For more information, please contact Thai Trade Center or Call 1169 (Local line) http://www.thaitradefair.com, http://www.thaitrade.com

From : http://www.tourismthailand.org/news/content-1838-4.html

Pimalai Resort And Spa recently welcomed A Hollywood star actor Mr. Dominic Monaghan played Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck, a major character in “The Lord of The Rings” famous trilogy who also leave an impressive compliment to Thai hospitality

“In an unforgettable holiday, this tops the list! Amazing service, stunning location, case of every little detail, phenomenal staff; I will recommend this place for the rest of my life. Thank you”

Pimalai Pool Villa 903- April 6 – 8, 2009

JOURNEY OF THE SECRET:
Thai Ponies as a world heritage

From : http://www.tourismthailand.org/news/content-1935.html

RENOWNED MONGOLIAN PAINTER TO EXHIBIT A SELECTION OF HIS LATEST WORK IN BANGKOK IN SUPPORT OF THE LAMPANG PONY WELFARE FOUNDATION (LPWF)

Contact: Dr. Siraya Chunekamrai Mobile: +66-(0)89-169-9840
Khun Sitala Watthanakasetr Mobile: +66-(0)81-825-2520
Rattana Gordon Mobile: +66-(0)81-402-7474
Email: info@lampangponywelfare.com
Websites: http://www.lampangponywelfare.com
http://www.teonamfahgallery.com

Bangkok -- Monkhor Erdenebayar (who goes by the name of “BAYAR”), a famous painter in Mongolia, will hold a special exhibition at the Ariyasom Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 1, Bangkok, Thailand, May 23rd – 30th, 2009, in support of the Lampang Pony Welfare Foundation. BAYAR, aged 41, is well-known in his home country and across Asia for his semi-abstract paintings of horses and is a treasure of cultural knowledge about Mongolia. His works adorn the walls of leading companies in Mongolia, as well as the national museum; and they appear in the national calendar. BAYAR has held highly successful solo exhibitions in Bangkok, Singapore, Mumbai and Phnom Penh. He plans to show in Tokyo, Japan later in 2009.

The Foundation: The Lampang Pony Welfare Foundation was established to improve the health and welfare of ponies and horses in Thailand and to preserve this special breed. Preliminary DNA studies of Lampang ponies have discovered a link to the legendary Mongolian horses. LPWF was founded in 2004 by Dr. Siraya Chunekamrai, Dr. Nanna Luthersson and Dr. Carla Carleton, with the support of the World Society for Protection of Animals (“WSPA”). The Foundation focuses on:

• Education on husbandry, nutrition, farriery, health care and preventative medicine;
• Provision of veterinary services in clinic and through the mobile unit;
• Provision of farrier tools, horseshoes/nails, low cost calcium/feed supplements, medicine, and halters; and
• Emergency veterinary response.

A charitable fundraising event will be held on Saturday May 23rd, 2009 and Saturday May 30th, 2009 at 18.00 - 20.00 pm. Tickets are available at a cost of 1,500.-Baht for each night and will include the auction of several of BAYAR's latest paintings. A gallery exhibition of this artist's paintings will be shown and open to the public from May 23rd to May 30th, 2009. To purchase tickets, make a donation to LPWF or for more information, please contact Khun Sitala Watthanakasetr: info@lampangponywelfare.com.
Funds raised will be used:

• To continue the on-ground work in Improving ponies' welfare In Thailand
• To complete our DNA research on local pony breed, an opportunity to recognize our ponies as a world heritage
• To foster animal welfare and create awareness of Its Impact on human's livelihood

The Venue: Ariyasom Villa is an intimate boutique hotel, designed around an authentic 1940's Bangkok House. Ariyasom Villa has all the charm of Bangkok in the 1940s and 1950s - but with today's modern facilities. The Hotel emphasizes on comfort, privacy and service. Lush tropical gardens, healthy food restaurant and impeccable service - the perfect oasis in the bustling city of Bangkok.

Date : 25 April 2009 , 10.00 AM – 06.00 PM
Vwnue : Pattaya beach Soi 4, Pattaya Ciy, Thailand

The festival, promoted by the Royal College of Physician of Thailand, Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Naval Medical Department, Chonburi Province, Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization, Pattaya City, Burapha University, The Tourism Authority of Thailand and supported by many sponsors, Rotary International, Lions international, Pattaya Business & Tourism Association, Thai Hotels Association Eastern Chapter, Thairaipoong network, many local administrative organizations, public hospitals in Chonburi Province and private hospitals as Bangkok Hospital Pattaya .

