Friday, July 16, 2010

Hua Hin Regatta 2010

Hua Hin Regatta 2010
Aug 3, 2010 - Aug 8, 2010
At the end of each July, sailors gather for the annual Hua Hin Regatta that will test their skills over three days of competition. The coveted trophies are the Royal Vega Rudder trophy of His Majesty the King, Super Mod National Championship trophy from HM the King, OK Dinghy National Championship trophy from HM the Queen, and Princess Cup for Optimist Championship of the late HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana. Hua Hin is considered the traditional home of the Thailand sailing community, due to HM the King’s keen interest in the sport. A Southeast Asia Games winner in the sailing category, HM the King built his own racing dinghy and helped to establish the Super Mod class; he is also an enthusiastic patron of sailing, which has resulted in this annual regatta being held in his honor off the coast of Hua Hin in sight of the palace
By Bus
Buses from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal cost 110 bahts for 1st class (air-conditioned), 85 bahts for 2nd class (air-conditioned) and 61 bahts (ordinary). The trip takes about 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Various agencies on Khao San Road in Bangkok operate minivans to Hua Hin for 150 baht per person. The bus leaves for Bangkok from a station next to Siripetchkasem Hotel. In addition, there are air-conditioned buses leaving for Chumpon Province (125 baht, 4 hours), Surat Thani Province (210 baht, 7hours), Phuket Province (305 baht, 10 hours) and Krabi Province (280 baht, 9 hours)
By Other
Drive along Highway No. 35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho) passing Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram Provinces and then take Highway No. 4 to Hua Hin Total distance is 123 kilometers. Alternatively, it is possible to travel via Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi Provinces.
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Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival

Dok Krachiao Blooming Festival
Jun 1, 2010 - Aug 31, 2010
See Blooming white green and pink Krachiao across the national parks, a parade, musical performance, walking competition and rock climbing rally at “Pha Kor - Rak”. Walk in the million – year stone garden that changed by the force of nature. Admire the natural beauty of nearby tourist attractions such as Sai Thong waterfall and Pha Ham Hod viewpoint in Sai Thong National Park including the display and sales of famous local product.
Contact
0 4421 3666, 0 4421 3030
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