Chinese New Year in full swing across Thailand

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Chinese New Year in full swing across Kingdom

Bangkok, 4 February 2016 (NNT) – Thais of Chinese descent have been observed organizing Chinese New Year’s festivities across the nation with Livestock Department offices ensuring no price-gouging for chicken and pork.

Festivities have been in full swing in Nakhon Sawan province since February 2 with both locals and visitors taking part in celebrations for Chinese New Year. Shrines along the Chao Phraya River in the province have been noted as the most popular destination for revelers, who have been out making merit and enjoying traditional activities in anticipation of a major even set for the 10th and 11th of February.

In Yala province, students and teachers from Muang district have been holding traditional lion dances and other performances to promote unity in the province’s diverse population.

Meanwhile, the Livestock Department office of Chiang Rai province has dispatched agents to inspect the prices of chicken and pork meat, which are major sellers during the Chinese New Year. The agents are ensuring that the meat is safe for consumption and adhere to standards while also checking to assure that prices are in an acceptable range.

Chicken prices in the province have increased slightly from the same period last year by 10 baht to 80 baht per kilogram. Pork has stayed at 130-150 baht per kilogram. Market sellers of the meats have noted that sales have not been propped up by the festivities as many people have decided to purchase their offerings from department stores.


-- NNT 2016-02-04

[Bluespunk]

"Thais of Chinese descent have been observed organizing Chinese New Year’s festivities across the nation with Livestock Department offices ensuring no price-gouging for chicken and pork."

If demand exceeds supply there will be an increase in price, that is the nature of the market.

It's not pretty and it could be said it's not fair

However, it is not price gouging.

Edited February 4, 2016 by Bluespunk

[WhamBam]

Nakhonsawan, a great place for the Chinese New Year. They do it in style there. Hardly a hotel room to be had most years.

Their dragon is fantastic. The side shows can be a treat too.

Great fun and friendly each time I have been.

[maderaroja]

Still not posted schedule of events anywhere, that I have seen.

[FloridaExport]

"Thais of Chinese descent have been observed organizing Chinese New Year’s festivities across the nation with Livestock Department offices ensuring no price-gouging for chicken and pork."

If demand exceeds supply there will be an increase in price, that is the nature of the market.

It's not pretty and it could be said it's not fair

However, it is not price gouging.

Yeah, I don't get it either. Charging a ton of money for necessities after a natural disaster is price gouging. Charging local Farangs 10 x the price of admission to a park with next to zero upkeep is price gouging. Charging more for specialty items during a season of high demand is just basic smart economics.

[Ulic]

I don't understand, I thought Chinese New Year was February 8th. Why are there

big celebrations planed for the 10th and 11th.

[lujanit]

Yep, tomorrow I am taxi driver and pack horse for my wife and her cousin as we make our yearly trip to Chinatown to get the 'necessities' to celebrate CNY. it will be hot, way too many people and parking will be a nightmare. Yet it is an experience that ..........well make your mind up or whether it is enjoyable or otherwise. Gong xi fai cai to you all.

[Usual Suspect]

So when is Thai new year..? April 13th or when the true 'puppeteers' of this nation celebrate..?...Normally sometime in Feb.

(No,I for one will not be wearing red).