New Years Countdown In Khorat

[ThaiEye]

Pakchong district in Nakhon Ratchasima province, also known simply as Khorat, is Thailand’s ‘cowboy country’. Home to farms and ranches in Thailand’s Northeastern region, or I-San, the region is thus known for its ‘Wild Wild West’ qualities and its love for all things, ‘Country-and-Western’. This is largely reflected in the popular ‘Cowboy Night’ theme parties and the festive celebrations hosted by the district, especially during the holiday season. The Wild West shows never fail to capture children’s imaginations. For Wild West fans, Pakchong is the perfect place to shop for cowboy costume accessories and memorabilia.

Restaurants and steakhouses in Pakchong district serve up some of the country’s finest steaks, barbeques and other grilled delicacies.

Visitors, especially city dwellers keen to get away from it all, are simply enthralled by the opportunity to camp out and sleep under the stars, serenaded by a medley of campfire songs. For the very unique and memorable experience that it offers, Pakchong ranks as one of the favourite destinations for New Year celebrations, for family and friends.

COUNTDOWN & NEW YEAR’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

At the Thao Suranaree Memorial,

Nakhon Ratchasima city centre (Amphoe Mueang)

31 December 2008 – 1 January 2009

Free admission In addition to the countdown, the New Year celebrations at the Thao Suranaree Memorial in Nakhon Ratchasima will feature concerts, folk performances and the presentation of Buddhist merit-making offerings to 199 monks at sunrise on New Year’s Day.

COUNTDOWN 2009 AT KHAO NOI PARK

31 December 2008

Khao Noi Park, Pakchong district

Admission is free. The evening’s highlights leading to the countdown to 2009 at Khao Noi Park will feature Country-and-Western music, wild west shows and performances depicting various aspects of life as a cowboy.

NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

31 December 2008 – 1 January 2009

Arayana Resort & Spa poolside

Pakchong district The New Year celebrations at Arayana Resort & Spa will re-create the colourful carnival-like atmosphere of a traditional Thai temple fair, complete with a vast variety of food stalls and the fun-filled ramwong circle dance. Start off the new year by making merit on the morning of New Year’s Day.

Tickets:

2,500 baht per person for adults; 1,500 per child

Ticket plus accommodation: 7,000 – 20,000 baht range

Web site: www.phupimarn.com

Tel: 0 4431 8011 - 4

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER & COWBOY NIGHT 2008

AT THE GREENERY RESORT Highlights of the New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Greenery Resort include a cocktail party with musical entertainment provided by a live band, cowboy performances and shows, a cowboy family contest, the New Year countdown and fireworks display. Wake up to a new day and start off the New Year by making merit.

Ticket plus accommodation: 12,000 – 33,000 baht

Web site: www.greeneryresort.com

Tel: 0 2661 2999 Ext. 504

COUNTRY NIGHT AT JULDIS KHAO YAI RESORT & SPA

3-day/2-night Gala Dinner Package

30 December 2008 – 1 January 2009

31 December 2008 – 2 January 2009

Juldis Khao Yai Resort & Spa, Pakchong district Greet the New Year with a Country Night at Juldis Khao Yai Resort & Spa.

This special 3-day/2-night Country Night Gala Dinner Package includes an international buffet plus entertainment featuring a school band, games and prizes.

3-day/2-night Country Night Gala Dinner Package: 6,400 baht

Web site: www.khaoyai.com

Tel: 0 2556 0251 – 6

NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT CHATEAU DE KHAO YAI

30 December 2008 – 1 January 2009

Chateau de Khao Yai, Pakchong district Take part in an exhilarating Walk Rally. Enjoy musical performances and stage shows. To mark the beginning of a new year, the New Year countdown highlights at Chateau de Khao Yai also include the release of khome loi floating lanterns and the presentation of Buddhist merit-making offerings to nine monks.

Tickets: 1,800 baht

Tickets plus accommodation: 2,800 – 9,800 baht

Web site: www.chateaudekhaoyai.com

Tel: 0 2940 7610 Ext. 18-19

NEW YEAR PACKAGE AT THONGSOMBOON CLUB

Pakchong district

31 December 2008 The festive celebrations at Thongsomboon Club includes activities, games, musical entertainment, and an international dinner menu offering all-time-favourites such as steaks, BBQs and grilled pig.

Tickets: 500 baht

Ticket plus accommodation: 3,000 baht

Web site: www.thongsomboon-club.com

Tel: 0 4431 2248, 0 4431 2316

DVARAVATI THEME NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT KHAO YAI FAHSAI RESORT

31 December 2008

Pakchong district The highlights of the New Year celebrations at the Khao Yai Fahsai Resort include shows, musical entertainment, activities, a games pavilion and a New Year feast featuring an international buffet.

