BANGKOK, Dec 20 (TNA) – Bangkok’s main shopping district
of Ratchaprasong is illuminated with colourful light decoration for Christmas
and New Year celebrations as part of “Amazing Countdown 2020.”
The shopping square, home to department stores, hotels and
entertainment venues, is one of the most popular spots for New Year celebration.
In cooperation with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT),
businesses in the area have organized Ratchaprasong Lighting and Countdown
Festival until January 5.
Light decorations and displays adorn skywalk façade, photo
points and plaza all around Ratchaprasong.
A highlight is spectacular world-class light illuminations
featuring a 35-meter-tall Christmas tree, a light tunnel and Star Lagoon.
The TAT also stages an international carnival at another
major shopping district, Siam Square, featuring street shows from France,
Germany, Italy, Spain and Chile.
The TAT is organizing Amazing Thailand Countdown 2020 in
many locations across the country for people to bid farewell to 2019 and
welcome 2020 in Thai style and traditional festivities. (TNA)
