Golden Mount Fair
Date TBC, Wat Saket, Bangkok, central Thailand
Worshippers come from all over the world and merrymaking abounds at this Buddhist monastery where a candlelit procession ascends to the peak on the night of the full moon.
Bangkok International Wine Fair
Date TBC, Siam Paragon, Bangkok, central Thailand
Spicy, fruity, tangy wine flavours from around the world dance on your tongue at this fab fair. Small and boutique wine producers connect with distributors in Thailand and South-East Asia.
Nan Traditional Long Boat Races
Date TBC, Nan Province, north Thailand
The competition has boats of small, medium and large categories with a cheer squad competition, Thai food contest, arts ’n’ crafts fair and OTOP products sale.
Bloomin Bua Tong Festival
1 Nov – 5 Dec, Mae Hong Son, north Thailand
Feel the cool breeze of wintertime while appreciating the natural beauty of the enchanting bua tong, or Mexican sunflower. Camp in a field alongside the beautiful bloom.
Loy Krathong Festival
10 Nov, nationwide
Loy Krathong is a festival occurring on the full moon of the 12th lunar month. Loy means "to float" and a krathong is a small, hand-made boat or raft set adrift on water with a wish.
Phimai Festival
10 – 13 Nov, Nakhon Ratchasima, north-east Thailand
The event will include a light and sound presentation, river dances, traditional long boat races, art presentations, cultural performances and local food competitions.
Trio for Justice
13 Nov, Sankampeang, Chiang Mai, north Thailand
Choose from a half-marathon, 10K run and 5K walk through stunning rural Thai scenery. Proceeds go to Burmese and northern ethnic minority school children.
Yara Bangkok Challenge
13 Nov, Bangkok Fishing Park, central Thailand
Teams of two cycle, run, kayak and swim past paddy fields, lakes, canals, temples and farmland. There are different levels of competition, with categories for men, women, seniors and mixed.
Surin Elephant Roundup
19-20 Nov, Surin Province, north-east Thailand
To commemorate both the importance of the Thai elephant and the local peoples’ close relationship with them, the Surin Roundup has been held annually since 1960.
Phuket International Soccer 7s
26 – 27 Nov, Phuket, central Thailand
The largest tournament of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, the 7s will see four tournaments, comprising 80 teams from 17 countries taking part.
Bangkok Marathon
27 Nov, Bangkok, central Thailand
The historic run is divided into four sections: marathon (42.195 km), wheelchair marathon (42.195 km); mini-marathon (10.5 km); walk and run for good health marathon (5 km).
Laguna Phuket Triathlon
27 Nov, Phuket, south Thailand
Competitors tackle a gruelling 1.8km swim, 55km bike race and 12km run through the tropical landscape. There is also a 6km fun run for a more relaxed challenge.
