Pattaya Burapa Bike Week 2012

The 15th annual Pattaya Burapa Bike Week will be happening February 10th and 11th at the Pattaya Sports Arena in Jomtien. This is one Pattaya event you don’t want to miss. There will be bikes and riders from all over South East Asia and hundreds of the coolest custom bikes you will ever see.

The weekend long event is filled with stunt shows, great live music and tons of great food. There is literally something for everyone at Pattaya Burapa Bike Week. There will be vendors from all the major bike retailers and shops around SE Asia selling everything from t-shirts to full custom rides. There are usually a few tattoo shops set up to do custom ink all weekend and the Main Stage will host great rock music all weekend long from acts such as: Lam Morrison, Carabao, Job to Do, New Raggae Man, Pink Acid, Firasah, Bannbodo and Nuclear Strikes. If you like your music hard then you will be right at home.

As always the theme for the Pattaya Burapa Bike Week is “Love Ride for Peace and there will be a few rides set up as well as more than a few bike parades through and around the sports arena grounds.

And while this may be South East Asia’s biggest and baddest bike week it also plays host to Cowboys and Indians with the Pattaya Ice Tara barrel racing team who will be having horse riding exhibitions and contests all weekend long. There will also be exhibitions by the Thai army and para gliders soaring over head to complete the general circus like atmosphere. Add hot Asian women and tons of great food and Pattaya will literally become Heaven on earth over the weekend of the 10th and 11th. Did I mention there will be awesome bikes all over? Everything from vintage Harley’s to state of the art Ducati’s and everything in between as well as some serious custom bikes for show and sale.

Trust me, this is always the event of the year in Pattaya and not one to be missed. Just take a look at the pics from Last years Pattaya Burapa Bike Week for a general idea. I will definitely be attending Pattaya Burapa Bike Week this year and will be sure to get a lot of great photo’s for those of you that won’t be here to attend.

For more information on upcoming Events and Festivals throughout Thailand please visit the Thailand Calender of Events.

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The Pattaya International Bed Race 2012 went off without a hitch last night and there was a lot of fun in the air. By the time the beds started lining up for the parade it was overcast and threatening rain and not too long after that the skies did open up for a bit but aside from a little rain, thunder and lightning there was an incredible turnout this year and I would say there were easily a couple thousand people lining the streets and eager for the race to begin.

On the Stage the house band from the Blues Factory jammed away and were eventually joined by a Jerry Lee Lewis impersonator who did a helluva job in keeping the crowd rockin.

There were about 30 beds entered in the race again this year and some of the old favorites made their return such as Champagne agogo and Murphy’s Law. I will have to say that Champagne agogo was the winner this year when it comes to bed innovation as no other beds had a working shower head with the ladies working the water in a way that only they could . Best looking bed would have to go to the Nova Hotel Baywatch team even though it looked exactly like a speedboat I’m betting you could sleep in it and what lovelies it held. Most rowdy bed as always has to go to Murphy’s Law. Hard Rock Hotel always has the most fun and snazziest dressed bed participants.

I didn’t stick around for the end of the race but it was a great year for the Pattaya International Bed Race  and the real winners were the children that the charities will help…enough of the words on with the Pictures!

Pattaya International Bed Race 2012

A great time was had by all. For more information on upcoming Thailand Events and Festivals Please visit the Thailand Events Calender.

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Phuket International Blues Rock Festival 2012

The 7th annual Phuket International Blues Rock Festival will be happening this year on February 23 – 26 from 6 pm to midnight at Laguna Grove (the ‘Y-junction’) in Laguna Phuket, Phuket’s five star resort complex on beautiful Bangtao Beach.

This year one of the festivals main sponsors, 91.5FM, will record and broadcast the entire Festival online at www.phuketfmradio.com. Most of Saturday’s performance will be broadcast LIVE, while the rest will be broadcast during the following week. A great way to experience at least the sounds of the Festival for those far away who cannot attend in person!

There will be a great range of blues and rock musicians this year at the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival including the headline act Chris Thomas King who some may know from the film ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’ in 2001 where he found crossover fame as a blues musician and actor in the Coen brothers movie. Of all the songs on the movie’s Grammy-winning soundtrack, King’s ‘Hard Time Killing Floor Blues’ was the only one recorded live during filming. The soundtrack reached number one on the billboard charts and has sold over ten million copies. King’s performance here is perhaps the most famous such authentic blues performance of all times.

