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FESTIVALS

The Central plains area is the area around Bangkok. Many festivals happen in this area. One local non touristic celebration is the subdistrict headman's birthday celebration.

Today is an important day. It is subdistrict headman ("NAYOK TAMBON" - นายกตำบล) birthday celebration (วันเกิด).
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
The "NAYOK TAMBON" title is also know as "KAMNAN (กำนัน). The subdistrict headman is responsible administratively of a few villages (8 to 10). The Thailand local administration network is called OH BO TO (อบต - องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบล ).
Birthday celebration
Every subdistrict headman makes a similar birthday celebration in his administrative territory.
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
The subdistrict headman invites his electors every year. It is a way to thank people who voted for him and to keep a good popularity.
Birthday celebration
Local people come to help for this Birthday celebration. All people participate. Tables are coming from the Buddhist temple. Land location is from the Buddhist temple. Local shops in market and restaurants help to provide some food and ingredient. Local people help to prepare the food.
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
The singers fee might even be paid by local companies. If local administration has helped to improve and to build roads, local entreprises may help by contributing to the fair.
Birthday celebration
It is a big celebration. Many singers and dancers are performing on the stage.
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
Local Central plains music is expected such as Luk Thung or Luk Krung music. Gorgeous young dancers also perform.
Birthday celebration
A big stage with a lively orchestra and many dancers is featured for the
subdistrict headman's birthday celebration.
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
Korean inspiration can be found into this year's dances.
Birthday celebration
A comic section always happens during Thai festivals. A man dressed as a woman performs jokes.
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration
Chinese inspiration can be found into this year's dances.
Birthday celebration
The subdistrict headman's birthday celebration ends with a beautiful firework!
Birthday celebration
Birthday celebration


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