Bangkok – Most preferred New year destination in Asia

Unni Mohanadas December 28, 2019 Destinations, Uncategorized 0

Bangkok is the one of the most preferred New year destination in the world. In New year season aroud 4 lakhs tourists visit Bangkok according to India Today website.

History of New year celebrations in Bangkok

Songkran was the official New Year until 1888, when it was switched to a fixed date of 1 April
In 1940, this date was shifted to 1 January
In 2001 Central World Palza was opened and the Central World avenue became one of the main hub of new year celebrations in Bangkok
Thousands of people started gather around here for new year celebrations in last decade

Activities for tourists during New year in Bangkok

Participate in the countdown party at Central World Avenue
Party , dance and enjoy at Khao San road
Sanam Luang hosts New Year’s eve, in a comparatively calm and serene manner . Witness the traditional Thai New year celebrations here
Participitate in lantern festivals and bon fires in Beaches
Welcome New year in one of the numerous Roof top venues

How to reach there

Air

Bangkok is well connected by air to the rest of the world and there are two airports in the city. The Suvarnabhumi Airport is located 25 kilometres east of Bangkok and the Don Mueang Airport located 24 kilometres to the north It is connected to Kochi, Bengalore,Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi,Kolkotta, Tokyo, Vienna, Moscow , Beijing, Paris, Hongkong, Dubai and other major cities across the world

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