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Detailed review Queen Victoria Inn see. Please note that the balconies of Soi 6 hotels are located on the upper floors. During the Thai New Year, it is impossible to walk along Soi 6 calmly - they are pouring with all their hearts. But all the presented hotels have a back door to the parallel street Soi 6/1, where, as a rule, people do not get wet. Video from Soi 6 in Pattaya Lk is another popular bar street in the center of Pattaya. Unlike Soi 6, which is completely silent by midnight, LK Metro does not stop talking until late at night. Therefore, I do not recommend staying here if you go to bed before 3 am. Video from Soi LK Metro Book hotels in advance; you won’t find any vacancies upon arrival. Using these links you can see available rooms and prices without overpayments. It is worth noting that the pouring on these streets during the New Year celebrations stops after dark, as the bars need to work. Soi LK Metro
Just like Soi 6 in Pattaya, the first floors of hotels on Soi LK Metro are occupied by bars. It will no longer be possible to pass unnoticed during the Thai New Year, since there is only one exit to the street.
And here cheap hotels with balconies on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th floors, from which it is convenient to watch what is happening during Songkran:
And finally, I would like to note that if you are a Tuk-Tuk (Songthaew) passenger, this will not save you from the water in Songkran. Therefore, take care of protective cases/bags for documents and equipment (you can buy them everywhere at this time). 
Who and when came up with the idea to celebrate New Year not in a snowy city, but on a sun lounger under a palm tree - unknown to us. Whether this was planned or whether the holiday simply coincided with a vacation is also unknown. But the fact remains that the idea fell in love, took root, and a new line appeared in the list of tour operators’ proposals - “ New Year's tours to Thailand."
All roads leading to entertainment converge in Pattaya - this is an axiom. This resort continues to lead in the number of tourists who want to plunge into the atmosphere of celebration, vice and pleasure on New Year's Eve.
By the way, today Thailand is a country where the New Year is officially celebrated three times:
- New Year according to the Chinese calendar from January to February (it does not have an exact date);
- traditional Thai New Year - Songkhran - April 13;
- European New Year on December 31 (began to be celebrated relatively recently, since 1940)
This way, if suddenly one holiday doesn’t go well, you can replay everything at least twice!
New Year's tours 2018–2019 have increased in price by one and a half to two times compared to the 2015–2016 season.
The European New Year is not of great importance for Thais, it is just a tribute to visiting tourists (well, and a way to replenish the budget; if there is demand, there will be supply). On this day, it is not customary for Thais to congratulate each other. However, they celebrate equally with visitors.
Preparations for the celebration begin in early December. The city is decorated with garlands, the walls of buildings turn into waterfalls of sparkling lights. Christmas trees, which are a product of Thai industry, are decorated; live Christmas trees cannot be found there. Near the shopping centers there are grandfathers in red caps, and next to them a sleigh drawn by four reindeer is waiting.
The resort looks like what a European city would look like if the local mayor suddenly decided to celebrate the New Year in July.
Agree, a decorated Christmas tree and Santa Claus in the middle of lush greenery, fruit piles and half-naked tourists is not a very typical picture for December 31st somewhere in central Europe.
Decorated Christmas tree on the street in Pattaya
By the way, if the Thais hung banners like our banners, the feeling of the unreality of what was happening would increase significantly. The Thais adhere to the Buddhist system of chronology, and according to their calendar the year is now 2553. Considering the state in which our tourists arrive after a long flight, it is easy to imagine their reaction.
In 2016, the flow of tourists from Russia decreased by 500,000 people compared to pre-crisis times. For this reason, Thailand is losing about 16 billion baht.
The holiday is felt most strongly in Pattaya. Reigning King Rama IX calls it a black spot on Thailand's reputation. It’s funny, but the king’s portrait hangs at the beginning of the “walking” street, where the hottest spots in Pattaya are concentrated. He seems to welcome the arrivals and blesses them to have a fun time.
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Well, how can you not be touched by Pattaya and its residents after this!
