August Thailand events: Queen's birthday & more

29 Jul 2011

August events in Thailand include;

Blues Factory – Soi Lucky Star off Pattaya Walking Street (05/08, from 19:00)
Brazilian Soccer Camp - Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club, Phuket (08-12/08, 09:00-13:00)
Queen’s birthday – decorations and festival at Royal Palace, Bangkok (12/08, all day)
Running 4 a Cause – San Kampaeng, Chiang Mai (10/08, from 06:00
Michelin star dinner – Farang Ses, Mandarin Oriental, Chiang Mai (12-13/08, 19:00-22:00)
Health & Wellness Fare – Impact Arena, Bangkok (26-29/08, 10:00-21:00)
Full Moon Party – Haad Rin Beach, Koh Phangan (14/08, starts after dark)

August 05: Pub Quiz
Where: Shenanigans Irish Pub Beer Garden, Pattaya
When: from 19:30
Pub quiz with fun prizes and teasing questions in one of Pattaya’s most popular drinking holes. Come and join in to make new friends.

August 10: Running 4 a Cause
Where: San Kampaeng, Chiang Mai
When: starts 06:00
Bridges Across Borders Southeast Asia Community Legal Education is having its third annual Running 4 a Cause half-marathon or 10km Run/Walk on in Sankampeang, Thailand. They are raising money for a much needed in-house legal clinic building at the National University of Laos Faculty of Law and Social Sciences that will provide free legal services to marginalized communities in Laos.

August 08-12: Brazilian Soccer Camp
Where: Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club, Phuket.
When: 09:00-13:00
The Brazilian Soccer Schools Summer Camps consist of daily training incorporating turns, passing, juggling and other core skills. It also includes the unique FDS moves to beat players. Each day has a three-on-three World Cup with awards for the winners and 'Most Valuable Players', and special prizes for other competitions.

August 12: Queen’s Birthday
Where: Ratchadamnoen Avenue & Royal Palace, Bangkok.
When: All day
In honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's birthday, coloured lights and decorations adorn Bangkok's Ratchadamnoen Avenue and the streets around the Grand Palace. Head to the Sanam Luang field for a huge fun festival of music and Thai culture.

August 12-13: Michelin Star Dinner
Where: Farang Ses Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Chiang Mai
When: 19:00 - 22:00
Michelin-stared chef Hache Christopher from the Hotel de Crillon restaurant Les Ambassadeurs in Paris is cooking two nights of delicious French cuisine for a lucky few guests. Prices are 3,800 baht per person or 5,600 baht per person with wine pairing. Call 053 888 888 for more information.

August 14: Full Moon Party
Where: Haad Rin beach, Koh Pha Ngan
When: starts after dark
Thailand’s famous full moon party kicks off after dark on the beach of Haad Rin on the neighbouring island of Koh Phangan. Prepare to party hard as live music is hosted by a number of different beachside bars and DJs travel from all over the world to spin the latest tunes to party people.

August 26-29: Health & Wellness Fair
Where: Impact Arena, 99 Popular Road, Banmai Subdistrict, Bangkok
When: 10:00 – 21:00
A luxurious women-only event, the annual Thailand Health & Wellness takes over Bangkok's Impact Center with health and beauty products and methods to obtain and maintain mental and spiritual well-being. Popular women's magazines, such as Instyle, are also represented.

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