The day will consist of instruction to promote aqua aerobics as another sport for everyone can do that with oneself and suitable for patients with musculoskeletal problems by activities on central stage with health talk group.

Highlight of the event is the participation of more than 2,009 peoples to beat the largest Aqua aerobics Display of Guinness World Records Claim ID : 248850, this event will be held on 25 April 2009 , 04.00 – 06.00 PM at Pattaya beach Soi 4, Pattaya Ciy, Thailand to promote tourism of Thailand, Chonburi Province, Pattaya City too, many booths will be presented to assist the peoples to check their bodies, how to control body mass index by focusing nutrition, exercise and health behavior, all participants register at site, Pattaya beach Soi 4 on 01.00 PM with pink T – shirt dressing.

However the campaign of health promotion and to promote recycling, reusing, reducing and avoiding [3R 1A] for reduction of Global Warming that all activities in daytime started from 10.00 AM until 06.00 PM of the 25th of April 2009 and the campaign with bicycling team.

Contest for inventive reusable materials for floating supportive devise.
Prize 10,000 Baht with honorable shield
Criteria are the devise could support floating while standing in the sea, the materials should not disappear during floating, the materials should be reusable, modern forming, beautiful, natural not be foam depend on the initiative idea, suitable to the objectives and the devise could support more than 45 Kilograms of competitor

Contest for the best photo of the largest aqua aerobics display [LAAD].
Prize 10,000 Baht with honorable shield
Criteria are the photos from the largest aqua aerobics display on 25 April 2009, the initiative idea is suitable to the concept of this event depending on the form, position of picture and beauty.
Photos’ size should be minimally 11 inches, maximally 18 inches, only 1-2 photos/1 competitor and well-judged within 1 month after the LAAD event.

Come and join to aqua aerobic in the sea to hit the Guinness World Records of the largest Aqua aerobics Display [LAAD]

Please register online at http://www.rcpt.org , http://aquaaerobic.webs.com
any information from The Royal College of Physician of Thailand
Tel. +66 (0) 2716 6744 ext 25 , Fax. +66 (0) 2718- 652 or
Please contact Dr. Moryoon S. Preutthipan , Assistant hospital director ,
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Tel. +66 (0) 8 1870 8333, e-mail : moryoon@hotmail.com until 15 April 2009,

Fishing makes friends

Game fishing competition in the Deep South attracts teams from Singapore and Malaysia.

Sports events are few and far between in April, possibly due to soaring summer temperatures. Schools are on holiday to give children a break from the heat, while Thailand’s most important festival, Songkran, the celebration of the traditional New Year, has a practical application too. It’s the one time in the year when it’s cool to throw a bucket of water over your neighbour.

But for the hardy go-any-where fishing community it appears the heat of the summer sun is not a deterrent, nor apparently is the sensitive security issues surrounding the event’s venue in the Deep South province of Pattani.

Both local and foreign anglers, many from neighbouring countries, meet in Pattani province and make friends at one of the oldest sports fishing events in the country, the 22nd Sai Buri Fishing Competition.

Pattani hosts this event, 24 to 26 April, at Wa Sukri Beach, 50 km from Pattani town. Talubun Municipality, in Sai Buri district, organises the annual event that features both on-shore fishing competitions for individuals and off-shore contests for teams with a maximum of three members per boat.

The on-shore contests require competitors to cast their reels to catch fish that dwell close to shore, or take shelter under rocky outcrops. In the off-shore team events, anglers travel some distance by boat to snarl game fish as large and marlin and tuna.

Depending on the swing of the monsoon season, the event has been held annually for 21 years, either in late April, or early May. Last year, it was held early May and welcomed 157 people for the on-shore competition and 38 teams for the off-shore boat game fishing competitions. Most of the participants at this competition are Thais, but there is also a strong representation in the team events from neighbouring countries such as Malaysia and Singapore.

The registration fee is Bt100 for individuals and Bt2,000 for a team including meals during the event. Participants have to bring their own fishing tackle, rods and reels, while teams rent fishing boats for the off-shore event at around Bt1,300 per day. Bait is provided.

