Iconsiam to host New Year fireworks

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Iconsiam to host New Year fireworks

By The Nation

 

 

Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019, under the theme of the River of Prosperity, will start the New Year celebration at 6pm on New Year’s Eve.

 

The event is jointly organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Iconsiam Superlux residence corporations with help from the Association of Chaopraya Commerce, Harbour Department, Siam Commercial Bank, True Corporation, Kasikorn Bank, Thai Shipping Association, Bangkok River Partner and Chaopraya Riverside Communities. 

 

The event at the River Park Iconsiam will cover both banks of the river. 

 

Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said the celebration has several locations to promote Thailand as the ultimate destination for Thai and overseas tourists. 

 

"It’s also an effective way to help stimulate the economy and distribute income to people in every region. More importantly, it supplements our effort to make tourism sustainable. This year we’ll organise the event in five different regions: Bangkok, Nakorn Panom, Chiang Rai, Rajburi and Satul,” Yuthasak said. 

 

Fireworks will illuminate the Chaopraya.

 

"It is anticipated that over 1 million people shall attend the New Year celebration and substantial spending will keep the money flowing into our economy," said Yuthasak.

 

Narong Chearavanont, chairman of Iconsiam Superlux Residences, said: "We are honoured to have been selected by TAT to organise the event. We are committed to making the New Year celebrations grand, impressive and memorable for all tourists."

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30360333

 

 

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[observer90210]

Very good that IconSiam is offering free entertainment to the area. Because if not, what the point ?

 

The mall has prices that are inflated with most of the branded goods that are more expensive then in European malls. If the mall aims to ripoff and cater the local hi-so's...fine. If not, it's worth a visit of course, but absolutely not worth to spend a single penny there on goods of similar top quality that are much cheaper back in Europe or the USA. So just be aware.