Are you ready to explore the energetic and colorful world of Chinatown in Bangkok? Located around Yaowarat Road, this special neighborhood offers a unique blend of culture, history and culinary experiences. Chinatown is known for its unique architecture, with narrow streets lined with colorful shops, traditional Chinese pharmacies and beautiful temples. Be enchanted by the scents of exotic spices, the sound of bustling streets and the shimmer of colorful lanterns.
Agenda: Thailand will be buzzing with colorful festivals and cultural events in February 2024
February 2024 promises to be an unforgettable month in Thailand, full of colorful festivals and various cultural activities. From the vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations to creative encounters during Bangkok Design Week, each event brings a unique flavor of Thai culture. This month is also packed with flower festivals, coffee parties and breathtaking sporting events, making it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.
New Year's tradition: Oliebollen and fireworks (1)
The prelude to the turn of the year is one of traditions: oliebollen, apple turnovers and fireworks. To start with the oliebollen, where does that tradition come from? That is still unclear. They probably have their origin in a Catholic tradition, but they may also have been brought by Portuguese Jews.
Happy Chinese New Year! The Year of the Tiger
Chinese people all over the world today celebrate the New Year with the wish of good luck: “Gong Xi Fa Cai!”. It's the year of the tiger. The festivities around the new year last no less than 15 days. If you want to experience some of that, visit Chinatown in Bangkok.
Partying in Thailand
Today January 31, 2022, this should be another normal day in Thailand's national history. Yet it doesn't look like the way Lung Addie, in his so quiet jungle, awoke this morning.
Happy Chinese New Year: The Year of the Ox
Chinese people all over the world today celebrate the new year of the ox with the congratulatory wish: "Gong Xi Fa Cai!", the festivities last no less than 15 days. If you want to experience some of that, visit Chinatown in Bangkok.
Calendar: Chinese New Year in Thailand (February 12)
Thais like to party and have the sanuk, so why not three New Year celebrations? The Western New Year on January 1, the Chinese New Year in January/February and the Thai New Year (Songkran) in April.
New Year's gift for the tourism industry: 'Chinese tourists are welcome in Thailand'
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports wants a travel bubble with China as a New Year's gift for the tourism industry. The Chinese may then travel to Thailand during the Chinese New Year as the first group without mandatory quarantine.
Chinese New Year, the year of the rat
It's Chinese New Year, the year of the rat, is also celebrated in Thailand The color red can be seen in many places. Shop decorations, houses, streets, people's clothing and even pet clothing are all decorated with a bright crimson color. In Chinese tradition, red is a sign of wealth and good fortune. It is a color that also protects you from all damage.
Chinese New Year: TAT expects moderate growth in tourist numbers
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects moderate growth in the number of tourists during the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year Festival will be celebrated from January 24 to 30 and an estimated 1,01 million foreigners will visit Thailand, a 1,5% increase from last year.
Calendar: Chinese New Year in Thailand
All over the world, Chinese people celebrate the new year with the congratulatory wish: "Gong Xi Fa Cai!", the festivities last no less than 15 days. If you want to experience some of that, visit Chinatown in Bangkok. Chinese New Year is also celebrated in Chiang Mai, Phuket and Trang.
Happy Chinese New Year: The Year of the Pig
Chinese people all over the world today celebrate the new year of the pig with the congratulatory wish: "Gong Xi Fa Cai!", the festivities last no less than 15 days. If you want to experience some of that, visit Chinatown in Bangkok.
Travelers should expect extra crowds at Suvarnabhumi airport due to the Chinese New Year. 2,6 million travelers are expected, which is 200.000 per day. The rush during the holidays started yesterday and lasts until February 11.
The Origin of the Chinese Animal Cycle
Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dog, has started on February 14. Chinese culture is based on the influence of the moon. This influence is clearly noticeable in the water levels of ebb and flow.
Calendar: Chinese New Year on February 16, the year of the dog
Friday 16 February begins the Chinese year Huangdi 4715, the year of the dog. Chinese New Year is an important Chinese holiday that is also celebrated in Thailand and attracts many tourists.
Partying in Thailand
Today January 28, 2017, this should be another normal day in Thailand's national history. Yet that's how it looks the way Lung Addie, in his so quiet jungle, woke up this morning.
Happy Lunar New Year
If you live in Thailand you are really lucky because no fewer than three New Year's parties pass by there. In addition to our well-known calendar, also the Thai and Chinese New Year.
Thailand's major department stores are fiercely competing for consumer favor during the upcoming Chinese New Year. They try to trump each other with special discount promotions, which should generate 50 billion baht in turnover.
The Chinese New Year 2017 falls on January 28, 2017. We (me with 3 older children) arrive in Bangkok the day before and want to do a bike ride on the 28th in the morning. The plan is to fly to Phuket at the end of the afternoon.
Calendar: Events in February – including Chiang Mai Flower Festival and Chinese New Year
There is a lot going on in Thailand in the month of February. Grab your calendar, you don't want to miss this.
Partying in Thailand
It is February 18, 2015, this should be another memorable day in Thailand's national history. Yet that's how it looks the way Lung Addie, in his so quiet jungle, woke up this morning.
News from Thailand – February 19, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Yingluck officially sued for negligence
– Energy forum is just a joke
– Dutch cook (45) dies in an accident in Pattaya
– Two French kitesurfers seriously injured in a freak accident
– Irish expat jumps from balcony after argument with Thai girlfriend