Phuket Governor in Patong, declares New Year festivities underway

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Phuket Governor in Patong, declares New Year festivities underway

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket Governor Chockchai Dejamornthan headed a mini-carnival that paraded along the Parong beachfront yesterday evening (Dec 28), before officially declaring the Phuket Happy New Year Festival 2017 underway.

 

The parade, a diminutive edition of the traditional Patong Carnival held each year to declare the tourism high season officially open, featured the usual party mix of dancers, very vocal ladyboys, elaborate costumes, marching bands and other music.

 

The Patong Carnival, usually held around early December, was cancelled this year to respect the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct 13.

As such, the parade yesterday duly headed to the Jungceylon shopping mall where leading Phuket officials, business owners and well-wishers gathered to pray for the late King Bhumibol.

 

The crowd also viewed a public screening of – and joined in – the singing of the popular Thai song “King of King” to honour King Bhumibol, and pledge their allegiance to HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, before singing Sansoen Phra Barami to honour the new King.

 

Among the key Phuket officials present were Vice Governors Sanith Sriwihok and Sivaporn Chuasawas, Thalang District Chief Sayan Chanachaiwong, Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup, Phuket Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Office Director Udomporn Karn and Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Teeraphol Thipjaroen.

 

Gov Chockchai also announced that hundreds of free WiFi hotspots were now available throughout Patong and Phuket Town as a “New Year’s gift” to the people.

 

Full Story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-governor-in-patong-declares-new-year-festivities-underway-60432.php#jTgxgrquXULsF02E.97

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2016-12-29

[Thechook]

Thais seem to enjoy farang new year more than their own new year.

[catman20]

what happened to the one year of morning ?????????????

[sekmet]

Bulk brown envelopes purchased.  Let the festivities begin!

[d123]

6 minutes ago, sekmet said:

Bulk brown envelopes purchased.  Let the festivities begin!

 

 

Is that what that blue noise machine aka tuk-tuk doing on walking street, delivering brown envelopes?

 

Happy and safe New Year everyone

[Old Croc]

4 hours ago, catman20 said:

what happened to the one year of morning ?????????????

Morning is going to happen for many more years yet.

 

But seriously, during the mourning period, the authorities have stated that festivities should be muted and consist of traditional candle lighting and prayer ceremonies.

It remains to be seen, but I think any firework displays would be strongly frowned upon..

 

[Rhys]

oh my goodness,  drinking, smoking, the making of bacon.

[HHTel]

13 hours ago, Thechook said:

Thais seem to enjoy farang new year more than their own new year.

 

Thailand changed their NY from April to January many years ago (20+) so not specifically a 'Farang NY"