On December 28th, 2023, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officials publicly stated that CNN International, an American news channel, chose Wat Arun, Bangkok, as a live broadcast location to represent Thai identity under the concept “Wichit Arun” on New Year’s Eve Live celebrations.

 

Wichit Arun is a highlight to promote tourism activities in December 2023 by TAT at Nagaraphirom Park, Bangkok as a celebration night on December 31st. The fireworks will be displayed under the theme of Wichit Arun divided into nine acts showcasing Thai identity.

 

Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, famously known shortly as Wat Arun, is one of the spectacular landmarks in Thailand known for its prestige and religious center.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-12-29

 

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wow. Temple chosen for NYE. A temple!

 

There is nothing else in Thailand to see. Of course that's what they choose. A local newspaper today featured "one-day trips" around BKK. Guess what? Every single one was a temple.

 

Seen one, seen 'em all, I say.

1 hour ago, isaanistical said:

Seen one, seen 'em all, I say.

Apparently not enough, or you'd realize how wrong that statement is.

Live broadcast should be interesting as Bangkok is 12 hours ahead of east coast USA... having a "noon years eve" program?... I am pretty sure that CNN's NYE show will begin at 8 am new years day here...

Have to ask a flat earther about maybe some help to straighten this out

On 12/29/2023 at 9:27 PM, KhunLA said:

Apparently not enough, or you'd realize how wrong that statement is.

Odd ones are exceptional and worth a visit, but most are much of a sameness. Too many are high up exhausting hills.