Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first
day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days
later. The 15th day of the new year is called the
Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with
lantern displays.
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
are celebrated as a family affair, a time of reunion and
thanksgiving. The celebration was traditionally
highlighted with a religious ceremony given in honor of
Heaven and Earth, the gids of the household and the
family ancestors.
FATHER'S DAY / 5th December 2008
December 5th is an important day in Thai calender
because this is the day the county celebrates the
birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the monarch of
Thailand. It is also regarded as a National Day. On
another court, it is proclaimed National Father's Day.
On this occasion, houses, streets and shophouese
througot the land will be decorated with the Thai
national flag and the picture of His Majesty the King as
the symbol of national unity.
At night, the entire country transforms into a sea of
light as lanterns are lighted everywhere.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Golf course (30 minutes), Promthep Cape,
Phuket Shooting Range, Aquariam, Go-Cart Racing, Waterfall, Paint Ball, Monkey School,
Elephant Trekking, Wat Chalong, Khao Rang Viewpoint, Island Tour
Excursions, Night Cabaret Show, Phuket Fantasea, etc.
PHANG NGA BAY
There are so many little
islands dotted across Phang Nga Bay and many are
uninhabited and make great stops for lunch on a
daytrip.
PHUKET CITY TOUR
View the Sino-Portuguese
style buildings, then followed by a trip to Khao
Rang, which overlooks the town and the southern part
of the island. And visit the Marine Biological
Institute, the Gypsy Village at Rawai Beach and the
famous viewpoint at Promthep Cape - a most for
photographers.
A TRIP ON THE SUNNY DAY
On the sunny day,
take the Canoe trip, and see the beautiful hidden
caves and lagoons of Phang Nga Bay.
