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  • This dove-singing contest attracts competitors to Yala from all over Southeast Asia.

  • Held annually in December since 2003, this festival attracts international stars and top Thai musicians. Spanning three days, the event honors the king’s love for jazz; he is an accomplished saxophone player and composer.

  • A fun event with big names turning up occasionally.

  • During the festival, a parade of marching bands precedes floats bedecked with flower displays.

  • This week-long Thai-Chinese celebration in January or February has lion dances in the street, lots of loud firecrackers, and colorful activities in temples. Most Chinese businesses close down for the week.

  • Farmers ride their buffaloes bareback in this annual pageant.

  • Surin, in the northeast, is the venue for this pachyderm extravaganza featuring games and parades.

  • This beach festival attracts some big names.

  • Since 1999, Bangkok’s premier arts festival has been held at the Thailand Cultural Centre in September and October each year. It features performers from around the world, along with Thailand’s best. The focus of the festival is on opera, ballet, and classical music, though jazz and modern dance are represented as well.

  • Both individual and team events are held and unusual kites are on show.

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