Soon I'm going to Thailand for six weeks, traveling around on my own. I would like to celebrate New Year's Eve with other tourists/backpackers. Where is the best place to do that? Are there also celebrations on the Islands with fireworks and such, or do I have to go to Bangkok? I can now adjust my program to it so I'd like to hear it.
'Four days of holiday for the Thai during the turn of the year'
Normally, Thai workers are given a two-day New Year's holiday, but because the last two days of the year fall on a Saturday and Sunday, the cabinet has announced that the year-end holiday will run from December 30 to January 2.
The editors wish everyone a prosperous 2017
We wish all readers of Thailandblog a happy new year and a healthy and prosperous 2017.
Custom New Year Celebration in Pattaya (Update)
The council in the City Hall has made a Solomon's decision about the New Year's Eve celebration. This will be celebrated in an adapted way in the Naklua “Walking street”.
New Year: No parties and fireworks in Bangkok
The turn of the year in Thailand is celebrated soberly in connection with the death of Bhumibol. There will be a national vigil and prayers. Fireworks and parties will be absent. The government has announced this.
THE EDITORS WISH ALL READERS AND BLOGGERS A FANTASTIC 2015!
The editors wish everyone a healthy and happy 2015! Make a good year of it.
Warning: Be careful during Thailand's 'Seven Dangerous Days'!
In the coming period you will have to be extra careful in traffic in Thailand, the 'Seven Dangerous Days' are coming and that means even more traffic victims than there are normally.
Prime Minister Prayut likes a drink
A ban on the sale of alcohol on New Year's Eve and during Songkran is not well received by Prime Minister Prayut: "Alcohol can be sold as usual." The proposal was made to reduce the number of road casualties in those days.
News from Thailand – November 3, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Petition to National Library: Put historical documents online
• Free access to National Parks on New Year's Eve
• Rich flora and fauna in Bang Kachao, the lungs of Bangkok
Top entertainment during Pattaya Countdown 2014
A 7 day 7 night party in Pattaya, the city has managed to sign a number of top Thai bands for the Countdown 2014.
New Year's Eve Bangkok: BTS Skytrain open until 2.00:XNUMX
If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve in Bangkok, it is wise to travel by public transport as much as possible. Especially for this festive evening, the Skytrain will be operational until 02.00:XNUMX.
Calendar: New Year in Thailand – Amazing Thailand Countdown 2014
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organizing the 'Amazing Thailand Countdown 2014' for Thais, expats and tourists in seven major tourist destinations: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Songkhla (Hat Yai), Phuket, Khon Kaen and Chiang Rai. The festivities will take place from December 25, 2013 to January 1, 2014.