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Thao thepkasattri-thaosri suntorn festival – Festival in March

Sry85, Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Sri Sunthon, CC BY 3.0

Thailand celebrates an innumerable number of festivals and events. The festivals are a colourful burst of tradition while many events such as white water rafting appeal to the adventure buff. Staying at some of the Phuket luxury villas in Thailand the likes of Kata Rocks can help you get involved in this celebration.

The Thao Thep or Thao Thepkasattri-Thao Sri Suntorn Festival is one of the biggest festivals which highlight many sporting and cultural activities. This year, the festival is held in the north of Phuket town in March and will last up to two weeks. The festival features a Buddhist ceremony, takraw tournament, mini-marathon, bicycle race as well as tug o’ war. The event takes place in different locations in the north of Phuket including Wat Pranangsang and Heroines’ Monument.