Floral floats shaped into mythical creatures can be seen along the banks of the Tapi River and Naris Bridge, as well as around town. This year too, a procession of brightly decorated boats and trucks from more than 100 temples are pull the revered Buddha images along the river while monks mark the end of the three-month Buddhist Lent by receiving alms in a traditional Kathin ceremony. The annual Surat Thani boat races are also being held with teams from all southern Thailand taking part. Other highlights are a Phum Pha Pa contest, local handicraft fair, a photo exhibition and cultural performances. Learn more by calling the TAT Surat Thai office at (077) 288 817-9 or visit www.TatNews.org.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 08, 2017 04:07 UTC