Thai kites

The famous venue for kite flying in Thailand is Sanam Luang (Thai: สนามหลวง), royal turf, which has been used since 1855 in Bangkok.

[2] Phra Ruang or Sri Intratit, one of the first Sukhothai King, was a kite enthusiast in the early 13th century.

He was flying his kite one day when the string broke and landed on a roof of nearby palace belonging to a well-known man called Phraya Aue.

The enormous annual fighter kite competition between the Chula and Pakpao is what traditional Thai kite-flying is all about.

In the past, contests spanned over two-month period, during which games were held every afternoon from March to April when the warm southern trade winds are at their best.