THAI introduces New Year fares
Thai Airways International recently launched discounted fares to 14 destinations in Asia and Europe good for departures between January and March 2013.
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TAT outlines New Year plans
Tourism Authority of Thailand estimates New Year activities at Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong intersection could attract as many as 1 million international tourists and generate Bt2,500 million in revenue.
Bt100 bn circulation estimated during Thai New Year: UTCC
Thailand’s traditional New Year, Songkran, is projected to result in over Bt100 billion (over US$3.3 billion) in circulation, according to a survey by the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Celebrate the Songkran Festival in style at RarinJinda Wellness Spa Resort Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai has always been one of the best place to celebrate the Songkran Festival (Water Festival) in Thailand. Songkran has traditionally been celebrated as the New Year for many centuriesl. It is now observed nationwide, even in the far south.
However, the most famous Songkran celebrations are still in the northern city of Chiang Mai, where it continues for six days and even longer.
Phuket Electronic Music and Dance Festival 2012
Following the trend of electronic music festivals around the world, the Creative Electronic Music and Dance Festival began last year in Pattaya by the Department of Intellectual Properties, Ministry Of Commerce. With this year’s Phuket Electronic Music and Dance festival on Karon beach in conjunction with Karon beach New Year Countdown, is another exciting event to attend to celebrate New Year 2012.
This is an effort by the Tourism Authority of Thailand to rebuild tourists confidence and image of Thai tourism through music. This event is strongly support by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in its massive online network.
The Goal of Phuket Electronic Music and Dance Festival 2011 and Creative IP DJ Hunt 2011 Southern Region is to promote electronic music in Thailand, encourage talented young Thai electronic artists and modernize the electronic music industry in Thailand. Winners of IP DJ hunt contest will win 20,000 baht, 10,000 Baht and 5,000 Baht for top 3 winners with prizes from Pioneer DJ.
The 2 day festival will showcase an exciting line up of more than 30 DJs from both Thailand and International. Top Thai DJs are J Monton and Dom Parkorn Lam, Mark Brain, Slick and Domination, winner of the Best Video DJ of the World contest in Dubai 2011. This is also the first time that more than 10 top clubs in Phuket participate in the festival.
The Creative IP DJ Hunt will take place on Karon Beach starting 1500 hours on the 30th of December with Award and Opening ceremony at around 2200 hours. Join the New Year 2012 Countdown ceremony on Karon Beach starting 2330 hours.
Phuket Electronic Music and Dance Festival 2012
Following the trend of electronic music festivals around the world, the Creative Electronic Music and Dance Festival began last year in Pattaya by the Department of Intellectual Properties, Ministry Of Commerce. With this year’s Phuket Electronic Music and Dance festival on Karon beach in conjunction with Karon beach New Year Countdown, is another exciting event to attend to celebrate New Year 2012.
This is an effort by the Tourism Authority of Thailand to rebuild tourists confidence and image of Thai tourism through music. This event is strongly support by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in its massive online network.
The Goal of Phuket Electronic Music and Dance Festival 2011 and Creative IP DJ Hunt 2011 Southern Region is to promote electronic music in Thailand, encourage talented young Thai electronic artists and modernize the electronic music industry in Thailand. Winners of IP DJ hunt contest will win 20,000 baht, 10,000 Baht and 5,000 Baht for top 3 winners with prizes from Pioneer DJ.
The 2 day festival will showcase an exciting line up of more than 30 DJs from both Thailand and International. Top Thai DJs are J Monton and Dom Parkorn Lam, Mark Brain, Slick and Domination, winner of the Best Video DJ of the World contest in Dubai 2011. This is also the first time that more than 10 top clubs in Phuket participate in the festival.
The Creative IP DJ Hunt will take place on Karon Beach starting 1500 hours on the 30th of December with Award and Opening ceremony at around 2200 hours. Join the New Year 2012 Countdown ceremony on Karon Beach starting 2330 hours.
No tolls on roads for New Year
The Highway Department will allow motorists to use motorways free of charges during the New Year from Dec 27 to Jan 3.
Wanchai Phaklak, director-general of the department, said motorists will be exempted from paying tolls on the Bangkok-Chon Buri (Highway 7) and Bang Pa-in-Bang Phli (Highway 9) motorways from 4pm on Dec 27 to midnight of Jan 3.
Night Paradise Hat Yai Countdown 2012
The activities on New Year’s Eve kicks-off with
the 2012 Night Paradise Hat Yai Countdown opening ceremony, stage
performances, shows and concerts by various well-known local artists and
actors as New Year revellers gather to await the 2012 New Year
Countdown which will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display
featuring 2,012 bursts of fireworks in honour of His Majesty the King’s
84th birthday in December 2011. New Year’s Day begins with a ‘Greet the
New Year Fun Run’.
Police chief orders nationwide security upgrade for New Year celebration
National police chief Pol Gen Prewpan Dhamapong on Wednesday ordered a nationwide security upgrade for New Year celebration, particularly at venues holding events, to prevent untoward incidents.
Temperature drops in Thailand, tourists flock to North
Temperatures in Thailand–including the capital–have dropped ahead of the New Year holiday when the country’s high mountains are normally cramped with tourists wanting to experience the cold.
