Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2008

Let's safe our Earth

Between:

27 - 30 November 2008

Location:

The Learning Resort Thammasat University, Pattaya Chonburi Province, Thailand

Organized by:

• Balloon Adventure Thailand
• Sport Flying Association (Thailand)

Origin:

From the high successful of Pattaya International Balloon Fiesta 2007, in Honor of His Majesty the Kings 80th Birthday Anniversary, with the Army Sports Development Center and members of the Flying Association Hosted the event between 8-12 December 2007. With attendance over the 5 days of the event around 200,000 persons and Balloonist joining were very impressed by the warm reception of the Thais and had lots of fun, both the tourists and the balloonists requested that the event be held again, and also Pattaya Municipality gave its support to making it a regular event.

The committee of The Flying Association (Thailand) as the proprietors of the event feels that the Balloon Fiesta is a colorful, exciting and family event. Those who attended took back a smile and happiness with them. Thus balloon society events can be compared to a magnet attracting persons to the event and a good opportunity to distribute the activities and knowledge on preserving the environment and prevention of global warming.