How to Celebrate New Year 2019 in Thailand

Long New Year holidays allow Russians to celebrate the year anywhere in the world, including such exotic countries as Thailand. Thanks to developed tourism, the New Year can be celebrated here not according to local traditions, but in European style - with fireworks, champagne and even Santa Claus.

Weather in Thailand for the New Year

In late December - early January, it is warm and sunny in most of Thailand. On average, the air temperature is at around +32 degrees. And at night there is at least +20 degrees. The hottest place of the state at this time will be Bangkok. This city is more suitable for those who want to get acquainted with the sights of the region. But for those who just want to relax and celebrate the New Year, it is better to go to the islands of Phi Phi, Chang Mei or Phuket. All hotels and restaurants of the resort at this time are preparing a special entertainment program for tourists.

By this time, the rainy season in Thailand has ended almost everywhere. Showers are possible in places, but they are short-lived and occur only at night, so they do not affect a full-fledged beach or sightseeing vacation. The only place in the country where tourists are not advised to go to the New Year is Koh Samui. This is due to the fact that here the rainy season is just in full swing. In addition, tropical storms are possible in Samui in January.

How to Celebrate New Year 2019 in Thailand

Thai resorts offer tourists several options for celebrating:

• in a family way;
• in a restaurant with a festive show program;
• noisy company, leaving in the gap.

For those who choose the first option, it is worth considering tours to the islands of Cl Tau, Ko Samet or Ko Lan. There is no noisy entertainment, and the rest itself consists in spending time on the beach and admiring the picturesque sunsets. For 200 rubles, everyone can go fishing with local fishermen or just take a boat trip on a boat. Due to the fact that these resorts are not too popular among holidaymakers, housing and food prices are the lowest in Thailand. A bungalow with access to the sea will cost from 3 thousand rubles, and a hotel room 3 stars - from 2,5 thousand rubles for 1 night.

A chic range of entertainment is offered by the major Thai islands. During the day, tourists can enjoy water skiing, surfing, kiting, diving or visiting the Thai massage parlor. On New Year's Eve, all hotels, bars and restaurants in Thailand hold entertainment events and festive banquets that end with fireworks on the beach.

Among the popular attractions for tourists in Thailand are:

• visiting temples and museums;
• a visit to zoos with exotic animals, a butterfly park, a farm of snakes or crocodiles;
• elephant riding;
• shopping
• a visit to a transvestite show.

Thailand New Year 2019 Hotels

Experienced tourists always use one rule when choosing a hotel - the farther away from the coastline the establishment is, the cheaper it will be to stay. Average prices for accommodation in Phuket hotels per day are as follows:

• Villa Atchara (4 stars) - from 4.2 thousand rubles;
• JW Mariott Phuket Resort & SPA (5 stars) - from 6 thousand rubles;
• Thantip Beach Resort (3 stars) - from 3 thousand rubles.

Thai New Year traditions

January 1 New Year in this country began to be celebrated less than 100 years ago. Until the 40s of the last century, Thailand was closed to foreign tourists and local traditions were sacredly honored here. So, the analogue of the European New Year Songkran is celebrated here on April 13th. On this day, it is customary to water each other with water. It is believed that this will certainly bring happiness and good luck. Thais also celebrate Chinese New Year.

Today in December, the streets of Thai cities are decorated with garlands, illuminations and various tinsel.Fairs are held near the tourist areas, where local merchants offer tourists various New Year's merchandise, clothes and souvenirs.

On New Year's Eve, local youth go to bars, where they celebrate with tourists until the morning. Almost all establishments organize entertainment events and conduct show programs. Their culmination is fireworks.

New year tours 2019 in Thailand

Tours to Thailand during the New Year holidays for Russians are an expensive pleasure. Their cost can vary significantly and depends on the starryness of the selected hotel, the duration of the rest and the richness of the program. Subject to accommodation at the hotel 4 stars for a weekly tour from one person in the agency will ask from 35 thousand rubles. A 5 star hotel for the same period will cost at least 45 thousand from a vacationer.

Those wishing to save money are advised to use the early booking of tours. A few months before the main night of the year, many agencies have not yet managed to bring prices to sky-high heights. When ordering a tour in September - October, you can find options for 20-30 thousand rubles from one vacationer. It’s not worth waiting for “burning” offers, because if they appear, they are in single copies and are scattered lightning fast.

Reviews about the New Year in Thailand

New Year spent in the resorts of Thailand, can be called an unforgettable adventure. Many tourists who have been here during the winter holidays compare Thai resorts with a real paradise, where you can have a chic break from the harsh Russian winter with frost, snow and winds.

Noteworthy is the local cuisine. To visit Thailand and not to try local delicacies is an unforgivable stupidity. At the same time, you should be prepared for the fact that in addition to sea delicacies you will be offered various insects here.

Also, tourists are attracted by the local resorts with the hospitality of the local population and high service. Therefore, many of them seek to return here again and again.