# Activiteiten Thailand in 2006 i.v.m. 60 jaar Koning Bhumibol op de troon.

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**Celebrating a royal milestone**

_Bangkok Post dd. 5 januari 2006_

This year marks the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession to the throne. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched the Thailand Grand Invitation campaign to create international awareness and invite visitors to celebrations honouring the world’s longest reigning monarch. Here are some of the highlights.

**January**

The Royal Trophy: Europe versus Asia golf championship in Chon Buri during January 5-7.

The Grand Chinese New Year to be celebrated nationwide January 29-30.

**February**

Grand Bangkok International Film Festival in Bangkok from February 17-27.

**March**

Grand Music & Dance Festival in Pattaya, Chon Buri, during March 17-19.

Grand International Kite Festival in Hua Hin from March 11-15.

**April**

Grand Songkran Festival to be celebrated nationwide April 13-15.

**May**

Royal Ploughing Ceremony in Bangkok on May 11.

**June**

Celebrations nationwide marking the 60th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne on June 9.

Major dress rehearsals for the Grand Royal Barge Procession on June 6 and 9 in Bangkok.

Grand Royal Barge Procession on June 12.

Grand Opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport.

**July**

Grand Candle Festival & International Candle Carving Competition in Bangkok and Ubon Ratchathani from July 5-11.

**August**

Grand celebrations to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday on August 12.

**September**

Grand International Boat Races in Ayutthaya from September 9-10.

**October**

Grand Royal Barge Procession and robe offering rites in Bangkok.

**November**

Andrea Bocelli and the Royal Concert at Ayutthaya World Heritage site.  
Grand Loy Krathong Festival on November 5.

The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 in Chiang Mai from November 1 to January 31, 2007.

**December**

Grand celebrations to mark His Majesty the King’s birthday on December 5.  
Grand Jazz Festival in Bangkok, December 19-20.

Grand New Year celebrations in Bangkok on December 31 and January 1, 2007.

_ **TAT:www.tourismthailand.org.** _