What's On: July 2010

Chaiyaphum Province in the northeast of Thailand has many spectacular attractions including the profusion of pinkish-purple Siam Tulip, or ‘Dok Krachiao’, which come in to full bloom in the early part of the rainy season. Contact: TAT, Nakhon Ratchasima office, Tel: +66 (0)44 213030. Email: tatsima@tat.or.th.

Join the alms-giving for Asalha Puja and the Khao Phansa Buddhist ceremony. Participate in the ceremony of welcoming His Majesty the King's royal candle and the international candle-craving competition with exhibits from many countries. Contact: TAT, Ubon Ratchathani Office, Tel: +66 (0)45 243770-1. Web: www.tourismthailand.org.

The Pattaya International Marathon is one of the most famous annual marathons in Thailand, with an international field. There are three races: the full marathon (42KM), the half marathon (21KM) and the quarter marathon (10KM). Contact: TAT, Pattaya Office, Tel: +66 (0)38 427667, +66 (0)38 428750. Email: tatchon@tat.or.th. Web: www.pattaya-marathon.com.

The coveted trophies are the Royal Vega Rudder and Super Mod National Championship trophy from HM the King and the OK Dinghy National Championship trophy from HM the Queen. Tel: +66 (0)2 466 1811. Web: www.yrat.or.th.

The Tak Bat Dok Mai ritual includes offerings of Dok Khao Phansa flowers that only come into bloom during the Buddhist Lent. Contact: TAT, Lop Buri Office, Tel: +66 (0)36 422768-9. Email: tatlobri@tat.or.th.