Event· Mainland (Satun)· Thailand
Satun Traditional and International Kite Festival
6° 39.7′ N · 100° 4.8′ E · approximate
Satun's big annual festival: four days of traditional buffalo kites, international show kites and stunt-kite displays competing for a royal trophy, with a food fair alongside.
Practical
Thairath (2026): the 45th Satun Traditional and International Kite Festival ran 12 to 15 February 2026 at the Air Force Base in Satun, with a royal trophy kite competition, international fancy-kite shows, stunt kites, Thai kites of four regions, a food festival and the Miss Satun contest. Phuketferry.com: held each February in Mueang district with participants from more than 10 countries. Position approximate: Khuan Khan airfield (VTSA) on OpenStreetMap, which we take to be the base named; confirm the venue and the 2027 dates locally. From the Satun River anchorage, take a taxi.
Best for
A February day ashore from the Satun River anchorage
Season
February (12–15 Feb in 2026)
Nearby
- Satun Town Markets1.9 NM away
- Loy Krathong in Satun2.9 NM away
- Phithak Shipyard and Service (PSS), Satun6.5 NM away
- Tammalang Pier (Satun ferries)7.8 NM away
- Satun Customs, Immigration and Harbour Department8.7 NM away
- Satun River Anchorage and Government Jetty8.7 NM away
- Koh Koi Yai & Koh Koi Noi Day Anchorage15.2 NM away
- La-ngu Lotus's Supermarket22.3 NM away