Events
Lam Ta Khong Dam Fish Festival 2026 Kicks Off in Nakhon Ratchasima
The annual Lam Ta Khong Dam Fish Festival has officially begun, running from September 1 to 7, 2026, to boost local tourism and the regional economy.
On September 1, 2026, local officials, including Acting Pak Chong District Chief Lt. Col. Natthapong Thongdee, inaugurated the 2026 Lam Ta Khong Dam Fish Festival. The event is being held at the Lam Ta Khong reservoir area in Ban Tha Ngoi, Chanthuek sub-district, Nakhon Ratchasima province.
According to Khaosod Online, the festival is scheduled to run through September 7, 2026. A primary objective of the event is to stimulate the local economy and promote tourism in the region. The festival highlights the role of local fisheries, with organizers encouraging community members to participate in fishing activities to showcase the reservoir's resources.
For residents and visitors, this event offers an opportunity to experience local culinary traditions centered around freshwater fish caught directly from the dam. It serves as a community-focused initiative supported by various local administrative bodies, including the Chanthuek Subdistrict Administrative Organization and the Royal Irrigation Department.
While the festival is now underway, specific details regarding the full schedule of daily activities or potential changes to traffic flow in the immediate vicinity of the reservoir have not been fully detailed. Those planning to visit are encouraged to monitor local announcements for any updates regarding event programming throughout the week.