The Festivals of Thailand range from small local events, unique to a particular region or town, to full scale National celebrations, which can be seen throughout every region of the country. Most Thai Festivals are particularly unique, many celebrated with great enthusiasm, accompanied by much noise and colour. The village of Borsang near Chiang Mai is famous for its painted umbrellas and fans. Muay Thai - Thai Kick Boxing Thai kick boxing is today a well established international sport.
Most Thai towns have a boxing stadium with special events throughout the year.
During February the north of Thailand is alive with blooms. The mountainsides themselves are painted a brilliant yellow from the sunflowers. The Chiang Mai Flower Festival is celebrated with floral street floats and the Floral Queen beauty contest. The hill is surmounted by a beautiful Buddhist Wat and a 19th century palace. A Light and Sound show is one of the features of this fair which celebrates the colourful history of the area.