reader Posted September 26 Posted September 26 From Pattaya News October in Thailand is a month packed with festivities. It’s a time to experience Thai traditions and culture through various events, including the Royal Barge Procession, the end of Buddhist Lent, and the Vegetarian Festival. Additionally, October will host the Thai MotoGP for the fifth time. The royal procession by water will comprise 52 barges, including four major royal barges – the Suphannahong, the Narai Song Suban, the Anantanakkharat, and the Anekkachatphutchong. There will be 2,200 oarsmen to row the ceremonial barges along the Chao Phraya River, from the Wasukri Pier to Wat Arun, in a 1.2-kilometre-long and 90-metre-wide formation. The event takes place from 15.00 – 18.00 Hrs. on 27 October. The public can view the rehearsals at the designated areas along both sides of the Chao Phraya River, from the Rama VIII Bridge to Wat Arun from 15.00 – 18.00 Hrs. In October, the rehearsals are scheduled on 3 and 10 October. The two full-dress rehearsals are scheduled on 15 and 22 October. Ceremony Day 27 October OTHER EVENTS Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2024 2-6 October 2024 Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon Thailand Coffee Hub 2024 2-8 October 2024 centralwOrld Bangkok Highlights: The event brings together renowned specialty coffee brands from Thailand, offering visitors a chance to sample a wide array of brews and enjoy significant year-end discounts on coffee equipment. Pattaya Oktoberfest 2024 20 September – 6 October 2024 Ground Floor, Central Pattaya Chon Buri BOOK EXPO THAILAND 2024 10-20 October 2024 Exhibition Hall, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) Bangkok Bangkok’s 26th International Festival of Dance & Music 7 September – 20 October 2024 Thailand Cultural Centre Bangkok Rap Bua Festival 10-18 October 2024 Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai Samut Prakan Highlights: The one-and-only ancient Buddhist tradition of its kind in Thailand, where the highlight is the barge procession of a replica of the Luangpho To Buddhist image along Khlong Samrong, and the Rap Bua (receiving lotus) activity of the local people of Bang Phli District. It will be a 9-day, 9-night event. There will be food stalls, shopping stalls and an amusement park. https://thepattayanews.com/2024/09/26/october-2024s-festivals-and-events-in-thailand/ 10tazione 1 Quote
