Phichit Long Boat Race

Where: Nan River in front of Wat Tha Luang Temple, Phichit, ,
When: Annually on the first weekend of September.
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Phichit which is located on the Nan river shore in North Thailand holds, once a year, a traditional long boat race. In the races on the Nan water, 40 traditional long rowing boats compete in various categories; 41-55 paddlers, 31-40 paddlers and boats with less than 30 paddlers.

During the two days of the contests, a colored fair takes place. Culture shows, various music shows are held. In the fair the visitors can find stands that sell typical fruits of the area – Guavas, Pomelos, Tamarhindi, sweets, organic vegetables, etc…

The beautiful view of the long boats with tens of rowers in every boat is a visual experience that can be found only in Thailand.

For accommodations, check the most recommended hotels in Phichit and around, most of them suggest FREE CANCELLATION option or NO PREPAYMENT NEEDED – PAY AT THE PROPERTY:
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Contact details:
Phichit Annual Boat Race
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Uthai Thani Office
Tel: +66 (0) 5651 2916
Fax: +66 (0) 5651 4982
Contact Email:

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Country Information

Capital:
Bangkok
Currency:
baht (THB)
Voltage and Frequency:
220V 50Hz
Dialing country code:
+66
Time Zone:
(UTC+7)
UTC+7 ,Summer (UTC+7)
Language:
Thai, English (secondary language of the elite), ethnic and regional dialects.
Location:
Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Myanmar (Burma).
Climate:
Tropical; rainy, warm, cloudy southwest monsoon (mid-May to September); dry, cool northeast monsoon (November to mid-March); southern isthmus always hot and humid.
Information email:
Tourist website:
Information address:
Tourism Authority of Thailand 1600 New Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi , Bangkok 10400, THAILAND Tel: 662 250 5500 , TAT Call Center 1672
Thailand background and overview
A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. Thailand is currently facing armed violence in its three Muslim-majority southernmost provinces.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]

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Longitude:
100.36667°
Latitude:
16.43333°

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