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Full Moon Party is not just a normal party but monthly Haad Rin’s dance music festival which is famous worldwide, with everything from drum and bass to full-on psy-trance. Paradise Bungalows, the site of the original Full Moon Party, consistently puts on the biggest show with inspired decor and a combination of superb resident and international guest

DJs.Worth looking out for is DJ A, who also holds residency at the Backyard, possibly the most famous after party venue in the world, starting at 11am as Haad Rin’s beach shuts shop, licks its wounds and counts the casualties. The Backyard also puts on three cracking nights per week, each catering for the full spectrum of dance music heads in a totally refurbished, two-floor club with mind bending fluoro sculptures.

Full Moon Party in Thailand: There are about 10,000 to 20,000 people attending every month at this Koh Phangan beach party. It is of course known as the Full Moon Party. International and Thai DJ’s are entertaining the party until the crowd go wild. Paint yourself in UV colours and let your body lose control. The DJ’s play all kinds of music; techno, trance, goa, drum n’ bass, dub, reggae, commercial hits, house etc. on about 15 sound systems along Haad Rin beach. There are also many small tables on the beach where you can sit down with your friends or meet new friends from all corners of the globe. You can order drinks and food from the restaurants and bars next to the Haad Rin Nok beach.

Next party

Saturday 19 July, 2008

Location

Fullmoon party is at the south-eastern part of the island at Haad Rin Beach, Koh phangun, Suratthani, Thailand.

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The Phuket Boardriders Club is pleased to present the 4^th annual Kalim Surfing Contest to be held at Kalim Beach on July 18 – 20, 2008.

In its 4^th year, this annual contest aims to promote the sport of surfing to the general public, to encourage sustainable tourism to the island of Phuket (particularly during the low season), to raise the level of surfing amongst the Thai community, and to perpetuate education and ocean safety awareness.

 

The contest has grown in size and interest every year and continues to draw participants from around Thailand and the world, including the United States (and Hawaii), Europe, Australia, South Africa, and our Asian neighbors from Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

 

The event will feature 3 divisions: the open shortboard division, the longboard division (for boards over 8 feet in length), and the grom division for competitors 14 years of age and under.

Having gained popularity over the years, the Kalim Surf Contest appears on the calendars of surfing-related websites around the world. In addition to staging several competitions each surf season, the Boardriders have actively participated in such charitable activities as beach cleanups, tsunami aid, and youth sponsorships.

This year’s Kalim contest promises to be the best ever, with several big name sponsors and government supported, strong community backing, and of course, the renowned and entertaining awards party.

Competitors, supporters, and spectators are encouraged to come out and support the event. More details including schedule and entry information can be found at http://www.phuketboardriders.com or by contacting Khun Joob at +66 0819565854

Goals of the Contest

• To encourage the people of Phuket and the community of Kalim to participate in the sport of surfing for health and fitness, as well as discouraging the use of drugs amongst Thai people, especially our youth.
• To promote sustainable tourism to the island of Phuket, particularly during the low season.
• To introduce surfing to the Thai public at large and encourage interest in the sport and ocean safety.      

• To raise the standard of Thai surfing and lifesaving to an international level.

 Date and Time

July 18-20 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) – subject to suitable surf and weather conditions.

 

Competition Details*

• Open Division – Maximum of 64 competitors in 16 first-round heats. Competitors must use a shortboard shape no longer than 7 feet long. The Open Division heats will span all 3 days of the contest.
• Grom (youth) Division – Maximum of 16 competitors in 4 first round heats. Competitors must be 14 years of age or younger and may use any kind of surfboard. The Grom Division heats will be held for 2 days on Saturday and Sunday.
• Longboard Division – Maximum of 24 competitors in 6 first round heats. Competitors must use surfboards longer than 8 feet with a longboard shape. The Longboard Division will span all 3 days of the contest.
  

* Note: contest and heat times are subject to change by the organizers in order to take advantage of prevailing weather, surf, and tide conditions.

Schedule Kalim Surfing Contest 2008

July 18-20, 2008 Kalim Beach, Phuket, Thailand.

