2020 KING’S CUP ELEPHANT BOAT RACE & RIVER FESTIVAL

CHAO PHRAYA RIVER BANGKOK FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 1, 2020

The spirit and energy of boat racing returns to Thailand with the second annual King’s Cup Elephant Boat Race and River Festival, taking place by the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Teams from around the world will paddle it out with last year’s winners, the

Royal Thai Navy Seals in specially commissioned boats decorated with artistic elephant heads and tails inspired by traditional Thai fish motifs. Each race takes place across 400m with four teams per heat. The first team to cross the finish line wins progresses to the next round until a winner is declared. Spectators will be treated to three days of entertainment including, concerts, arts and crafts, fun fair attractions and a wide selection of delicious food and beverages.