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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Chinese New Year Bangkok 2013

Chinese New Year 2013 in Bangkok Thailand will be the biggest celebrations in the local Chinese Community and is sure to provide visitors with a true cultural experience.

Chinese New Year Bangkok 2013 is the celebration to visit if you want to have a great time and learn about some new traditions and culture. The Chinese New Year Bangkok Celebrations in 2013 will start on Feb, 10th 2013 and will take place along the Yaowarat Road in the Samphanthawong district. The Yaowarat Road is considered the Chinatown of Bangkok which rests on an old business center stretching through the Sampheng Lane.

After you’re done with exploring Chinatown and watching the dragons parade, you can visit the Leng Noei Yee Temple on Charoen Krung Street and pay respect to the gods on New Year’s Day. Streams of dragon dancers, acrobatic dancers, dazzling fireworks and other festive activities will captivate your senses and make you remember this pinnacle of entertainment for years to come. If you really want to “blend-in” , wear something red (a shirt or a dress) and avoid using sharp objects, arguing with people, cleaning the house, cooking, doing dishes or tripping on any object. Chinese New Year Bangkok 2013 will prove to be a spectacular event.

Some History of Chinese New Year Bangkok

Chinese people have lived in Thailand for many centuries and after so many years Chinese customs and traditions have become embedded in the local Thai culture. Thailand has the largest Chinese community outside of mainland China and as such enjoys all things related to the Chinese New Year.

Many shop owners of Chinese origin decorate their shops and also often hold special promotions during Chinese New Year. New Years Eve is a time to pray to the gods and pay respect to ancestors. Generally the whole family will gather together to enjoy a true Chinese banquet. New Year’s Eve is the time to pray to the gods and pay respect to the ancestors. This is when the whole family enjoys a sumptuous Chinese banquet together at home.

source: http://www.chinesenewyearin.com/thailand/chinese-new-year-bangkok-2013/

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Friday, January 25, 2013

Bangkok in Top Three of Global Cities for Tourist Shopping, Value for Money

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Bangkok has been rated the world’s second best city for tourist shopping and the third best city in terms of value for money, according to a global survey of 75,000 travellers covering 40 cities by the TripAdvisor travel site.

Tokyo was the most highly decorated world city ranked number one for best taxi services, friendliest taxi drivers, best public transportation, cleanest streets, and safety. Singapore also rated highly in several categories related to safety, cleanliness and transport infrastructure.

However, Bangkok rated best in two very important categories of the visitor experience, shopping and value for money. Said Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Suraphon Svetasreni, “This is a very important result for us because it underscores the success of our marketing campaign. We have always sought to position Thailand as a shopping paradise, thanks to our value for money factor and extensive diversity of products and services.”

The exact results were as follows:

Category	First place	Second place	Third place
Best for shopping	New York City	Bangkok	Dubai
Best value for money	Lisbon	Budapest	Bangkok

Thailand recorded a 31% increase in tourism receipts in 2011 over 2010, according to Ministry of Tourism and Sports figures. The total earnings of 776 billion baht (US$25.45 billion) were also well above the original target of 716 billion baht (US$23 billion). Visitor spending per capita per day in 2011 averaged 4,187 baht, of which 24% (1,001 baht) was spent on shopping, the second highest expenditure item after accommodation.
The growth in total number of visitors, projected at 20.5 million in 2012 and 22.45 million in 2013, is being matched by increased average length of stay and average daily expenditure, further underscoring the role of tourism as one of the most important economic sectors and contributor to job creation and nationwide income distribution.

Overall, the expenditure figures show that the recent strengthening of the baht against the US$ is having little impact and Thailand remains good value for money for visitors across the board. The availability of a broad range of products from the latest designer goods to traditional Thai arts and crafts is further enhanced by the VAT refund scheme.

source: http://inter.tourismthailand.org/thailandtourismupdate/

http://bangkokscoop.com/2013/01/25/bangkok-in-top-three-of-global-cities-for-tourist-shopping-value-for-money/