The Long Tail boats racing in Chainat have been organized since 2006, and it has become an annual event with participants from all over Thailand. Boat racing has been a part of Thai culture for centuries. Chainat Boat Races are held for 3 days followed by an important religious ceremony of the province, the annual offering of huge saffron robe to cover the highly revered shrine at Wat Phra Barommathad built in early Ayutthaya period.
Chainat is one of the ancient cities in the central region of Thailand. It is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River at the mouth of Phraek Si Racha canal. The community was moved from the old site at Sankhaburi in the reign of King Rama IV. Chainat was an important town used several times as a base to confront the Burmese army. Every time, the Burmese were defeated, thus originating the name of Chainat which means a place of victory.
Chainat has beauty natural, historical sites, park and many more cultural attractions, including the Chao Phraya Dam, the Chainat Bird Sanctuary, which protects over 100 species of bird.
Enjoy a long-tailed boat competition, boat parades competitions, products stores and performances.
LONG-TAILED BOAT COMPETITION FOR ROYAL CHAMPIONSHIP CUP @ Nan River in front of Wat Tah Luang, Pichit
Phone: 056 613 465
When: July 2015
Where: Chainat
