Masters Tour Chiang Mai Year 2018
20-23 October, 2018 @ Chiang Mai
This 4-day road cycling race in Chiang Mai offers 4 stages, something for everyone! Sprinters, climbers and strategists will get their chances, there are both elite and age categories. Join the fun!
Bhuddists Observe the End of Lent
24 October, 2018. Nationwide
Three months of the Buddhist Lent or Khao Phansa comes to a finish on this full moon day. Called Awk Phansa, meaning the end of the Buddhist Lent, this event celebrates the moment when monks can now go out of temples and receive alms as usual. There will be ceremonies in all temples.
Sunflower Blooming in Mae Hong Son
1 November to 1 January, 2018 @ Mae Hong Son Province
The landscape of Mae Hong Son changes remarkably during the Sunflower Blooming Season as the entire region is painted in delightful hues of yellow.
The two main places to best enjoy the flower festival during this time is Doi Mai U-Kho in Khun Yuam district and Doi Mae Hoh, in Mae Sariang District.
Mae Hong Son Chong Pra Procession
20-22 October, 2018 at Mae Hong Son
The “Chong Para” in the Thai Yai dialect means a castle made of wood, covered with colorful perforated papers and decorated with fruits, flags and lamps. It is placed in the courtyard of a house or a monastery as a gesture to welcome the Lord Buddha on his return from giving sermons to his mother in heaven, according to traditional belief.
Another activity to celebrate the occasion is dancing in which the performers are dressed in animal costumes, according to the belief that both humans and the animals were equally joyful in the return of Lord Buddha.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival Meat-Free Food Festival
9-17 October, 2018 @ Phuket
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an annual event. It is believed that the vegetarian festival and its accompanying sacred rituals bestow good fortune upon those who religiously observe a 10 day vegetarian or vegan diet for the purpose of spiritual cleansing and merit making. (see article pages 24-25).
Hiking & Marathons Chiang Mai - October 2018
- WLT Hiking - 20 October: Join them in this great half day hiking to Palaad Temple and Doi-Suthep temple. In the evening there will be a dinner at Palaad Tawanron Restaurant. Starting at 1pm. More details: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1869859723319846/
- YRC Run for Friendship (Yupparaj Running Club) : 21 Octobre @ 700th Years Stadium
https://www.facebook.com/Yrc.Alumni/
- Run Half by Satit CMU by Chiang Mai University : 28 October @ Royal Park Rajapruek 21.1K, 10.5 K, 3.5 K. Apply online: https://www.satitcmurun.com
- Sanpatong Hospital Marathon: 14 October @ Sanpatong