The temperature on New Year's holidays often coincides with the calendar date. On the thirty-first of December it will probably be +31C. The rainy season has already ended, but the heat has not yet arrived. Perfect weather for the most magical night of the year.
Fireworks on New Year's Eve in Pattaya
Suatdi pi mai - this is exactly what Happy New Year sounds like in Thai.
Pattaya is perhaps the only resort in the kingdom where the celebration takes place on a special scale. No, tourists will be entertained at all resorts, without exception, but they will not interrupt the degree of fun of Pattaya.
Tourists should understand that for 75 years the Thais have perfectly understood that for many visitors this is the main night of the year. On such a night it is simply indecent to save and bargain, and it is customary to wait for a miracle, so prices will be greatly inflated. This applies to prices for housing, banquets, services, excursions (they will be carried out as usual, but will cost 500–1000 baht more).
New Year in Pattaya can be celebrated any way and anywhere. During this period, the resort represents the global unity of all nations: snatches of words in various dialects, fraternizing tourists, bursts of laughter amid unbridled fun. Everything is imbued with the holiday atmosphere.
Any Santa Claus who finds himself in Pattaya for the New Year will be able to find himself a Snow Maiden. Large selection of Snow Maidens on Walking street (just behind the king’s portrait).
Residents of Pattaya are very partial to fun. Many of them place tables with food outside the gates of their houses. Passing tourists are invited to the tables.
Pattaya is a holiday destination for youth groups and adults. It is unlikely that the atmosphere of New Year's Eve will suit small children. The holiday is celebrated here too noisily and violently. For family vacation with children it is better to find more quiet place With clean beaches.
Where to celebrate New Year in Pattaya
- Restaurants in the hotel. If you order a tour, be prepared for the fact that you will have to pay for the festive table. Almost all hotels organize New Year's banquets, the cost of which is included in the price of the holiday. The amount is paid separately after booking the tour. The price depends on the status of the hotel and can vary from $60 to $350 per person.
As a rule, in expensive hotels, in addition to dinner in a restaurant, they also offer a show program.
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In simpler hotels, the banquet can be presented as a buffet.
It should be noted that New Year's programs begin at about 6 o'clock, and by 12 o'clock the fun ends. The celebration can continue outside the hotel.
- Restaurants in the city. If you are relaxing on your own, you can book a table in a restaurant; of course, this must be done in advance. In advance - this is in early December. Otherwise, there may be no free places left. Pattaya restaurants are able to satisfy the most sophisticated tastes of vacationers. Here you can find dishes from any cuisine in the world:
- tavern “8 Horseshoes” - dishes of Russian, Thai and Uzbek cuisine;
- restaurant “U Zakharovna” - it’s immediately clear - everything here is like home!
- restaurant "Armenia" - serves Russian, Thai, traditional Armenian cuisine;
- Lobster Pot restaurant – for seafood lovers.
This is not a complete list of all restaurants.
If you want to diversify the traditional feast, you should pay attention to the following places:
- Panorama Restaurant at the Pattaya Park Hotel, the hotel is built in the shape of a tower. The three floors on which the restaurant is located rotate. The view of the festive city is stunning, and so are the prices.
Pattaya Park hotel in the form of a tower
- Restaurant on the roof of the Mark Land Hotel – few people can be surprised by a restaurant on the roof, but perhaps a restaurant on the roof of the 27th floor will.
This is what the Mark Land Hotel in Pattaya looks like
- The rooftop terrace of the Hard Rock Hotel is a party venue that is very popular among Russian-speaking tourists. Live music and plenty of alcohol all night long.
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
- Yacht, boat - New Year can be celebrated at sea. For these purposes, it is worth renting a boat in advance. Dinner with a disco on the high seas will cost an average of $700. It all depends on the type of vessel and capacity.
Economically
Strange as it may sound, in Pattaya you can celebrate the New Year very economically.
You can take your party kit to the beach at Beach Road. On this night, sun loungers easily turn into festive tables (a sun lounger filled with food is automatically equated to a table). Rental prices depend on the appetites of the owners, but still, it is significantly lower than booking a table in a restaurant - within 300 baht!
