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Thais know how to party. Some might say at the drop of a hat. A party brings out the best in national identity - a broad genuine Thai smile. So should we be surprised that Thailand is a favored venue to celebrate New Year? This is the land of smiles and “sanook”.

Whether the countdown is in Bangkok, Phuket or a far northern destination, the celebrations will carry the hallmarks of fun and genuine hospitality that make the country such a rewarding destination to visit.

Of course, Bangkok has a mission to fulfill. It aspires to make its 2010 New Year Countdown a mega-celebration, on par with the biggest and brightest in Asia Pacific. The spotlight is on the “Hands Bangkok Countdown”, where more than 200,000 New Year party goers will mingle in the downtown Central World Square. Festivities begin 21 December and culminate in the countdown on New Year’s Eve extending through New Year’s Day.

Bangkok: Date: Venue:	Chinese New Year Festival at China Town 26 - 27 January, 2009 Bangkok
Chonburi	-
Hat Yai Date: Venue:	Chinese New Year 2009 26-28 January, 2009 Sanehanusorn Rd. Hat Yai City and Hat Yai Municipality Public Park
Phuket: Date: Venue:	Chinese New Year – 10th Old Phuket Festival 31 January - 2 February, 2009, 18.00 - 23.00 hrs. Queen’s Park, Thalang Rd., Krabi Rd. and Soi Rommani
Nakhon Sawan: Date: Venue:	Chinese New Year Festival 2009 19-30 January, 2009 Nakhon Sawan
Chiang Mai: Date: Venue:	Chinese New Year 2009 26-27 January, 2009 Kuang Meru, China Town

Come to celebrate the Chinese New Year at the biggest Chinatown in Thailand, Yaowarat Road renowned as the Golden Road, the Land of the Siamese Dragon. Watch the beauty, treasure the Chinese cultural demonstrations and experience a wide range of Chinese cuisine available at famous restaurants as well as fashion shows depicting ancient Chinese attire from various regions.

The goldsmith shops offer you beautiful souvenirs. Last but not least, Chinese movies are sure to fascinate you.

Chinese New Year is the most important event of the traditional Chinese holidays. The festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first lunar month and this year, it falls on 26 January, 2009.

In Bangkok, the Samphanthawong District, is the largest China Town in Thailand. It’s also well–known as the street of goldsmith shops and various tasteful dishes. Its people still preserve their ways of life, tradition and culture.

That’s why, the Chinese New Year celebration in this square is a major festival and well organized every year.

Date:	25 January 2009
Venue:	Khon Kaen university

Villagers pitch in to create an amazing eating festival to entice visitors to explore nearby ecotourism trails.

It sustains life and it is certainly a pleasure very few can deny so it kind of makes sense to celebrate the simple task of eating. Villagers in La Un district, some 80 km northeast of Ranong provincial town, believe their culinary skills are up to the test as they launch into their very own Eating Festival scheduled 28 January.

Date:	25 January 2009
Venue:	Khon Kaen university

Running 42 km for fun, or perhaps a faster time, can be a mite easier if it is on a scenic route past a city’s key attractions. It breaks the boredom and allows serious marathoners to notch up another course on a list of “been there, run those cities.”

Now in its sixth year the Khon Kaen International Marathon, held 25 January at the town’s university, commands respect from runners looking for a well organised event and an opportunity to establish a personal best; the holy grail for marathoners .

Saraburi province’s Muak Lek district surprises visitors with its own version of country western culture.

Dairy farming has been associated with the rolling hills of Saraburi since the 50s when pioneering farmers experimented with imported cattle. Today it is an important industry that supplies most of the popular milk products that are sold in supermarkets across the country. Farms are concentrated mainly northeast of Saraburi town in Muak Lek district all the way to the Pak Chong intersection on Highway 2 heading towards Nakhon Ratchashima.

Date:	16 - 18 January 2009
Venue:	Bor Sang village, Chiang Mai

Bor Sang, on highway 1006 heading east from Chiang Mai, appears to be a typical sleepy rural village, the kind the tour bus speeds by giving you just a fleeting glimpse of its two-storey wooden houses. But hidden in the tiny lanes, villagers have perfected a craft that creates the country’s most famous umbrellas.

For more than 100 years, the village has been associated with the production of umbrellas made from Saa paper derived from mulberry tree bark. According to local history, a monk travelled to neighboring Myanmar, where he came across Saa paper umbrellas that offered protection against both the sun and rain.

Date:	24 - 25 January, 2009
Venue:	Pai Tree House Resort ,Pai, Mae Hong Sorn

An unusual music festival is scheduled in the far north western province of Mae Hong Son, 24 to 25 February. The tiny village of ai, a favorite destination with travelers who are eager to exchange their worries and work stress for a peaceful laid-back vacation, is not your standard venue for a Reggae music festival.

Surrounded misty mountains Pai is better known for its idyllic environment and natural beauty where you can enjoy a simple guesthouse scene, treks to hill tribe villages and white-water rafting. Now Pai is also the venue for the annual Reggae Musical Festival hosted at the quaint Pai Tree House. Here Reggae musicians from Pai and neighboring districts will entertain visitors and locals just for the fun of playing their favourite music for friends and visitors alike.

Date:	10 January / 14 February / 14 March /11 April 2009
Venue:	Chiang Rai Social Development Centre 12 on the Doi Mae Salong road in Pa Sang Sub-district of Mae Chan, Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai province hosts its annual light and sound show that presents insights into the culture and daily life of the Aka hill tribes, resident in hilltop villages in Mae Chan District.

First introduced in 1999, the show is now staged once a month during the tourist high season from January to April. This month, the show will be presented, 10 January, 14 February, 14 March and then finally on 11 April, at the Chiang Rai Social Development Centre 12 on the Doi Mae Salong road in Pa Sang Sub-district of Mae Chan.

Date:	9 -11 January 2009
Venue:	Amata Spring Country Club, Chonburi

The Royal Trophy - Europe vs Asia Golf Championship is a unique, emotionally-charged and passionate competition played between the continents of Europe and Asia in a team match-play format.

The best players from Europe compete against the golfing elite of Asia in a spectacular series of matches for stewardship over the perpetual 16-kilogram Royal Trophy, graciously donated by His Majesty the King of Thailand. The event is expected to produce record-breaking galleries, hightly competitive golf and great atmosphere all around.