Of ghoulies and ghosties

Of ghoulies and ghosties

Residents of Dan Sai in Loei province are getting ready to celebrate Phi Ta Khon, one of Thailand’s most colourful and vibrant festivals. Taking place from July 6 to 8, this famous festival features colourful parades headed by throngs of “ghosts” and “fearsome creatures” who play with the crowds and occasionally wag and wave a whopping pink wood penis at onlookers. The highlights is the playful ghosts parade around the small town.

 

Ruling the waves

Walking on the water might be a miracle – but running in the water is fun. The small southern province of Chumpon is once again holding its unique race “Running Through the Sea” on Sunday, June 19. The competition covers a 14-kilometres run along the shore – of which the very last section (about one kilometre) is through the low tide to Phithak Island. The race will take place on Sunday morning at Chakri Naruebet Warship Park on Laemson Beach. Call (077) 501 831.

 

Riding for life

Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air is holding a cycling charity event “Nok Air Ride for Life” at Na Dan beach in Khanom, Nakhon Sri Thammarat on July 16 to raise funds for the Cardiac Children Foundation of Thailand. The event is part of the Khanom Festival 2016, also organised by Nok Air, which this year features shows by Potato, Klear, Ben Chalatit, Getsunova, 25 Hours and Win Sqweez Animal.

 

Marathon men (and women)

The annual Pattaya International Marathon returns to Thailand’s famous resort town on July 17 and as usual it offers competitors a choice of runs to match fitness levels. You can tackle the full 42-kilometre course or putter along for 10km. There’s a route for people in wheelchairs too. The starting times are staggered from 3.30am on Pattaya Beach Road. Find out more from the city administration at (038) 253 129 or visit www.Pattaya-Marathon.com.