December delight: the Chao Phraya comes alive with extravagant light shows

[snoop1130]

 

Fireworks, shopping sprees, inspiring events, tasty cuisine and the festive mood set the stage for year-end celebrations. With the arrival of December, Bangkok is gearing up for plenty of spirited festivities. The banks of the Chao Phraya River, from the Rama 8 Bridge down to the Asiatique, become the prime destination, transforming into the centre stage for the Vijit Chao Phraya extravaganza.

 

The amazing light shows cast a poetic spotlight on the opulence, cultural tapestry, and exquisite beauty along the Chao Phraya River, the majestic lifeblood of the kingdom.

 

Here are some of the best places to witness and explore as the day gracefully transitions into the enchanting night over the Chao Phraya River.

 

Caption: Fireworks and light art turn the Chao Phraya River into a captivating canvas of illuminated brilliance.//Photo by TAT

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-12-05

 

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[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The amazing light shows cast a poetic spotlight on the opulence, cultural tapestry, and exquisite beauty along the Chao Phraya River, the majestic lifeblood of the kingdom.

I must get a pair of those spectacles they're wearing.

[PETERTHEEATER]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

I must get a pair of those spectacles they're wearing.

That could be the next TAT initiative. Handing out rose tinted glasses to tourists on arrival.

[PETERTHEEATER]

With several firework displays being in the news I am reminded of the adage 'What goes up must come down'. Where does the debris fall and how much is there?

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

That could be the next TAT initiative. Handing out rose tinted glasses to tourists on arrival.