December events in Thailand include;
THAILAND INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FESTIVAL – Doi Saket (03/12-06/12);
HM THE KING’S BIRTHDAY – Sanam Luang (05/12, throughout the day;
CHAO PHRAYA RIVER CRUISE – River City Pier (05/12, starts 18:30);
LAGUNA PHUKET TRIATHLON – Laguna Phuket Resort (06/12, starts morning);
CHIANG MAI MUSIC FESTIVAL – Ban Wangtan Village, Sunpakwan Road (11/12, starts 19:30);
THE SMILY FEST– Bann Umpur (19/12, starts 16:00);
DIONNE WARWICK LIVE IN CONCERT – Thailand Cultural Center (20/12, starts 19:30);
SAMUI JAZZ VOL.6- Kandaburi Resort & Spa (23/12, starts 19:00);
BANGKOK’S COUNTDOWN – Cental World Plaza (31/12, starts after dark)
EGYPTIAN EXTRAVAGANZA – Sheraton Grande Laguna, Gekko on the beach (31/12, starts 20:00)
DECEMBER 03-06: THAILAND INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FESTIVAL
Where: 158/60 Moo 6 Cheungdoi, Doi Saket
When: starts early morning
Held in the city of Ayutthaya, The Thailand International Balloon Festival attracts thousands of visitors, who gather to watch colourful balloons being released into the sky. There are both night and day displays and the festival also features plenty of feasting, singing and dancing.
http://www.thailandballoonfestival.com/site/
DECEMBER 05: HM THE KING’S BIRTHDAY
Where: Sanam Luang, between Ratchadamnoen Nai, Nha Phra That and Ratchini
When: all day long
This is one of the grandest celebrations in Bangkok and Ratchadamnoen Avenue and the Grand Palace are decorated with coloured lights. Anyone who wants to witness the celebrations should head to the Sanam Luang field for a festival of music and Thai culture.
DECEMBER 05: CHAO PHRAYA RIVER CRUISE
Where: River City Pier
When: starts 18:30
Popular Thai singers Byrd and Heart will be entertaining guests on this luxurious cruise along the Chaophraya River. Held to celebrate Father’s Day, this elegant occasion is a must for all fans of decadent dining and pop music and tickets start from 1,500 baht.
http://www.last.fm/music/Byrd%2B%2526%2BHeart
DECEMBER 06: LAGUNA PHUKET TRIATHLON
Where: Laguna Phuket, Bang Tao Beach
When: starts morning
Athletics fans will want to gather on the beach near the Laguna Laguna Phuket resort to cheer on entrants in the internationally recognised annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon. The events consist of a challenging 1.8km swim, 55km bike race and 12km run and winners are guaranteed qualifying spot for the following year’s Ironman Australia & Japan competitions.
http://www.lagunaphuket.com/events/triathlon/
DECEMBER 11: CHIANG MAI MUSIC FESTIVAL
Where: Ban Wangtan Village, Sunpakwan Road
When: starts 19:30
This special concert is being held in order to raise funds to allow the talented children of Chiang Mai and the surrounding villages to study music. There will be demonstrations by a number of the children involved and guests can either purchase tickets or support the cause by signing up for a life membership.
DECEMBER 19: THE SMILEY FEST
Where: Bann Umpur
When: starts 16:00
This vibrant celebration of ska and reggae music will be held ion the beautiful beach of Bann Umpur. Featuring famous bands and solo artists from around the world such as the Skatalites, things kick off in the late afternoon and the fun will continue until the early hours of the morning. Tickets cost 800 baht.
DECEMBER 20: DIONNE WARWICK LIVE IN CONCERT
Where: Thailand Cultural Center, Ratchadaphisek Road
When: show starts 19:30
Fans of legendary diva Dionne Warwick will be able to see the singer perform for one night only in a show entitled Take My Friends Elephants Back Home. Tickets are available from just 1,500 baht and this promises to be a night of glitz and glamour that will be remembered by all who attend for many years to come.
DECEMBER 23: SAMUI JAZZ VOL.6
Where: Kandaburi Resort & Spa
When: starts 19:00
Irene Atman, one of the best-known and loved jazz singers in Canada will be impressing music lovers during this glamorous evening. Irene Atman’s voice is often compared to that of Barbra Streisand, yet the accomplished pianist and singer has her own distinctive style that is sure to warm the hearts of all who hears her.
DECEMBER 31: BANGKOK’S COUNTDOWN
Where: Central World Plaza, Ratchadamri Road
When: starts after dark
Even though Thai people have their own special New Year celebration in April, Bankokian gather at the Central World Plaza on December 31st to see in the Western New Year with live music, fireworks and spectacular laser shows. This is one wild night where just about anything goes.
http://www.centralworld.co.th/
DECEMBER 31: EGYPTIAN EXTRAVAGANZA
Where: Sheraton Grande Laguna, Gekko on the beach
When: starts 20:00
Welcome the NEW Year in Egyptian style at the Sheraton Grande Laguna. The fun takes place under an Egyptian marquee and features mummified ice sculptures and beachfront chill-out pyramids. Tickets cost just 7,999 baht for adults and 4,999 baht for children and includes welcome cocktails, appetizers, fresh seafood and mouthwatering desserts, all of which is served buffet style.
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