By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Aside from celebrating New Year's 2018 in Taiwan, traveling abroad is also a great option. Thailand is hosting spectacular countdown celebrations in five regions to welcome 2018, namely in Lampang, Sakon Nakhon, Rayong, Phuket, and Kanchanaburi. All five locations will offer memorable New Year's Eve events for travelers.
Reference photos of Thai New Year (Image / CentralWorld)
Lampang
In the north, the “Amazing Thailand 2018 Countdown Event” will take place in Lampang, where iconic horse carriages will be adorned with dazzling and beautiful lights.
Sakon Nakhon
In the northeast, or Isan region, the event will be held in the Ming Men area of Sakon Nakhon. Themed “Cool Isan,” it emphasizes street performances, local cuisine, and products — including three types of locally raised black animals under a royal project: chickens, pigs, and yellow cattle.
Thailand will host grand countdown events in five major regions this year (Image / Tourism Authority of Thailand)
Rayong
On the eastern coast, Rayong’s popular seaside town of Ban Phe will feature boats decorated with lights, creating a cozy beachside atmosphere. The event will include 90s and EDM live music performances, local delicacies prepared by community chefs, as well as DIY activities in several fun workshops and environmental cleanup efforts.
Phuket
In the south, Phuket’s historic Old Town will come alive with beautifully decorated Sino-Portuguese architecture, along with various festive activities such as traditional Peranakan cultural performances and parades, carnivals, concerts, and vintage market exhibitions. The Amazing Thailand 2018 Countdown Event celebration will be held at the Observation Tower and Standard Chartered Building. An environmental cleanup activity will take place on January 1, 2018.
Phuket (Image / phuket)
Kanchanaburi
In the west, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is holding the “Amazing Thailand 2018 Countdown Event” at the historic “Bridge on the River Kwai” in Kanchanaburi. One of the highlights is a special train crossing the iconic bridge right after the New Year’s bell rings.
Amazing Thailand 2018 Countdown Event (Image / Tourism Authority of Thailand)
The “Amazing Thailand 2018 Countdown Event” will run from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM on December 30–31, 2017. In Lampang, the event will start as early as December 22, 2017.
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