The off-shore, competition starts at Wat Sukri Pier, with boats heading for fishing grounds near Losin or Laopi islands. Trophies and prizes are based on species and weight of the fish caught.

For more information, contact Talubun municipality in Sai Buri district at, Tel: 073 411 810 and 073 411 015.

Date : 25 Apr 2009 - 3 May 2009

The 1st Asian Martial Arts Games 2009 will be hosted by Thailand from 25 April to 3 May 2009 in Bangkok as well as Suphan Buri province of Thailand. Featured games including compulsory Martial Arts, namely Karatedo, Kickboxing, Wushu, Muay, Kungfu and Kurash, as well as optional Martial Arts namely, Jujitsu & Beltwrestling, Pencat Silat and Kaliripattu.

This event will see the participation from 45 countries with expecting more than 2,500 competitors around the world.

Competition Schedule


For More Information :
National Olympic Committee of Thailand Tel. +66 (0) 2281 1045
Website : www.bamag2009.com

Date : 10 - 19 April 2009
Venue : Khao Wang and Around the City Limit of Phetchaburi

"Khao Wang" is a hill located in the heart of Phetchaburi city, it is the location of frist hill palace of Thailand. "Phra Nakhon Khiri" palace was built by King Chomklao (Mongkut), or the Rama IV reign, in 1859, with Chao Phaya Sri Suriyawong (Chuang Bunnag) was the chief architect. It was builtl with a palace temple, Wat Phra Keo Noi, a stupa, to contain the relics of Lord Buddha named by the Kings as Chompetch relics and planted temple trees on both sides connecting the three hills and the group of the throne halls.

Phra Nakhon Khiri is a main tourist attraction of Phetchaburi with importance in history, culture and natural beauty. In 1935 it was registered as a historical place and in 1979 was declared as a national museum of the monument type. every year from Febuary through April the temple trees on Khao Wang hill almost 200 years old numbering 1,263 trees all showed off more than one million flowers.



Phra Nakhon Khiri or Khao Wang hill has been the place of the annual fair of Phetchaburi continuously up to 22 times. In 2009 it will reach the 150th anniversary. The 2009 annual fair uses the concept of "150th Anniversary to Mark King Rama IV" scheduled to be held from April 10-19, 2009 at Khao Wang and around the city limit of Phetchaburi. It combines with the Phetchaburi Red Cross Fair for the public and tourists to participate in the activities and make merits with the Phetchaburi Red Cross Society.

Activities at Phra Nakhon Khiri - Phetchaburi City
The ceremony is to worship the city pillar shrine/the ancestral kings, exhibition to honor the ancestral kings and sustainable economy, the performances of Department of Fine Arts, a parade to honor the kings and the Phetchaburi way of life. Performances on the central stage, a contest of sweet Phetchaburi beauties, demonstration of foods and local sweets, ox chariot racing, decoration of lights and fairworks on Khao Wang each night. They will set up booths selling OTOPs at the fair, set up sales booths at the Red Cross fair and selling Phetchaburi Red Cross raffle to win the cup of HRH Princess Somdet Phrathep Rattanasuda Siam Baromratch Kumari.



Worshipping Ceremony
09.00 hrs. - Ceremony to worship the city pillar shrine at the shrine ground.
09.39 hrs. - Ceremony to worship the ancestral kings, the King Ramas IV (King Mongkut),
V and VI reigns at the yard in front of Phra Nakhon Khiri (Khao Wang)
Dress Code : Normal white dress

Opening ceremony at the yard in front of Phra Nakhon Khiri (Khao Wang)
09.00 hrs. - Honorable guests and ceremonial participants get together at the ceremonial area.
20.00 hrs. - Chairman arrives at the ceremonial area.
- Music band plays the propitious song.
20.09 hrs. - Phetchaburi governor addresses the audience to open the fair
and gives souvenirs souvenirs to the fair supporters.
- Ceremonial chairman performs the opening ceremony.
- Chairman reviews the honoring parade.
- Chairman visits the activities on Khao Wang.
Dress Code : Batik clothes.



