The Ministry of Health is committed to a safer New Year's holiday by reducing the number of traffic accidents by 5%. Minister Cholnan Srikaew emphasizes the importance of driving sober, especially in view of the longer opening hours of pubs. This initiative involves collaboration between public health volunteers, local authorities and police, aimed at prevention and control.
The Thai government announced that bars and pubs across the country will be allowed to stay open until 06.00am on New Year's Day. This special measure, announced by Traisuree Traisoranakul of the Ministry of the Interior, is part of a broader regulation that extends closing times in key tourist areas.
This year we are going to Thailand for the first time during Christmas and New Year's Eve. There will be 6 of us in Chiang Mai. The question now is what should we take into account? Do we definitely have to wear a neat outfit, are Christmas dinners mandatory, what happens around (our) New Year's Eve celebration?
Entertainment venues in tourist provinces will be open until 04.00 a.m. from next year and during New Year's celebrations
From the New Year celebration onwards, popular tourist provinces such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket will keep their nightlife open until 04.00am. This measure, initiated by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and implemented by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, is intended to stimulate the economy.
New Year's countdown festivities continue!
The Ministry of the Interior has reaffirmed and also sent a letter to all provincial governors directing them to inform local public services that there is no policy to cancel New Year's celebrations. The ministry assured that celebratory events can still take place but organizers are expected to adhere to safety requirements.
Remarkable New Year's Eve traditions
Just a little while and we greet the new year. Many are happy that we can put this 2022 behind us, a year marked by the war in Ukraine, high energy bills and the aftermath of the corona crisis. The old year must first be closed in style and we do that mainly by looking back. The turn of the year, New Year's Eve, is therefore one of traditions. Fireworks and donuts have already been discussed on Thailand blog but there is more.
New Year's tradition: Oliebollen and fireworks (2)
Yesterday we were talking about oliebollen today we take a closer look at the fireworks tradition. Quite a controversial subject because there are people who love it but others hate it (especially the banging).
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.
New Year's blog ambassador Kees Rade in Bangkok
First of all, of course, on behalf of the entire embassy team, I would like to offer you all our very best wishes for this new year! Much has already been said about the hopefully atypical year 2020, which will not go down in the history books as a pinnacle of well-being and prosperity.
Happy New Year and wishing you a prosperous 2020!
TAT: New Year's events in six Thai provinces
New Year is just around the corner and many are busy planning their end-of-year celebrations. For those wanting a break from the well-known locations, choose from the program of “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2020” events held at six emerging destinations far from Bangkok.
2019 promises to be a special year!
Of course, best wishes to everyone in this sparkling new year. It promises to be a special year in many ways. First of all because after the coup on May 22, 2014, free elections will be held in Thailand for the first time in 2019. Another special fact is that Thailandblog has existed for no less than 10 years on October 2019, 10. We will of course come back to that.
Special travel insurance for the upcoming New Year period
PattayaOne reports that The Office of the Insurance Commission and 16 insurance companies have collaborated to create a special low-cost travel insurance policy to protect travelers against risks during the upcoming New Year Festival.
Holiday exodus for New Year holidays (Songkran) started
The holiday exodus started yesterday, at Mor Chit bus station in Bangkok it was crowded. Millions of Thais go to their native village on the occasion of Songkran to celebrate the New Year with family. Long traffic jams developed especially on Phahonyothin Road as well as Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.
The editors wish everyone a prosperous 2017
We wish all readers of Thailandblog a happy new year and a healthy and prosperous 2017.
Traditions come and traditions go. The NVT had its annual Oranjebal for many years, now it's time for something new. Tuxedos and themed clothing simply do not appeal to everyone. That is why we are now coming up with a new annual highlight that will be spectacular and will appeal to a wide audience.
It is perhaps the best place in Thailand to ring in the New Year: Khao San Road, the famous backpacker street in the heart of Bangkok. Those who have plans to celebrate there this year can delete this from their agenda.
Day 1 of the 'seven dangerous days': fewer deaths than last year
The seven dangerous days around the New Year holidays have started better than last year. The stricter measures taken by the government may have an effect.
Good intentions in Thailand for 2016
Given my age, I no longer have to participate in New Year's resolutions. Because I love this country, I do have some heartfelt wishes, which I hope will at least be given a good start in the new year by the Thai government.
Counting down to 2016 in Thailand, where should you be?
In Thailand, the countdown to 2016 will be celebrated in a big way. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organizes parties and fireworks displays throughout the country.
Countdown to the New Year at Wat Arun in Bangkok
December 31 is the countdown to the new year. This time it will take place at Wat Arun, where 10.000 visitors are expected. You can also visit seven other places in Bangkok, including CentralWorld, where tens of thousands of people are expected.
Last Chance: Come to Thailandblog's New Year's Reception
Thailandblog will ring in the new year with a reception on January 12. For fun, for mutual contacts and to raise money for Operation Smile Thailand.