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Festival · October
Chonburi Buffalo Racing
ประเพณีวิ่งควายชลบุรี
- When
- October, around the end of Buddhist Lent (lunar calendar)
- Where
- Chonburi town
- Region
- Eastern Thailand
Follows the lunar calendar, so the date changes every year. Check before you book.
What happens
Farmers race water buffalo down a dusty track, with a buffalo beauty contest and a fair alongside. A celebration of the animal that used to do all the work in the rice fields.
Tip
An easy day trip from Bangkok or Pattaya.
Weather in October
Rains easing. Islands start reopening. Thailand in October
While you're in Chonburi
Also in October: Phuket Vegetarian Festival, Naga Fireballs (Bang Fai Phaya Nak).
Common questions
When is Chonburi Buffalo Racing?
October, around the end of Buddhist Lent (lunar calendar). The date follows the lunar calendar, so it changes every year. Check the dates for the year before you book.
Where is Chonburi Buffalo Racing held?
Chonburi town.
What is the weather like in Chonburi in October?
Rains easing. Islands start reopening.