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Dragon boat races in Rayong will take place December 5–6, 2026 at the Royal Thai Navy rowing center in the Ban Chang district. The international festival (Thailand International Dragon Boat Festival 2026) will bring together water competitions: on December 5, an opening ceremony and heats are scheduled, and on December 6, heats and a celebration party. The races will be held on a straight 500-meter course. The organizer is The Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand. If you plan to attend as a spectator, check the schedule and venue access rules in advance: start times by day are not listed in the official materials.
When and where
The festival will take place December 5 and 6, 2026. The dates are confirmed by an official festival announcement.
The venue is the Royal Thai Navy Rowing and Canoeing Training Centre in Samnak Thon Subdistrict, Ban Chang District, Rayong Province, Thailand, postal code 21130. The venue address is listed in the official rowing competition bulletin.
The hourly schedule, the spectator entrance point and access information are not listed in the available official materials. Check these with the organizer before traveling.
Program and competitions
On December 5 there will be an opening ceremony and heats, and on December 6 heats and a celebration party. Separate tickets will be sold for the party; the terms of purchase are not disclosed in the available information.
The race distance is 500 meters on a straight course. The fees listed in the bulletin apply to competitors: 1,600 ฿ per event and 160 ฿ per participant. One participant may represent only one team.
Participation Terms
These fees are registration payments by athletes, not the cost of attendance for spectators. The cost of spectator admission and whether a separate ticket is required for the races are not listed in the official materials.
Information about public transport routes, parking, and access rules to the grounds is missing. If you are going to watch the competitions, check these conditions and the schedule with the organizer, the Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
When will the races take place and what time do they start?
The festival is scheduled for December 5–6, 2026. Start times by day are not listed in the official materials, so check the schedule with the organizer.
How much is admission for spectators?
The cost of admission for spectators and whether a separate race ticket is needed are not listed. Athletes’ fees for events and participation relate to team registration.
Where will the festival take place?
The venue is the Royal Thai Navy rowing center in Samnak Thon Subdistrict, Ban Chang District, Rayong Province. Check the entrance point and access route with the organizer before your trip.
What distance is used for the races?
The competitions are scheduled on a straight course 500 meters long. According to the preliminary program, heats will take place on both days of the festival.
Conclusion
The International Dragon Boat Race Festival in Rayong will take place December 5–6, 2026, and include an opening ceremony, heats, and a celebration party. Before traveling, check the competition times and access conditions at the venue.