Prachin Buri Festivals and Events

Festivals and Events

Prachinburi Whitewater Rafting

At Khao Yai National Park, the Kaeng Hin Phoeng in Nadi district of Prachin Buri is a stretch of river noted for its wild beauty. The water is very vigorous During the rainy months (June – October), and some stretches are designated Level 5 , the uppermost limit to whitewater rafting.

Makha Purami Si Prachin Festival (งานมาฆปูรมีศรีปราจีน)

takes place yearly on Makha Puja Day at Wat Sa Morakot, Amphoe Si Mahosot. In the event, both monks and the public will practice meditation, as well as, pay respect and participate in the candle light ceremony around the biggest and the most ancient Buddha's Footprints in Thailand with lighted candles, incense and flowers.

The Bang Fai Sky Rocket Festival (งานแห่บั้งไฟ)

Is organized annually on Visakha Puja Day at Wat Ton Pho Si Maha Pho, Amphoe Si Mahosot. There is the lighting of the Bang Fai sky rocket, the competition of Soeng Traditional Dance in the Sky Rocket Procession, as well as, performances celebrating the event.

Agriculture and Well-known Products of Prachin Buri Fair (งานวันเกษตร และของดีเมืองปราจีน)

Happens approximately during May-June every year in front of the city hall. In the fair, there are fruits and agricultural product market, fruits and vegetable contests, agricultural competition and demonstration, exhibitions by various authorities, as well as, competition of agricultural vehicles and entertainment celebrating the event.

Whitewater Rafting at Kaeng Hin Phoeng Week (งานสัปดาห์ล่องแก่งหินเพิง)

Is organized annually around August-September at the 9th Safeguard Unit, Khao Yai National Park, Amphoe Na Di. In the event, there is a rafting competition and an economical whitewater rafting at Kaeng Hin Phoeng.

Traditional Long Boat Races (งานแข่งเรือยาวประเพณี)

Takes place during the second week of September every year on the Bang Pakong River, in front of the Mueang District Administration Office. There are both traditional long and local boats competing to win Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Cup.

Loi Krathong Festival (งานลอยกระทง)

Is organized on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month at the edge of the dam next to the conference hall of the Mueang District Administration Office. There is the Nang Nopphamat Beauty Contest, Krathong procession contest, students' performances, as well as, performances celebrating the festival.

Trekking: Many trekking routes are available as follows:

Whitewater Rafting at Kaeng Hin Phoeng

Bicycling Those who bring their own bicycle can tour along the routes as follows:

1. Khao Yai Grand View Thani Resort to Namtok Khao
2. Sa Morakot Archaeological Site Route starts from the Buddha's Footprints.

Golf Prachinburi has two major golf courses, being:

• Hillside Country Home Golf and Resort (ฮิลล์ไซด์ คันทรี โฮม กอล์ฟ แอนด์ รีสอร์ท)
• Phrom Yothi Camp Golf Course (สนามกอล์ฟค่ายพรหมโยธี)

Ban Dong Bang Agro-tourism Attractions

Ban Nong Chuang – Ban Nong Kankrao Fruit Streets, filled with different types of orchards such as:

• Santol Orchards
• Durian Orchards
• Pomelo Orchards
• Mangosteen/ Marian Plum Orchards
• Mangosteen/ Durian Orchards