There will also be tons of great food and drink available all weekend and as always the proceeds from the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival 2012 will be going to deserving children’s charities around Phuket, namely the Patong Beach Rotary Club’s children’s education fund.

Below you will find the festival schedule and ticket information and at the very end of the post an awesome 15 minute video from last years event. For more information on the festival please visit the Phuket International Blues Rock Festival web site and for more information on all upcoming events and festivals in Thailand please visit the Thailand Events Calender.

Phuket International Blues Rock Festival 2012 Schedule

 Thursday February 23, 2012:

Sunday February 26, 2012:

21:00: Festival Wrap-Up Party @ Bliss Beach Club, Bangtao Beach

Ticketing Information

2012 tickets are now available online at Phuket Tickets. VIP tickets available only directly through HOTLINE below

2012 tickets (except VIP) will be available from the following Phuket locations:

NORTH WEST:
At Laguna Phuket – February 19-24 only: Banyan Tree Phuket, Angsana Laguna Phuket, Laguna Beach Resort, Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas, Best Western Allamanda Laguna Phuket and Laguna Holiday Club Phuket Resort.
Bang Tao: Nok & Joe’s Restaurant

PATONG:
Holiday Inn Hotel
Le Meridien Hotel
The Sandwich Shoppe

PHUKET TOWN:
The Phuket Gazette Office
Rockin’ Angels Music Cafe
SFX Cinemas, Central Festival

SOUTH EAST:
Sandwich Shoppe, Chalong
DaVinci Restaurant, Nai Harn
Friendship Beach Resort, Rawai – ask for Michael Massey
Serenity Resort, Rawai

KATA-KARON:
Kata Beach Resort, Kata
The Boat House, Kata
Rick’n'Roll Music Cafe, Kata

Ticket prices for 2012:

General admission for two days: THB 1,500 at the gate; THB 1,200 advance purchase

V.I.P. admission for two days: THB 3,500 at the gate; THB 3,000 advance purchase

Children 12 years and younger go free with parent(s).

TICKET HOTLINE:
Tel: 086-682 2639
Int Tel: +66 86682 2639
E-mail: phuketmusic(at)yahoo.com  or  phuketmusic(at)gmail.com

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Pattaya International Bed Race 2012

The 4th annual Pattaya International Bed Race will take place on January 29, 2012 right on beach road. Organized by the Rotary Club of Pattaya and Pattaya City Hall, the event has been a huge success the past 2 years and looks to be a permanent event on the Pattaya calender.

The Pattaya International Bed Race has been great fun for both tourists and participants alike over the past 2 years and all the proceeds go to fund the many charities that the Rotary Club of Pattaya sponsor. In just 3 years the event has raised over 300 million baht for charity.

The festivities will begin at 5pm in front of Central Festival Mall on Beach Road where there will be a stage set up with live music and dancing. You can sit and enjoy the music while watching the beds start to line up for the official Pattaya International Bed Race parade that will commence at 6pm. Now, depending on how late the stragglers are and or just how drunk they may be the parade will start at Central festival and make the loop to second road and back to Central Festival where the actual race will begin at 7pm.

At 8:30pm or sometime afterwards depending on how long the race takes an awards ceremony will take place on Walking Street.

If you are in town please don’t miss this event as it is truly a blast to watch and all monies collected by the individual teams and the Rotary Club, which will have a nice raffle, goes to help Pattaya charities.

Last year 30 teams took part in the Pattaya International Bed Race and you can bet there will be just as many this year. I’ll be there taking pictures for those of you not lucky enough to be in town.

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Bangkok Guitar Fiesta 2012

The second annual Bangkok Guitar Fiesta will be taking place this February 3rd – 5th at the small hall of the Thailand Cultural Center. The Fiesta will be bringing together top international guitarists and acts for your musical enjoyment and education such as; Tango in Guitar, Vitaly Makukin, Frank Bungarten and 12 Cuerdas as well as Thailand’s top performers.

This year’s Fiesta welcomes some of the most prestigious names in the guitar world. With their virtuosity, musicianship and creativity the audience will take away many valuable experiences from the concerts and the workshops. The heart of what we do is a drive to stimulate our audiences’ imagination to open up the possibilities of what a guitar can be.” says Hucky Eichelmann, Artistic Director of the Bangkok Guitar Fiesta.

The breadth, diversity and challenge that the Fiesta offers our audiences are the most exciting characteristics of this premier annual event.