Performances at the Central Stage
April 10, 2009 Performances by musical bands /
performances of districts & governmental agencies,
set off 600 fireworks at 20.00 hrs.
April 11, 2009 Performances by musical bands /
beauty contest of Phetchaburi sweet girls,
eliminating round (the 1st set),
set off 200 fireworks at 21.00 hrs.
April 12, 2009 Performances by musical bands /
beauty contest of Phetchaburi sweet girls,
eliminating round (the 2nd set),
set off 200 fireworks at 21.00 hrs.
April 13, 2009 Performances by musical bands /
performances of districts & governmental agencies,
set off 200 fireworks at 21.00 hrs.
April 14, 2009 Performances by musical bands /
performances of districts & governmental agencies,
set off 200 fireworks at 21.00 hrs.
April 15, 2009 Performances by musical bands /
performances of districts & governmental agencies,
set off 600 fireworks at 20.00 hrs.
April 16, 2009 Performances by musical bands /
performances of districts & governmental agencies,
set off 200 fireworks at 21.00 hrs.
April 17, 2009 Performances by musical bands /
performances of districts & governmental agencies,
set off 200 fireworks at 21.00 hrs.
April 18, 2009 Performances by musical bands /
beauty contest at the final round,
set off 200 fireworks at 21.00 hrs.
April 19, 2009 Performances by musical bands /
performances of districts & governmental agencies,
drawing of the Red Coss raffle,
and set off 600 fireworks at 21.00 hrs.



For more information :
TAT Call Center 1672
TAT Phetchaburi Office, Tel. 66 (0) 3247 1005-6

Variations on the Songkran theme

Pattaya celebrates Songkran a week later
Pattaya and its neighbouring resorts in Chonburi province celebrate Songkran a week later than the rest of the country, which gives the festival’s hardcore followers a second round of fun if they are still on holiday.
In Pattaya, the festival is officially called Wanlai and starts in Naklua a village community at the northern tip of the resort and continues in unabated enthusiasm, all week throughout the resort, from the Naklua tip to the Jomtien toe.

However, the more traditional elements of the festival are best witnessed in Naklua, 18 April, when residents turn out for a parade of Buddha images and an image bathing ceremony.

About 20 km north of Pattaya resort, residents in the beachside town of Bangsaen start the festivities on 16 April, with a grand competition to build more than 100 sand pagodas on the beach.
Monks receive alms from residents at a beachside venue. Once the ceremonies are over beach sport competitions begin with a riot of water splashing between spectators.


Nearby, Si Chang, a small island close to the coastal town of Si Racha, is the scene of a sand pagoda competition, where local children patiently build their dream castles. Festivities include local sports and a beauty contest.
Sattahip, a naval base town 25 km south of Pattaya, also celebrates Songkran, 15 to 17 April, in a similar style with sand pagoda and beauty contests.

Further south, along the eastern seaboard, provinces such as Rayong, Chantaburi and Trat are all in sync with the rest of the country celebrating the festival 12 to 15 April.

For mor information
TAT Call Center 1672
www.songkran.net

Phuket International Cricket Sixes 2009

Anyone for cricketω A fast forward version of cricket showcases at the annual Phuket Sixes, 15 to 19 April. Cricket is not exactly a sport that we would associate with Phuket, but a mini-version, fast and furious, is now a fixture on the resort island’s annual calendar. Phuket Cricket Sixes 2009 will see approximately 26 cricket teams compete for honours on the grass at Karon beach’s stadium, 15 to 19 April. Three days of cricket will eliminate club teams for a final battle at the stumps to claim a charity trophy. Launched in 2004, the tournament attracts club teams from Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, India, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Korea, Borneo, Bahrain, Australia and the UK. Calcutta Cricket & Football Club, from India won the trophy last year. According to the event’s website (www.phuketsixes.com) “sixes cricket is an hybrid version of the game resulting in a fast and furious pace with just five overs (30 balls) per innings and six players per team. Matches take just 45 minutes to complete.” The annual event has gained endorsement from the Asia Cricket Council and local sponsorship from Phuket’s business community, including the Hilton Arcadia and the Green Man Pub, venues for two of the official parties during the four-day event. On the side, there are charity events, such as a beach cricket tournament, to raise funds for Child Watch, an organisation that assists children from broken homes or with abusive parents. Tourism Authority of Thailand backs the event, believing it will draw cricketers and their families to Phuket for a holiday, while emphasising the island’s role as sports tourism venue. Phuket already hosts a popular international marathon and triathlon that attracts more than 2,000 participants. For more information : www.phuketsixes.com

Songkran Music Festival
Date : 14^th April 09
Venue : Lake View Dance Arena, Koh Samui, Surat Thani

14th April 09. Lake View Dance Arena, Koh Samui. The very 1st Songkran International Dance Music Festival ever. Be there!!!

