound of beating drums from August 18 to 21 as Ang Thong International Drum festival comes to town. The event features a colourful parade, fanfares and a stage performance at the drum-making village of Ekaratch in Pa Mok district. Ang Thong is a two-hour drive north of Bangkok. Call The Traditional Drum-Making Village (Ban Bang Phae) at (035) 662 201, the Tourism Authority of Thailand Suphan Buri Office at (035) 535 789 or TAT’s Call Centre at 1672.
In the spirit of giving
The Dragon Descendent Museum and the City Pillar Shrine in Suphan Buri will be packed with locals and visitors for the upcoming Tingkrajad Festival, a century-old ceremony held to give offerings both to the deceased and to the less unfortunate. From August 20 to 24, the Chinese Association in Suphan Buri will give offerings to the poor. Visitors will be entertained by lantern processions, parades, Chinese opera, films and food, Call the Tourism Authority of Thailand Suphan Buri Office at (035) 535 380 or e-mail: [email protected]. Visit www.Suphan.biz/tingkrajad.htm.
