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Bowling
8 TOP 10 THAI SPORTING EVENTS
For a fun afternoon or evening
with friends, go bowling. It offers a
sporting challenge without too much
exertion. Most Bangkok shopping
malls have a bowling alley on the top
floor, some equipped with karaoke
facilities and disco lighting.
Ice Skating
9
Sub Zero: MAP T6; Major
Cineplex Sukhumvit; 02 391 1944;
open noon–9pm Mon–Thu, noon– International Kite Festival
10pm Fri, 10am–10pm Sat & Sun; adm
Ice rinks are rarely on a visitor's 1 International Kite Festival
itinerary on a tropical holiday but there Hua Hin • Mar (biennial)
are a few on the outskirts. Coaches There are individual and team events
at this traditional festival and a range
are on hand to teach beginners. of unusual kites are on display.
2 Chiang Mai Cricket Sixes
Chiang Mai • Apr
A fun event with occasional big names.
3 Koh Samui Regatta
Chaweng Beach • May/Jun
A highlight of the Asian sailing circuit.
4 Phuket Marathon
Laguna Phuket Resort • Jun
Thailand’s biggest marathon attracts
thousands of entries each year.
5 Tour of Thailand
Routes vary • Nov
A bicycle road race of 16 stages that
draws riders from around the world.
6 Longboat Races
Phimai & elsewhere • Oct & Nov
A Thai boxing match in progress Great to see out of the rainy season.
Thai Boxing
0 7 Six Red Snooker
World Championship
Muay Thai (Thai boxing) has
enjoyed an explosion of popu larity, Bangkok • Sep
Fast-paced tournament that uses six
particularly with young Westerners, reds rather than the usual fifteen.
many of whom spend their holidays
in Thailand practising the sport in 8 Chula–Thammasat Football Match
Bangkok • Jan
camps. Less active visitors may Held since 1934, this varsity match
attend bouts at the Ratchadamnoen between two top universities features
Boxing Stadium (see p51). satirical parades and card stunts.
9 Laguna Phuket Triathlon
Laguna Phuket Resort • Nov
A gruelling challenge for athletes in a
sport that tests their swimming,
cycling, and running skills.
10 King’s Cup Regatta
Phuket • Dec
Since its inception in 1987, this has
become Asia’s premier international
sailing event, and it attracts huge crowds.

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