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Festivals in Thailand 2012

The colourful festivals of Songkran and Loy Krathong are well-known to tourists. However, Thailand has many more unique festivals that are not always found in guide books. Please contact us with news about your event.

New Year Countdown: 31 December 2011



NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AROUND THAILAND 2010

Whether the countdown is in Bangkok, Phuket, or a far northern destination, the Thailand New Year Celebrations will carry the hallmarks of fun and genuine hospitality that make the kingdom such a rewarding destination to visit. This is the land of smiles and “sanook” so what better place to ring in the new year than Thailand?

BANGKOK AND CENTRAL REGION


DECEMBER 17-18 and 24-25, 31, 2011
JANUARY 1-2, 7-8 and 14-15, 2012
9 SACRED PLACES
At Rattanakosin Island and along the Chao Phraya River

DECEMBER 18, 2011 / 14.00-22.00 hrs
PLOENCHIT HAPPINESS
Between Ploenchit and Chidlom Roads

DECEMBER 24-25 and 31, 2011
CHRISTMAS@CHACHOENGSAO
Near Bang Pa Kong River, Chachoengsao province

DECEMBER 24-25, 2011
MIRACLE SMILE@THAILAND
At Khao San and Tanao Roads

DECEMBER 31, 2011
BANGKOK COUNTDOWN HA HA HA 2012
At CentralWorld Square, Ratchaprasong

DECEMBER 31, 2011
MAKE A WISH COUNTDOWN 2012
At the Park Paragon, Siam Paragon

DECEMBER 31, 2011
NEW YEAR FESTIVAL AT BANG NAM PHEUNG FLOATING MARKET
Samut Prakan province

JANUARY 1, 2012
ANNUAL MERIT MARKING 2012
At the urban area, BMA Office

CHIANG RAI
DECEMBER 31, 2011 – JANUARY 1, 2012
CHIANG RAI COUNTDOWN 2012
Around the Chalerm Phrakiat Clocktower
Along Banprakarn Road from the Pratuslee intersection to the Saphan Dam intersection

DECEMBER 30, 2011 – JANUARY 1, 2012
NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN OF THE THREE KINGDOMS IN CHIANG RAI
At Ban Huai Kiang Golf Plaza
Tambon Wiang sub-district, Chiang Saen district, Chiang Rai province

NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE (KORAT)
DECEMBER 29-31, 2011
KORAT COUNTDOWN 2012
At Anusornstaan Park, Suranaree Park, Thao Suranaree Monument plaza, Korat provincial centre, Nakhon Ratchasima province

DECEMBER 31, 2011/ 18.30 onwards
to JANUARY 1, 2012, 1.00 a.m.
COUNTDOWN CLASSIC @ ROMANTIC KHAO YAI
At Romantic Khao Yai hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima province

KHON KAEN PROVINCE
DECEMBER 29-31, 2011
AMAZING KHON KAEN FANTASY WORLD
At the Pratu Mueang-Khon Kaen City Pillar intersection of Si Chan Road

HUA HIN, PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN PROVINCE
DECEMBER 31, 2011 – JANUARY 1, 2012
HUA HIN COUNTDOWN 2012
At Suan Luang Rachini in Hua Hin District (Amphoe Hua Hin)
Prachuap Khiri Khan province

DECEMBER 31, 2011
CICADA COUNTDOWN 2012
At Cicada Market (Suan Sri Khao Takiab park)
Hua Hin District (Amphoe Hua Hin), Prachuap Khiri Khan province

DECEMBER 31, 2011
HUA HIN COUNTDOWN 2012
In front of Hua Hin Market Village
Hua Hin District (Amphoe Hua Hin), Prachuap Khiri Khan province

HAT YAI, SONGKHLA
DECEMBER 30-31, 2011
NIGHT PARADISE HAT YAI COUNTDOWN 2012
At the Odeon Fashion Mall intersection where Niphat-Uthit 3 Road intersects with Thamnoon Vithi Road

PHUKET
DECEMBER 29-31, 2011
COLOURFUL PHUKET COUNTDOWN 2012
At the Sanamchai Ground

DECEMBER 30-31, 2011
PHUKET ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL 2012
At Karon Beach






Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 December 2011 23:57
 

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