Lighting up the Mekong

Originally a small-scale festival originally aimed at paying respect to the Lord Buddha, a contest of illuminated boat processions has added colour to the event. The age-old celebration brings an end to the Buddhist Lent with a spectacular showcase of colourful and elaborate vessels. Call (042) 513 490-1.

 

Big move, loads of fun

AirAsia is to host the “AirAsia Big Move, Big Fun Rally” on November 4. Open to teams of three competitors, the rally combines a casual walk and run from Suvarnabhumi Airport (along Airport Rail Link and BTS Skytrain tracks) to Chatuchak Train Yard. From Chatuchak, the 13-kilometre run kicks into action, heading to Don Mueang Airport – AirAsia’s new home. The competition opens for 300 teams of three at no charge. For detail, visit www.facebook.com/AirAsiaThailand

 

Running through the night

Bangkok, Southeast Asia's unofficial nightlife capital, will host 15th Amari Watergate Bangkok and BMW Thailand Charity Midnight Run on October 20, and the good news is that you don't have to be the fastest to have fun. The annual “Amari Watergate & BMW Thailand Charity Midnight Run” will kick off at midnight at Amari Watergate Hotel on Phetchaburi Road and continue through the city's streets. Contestants can choose between six and 12 kilometres. Call (02) 653 9000 or email [email protected].

 

Beach vollyeyball comes to Bang Saen

Bang Saen Beach in the Chon Buri province, will host the last stop on 2012 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour. The tournament is called the Bangsaen Thailand Open powered by PTT and will be held at Laem Tean, Bang Saen from October 23 to 28. Thai fans will be able see more than60 teams in action including the cream of the women’s beach volleyball teams who competed in the Olympic Games in London. Admission is free and for the first time on the World Tour in Thailand, feature matches will be played in the evening under lights.