Organizers and guests announce
Pattaya’s countdown to 2014.
Thanachot Anuwan
Pattaya’s week-long countdown to the New Year ticks off its final
seconds Tuesday with the help of four major Thai rock bands.
Pattaya Countdown to 2014 began Christmas night with daily concerts,
fireworks and up to a million people expected to visit town for the shows.
Countdown epicenter, Bali Hai Pier, was decked out with holiday decorations
with art exhibitions mixed in with the music.
Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and Chonburi PAO President Wittaya Kunplome
launched festivities Dec. 25 with lighting of the city Christmas tree,
whilst performers Sweet Mullet and Paradox kicked off the week’s playbill of
top-name Thai artists, including Paradox, Sweet Mullet, Ab Normal, Kala,
Body Slam, Klear, Da Endorphine, Mild, Buddha Bless, Chin Chinawut, Modern
Dog and Big Ass.
Every night leading up to the New Year’s Eve finale will feature fireworks
and entertainment by Thai music artists.
The finale, Dec. 31, will feature rockers Room 39, Slot Machine, Big Ass and
Modern Dog.
Itthiphol said the annual Countdown, co-sponsored by MCOT, MTV Thailand and
Thai Beverage, is a major event for the city that not only drives huge
revenues for the week, but the reputation of the city as a world-class
tourist destination.
For more information about times and days, contact the Promotion of Art Film
and Music department 038 253 130.