The event was initiated and is being organized by AMI Events, Thailand’s premium quality arts promoter, with the aim to present world class guitar culture and entertainment as well as prime musical education to help develop the Thai music scene.

Concert prices will be 1500 Baht per performance or 4800 Baht for the 4 concert package.

Individual guitar workshops will be 900 baht each to attend  or you can purchase a 4 guitar workshop package for 2900 baht.

Tickets for the Fiesta can be purchased online through Thai Ticket Major.

The Schedule for Bangkok Guitar Fiesta 2012 performances and workshops follows as well as videos of each artist. Please visit the Bangkok Guitar Fiesta 2012 official site for more information on this event. For more information on upcoming Thailand Events and Festivals please visit the Thailand Events Calender.

Bangkok Guitar Fiesta 2012 Performance Schedule

Friday, 03 February 2012, 19:30 hrs   Tango in Guitar

Saturday, 04 February 2012, 16:00 hrs   Vitaly Makukin

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Saturday, 04 February 2012, 19:30 hrs   Frank Bungarten

Sunday, 05 February 2012, 19:30 hrs   12 Cuerdas

Bangkok Guitar Fiesta 2012 Workshop Schedule

Sunday, 05 February 2012, 14:00-15:30 hrs   Tango in Guitar

Sunday, 05 February 2012, 16:00-17:30 hrs   Vitaly Makukin

Sunday, 05 February 2012, 12:00-13:30 hrs   Frank Bungarten

Sunday, 05 February 2012, 10:00-11:30 hrs   12 Cuerdas

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Thailand Public Holidays 2012

Below is a list of Thailand’s public & National holidays for 2012. Businesses and government offices will be closed on National holidays while tourist attractions, clubs, and shops generally remain open. Many holidays such as Loy Krathong and Visaka Bucha day are based on the lunar calender so will change dates from year to year.

In the event that a National holiday falls on a weekend the substitution day is the first business day after the holiday and generally all banks, businesses and government offices are closed.

The holiday calender is located in the right sidebar year round for your convenience.

Please visit the Thailand Calender of Events for all the other great Thailand Festivals and Events throughout the coming year.

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Not sure what to do for New Years 2012 in Thailand? Well, here are some great ideas to bring in the New Year Thai style.

Bangkok Countdown 2012

Join the throngs of people gathering around Central World where there will be live music, light and sound shows as well as all kinds of great food and drink to help you welcome in 2012Soem of the live acts that will be taking the stage include: Mike D. Angelo, Rich Jensen + The Star 6, Kacha was raised Releases AF8, K-OTIC, XIS, Rookie BB, Vivid Kiss Me Five, Faye Fang Kaew, Joe. I AF4, bow AF5, Rose + B KPN, Tattoo Color, Slot Machine and the Richman To. And it wouldn’t be New Years without an incredible fireworks display.

The party starts on December 31 @ 6pm and will continue until 1am.

Night Paradise Hatyai Countdown 2012

Want to ring in the New Year on the Beach? Then Hatyai has the New Years Party for you. December 30th & 31st Hatyai will be hosting the popular Night Paradise Hatyai Countdown 2012. Lots of great live music, food, drinks, and an incredible arts and crafts market will welcome you and help you bring in the new year Hatyai style.

The festivities begin on December 30th and go straight through December 31st  at the heart of Hat Yai, Songkhla province.

Hatyai Countdown Schedule of Events:

3O-12-2O11 18:4 O-18: 5O dance presents highlights of the master of ceremonies introduced.
3O-12-2O11 18:5 O-21: 3O Songkhla city WAT HAW PU DON 5 schools
3O-12-2O11 21:3 O-22: 3O PUB BAND / LOCAL BAND
3O-12-2O11 22:3 O-24: OO BANK CLASH

31-12-2O11 18: OO-18: 1O dance presents highlights of the master of ceremonies introduced
31-12-2O11 18:1 O-2O: OO THAl SEWA
31-12-2O11 2O: OO-2O: 3O
Hat Yai New Year Countdown Carnival 2O12 Night Paradise Hatyai Countdown2012 opening ceremony
31-12-2O11 2O: 3O-21: OO BOY PA KHU
31-12-2O11 21: OO-22: 2O KLEAR
31-12-2O11 22:2 O-23: 4O KALA
31-12-2O11 23:45-24: OO the head office, last New Year 1O, 9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 SAWADEE
PlMAl HAPPY NEW YEAR Happy New Year
SELAMAT TAHUN BARU 2O12/2555

For more information please visit Hatyai Countdown 2012

Hua Hin Countdown 2012

Hua Hin Countdown 2012 is one of the more colorful New Years parties of the yea. While not as big as the Pattaya or Bangkok Countdowns it will still have all the live music, food, drink and fun you can handle. The party is in the shopping district of Hua Hin at the Hua Hin Market Village.

