Christmas Dates in Pattaya

[digbeth]

Hi, I'd like to know what's the dates Christmas is celebrated in Pattaya? I'll be in Pattaya in December and hope to experience some of that Christmas Magic, I know since COVID the past few years has been a muted affair, is it expected to be big this year?  

[Denim]

Just a wild guess. Might be 25th December. But better to wait for a consensus on it.

[Phoenix Rising]

Lots of European countries celebrate on the 24th while the English speaking world celebrate on the 25th so you get to do two days in a row if you like.

[jacko45k]

10 hours ago, Phoenix Rising said:

Lots of European countries celebrate on the 24th while the English speaking world celebrate on the 25th so you get to do two days in a row if you like.

And quite a few do it later, early January.....here in Pattaya it is mostly as per UK/USA Dec 24th/25th.... but the decorations hang around a long time after. 

[Henryford]

I think Christmas is on the 25th December in Thailand duh !

[MrJ2U]

Just like the states, Christmas trees and lights are already being placed in the shopping areas.

 

Kids love it. 

[Will B Good]

Everyday is Christmas Day in Pattaya.....there is always excitement as something is unwrapped.

[JayClay]

It's down to you and your social group when you want to celebrate; there's no official Christmas here anyway.

 

If you're looking to have a traditional anglo Christmas dinner then the American, British and Irish places will most probably be serving on 25th. I would guess Scandinavian places will do their thing on 24th.

 

If you're just looking to have a few beers with some girls in santa hats then probably anytime late December would be just fine.

[Phoenix Rising]

6 hours ago, jacko45k said:

And quite a few do it later, early January.....here in Pattaya it is mostly as per UK/USA Dec 24th/25th.... but the decorations hang around a long time after. 

Yep, in many places they're never taken down.

[KhunBENQ]

Christmas magic in Pattaya?

Go to the mall and enjoy the plastic trees and plastic decorations?

Jingle bells, White Christmas, Rudolf..., Feliz Navidad etc. etc. basically 24/7 from some squeaky speakers. Clerks in convenience stores/malls and bar girls with funny Santa hats?

Drives me insane.

 

As others wrote: look for Christmas dinner of your choice/nationality.

But that's it.

Don't forget that there is no public holidays for Christmas.

Business as usual.

Edited November 18, 2022 by KhunBENQ

[bbi1]

Hate to break it to you, but Thailand is a Buddhist country. It's not a Christian country therefore they don't celebrate Christmas.

[Lucky Bones]

Is what expected to be big this year, Christmas or Covid?

I suspect neither????????.

[Lucky Bones]

On 11/17/2022 at 6:24 PM, Denim said:

Just a wild guess. Might be 25th December. But better to wait for a consensus on it.

I'm off to consult the soi cat. She seems to think every day is a holiday.????????

[jacko45k]

I guarantee you will be sick to death of 'Jingle Bells' by January!

[Alex9191]

On 11/18/2022 at 9:20 AM, KhunBENQ said:

Christmas magic in Pattaya?

Go to the mall and enjoy the plastic trees and plastic decorations?

Jingle bells, White Christmas, Rudolf..., Feliz Navidad etc. etc. basically 24/7 from some squeaky speakers. Clerks in convenience stores/malls and bar girls with funny Santa hats?

Drives me insane.

 

As others wrote: look for Christmas dinner of your choice/nationality.

But that's it.

Don't forget that there is no public holidays for Christmas.

Business as usual.

+1 worst time of the year.

 

Cannot believe we are in 2023 and people still look forward to this b***s1ht

 

[jacko45k]

3 hours ago, Alex9191 said:

+1 worst time of the year.

 

Cannot believe we are in 2023 and people still look forward to this b***s1ht

 

What a grouch, or is it grinch?

[thaibeachlovers]

3 hours ago, Alex9191 said:

+1 worst time of the year.

 

Cannot believe we are in 2023 and people still look forward to this b***s1ht

 

Did the Grinch retire to Pattaya?