New Year's Eve on the beach in Pattaya
The largest disco is also held here. open air.
Enterprising Russian tourists have found pleasant business partners in the Thais. On New Year's Eve, you can rent their boats from local fishermen (a cheaper analogue from the previous paragraph) and celebrate the holiday on the water. Such budget romance.
Central Festival shopping center - numerous competitions, discos, and concerts are held here. There are a lot of decent discounts during the New Year holidays.
Christmas tree in mall Central Festival
Bali Hai Pier is similar central square any city where the main New Year's stage is set. There is also an electronic scoreboard on which the countdown starts on December 25th. The capacity of the area is several thousand people.
New Year's scene at Bali Hai Pier square
After 23:00, the participants of the holiday slowly begin to move towards the beaches.
Thailand is really amazing country, which attracts tourists from all over the world with its unforgettable nature, exotic traditions and developed tourist infrastructure. Its geographical location makes it ideal place holiday for those who want to find themselves in a warm paradise on earth during the winter cold.
IN last years It has become very popular to celebrate New Year holidays not at a family feast, but on sun-drenched beaches. And if the chosen country also has many different kinds of attractions and excellent service, your vacation promises to be unforgettable.
In Thailand, any holidays are celebrated very brightly, cheerfully and on a grand scale. Although this country is Buddhist and, as such, they do not celebrate the New Year, they organize simply grandiose celebrations for tourists. Of course, you won’t find snow here for New Year and Christmas, except at the Dream World amusement park, but there will definitely be a festive tree and Santa Claus. All cities of the country are decorated with bright lights of garlands and New Year's paraphernalia. Concerts and sales, show programs and festive feasts are held here.
The resort city of Pattaya is considered a kind of entertainment capital of the country. Night life The city attracts seekers of bright emotions, drive and pleasure. Therefore, many visitors choose this city to celebrate the New Year. Pattaya offers options for every taste and budget.
Shopping lovers know that in Pattaya you can buy everything your heart desires. Countless boutiques and small shops await tourists on Beach road. Before Catholic Merry Christmas Sales season begins in the city. This gives an opportunity to spend useful time New Year holidays- purchase necessary goods or unique souvenirs at ridiculous prices. After all, it’s not very often that you get the opportunity to buy beach slippers or a pareo with the image of Santa Claus.
Celebrate the New Year at a hotel or restaurant
Those who think that celebrating New Year in a hotel is boring are in for a surprise. Most hotels in the city organize a gala dinner in a restaurant, often as a buffet. The cost of such a dinner is usually included in the price of hotel accommodation during the New Year period. An exciting show program awaits you. Folk dancers and singers perform, DJs play lively music. All kinds of competitions and sweepstakes are held. The variety of the holiday program largely depends on the level of the hotel. Elite hotels try to invite stars and arrange an elegant celebration; in cozy small hotels the celebration is noisier and more lively.
Chic parties for the Russian-speaking public are regularly held on the roof of the Hard Rock Hotel. Live music plays all night and alcoholic and soft drinks flow like a river. All entertainment and buffet included in the price entrance ticket. This event is very popular, so you need to reserve your seats in advance.
Rock music lovers often visit the hotel itself. Here you can look at a collection of instruments, photographs and personal belongings of famous musicians. In the hotel souvenir shop you can purchase a variety of rock paraphernalia and clothing of the appropriate style. And in the evenings, foam parties with the best DJs are held on site.
You can also reserve a table at one of the city's restaurants. Seafood lovers prefer the Lobster Pot restaurant. It offers the most delicious tiger prawn and lobster dishes.
For those wishing to celebrate the New Year in a luxurious place, the Mantra restaurant awaits. There are rooms for private events, tables on the outdoor terrace or private booths, allowing you to choose the perfect celebration option for yourself. Local chefs are famous for their excellent dishes typical of China, Japan, India and Western Europe.
