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Pattaya Countdown 2011 begins Christmas Day

City expects New Year’s festival to generate 500 million baht

A scene from last year’s epic event.

Pratchaya Kerdthong

Government officials expect the week-long Pattaya Countdown to 2011 New Year’s festival that begins Christmas Day to generate more than 500 million baht for the city.

Sponsored by the city, Chonburi Administrative Organization and Tourism Authority of Thailand, the 30 million baht extravaganza will feature nightly fireworks and musical performances from GMM Grammy recording artists, food, drink and more than 300 shopping booths.

The New Year’s Eve finale at Bali Hai Pier will be broadcast from 10:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. by Channel 9 nationally and by the Ministry of Communications and Technology across Asia.

Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome said this year’s Pattaya Countdown carries the theme of “A Celebration of the Monarchy” to honor HM the King as he begins his 84th year.

TAT Pattaya Director Niti Kongkrut said hotel bookings are already at 80 percent for December and January and that the festival will help rebuild the city’s tourism industry. High and low season promotions will be advertised heavily during the week-long celebration, he said.


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