Khao Yai Balloon Festival?

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Well, Pak Chong is sort of the border, I guess, between "Central" and "Issan," right?  We're up to the Muak Lek area, Wang Muang, once a week or 10 days or so, so would be easy to schedule a run to watch the balloons, if it's really taking place.

In any case, just ran across this item.  Anyone know anything about it?  Really on?

Mac

http://www.thailandballoonfestival.com/

Pak Chong

Thailand International Hot Air Balloon Festival 2007

Truly Best Out Door Event ( 9th - 11th November 2007 )

We have events that fly, events that light up, and events that stir. They're all fun and they all draw great crowds in smile and laughter. A spectacular 3 days event provide spectators an entertaining weekend offers free live concerts, farmers's fair, fun races, wine tasting , pet contests etc.

The skies over Khao Yai will filled up with 30 incredible colorful hot air balloons.

This balloon festival will increase the international awareness of the unique aspect of Thailand , the wonderful weather condition for flying a balloon and the unique hinterland - Thailand is not just a sunny beach but a beautiful and complex country full of interest to visitors.

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[intumult]

Didn't know about that. Sounds an interesting event and a good reason for a couple of days run out in the motor.

I see they have contact phone no's so will be worth a call when I get back.

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Didn't know about that. Sounds an interesting event and a good reason for a couple of days run out in the motor.

I see they have contact phone no's so will be worth a call when I get back.

I phoned the guys up in C. Mai who said the event is "on." Location is right on the Friendship Highway, right hand side, perhaps 10 km past

the turnoff to Khao Yai but before the lake.

The guy I talked to didn't know the km marker # or Lat/Long.

Wonder where they're going to get 30 balloons? Not that many listed at Steve Darke's  www site: http://www.thai-aviation.net/balloons.htm

Mac

[Khutan]

Sounds like a great opportunity to take the family out for a special day out, and try a wide angle lens on the camera to try to capture as many balloons in the one shot.

I have seen a few of these festivals in England, and they are very worthwhile to see.

[KhunFon]

Didn't know about that. Sounds an interesting event and a good reason for a couple of days run out in the motor.

Wonder where they're going to get 30 balloons? Not that many listed at Steve Darke's www site: http://www.thai-aviation.net/balloons.htm

Mac

All the PH-balloons and HS-FLY on Steve's website will indeed not appear there.

You will see HS-FLY and its bigger sister HS-SMG and 30 other hot air balloons at the http://pattayaballoonfiesta.com/

Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2007

8-12 December 2007

The Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2007 is a premier event to introduce and promote a sport of ballooning to Thai people, while celebrating the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary, 5th December 2007. Besides the balloons, there will be other air shows from the Sport Flying Association (Thailand) and the Royal Thai Army.

The Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2007 promises to be full of fun and excitement with a wide variety of entertainment for everyone.

And that sounds an even more interesting event and a good reason for a day or two run out in the motor near Bangkok, intumult....

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Didn't know about that. Sounds an interesting event and a good reason for a couple of days run out in the motor.

Wonder where they're going to get 30 balloons? Not that many listed at Steve Darke's www site: http://www.thai-aviation.net/balloons.htm

Mac

All the PH-balloons and HS-FLY on Steve's website will indeed not appear there.

You will see HS-FLY and its bigger sister HS-SMG and 30 other hot air balloons at the http://pattayaballoonfiesta.com/

Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2007

8-12 December 2007

The Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2007 is a premier event to introduce and promote a sport of ballooning to Thai people, while celebrating the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary, 5th December 2007. Besides the balloons, there will be other air shows from the Sport Flying Association (Thailand) and the Royal Thai Army.

The Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2007 promises to be full of fun and excitement with a wide variety of entertainment for everyone.

And that sounds an even more interesting event and a good reason for a day or two run out in the motor near Bangkok, intumult....

Khun Fon

I plan on heading down to Chon Buri for that one, too, 8-12 Dec.  However, need to pinpoint the location: "The event will take place at Thammasat University's Pattaya campus in Chon Buri."

FYI, I sent the two notices out to Steve but no reply as yet.

Mac

[intumult]

Didn't know about that. Sounds an interesting event and a good reason for a couple of days run out in the motor.

Wonder where they're going to get 30 balloons? Not that many listed at Steve Darke's www site: http://www.thai-aviation.net/balloons.htm

Mac

All the PH-balloons and HS-FLY on Steve's website will indeed not appear there.

You will see HS-FLY and its bigger sister HS-SMG and 30 other hot air balloons at the http://pattayaballoonfiesta.com/

Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2007

8-12 December 2007

The Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2007 is a premier event to introduce and promote a sport of ballooning to Thai people, while celebrating the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary, 5th December 2007. Besides the balloons, there will be other air shows from the Sport Flying Association (Thailand) and the Royal Thai Army.

The Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2007 promises to be full of fun and excitement with a wide variety of entertainment for everyone.

And that sounds an even more interesting event and a good reason for a day or two run out in the motor near Bangkok, intumult....

Sounds cool

Now I'll have to re-think but sounds like a few days in Pattaya. Will be good to get the camcorder out on its tripod too.

Thanks for the info as it can be hard to find good and new places / events to go to at times.