An excellent option for New Year's Eve is to visit the Panorama restaurant. This building occupies three floors of the PattayaPark 3* hotel tower. The main advantage is interesting place- this is a magnificent view of the city. These tower floors rotate, allowing visitors to see everything around them.
Tourists also liked the cozy tavern “8 Horseshoes”. An attractive interior made of wood and stone, a varied selection of drinks and dishes make this place good option to celebrate the New Year. The restaurant menu includes dishes of Thai, Uzbek and Russian cuisine.
You can enjoy Georgian and Uzbek cuisine, as well as the atmosphere of the Caucasian festival, in the White Sun restaurant. The colorful atmosphere and Russian-language menu add to the attractiveness of the restaurant in the eyes of tourists.
One of the oldest Russian restaurants is U Zakharovna. Stylization of the interior as a Russian hut and traditional dishes help you plunge into the native and familiar festive atmosphere.
For those who dream of raising glasses of champagne at 12 o'clock while the president speaks, the Armenia restaurant is excellent. In addition to Russian television, you will find karaoke, a dance floor and dishes of traditional Armenian, Russian and European cuisines. The uniqueness of the local cuisine is based on the use of ancient recipes and cooking technologies.
One of the restaurants in Pattaya, namely “Mister 99”, offers, in addition to traditional holiday programs and delicious dishes, one of men’s favorite pastimes - fishing. They can prepare for you exactly what you catch yourself.
The restaurant “Cabbages & Condoms” (cabbage and condoms) can be called interesting and even provocative. The design of the restaurant fully corresponds to the name and defines the playful mood of visitors.
For those interested in New Year's Eve to find yourself in an oriental fairy tale, the AliBaba restaurant opens its doors. They serve mainly Indian cuisine, there are... a good choice vegetarian dishes. Large halls designed in oriental style and traditional hookahs make this establishment attractive to lovers of such exotic things.
Festive concerts and bustling streets
Throughout New Year's Eve, the city streets are crowded with crowds of people. The celebration takes place in several places at once. The concert and disco are held near the CentralFestival shopping center. On central beach towns are having a party. The famous Walking Street is seething with a diverse crowd that wanders from one bar to another, and then to the next Go-Go club. The largest stage in the city is installed on the Bali Hai pier. A big concert with the participation of Thai pop stars is taking place here.
People of different nationalities and religions turn into a common mass (singing and drinking). Sparkling champagne is mixed with local rum, and songs that begin in English end with familiar Russian words.
On Walking Street there is a huge number of nightclubs, discos, cabarets, as well as striptease, peep, transvestite, gay, and other shows that you can visit not only on a festive night, but also on any other.
Pattaya is famous for two colorful transvestite shows - Alcazar and Tiffany. Both shows feature vibrant dance performances with incredible costumes. Sometimes excerpts from famous musicals are shown here. Both shows have Russian-language numbers. Dazzling scenery produces unforgettable impression on visitors. The format of the show does not go beyond the bounds of decency, so you can often see parents with children here. Some tourists like to take a photo with the artists after the performance as a souvenir.
It is better not to take children with you to city celebrations. There are a lot of people on the streets. The noise and general fun that adults love so much can cause a lot of trouble for a child.
Private or public party on the beach
On one of the beaches (in the Beach road area) a global open-air disco is held. The music sounds varied, but always catchy. Often for discos they use hits of the 80s, which Russian tourists love so much.
You can more calmly celebrate the New Year in one of the beach restaurants or by settling down with your group right on the boats of enterprising Thais. It is considered a special pleasure to count down last seconds of the passing year, of course, standing knee-deep in the sea.
10 minutes before the New Year, everyone starts launching sky lanterns. They fly very picturesquely over the sea and fascinate the audience. The flickering lights take away with them the last minutes of the year and all the troubles that happened in it. And after that the city explodes with fireworks. The amazing fireworks show continues with the roar of firecrackers and small fireworks right on the streets. And for a moment, the frozen city again plunges into a raging ocean of fun, joy and laughter.
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