This Songkran, come and Join 5,000 ravers at the largest outdoor venue in South East Asia.

Featuring DJ Judge Jules, other DJs’ on the night will include Graham Gold, Gary Gecko, Asambai, Simon Solo, Adam Matson, David Sambor and DJ A.

Alongside inflatable water pools, foam machines and a waterproof VIP area, Revellers can also enjoy traditional Thai and European food, plus a fun cabaret and casino.

Kicking off at 6pm and ending at 6am the following day, guests are guaranteed 12 hours of the finest non-stop music and entertainment. And with tickets at just 400 Baht in advance, the best money you could spend this Songkran.
See you there!!!

Ticket, Travel and Hotel Package is also available.
See www.totalreservation.com for more information.
Or call (66)2- 833- 5555 / (66)86 - 046- 0240

Songkran Festival 2009 6 Apr 2009 - 21 Apr 2009 Splashing blessings on everyone in sight While the water splashing will flourish, the traditional values of Songkran are the focus of the 2009 celebrations. Songkran is without doubt the most popular of all Thai festivals and rightly so. It marks the beginning of a new astrological year and its exact dates are determined by the old lunar calendar of Siam. This year the festival falls from 6 to 21 April. Nong Khai Grand Songkran Festival Date:6-18 April 2009 Venue: Wat Pho Chai and acrosss Nong Khai province You will see beautiful processions to sprinkle ater onto the sacred Luang Pho Phra Sai at Wat Pho Chai. Join in the water splashing to celebrate the new Year. Watch Thai traditional sports. Visit our beloved elederly people and ask for their blessing. There's also cultureal activities and all kinds of entertainment offer during the festival. Contact: TAT Udon Thani Office Tel: 0 4232 5406-7 Nong Khai Provincial Administration Office Tel: 0 4241 2678 Website: www.songkran.net Dok Khun Siang Khaen Songkan Festival Date:8-15 April 2009 Venue: Bueng Kaen Nakhon and Khao Niao Road Experience the beauty of dok khun flowers in full yellow bloom through this northeast province. Enjoy the water splashing of Songkran I-San style in the unique Sticky Rice Road (Thanon Khao Niao), as well as demostrations and a contest for the most delectable local cuisine in the grand city of Khon Kean. Also see beauty ox-cart processions decorated with beautiful flowers and a beauty pageant. Contact: TAT Khon Kaen Office Tel: 0 4232 4498-9 Khon Kaen Municipality Office Tel: 0 4322 4029, 0 4322 4032 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Bangkok Songkran Festival Date:11-15 April 2009 Venue: Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Khao San Road, Phra Athit Road, Bang Lamphu, Santi Chai Park, Sanam Luang and temples in Rattanakosin Island. Songkran embodies traditional Thai cultures values. The underlying significance of Songkran is the process of cleansing and purification starting the New Year afresh with all that is good and pure. Contact: Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand Tel: 0 2250 5500 ext 3465-8 Website: www.songkran.net Hat Yai Midnight Songkran Festival Date:12-15 April 2009 Venue: Niphat Uthit 1 Road and Sanehanuson Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla Come and splash water to celebrate Songkran and see a pageant of beauty queens, Witness a breath taking procession. Enjoy the fire show, culture performances and all kinds of entertainment during the festival. Contact: TAT Hat Yai Office Tel: 0 7423 1055, 07 423 8518, 07 424 3747 Hat Yai Municipality Office Tel: 07 424 4777 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Chiang Mai Songkran Festival Date:13-15 April 2009 Venue: Chiang Mai Partake in this ancient spectacle in Chiang Mai with merit-making activities, a procession of Buddha images and bathing rituals, the sprinkling of lustral water to seek the blessing of elders, sand-stupa building, folk games, Lanna cultural shows and water throwing. Contact: TAT Chiang Mai Office Tel: 0 5324 8604, 05324 8607, 05324 1466 Chiang Mai Municipality Office Tel: 05325 2478 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Nakhon Phanom Songkran Festival Date:12-15 April 2009 Venue: Hat Sai Tong Si Khotrabun, Wat Phrathat Phanom Woramhawihan, Renu Nakhon District, Nakhon Phanom Buddhist bathing rituals are performed in accordance with ancient customs and traditions. Scented lustral water is sprinkled over sacred sites such as the Phrathat Phanom stupa-the most sacred and anicent monument of the northeast and the landmark of Nakhon Phanom , holy footprint of the Lord Buddha in the middle of the Mekong River, astrological temples, and Buddha images, as well as plenty of monks. Contact: TAT Nakhon Phanom Office Tel: 0 4251 3490-1 Website: www.tourismthailand.org

