Nakhon Pathom Festivals and Events

Festivals and Events

The Illuminated Boat Procession

Date : 9 – 15 Octorber 2008
Venue : Mekong River, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom 

This festival was originally aimed at payings respect to the Lord Buddha. Then the competition of the illuminated boat processions was organised to add colour to the event. An invitation is delivered to the public and private sectors, including temples,to participate in the competition. The illuminated boats lined up in the middle of the Mekong River create an impressive scene for viewers.

Contact :
TAT Northeastern Office : Region 4, Tel. : 66 (0) 4251 3490-1
Nakhon Phanom Provincial Administration Office, 
Tel. : 66 (0) 4251 1287, 66 (0) 4251 1574.
www.tourismthailand.org.

:: Festivals ::

Nakhon Pathom Food and Fruits Fair (งานเทศกาลอาหาร และผลไม้นครปฐม)

Iis annually held during the Chinese New Year, around January-February, within the grounds of Phra Pathom Chedi to promote agricultural products and industrial products of the province. It aims to also promote the fruits that are grown in Nakhon Pathom such as pomelo, sweet coconuts, guavas, and bananas. It also features Chinese buffet arrangement contests and fruit contests.

Songkran Festival (ประเพณีสงกรานต์)

Iis annually held from 13-17 April around Phra Pathom Chedi. During the festival, there are many activities such as the of Songkran procession floats, Chinese Dragon and Lion Dances, Bathing of the revered Phra Ruang Rodjanarit, sand Chedi building, Thai opera, and local entertainments.

Buffet for Elephant and Elephant Queen Pageant (งานเลี้ยงบุฟเฟ่ต์ช้าง และประกวดราชินีช้าง)

Iis annually held on a National Labour day (May 1st) at the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo to show gratitude to elephants living in the grounds. The Elephant Queen Pageant is held to find a rather plump lady who could interpret and display the elephant’s gentle character.

Wat Rai Khing Festival (งานนมัสการปิดทองหลวงพ่อวัดไร่ขิง)

Is annually held from the 13th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day of the waning moon in the fifth month of the lunar calendar. There are many goods sold, from various government units and also from farmers. The fair also features fruit contests and there are many kinds of entertainment at night.

Phra Pathom Chedi Festival (ประเพณีนมัสการองค์พระปฐมเจดีย์)

The fair takes place annually from the 12th day of the waxing moon to the 4th day of the waning moon in the 12th month of the lunar calendar. It is held on the grounds of Phra Pathom Chedi. At night, various entertainments are provided.

Loy Krathong Festival (งานประเพณีลอยกระทง)

Iis held annually on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the 12th month of the lunar calendar (November). The festival is held at Sanam Chan Palace, and features beauty pageants, Krathong contests, hanging lantern contests, and local entertainment, among others.

:: Activities ::

Sight-seeing by boats: there are tours of canals, visiting fruit orchards and orchid farms, this includes:

Klong (canal) Mahasawat (ล่องเรือเที่ยวคลองมหาสวัสดิ์)

A boat ride to see the fruit farmers at work on two sides of the canal, touring orchards of pomelo, guava, sweet coconut, and orchid farms.

Tha Cheen River (ล่องเรือแม่น้ำท่าจีน)

Is the place to witness natural ambience along the river and conjoining canals.

Fruit orchards along Nakhon Chaisi River (Tha Cheen River) (ล่องเรือเที่ยว ชมสวนผลไม้ แม่น้ำนครชัยศรี (แม่น้ำท่าจีน))

The fruit orchards are located in Tambon Bangchang, Tambon Klong Chinda, and Chinda Market, all of which are renowned for grapes, mangos, sweet coconuts, and rose apples, as well as floral gardens and other ornamental plant gardens. Plants and agricultural products can be bought directly from farmers. There are cruise services available at Samphran District Office (terminal of Bangkok-Samphran line bus), via Chinda canal and Bangchang canal, passing rose apple orchards, coconut orchards, and orchid farms.

Pomelo orchards in Nakhon Chaisi (ชมสวนส้มโอนครชัยศรี)

Touring of pomelo orchards can be done in Amphoe Nakhon Chaisi

Suan Thai Tawee pomelo orchard (ชมสวนส้มโอสวนไทยทวี)

This orchard is located in Amphoe Samphran.

Banchong Orchid Farm (ชมสวนกล้วยไม้ บรรจง ออร์คิดฟาร์ม)

The orchid farm is also located in Amphoe Samphran.

Olan Lake Water Ski (โอฬาร เลค วอร์เตอร์ สกี)

Iis situated on Buddhamonthon IV road, Tambon Klong Yong-Bang Pasi. It is the centre of various water sports including 5-pole cable ski as well as regular water ski.