Get, set, go: Sporty fun awaits you in Thailand
Thailand is host country for many big sports events. Tourists can combine leisure and sport with a variety of choices.
By ET Bureau | Updated:
Apart from family holidays, destination weddings and honeymoons, Thailand is a popular destination for sports. Thailand is host country for many big sports events, tourists can combine leisure and sport with a variety of choices such as:
-Golf
Thailand is a golfer's paradise with over 300 high standard golf courses. The popular golf destinations for Indian golfers are Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Rayong, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi and more.
-Marathon
Thailand is home to many annual International Marathons, for example 11th Laguna Phuket International Marathon, which will be held on June 4 & 5, 2016. Pattaya Marathon where participants will be running by the beach is scheduled on July 17, 2016. Muang Thai and Chiang Mai Marathon will be held on December 20, 2015.
-Sailing
Thailand has become one of the top 10 destinations for sailing in the world. Phuket and Koh Samui is home to the annual event of Phuket King's Cup Regatta and Samui Regatta, which attract sailors from all over the world. The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is Asia's biggest and most popular regatta, to be held from December 4 to 12, 2015. For more details, log on to: www.kingcup.com
-Thai Boxing
Also known as Muay Thai, it is the national sport of Thailand. Fighters from across the globe visit Thailand, to learn Thai Boxing as it is a very popular sport for fitness. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) also promotes the annual 'WaiKruMuay Thai Ceremony' to showcase some of the sacred rituals of Thai boxing. Held at the Ayutthaya World Heritage Site in March every year.
-Cycling
Cycle through the scenic route or pedal along the beach in destinations such as Phuket, Pattaya, Krabi Trang, Koh Chang, Khao Lak. History lovers can visit historical sites in Ayutthaya, Sukhothai via bicycle. Cycling in the National Park such as Khao Yai National Park, Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai is a lot of fun, too.
Samui Regatta attracts the best yachts in Asia and many sailors come to Koh Samui for great sailing and great parties. The event will be held on Chaweng Beach at Koh Samui on May 21 to 28, 2016. For more details log on to: www.samuiregatta.com
-Golf
Thailand is a golfer's paradise with over 300 high standard golf courses. The popular golf destinations for Indian golfers are Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Pattaya, Rayong, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi and more.
-Marathon
Thailand is home to many annual International Marathons, for example 11th Laguna Phuket International Marathon, which will be held on June 4 & 5, 2016. Pattaya Marathon where participants will be running by the beach is scheduled on July 17, 2016. Muang Thai and Chiang Mai Marathon will be held on December 20, 2015.
-Sailing
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Thailand has become one of the top 10 destinations for sailing in the world. Phuket and Koh Samui is home to the annual event of Phuket King's Cup Regatta and Samui Regatta, which attract sailors from all over the world. The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is Asia's biggest and most popular regatta, to be held from December 4 to 12, 2015. For more details, log on to: www.kingcup.com
-Thai Boxing
Also known as Muay Thai, it is the national sport of Thailand. Fighters from across the globe visit Thailand, to learn Thai Boxing as it is a very popular sport for fitness. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) also promotes the annual 'WaiKruMuay Thai Ceremony' to showcase some of the sacred rituals of Thai boxing. Held at the Ayutthaya World Heritage Site in March every year.
-Cycling
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Cycle through the scenic route or pedal along the beach in destinations such as Phuket, Pattaya, Krabi Trang, Koh Chang, Khao Lak. History lovers can visit historical sites in Ayutthaya, Sukhothai via bicycle. Cycling in the National Park such as Khao Yai National Park, Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai is a lot of fun, too.
Samui Regatta attracts the best yachts in Asia and many sailors come to Koh Samui for great sailing and great parties. The event will be held on Chaweng Beach at Koh Samui on May 21 to 28, 2016. For more details log on to: www.samuiregatta.com
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