Southern Grand Songkran Festival Date:13-15 April 2009 Venue: Si Thamma Sokarat Park, Sanam Na Mueang, I-suan Hall, Nakhon Si Thammarat Making merit to monks, bathing the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha images, Songkran processions based on Hinduism, a mini light-and-sound show presentation titled Ramayana (an ancient Indian epix), cultural shows, an anitque market, and water splashing fun. Contact: TAT Nakhon Si Thammarat Office Tel: 0 7534 6515-6 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Phuket Songkran Water Festival (Paradise on the Beach) Date:13-15 April 2009 Venue: Patong Beach,Phuket The traditional gentle sprinkling of water in temples and homes is still pratised, however, overzealous Thais and tourists alike have resorted to throwing water at any passerby that dares to venture out of their hotel. It is a splashy affair for all on the day, and generally a good way to beat the heat in what is normally the hottest month of the year in Thailand. Lately, many revelers have taken to adding talcum powder or flour to the water. The victims of this high spirited affair get a real whitewash. Contact: TAT Phuket Office Tel: 0 7621 1036, 0 7621 2213 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Phra Nakhon Si Ayuthaya Songkran Festival Date:13-15 April 2009 Venue: Around Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Merit-making activities and an alms-giving ceremony. Bathing riyual of Buddha images, the releasing of fish and birds to make good karma. Watch the beautiful procession of the Miss Songkran beautty pageant, flora float procession and cultural performances. Contact: TAT Phra Nakhon Si Ayuttaya Office Tel: 0 3524 6076-7 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Wan Lai Ban Saen Songkran Festival Date:16-17 April 2009 Venue: Bang Saen Beach, Chon Buri An invitation is extended to monks from various temples to give blessings to different houehold. The sprinkling of lustral water to seek the blessing of elders. Water splashing is vital and a sand-stupa building contest. You can also see folk games, Miss Songkran beauty pageant and sporrts on this special occasion. Contact: TAT Pattaya Office Tel: 0 3842 7667, 03842 8750 Saen Suk Municipality Office Tel: 03835 5353-9 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Wan Lai Pattaya Songkran Festival Date:18-19 April 2009 Venue: Pattaya, Chon Buri Partake in various activities around Na Kluea, Wat Chai Mongkhon and South Pattaya like the alms-giving ceremony,other religious rituals, folk entertainment, folk games and water splashing. Contact: TAT Pattaya Office Tel: 0 3842 7667, 03842 8750 Pattaya City Office Tel: 03841 0200 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Si Maha Racha Songkran Festival and "Kong Khao" Ritual Date:19-21 April 2009 Venue: Ko Loi Park, Si Racha District, Chon Buri A religious ritual based around rice, light-and-sound presentation, folk games, local delicacy sales and water splashing. Contact: TAT Pattaya Office Tel: 0 3842 7667, 03842 8750 Si Racha Office Tel: 03832 2281 Website: www.tourismthailand.org Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival Date:18-20 April 2009 Venue: Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan The Phra Pradaend Songkran Festival, formerly known as the "Pak Lat Songkran Festival", with the notable addition of a colourful and elaborate ongkran procession staged by the Mon, or Raman, residents of Phra Pradaeng.You will enjoy the Songkran procession of birds and fish. View the exotic game of "Saba" played by the Mon descendants. Also check out the Beauty Queen and King Pegeant. Contact: TAT Nakhon Nayok Office Tel: 0 3731 2282 , 0 3731 2284 Phra Pradaeng nicipality Office Tel: 03841 0200 Website: www.tourismthailand.org For more information : TAT Call Center 1672 By: Tourism Authority of Thailand. www.tourismthailand.org