Friday 18 July 2008

07.00 – 07.30 Organizers Meet

07.35 – 08.25 Contestants Meet/Registration

08.30 – 10.30 Open Division, Round 1, Heat 1-8 (15min Heats)

10.40 – 11.25 Opening Ceremony

11.30 – 13.00 Long Board Division, Round 1, Heat 1-6 (15min Heats)

13.00 – 15.00 Open Division, Round 1, Heat 9-16 (15min Heats)

Saturday 19 July 2008

08.00 – 08.30 Organizers Meet

09.00 – 09.45 Contestants Meet

10.00 – 11.00 Open Division, Round 2, Heat 1-4 (15min Heats)

11.00 – 12.00 Grom Division, Round 1, Heat 1-4 (15min Heats)

12.00 – 13.00 Break

13.00 – 13.45 Longboard Division, Quarter Final, Heat 1-3 (15min Heats)

13.45 – 14.45 Open Division, Round 2, Heat 5-8 (15min Heats)

14.45 – 16.00 Break

16.00 – 18.00 Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Contest

Sunday 20 July 2008

08.00 – 08.30 Organizers Meet

09.00 – 09.45 Contestants Meet

10.00 – 11.20 Open Division, Quarter Final, Heat 1-4 (20min Heats)

11.20 – 12.00 Grom Division, Semi Final, Heat 1-2 (20min Heats)

12.00 – 12.40 Longboard Division, Semi Final, Heat 1-2 (20min Heats)

12.40 – 13.20 Open Division, Semi Final, Heat 1-2 (20min Heats)

13.20 – 14.00 Break

14.00 – 14.25 Grom Final (25min)

14.40 – 15.05 Longboard Final (25min)

15.20 – 15.45 Open Final (25min)

18.30 – 22.00 Award/Dinner at Jungceylon

22.00 – 24.00 Closing Party at Clublime Patong

 

Note:      - Contest and heat times are subject to change by the organizers to take advantage of prevailing weather, surf, and tide conditions.

                -  Miss Phuket Boardriders Contest/Fashion show is our special event, time and date will confirm on the surfing contest day.

 

Prizes

Open Division (short board)

 1^st place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 10,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from Patong Paragon Hotel for 1 Deluxe Room for two persons with Breakfast at the Hotel for one night worth 8,000 Baht

-          5’7” Logreco Fish Short board from Cobra International

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

-          Gift Voucher from Clublime Patong

 2^nd place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 8,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

-          Gift Voucher from Clublime Patong

 3^rd place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 5,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

-          Gift Voucher from Clublime Patong

 4^th place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 4,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

Long Board Division

 1^st place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 7,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from Patong Paragon Hotel for 1 Deluxe Room for two persons with Breakfast at the Hotel for one night worth 8,000 Baht

-          9’1” Bonga MII Longboard from Cobra International

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

 2^nd place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 5,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

 3^rd place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 3,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

 4^th place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 2,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

Grom Division

 1^st place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 5,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from Patong Paragon Hotel for 1 Deluxe Room for two persons with Breakfast at the Hotel for one night worth 8,000 Baht

-          NSP 5’4” grom shortboard from Cobra International

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

 2^nd place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 3,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

 3^rd place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 2,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

 4^th place

-          Trophy

-          Cash price of 1,000 THB

-          Gift Voucher from SFX cinema and SF bowling by Jungceylon

 referer :  phuketboardriders

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The International wax sculpture
At Ubon Ratchathani Province
1 - 31 July 2008

Week 1 : 1 - 6 July 2008  “Visit the Artisan Community”
Activities
- Opening the 3rd International Wax Sculpture
- Visit to candle crafting communities and learn the insights into an ancient artistic
tradition and local culture.
- Gathering of art students from all art institute in Thailand.
- Activity “I-san Tourism Year”
- Start of wax sculptures by International artists.
- Displays of local flags, performances, pottery, etc.

Week 2 : 7 - 13 July 2008  “Global Cooling by Wax Sculpture”
Activities
- Wax sculpture made by representatives of 9 countries from Germany, China,
Japan, Turkey, Mexico, Ukrain, Luxembourg, Italy and India including
Ubon Rachathani local artist, work under concept “Global Cooling @ Thailand”
  at Ubon Ratchathani National Museum.

