So what is going on around here and where does it happen? This section is for discussion on local events, festivals, and holidays as well as activities and things to do.
I went to this event many years ago, but struggled to find a good vantage point from which to observe. If anybody has any good tips, I'd be grateful.
Last time, I basically gatecrashed a fish dockside party, and stood like the proverbial spare prick, feeling very awkward taking photos as the party proceeded around me. I didn't speak Thai, and the didn't speak English. I enjoyed it all the same.
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Have you checked Barrys' old place? That's where we practiced and competed many moons ago. I don't know what's there now but it would be a good place to watch. Not on the finish line, though.
It's not the racing I'm looking for so much, just the overall scene - very colourful boats, the colour of the crews, etc. I didn't realise you could watch it from Barry's old place, or there's a small marina near there as well. Thank you, I'll nip down to check that side of the river out.
Well. I'm just back from a reconnaissance visit. I've got less idea where it's happening now than when I first posted in March. I found the big fair that is going on at the same time, but not a clue as to where the boat racing might be taking place. I went out to the marina and Barry's old place, but no information anywhere.
I've found a couple of references to here https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tha+L ... F1hm51x_sr , but apart from a few Thai flags on the river bank, there is no indication that an event will take place on Sunday. Beside that, there will be huge parking problems.
2 days to the event, does anybody have any reliable information please?
Family visit to the festival at Paknampran last night. In the daytime it looked pretty unimpressive. However it lit up at night and was bigger than it looked in daylight.
Lots of food. Large stage for visiting entertainment. Lots of food. A couple of beer tents. Plenty of rides for the kids - dodgems, electric bikes, paddle boats, ferris wheel, one 'white knuckle ride' and more.
Spent an enjoyable few hours there. Prices very reasonable. Well worth a visit. Last day is today (Sunday).
It is the Dragon Boat racing 
, and you don't remember where you watched from.
