In trim for the Tour de Farm

The race, which allows competitors a choice of 60 and 107 kilometre distances, will go through the hilly landscape around Khao Yai National Park, vineyards and small villages of Pak Chong district. The competition is divided into Under 18, Open (Men and Women) and Senior categories. For information, call (083) 705 0902.

 

Pulling the Buddha

The Chak Phra Festival continues in Surat Thani until November 4, celebrating the end of Buddhist Retreat. “Chak Phra” – or pulling the Buddha – brings together Buddha images from the southern province in a long and beautiful procession of vans and boats along the Tapi River. For nine days and nights, Surat Thani returns to its glory days, with long-boat racing and plenty of entertaining events. Call (077) 288 818-9.

 

Sunflowers and spurs

As the cool breezes start to blow in November, Sara Buri welcomes the return of the Sunflower Festival and Cowboy Night. Sunflower farms, scattered around Sara Buri, become tourist hotspots during the winter season, as the yellow fields stretch out to the horizon. The Cowboy Night Festival with its “Wild West” showcase will take place at the Dairy Farming Promotion Organisation from November 23 onwards. Call (036) 341 200.

 

Kasemkij goes mobile

Kasemkij Hotels, one of Thailand’s leading hospitality groups, has launched mobile-optimised websites for its three hotel brands: Cape Hotel Collection, Kantary Collection and Kameo Collection. Created for iPhone, Android and Blackberry users and available in English and Japanese, the mobile websites allow guests to conveniently search hotel information and make reservations from internet-enabled mobile devices. Visit www.CapeCollection.com.