This year the Chinese New Year falls on January 26. In Bangkok as usual, several age-old traditions passed down by their ancestors will be held at the century- old China Town or locally known as Yaowarat to mark the festival. Activities this year will be scaled down and no entertainment has been organized as the country is still in mourning following the passing of the beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
However, the Kasikorn Bank Research Center forecast that there will be an increase in spending for offerings by the Thai-Chinese in Bangkok and estimate it will be around 6.4 billion baht.
The Chinese New Year is celebrated throughout Thailand and here in Buriram there is a large community of Thais with Chinese ancestry and the New Year of the Rooster will be celebrated with some style.
It is also customary for the Chinese to close on a new deal on New Year’s Day to bring luck for their business.
Source: Thai PBS