Chinese New Year is celebrated by the Chinese community in Thailand even though it is not a public holiday. Instead, the Thai new year, Songkran is celebrated by all in Thailand. Many people love to visit Thailand during the Chinese New Year (CNY)- especially in Yaowarat (Bangkok Chinatown)- it is crowded, lively and filled with …
Chinese New Year is celebrated by Thai Chinese. However it is not as elaborate as the CNY celebration in neighboring countries of Malaysia and Singapore. Recalling last year, there was a huge festivity mood in Thailand, with elaborate decorations in Bangkok’s Yaowarat (Chinatown) and shopping complexes selling various items in preparation of CNY. Chinatown was …
In Thailand, the place that is most alive with festive mood would be the Bangkok Chinatown (Yaowarat). At night, it is beautifully lighted with various street vendors selling CNY decorations and food: As you head towards the outer towns, the festivity is less elaborate and celebrated by the Thai Chinese in a lower scale. There …
