An iconic welcome to the New Year

By THE NATION

 

 

THE AMAZING Thailand Countdown 2019 was held at Iconsiam yesterday as a “New Year present” for Thais and tourists, in a joint venture between the capital’s newest luxury shopping mall and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
 

 

The event featured colourful fireworks, a spectacular Khon mask-dance performance and a concert by Thai and foreign singers, in addition to a festive countdown to 2019. The performances took place at Iconsiam’s riverside River Park Plaza.

 

The pyrotechnic show covered a distance of 1.4 kilometres along the Chao Phraya River – believed to be the longest of its kind ever organised on the banks of the country’s main waterway. Five sets of fireworks were launched on the themes of River of Prosperity, Siam Treasure, Blossom of Joy, One World and Thailand, which featured fireworks in the shape of a large |tricolour Thai flag hovering over the river. Revellers could view the extravaganza from nearby hotels, residential buildings and public areas within a two-kilometre radius. 

 

 

About a million people were estimated to have viewed the spectacular display that lasted a full five minutes.

 

The celebrations to mark the entry into the New Year was meant to underline the significance of the Chao Phraya as an iconic landmark and an important destination for foreign |visitors, according to the organisers.

 

Bangkok’s countdown to the New Year at Iconsiam was held simultaneously with countdowns in Chiang Rai, Nakhon Phanom, Ratchaburi and Satun provinces. “This is a highlight of that TAT is offering as a New Year present to Thai and foreign tourists.

 

This cooperation with Iconsiam and many allies is a great success,” TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said.

 

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30361421

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2019-01-01

 

 

Sooo relieved this bullshit is over. But more is coming, in February we'll have the iconic Chinese new year, and in April the iconic Thai new year.

2 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said:

Sooo relieved this bullshit is over. But more is coming, in February we'll have the iconic Chinese new year, and in April the iconic Thai new year.

 

And the 100th Anniversary of the 1st non-stop Transatlantic flight to look forward to (June).

 

 

man there was a huge amount of fireworks in Hua Hin last night. Not sure if "iconic" or not.

Huge amount in Chiangmai, wonder if they were celebrating something more than the New Year. ????

1 hour ago, RotBenz8888 said:

Sooo relieved this bullshit is over. But more is coming, in February we'll have the iconic Chinese new year, and in April the iconic Thai new year.

Yes indeed and just over two weeks after the Chinese New Year of the Pig, Thais will be treated to elections where they will presumably elect enough candidates to surround the trough completely.........again.

Thailand and countdown has an ominous ring to it.

Khon Kaen was equally spectacular:-