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TRAVEL Today's Child
products, aromatic Thai spices, coconut
oil products, jewellery, curious trinkets,
high-end accessories, and artisanal
handicrafts.
SEPTEMBER: THE MONTH FOR
CULTURE
September is long-boat racing season
in Thailand – fast-paced races are held
in four country regions to celebrate the
Buddhist Lent. Each year, the races draw
large crowds of enthusiastic locals and
tourists who cheer on the participants
and enjoy the cultural activities that
surround the events. This is the ideal
time to participate in the action in
various locations, including Ayutthaya,
Phitsanulok, and Nan.

SHOPPING UNDER THE STARS
IN OCTOBER
Regarding the weather in Thailand over
October, it’s usually a bit of a mixed bag.
The rainy season draws to a close over the
month, but occasional showers are still to
be expected. This month is the best time
to see a few of Thailand’s night markets.
Each town has its own night market and
large versions, such as the Patpong and
Mahadthai Night Markets, which offer
an open-air shopping experience that
will cater to your curiosity to try local
delicacies while stocking up on some real
bargains.

NOVEMBER: TIME FOR FESTIVAL
FEVER
The Loy Krathong festival is set to take
place in November this year. As one of
Thailand's most enchanting and visually
stunning festivals, it celebrates lights,
water, and spirituality. The festival holds
deep cultural and religious significance,
as it is a time for Thais to pay respects
to the goddess of water, Phra Mae
Khongkha. At the heart of Loy Krathong
is the tradition of crafting and floating
krathongs, intricately decorated floating
baskets, onto rivers, lakes, and other
bodies of water. The festival is celebrated
nationwide, but specific locations, such as
Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, and Ayutthaya, are
renowned for their elaborate festivities.

DIVE INTO DECEMBER
Thailand comes alive in December, with
the month being the beginning of the
peak season, so it’s a great time to get
stuck into some of the country’s most
popular watersports. It’s the ideal time to
do some island-hopping and visit hotspots
like Phang Nga Bay, with its intricate
series of breathtaking mangroves,
lagoons, and caves. Many tour operators
around Thailand offer services such as
exploring by boat, as well as snorkelling
and scuba diving at various spots along
the coast. For those needing speed, there
are many opportunities to jet ski and
wakeboard. For something slower, you
could consider boarding a sailboat off the
coast of Kho Phi Phi or the Similan Islands
for some sightseeing and sundowners.

For more travel inspiration and ideas, visit www.fanclubthailand.co.uk
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