There are many reasons to visit Thailand such as its exclusive sightseeing places like Chiang Mai, laid-back holidays, adventure tourism, historic locations and some of the best trekking you will find in the entire country. Locations such as the Orchard Farm, Namtok Mae Sa, Mae Se Elephant Show and Chiang Mai Temple will truly entice you. There are hordes of other fascinating locations on the list of Thailand tourist places but that is not all. Thailand boasts of some exclusive events and festivals which are a real treat for the visitors.
Thailand tourism is on the rise and the reasons are very obvious. This is a country that has lots to offer in terms of culture, tradition, and heritage. Apart from this, exclusive events and happenings are also a part of this land of surprises. The Annual Phuket Race week presents a week full of international-standard yacht racing on Phuket's east coast which is a popular venue for many of the serious racers around Asia. Voted Asia's best regatta in 2011, the Phuket Race week is a combination of exciting racing amidst a range of wind and sea conditions and lively parties every night for the participants.
With the arrival of the eighth lunar month in July, Thai Buddhists all over the kingdom celebrate Khao Phansa, one of the most important events in their religious calendar. Celebrations are held in Buddhist temples all over Thailand, but the most colorful of them take place in Saraburi and Ubon Ratchathani. 'Khao Phansa', in Thai language refers to the beginning of the Buddhist Lent. During this time, Buddhist monks are restricted to their temples for a period of three months. Young men over 20 years, who have not yet been ordained as monks, may take this opportunity to enter monk-hood to observe Buddhist teachings.
This July, the province of Ubon Ratchathani in northeastern Thailand, will be celebrating its annual Candle Festival from 11-21 July, 2014. The festival which traditionally marks the beginning of the Buddhist Lent shows the local people's devotion to Buddhist traditions while allowing them to showcase their renowned candle-carving skills. The highlight of this much anticipated event is the parade of candles and floral floats which takes place on the Khao Phansa Day, the starting date of lent, when the Monks take to their temples for the rainy season. The procession also features a special Royal Candle sent by His Majesty, King Humboldt Adulyadej, as well as ornately carved beeswax candles and sculptures made by the local people especially for the festival. The stunning parades start out in the front of Wat Si Ubon Rattanaram and head along the road as far as Thung Sri Mueang. Taking part in the parade are dancers and musicians in traditional costumes. In addition, there is also an International Wax Sculpture Competition in which artists from all over the world participate to display their works of art.
Visit Thailand during this oriental events and celebrations so that you can explore its culture, customs and style of celebrating various feasts. Regarding your stay you can go for a stay in the condominiums at Bangkok and Pattaya at reasonable tariffs with splendid facilities.