Buffet for Elephant and Elephant Queen
Pageant is 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.
Loy Krathong Festival
Loy Krathong Festival is
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.
Nakhon Pathom Food and
Fruits Fair
Nakhon Pathom Food and Fruits Fair
is 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. Other food products like Chinese pork sausage, crispy
sweet pork and shredded pork, are also sold at the fair. It also
features Chinese buffet arrangement contests and fruit contests.
Phra Pathom Chedi Festival
Phra Pathom Chedi Festival
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. During the fair, there
are countless stalls selling local products and produce. At
night, various entertainment is provided.
Songkran Festival
Songkran Festival
is 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.
Wat Rai Khing
Festival
Wat Rai Khing Festival 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.