Tickets: 1,200 baht /

Web site: www.khaoyaifahsai.com

Tel: 081 203 8724, 083 603 3317

COUNTDOWN AT RABIANG DAO GARDEN & RESORT

31 December 2008

Pakchong district Journey back in time and celebrate the New Year festivities in traditional Thai-style. The evening’s highlights leading up to the New Year Countdown will include a sumptuous dinner buffet and food stalls offering a vast variety of delicacies, performances alternated with games.

Tickets: 800 baht

Tel: 0 3622 7189

NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN AT VILLA PARADEE

31 December 2008 – 1 January 2009

Pakchong district Villa Paradee proudly hosts its New Year party with a diverse range of musical entertainment featuring a trio, saxophone solo and the classics. The combination of food stalls and an international dinner menu offers a vast selection of delicacies for a delightful evening. Rise and shine the next morning and start of the New Year by making Buddhist merit-making offerings.

Tickets: 2,000 baht

Tel: 0 4424 9905

I-SAN COUNTDOWN FESTIVAL 2009 AT KLONG SAI RESORT

Khao Yai-Pakchong

31 December 2008 – 1 January 2009 The I-San Countdown Festival at Klong Sai Resort reflects the festive spirit of Southern I-San. A sumptuous meal and fine entertainment, including a light-and-sound presentation, is an integral part of these New Year festivities. Start off the new year the right way – participate in the Buddhist merit-making rituals on the morning of New Year’s Day.

Ticket plus accommodation: 2,100 – 6,200 baht

Tel: 0 2551 7661 – 2

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER AT KIRIMAYA GOLF RESORT & SPA

29 December 2008 – 1 January 2009

30 December 2008 – 2 January 2009

31 December 2008 – 3 January 2009

Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa, Pakchong district Turn back the clock and re-live the ‘60s and ‘70s on New Year’s Eve at the Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa.

Tickets: 5,885 Baht per adult, 2,943 baht per child

Web site: www.kirimaya.com

Tel: 0 4442 6000 - 99

NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT SIMA THANI HOTEL

31 December 2008

Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) Enjoy the delightful culinary creations and delicacies prepared by the chefs for the New Year’s Eve international buffet. The evening’s entertainment will include a lively traditional I-San-style musical performance called ponglang. Try your luck in the lucky draw.

Tickets: 650 baht

Web site: www.simathani.com

Tel: 0 4421 3100

NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT SURANARAI, DUSIT PRINCESS HOTEL

31 December 2008

Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) Because it incorporates all of the right ingredients for a great party namely delicious food, lively music, great company, the opportunity to participate in contests, fun and games, and even win a few prizes – the traditional Thai temple fair is a popular theme for Thai New Year celebrations.

The New Year celebrations and New Year’s Eve international buffet at Suranarai at the Dusit Princess Hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima (also known as Khorat) offers a feast of the senses. Countdown to 2009 and end the superb fun-filled evening with a spectacular fireworks display.

Tickets: 550 baht

Web site: www.dusitprincess.com

Tel: 0 4425 6629 – 35

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Edited December 30, 2008 by ThaiEye

[Geekfreaklover]

I live in Pak Chong and have been to the Cowboy festival for the last 3 nights. Good music, food and friendly atmosphere.

However, Tomorrow will be Bangkok for the big New Year Thing!

[Bangkok2008]

Good question!!!!! what have to do in Korat? I'm going tomorrow so I need to know today please..

Where is the HOT places to go our on night time? (GOOD night clubs? )

good shopping malls (apart of "the mall")?

daytime good places to go?

Please if can get here reccomendations I'll be very thankfull.

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Edited December 30, 2008 by Bangkok2008

[happylarry]

Korat Zoo is definately worth a visit. It is certainly one of the nicest Zoo's I have ever been to and the animals seem to be quite happy and well looked after. Its a short drive out of town but you wont be disappointed.

HL

[Geekfreaklover]

Korat Zoo is definately worth a visit. It is certainly one of the nicest Zoo's I have ever been to and the animals seem to be quite happy and well looked after. Its a short drive out of town but you wont be disappointed.

HL

I agree. The Gibbon open enclosure (oxymoron, I know) is worth visiting in itself. Nice modern zoo.

Also Khao Yai national park is worth a visit. You can, on most visits see Monkeys, Deer, Elephant and Hornbills in the wild

[ThaiLawOnline]

You can also visit Phimai, 50km away, and Dan Kwian, a village with a lot of with ceramics.

If you need a good list, restaurants, bars, try koratmap.com

Enjoy Korat.