Week 3 : 14 - 20 July 2008  “A Touch of Buddhism And Arts”
Activities
- 18 July 2008, The Buddhist Lenten Candle Procession parade.
- Wax Sculpture by International Young Artists from the Greater Mekong Subregion
: China, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.
- Enjoy light and sound Show, Miss candle beauty contest.
Broadcasting via tourismthailand.org on 18 July 2008

Week 4-5 : 21 - 31 July 2008  “Wisdom on Buddhism Land”
Activities
- Display of the Buddhist Lent Candle created by Ubon Ratchathani’s local artist
- Presentations of I-san flok performances and various kinds of food.
- Exhibition of 10 masterpieces created by 9 international artists plus 1 local artist at
the Ubon Rachathani National Museum. The exhibition will be until 31 July 2008.
- Melting the Candle Cerenony ; “Back to Emptiness” on 31 July 2008

For any further information
- TAT Northeastern Office : Region 2
Tel. : 0 4524 3770-1,  Fax. 0 4524 3771
Email : tatubon@tat.or.th
- Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
Tel : 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 3475-77
Email : eprodiv@tat.or.th
- TAT call center 1672
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Surat Thani is a city with a long history. Archeologists believe that it was once a community of prehistoric tribes of indigenous people including the Saemang and original Malays who built their communities on the Tapee River Basin and Ao Ban Don. Later on, the Indians migrated into the area and gradually spread out their culture, as evidenced in the discovery of ruins of ancient communities in Tha Chana and Chaiya Sub-districts.

In the 13th century, the city became a part of and, as some historians might claim, a center of the glorious Srivijaya Empire the kingdom that dominated the whole Malay Peninsula and much of Java. It was during this period that Mahayana Buddhist reached its height of influence. The empires grandeur can still be admired in many areas of Chaiya District.
When the empire hit the bottom, it was divided into 3 main cities namely Chaiya, Tha Thong and Khiri Rat. They were all under the jurisdiction of Nakhon Si Thammarat until King Rama IV decided to move Tha Thong City to Ban Don and required that it report directly to Bangkoks administration. The name Ban Don was, at the time, changed to Kanchanadit. It was with the establishment of the Monthon, a former administrative unit, that all three cities were merged into one under the name Chaiya. In 1915, King Rama VI changed the name Chaiya to Surat Thani.

The seal of Surat Thani says a lot about its history. Featuring the pagoda of Phra Boromathat Chaiya, the seal is proof of the influence of Mahayana Buddhist on Surat Thani. Phra Boromathat Chaiya is the most revered and important historical place in the province. It is believed that the pagoda contains Buddha relics.

Today, Surat Thani is an important commercial and shipping hub for rubber and coconut trading.

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Sightseeing place province, suratthani, thailand

The largest province of the South located 685 kilometers from Bangkok is Surat Thani the province with a name that literally means “City of the Good People”. A former capital of the Srivijaya Empire, the province covers an area of approximately 12,891 square kilometers. Surat Thani Province borders the Gulf of Thailand to the north and east, Chumphon Province to the north, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi Provinces to the south, Phang-Nga and Ranong Provinces to the west and Nakhon Si Thammarat Province to the east.

High plateaus and forested mountains are located to the west of the province, while there are low basins in the center and along the eastern coast. This topography has created 14 river basins including Tapee, Pum Duang, Tha Thong, Tha Krajai, Chaiya, Tha Chang which are the most important basins. All rivers in Surat Thani flow east of the province to the Gulf of Thailand.

The numerous islands along the coast makes Surat Thani (often known as Surat in short) a perfect hideaway for vacationers from around the world. The ideal destination for many is the Penang-sized Ko Samui, Thailand’s third largest island, and its neighbour Ko Pha-ngan a celebrated island that hosts the biggest beach full moon party. North of Ko Pha-ngan is Ko Tao, renowned for its excellent coral reefs.  To top it all is the dazzling 250-square-kilometer Ang Thong Marine National Park, where a stunning archipelago awaits to greet visitors with their charming palm-fringed beaches, crystal clear water and colorful coral reefs. The best time to enjoy one of these islands to the fullest is from April to November.

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