Festivities will begin at 6:30 pm and go on throughout the night well after the fireworks have faded.

Colorful Phuket Countdown 2012

Colorful Phuket Countdown 2012 will definitely be one of the bigger and better parties to ring in the New Year. Beginning on December 29th and going straight through December 31 the island will come alive with great music, food, drink, fireworks and fun of every kind. This is one party not to be missed. For more information please visit Colorful Phuket Countdown 2012.

The festivities will be held on 29 -31 December at Sanam Chai in Phuket City.

Khonkaen Countdown 2012

Khonkaen Countdown 2012 will be another spectacular New Years event filled with great music, food, fun and fireworks. The Theme for this years event is Sparkling Fantasy World and there will be an incredible light sculpture city to walk through and marvel at as it lights up the night sky.

Festivities will begin on December 312 at the city gates. Chan Road. (The entrance gate) from the Central Pillar Shrine. Khon Kaen.

For more details please visit the Facebook Page party light-years.

Mukdahan Gateway to Indochina Countdown Festival

Along the Mekong under the beautifully lit Friendship bridge connecting Thailand to Laos the countdown will begin with a huge festival on December 31st with great music, cultural shows, food, drink, fireworks and more. The people of Mukdahan are some of the sweetest you will ever meet in Thailand and I can imagine this New Years festival would be a great way to ring in the New Year country style.

The festivities will be taking place at the scenic Dragon Pavillion area.

Scenic southern Thailand Friendship Bridge – Lao 2 (Mukdahan – Savannakhet district) in Mukdahan.

Call for more information. Mukdahan province Tel. 042-612297 and the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Office of the lost calls. 042-513490-1.

And of course as the opening poster shows, the Pattaya Countdown 2012 is well under way starting on Christmas night and going straight through December 31. Much more info can be found by visiting Pattaya Countdown 2012.

This is just a sampling of the great events planned for New Years 2012 as there will be big parties in every province throughout Thailand. For more information on all upcoming Thailand events and festivals please visit the Thailand Calender of Events.

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As the sky lights up across Pattaya with fireworks and people are gathering all over to share Christmas Eve and Christmas together I want to take this moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. While the vast majority of Thai’s are Buddhist they seem to have a much better grasp on enjoying the holiday season than most Western countries.

I hope everyone reading this has a spectacular Christmas surrounded by loved ones and the joy of the season.

Merry Christmas to one and all, Have a safe and happy holidays.

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Pattaya Countdown 2012

Pattaya is stepping up the festivities once again this year by playing host to the longest New Years celebrations in all of Thailand. Pattaya Countdown 2012 will take place at Bali Hai Pier nightly from 8pm to midnight starting on December 25th and ending on December 31st.

The week long festivities will begin on Christmas day with Christmas tree decorating followed by fireworks over the bay. There will also be a fair all week long with merchants selling delicious foods from all regions of Thailand as well as souvenirs and crafts. Booths will be set up all along beach road and about Bali Hai pier.

The Pattaya Countdown 2012 will also play host to many different types of shows and entertainment including traditional Thai song and dance as well as Thai artisans from all over Thailand.

There will also be many concerts and appearances by Thai pop artists and celebrities  and representatives of Miss Thailand 2011.

Many of the events featured during Pattaya Countdown 2012 will be broadcast live on Modern Nine TV MCOT1, True Vision Channel 98 from 10.30pm to 1am and the Bang Channel, broadcasting from 6pm to 1am.

This will surely be a week to remember as we get ready to say goodbye to 2011. Schedule of Events below.

For this and many more events taking place around Thailand please check out the Thailand Events Calender.

Pattaya Countdown 2012 Schedule of events

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Pattaya Fireworks Competition 2011

This weekend the Pattaya Fireworks Competition finally took place after being rescheduled due to lack of tourists last month. The fireworks started early Friday evening and lasted until about 10pm and again on Saturday. Friday night the fireworks were great but Saturday’s show was just awesome with the best teams showing off for all to see. Luckily for me my balcony was perfectly situated for the show and I managed to get some great shots. Enjoy!

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