TAT’s seven New Year venues

BANGKOK Tourism Authority of Thailand is backing New Year countdown celebration in seven major tourist destinations across the country.
In a media release issued, late last week, it said it was co-organising events in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai (Mae Sai), Chon Buri (Pattaya), Songkhla (Hat Yai), Phuket and Khon Kaen – from 25 December to 1 January, 2015.
TAT governor Thawatchai Arunyik explained: “TAT’s New Year countdown 2015 celebration at these seven locations are set to offer a memorable experience for tourists and visitors… We have scheduled a range of modern New Year activities alongside Thai cultural activities. This is a perfect prelude to our ‘2015 Discover Thainess’ campaign that emphasises the distinctive character of Thailand as a fun and hospitable tourist destination.”
Bangkok Countdown 2014 at Centralworld on Ratchaprasong intersection, BangkokSeven destinations with TAT promotional support
Bangkok at the city’s Ploenchit, Ratchaprasong and Pathumwan Intersections from 31 December to 1 January, 2015. The New Year countdown will be held in front of the CentralWorld complex and Amarin Plaza. Ratchaprasong.
Chiang Mai at Tha Pae Gate and down the entire stretch of Tha Pae Road from 25 to 31 December. Highlights are mini-concerts, stage entertainment and cultural performances, and the New Year countdown fireworks spectacular.
Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai province. A three nations countdown at Mae Sai district close to the Golden Triangle. The event will be held at the Thailand-Myanmar border crossing on the Thai side, 31 December to 1 January, 2015. Activities will include music performances, stage entertainment that showcases the culture of three nations – Thailand, Lao PDR and Myanmar – and the New Year countdown with a spectacular fireworks display.
Pattaya at the Bali Hai Pier, southern tip of Pattaya Beach, 25 to 31 December. It will feature concerts by famous Thai and international musicians and bands before the seaside city’s skies are lit up with the spectacular countdown fireworks display.
inside no 7Hat Yai at the Night Bazaar on four roads – Niphat Uthit 3, Sanehanusorn, Thammanoonvithi and Chee Uthit – and in front of the Lee Gardens Plaza, as well as at the Gong Kong Villa Market in Songkhla’s Hat Yai city, 31 December. The one-day celebration will feature concerts by big name Thai singers and bands, and celebrities, ending with a spectacular fireworks display to mark the New Year.
Phuket at the Sanam Chai Field opposite the Phuket Provincial Hall, from 29 to 31 December, with concerts and stage entertainment, floral and light decorations, and the countdown fireworks display.
Khon Kaen at Srichan Road by the city’s gate from 25 to 31 December. Highlights will include the ‘Magic Light of Happiness” decorative garden and concerts by famous Thai rock singers and bands.

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