9th THAILAND INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL
MARCH 11 - 15, 2006. At Rama IV Camp, Cha-am, Phetchaburi

With each subsequent year, the Thailand International Kite Festival attracts an ever-growing number of devoted kite fans, participants and spectators, from all over Thailand as well as from countries around the region, and beyond. The colourful kite festival thus presents a golden opportunity for visitors to savour the international flavour of kite culture in a single trip. This year, the festival will be held at Rama IV Camp, Cha-am, Phetchaburi Province during 11-15 March 2006.

Special highlights

Displays and demonstrations of Thai kites from the 4 regions and demonstrations of Chula and Pakpao kites.
An international showcase of kites from Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Newzealand, Australia, Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, India, Sweden, Korea and Singapore, featuring exhibits, demonstrations and displays.
“Mega Moon Kite” The world biggest kite from Japan.
“Banner Art Kite, “Giant Flower forms kite” ,“Giant Octopus kite”, “Giant Fish kite”, “Ghost Deltas kite” ,“Devil kites”, “Giant Geko kite”, “Sky Ribbons kite” from United States
Sales of local products and handicrafts promoted under the OTOP (One Tambon One Product)
Art contests and popular kite contests
Staged 'kite-fighting' battles featuring the larger star-shaped Chula kite and the smaller diamond-shaped Pakpao kite
Demonstrations of kite-fighting as a team sport
Displays and demonstrations of stunt kites
Art contests and popular kite contests

For more details, please contact:
TAT Central Region Office: Area 2 (Phetchaburi)
Tel: +66 (0) 3247 1005, (0) 3247 1006
Fax: +66 (0) 3247 1502
E-mail: tatphet@tat.or.th

Note:Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.