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  1. Seeing elephants and human beings having fun and laughter together, could be once in a lifetime experience. The 12th King's Cup Elephant Polo, running for five days, effective August 28 – September 1, 2013, will be played at the Army's Suriyothai Army camp, just a south of Hua Hin.
    Altogether, 16 teams have confirmed participation till to date and time will prove, whether current holders, King Power if Thailand, could retain the trophy, especially when formidable All Black from New Zealand, are also competing for the first time. Tiffany Thailand, would be an added attraction, also for the first time.


    The five-day extravaganza in Hua Hin, has something for everyone; like spectacular opening parade, celebrity matches, children's day with baby elephant camp, fun fair and ladies fashion day. A moulin Rouge themed Auction Gala Dinner, will top fund raising efforts, with all proceeds being donated, for the betterment of Thai elephants.

    With free admission for everyone, visitors will be able to rub shoulders with Asian and European Royalties, international sporting star and local celebrations. The event was first introduced in 2001, by Anantara Hotels and Spa group of Minor Holdings and has become one of the biggest charitable events in the country, which has raised almost US $ 600,000 to better the lives of Thai elephants, mahouts and their families, and an elephant ambulance for the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre (TECE).

    Almost 50 street elephants would be taken off the streets, during this tournament, providing them with their natural habitat, the best possible food, as well as thorough veterinary check-up.

    For more information, please visit www.anantaraelephantpolo.com


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  2. 12th August is an important day for all Thai people because if marks the birthday of Queen Sirikit and since the Queen is considered the mother for all Thai people, it is also the National Mother's Day. The 12th August is declared a Public Holiday, Government and commercial buildings will be floodlit to give a festive touch, religious and civic ceremonials will be held and people, from the smallest villages to the largest palaces will be celebrating. 

    As First Lady, Her Majesty empathises with other Thai women, their needs and capabilities. So another target for Her Majesty's endeavours was to encourage Thai handicrafts traditional to women. Spinning, weaving and dying of cotton (in fact, the Queen personally financed many of the weaving looms and provided "seed" money for support group and cooperatives) is one example of traditional skills as is basket weaving in its many forms. Anything from fish traps to matting to decorative basket and stylish lampshades all from the hands of industrious Thai ladies. 

    And all thanks to the personal encouragement and financial support from Her Majesty, the Queen. To express gratitude to Queen Sirikit who has dedicated herself to work untiringly for Thai citizens, all public and private sectors in Thailand hold a celebration to Her majesty's birthday anniversary every year. 

    In Hua Hin, the National Mother's Day celebration this year will be divided into three sessions. The morning session includes alms offering to Buddhist monks on Dechanuchit Road in front of Hua Hin Municipal School from 6.30a.m. to 8.00 a.m. Then, from 8.45 a.m. to 7 p.m. a workship offerings ceremony will be organised at the exit gate of Klaikamgwon Royal Palace.

    Finally a candlelit ceremony demonstrating gratitude to the Queen will take place from 5 p.m. onwards at Queen Sirikit Memorial Park. Local people in Hua Hin are encouraged to decorate their house with a Thai flag or a Royal flag to make this event and everyone is Hua Hin is invited to celebrate this auspicious occasion together.

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