In addition to the countdown, the New Year celebrations at the Thao Suranaree Memorial in Nakhon Ratchasima will feature concerts, folk performances and the presentation of Buddhist merit-making offerings to 199 monks at sunrise on New Year’s Day.

The evening’s highlights leading to the countdown to 2009 at Khao Noi Park will feature Country-and-Western music, wild west shows and performances depicting various aspects of life as a cowboy.

The New Year celebrations at Arayana Resort & Spa will re-create the colourful carnival-like atmosphere of a traditional Thai temple fair, complete with a vast variety of food stalls and the fun-filled ramwong circle dance. Start off the new year by making merit on the morning of New Year’s Day.

Tickets:
2,500 baht per person for adults; 1,500 per child
Ticket plus accommodation: 7,000 – 20,000 baht range
Web site: www.phupimarn.com
Tel: 0 4431 8011 - 4

Highlights of the New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Greenery Resort include a cocktail party with musical entertainment provided by a live band, cowboy performances and shows, a cowboy family contest, the New Year countdown and fireworks display. Wake up to a new day and start off the New Year by making merit.

Ticket plus accommodation: 12,000 – 33,000 baht
Web site: www.greeneryresort.com
Tel: 0 2661 2999 Ext. 504

Greet the New Year with a Country Night at Juldis Khao Yai Resort & Spa.
This special 3-day/2-night Country Night Gala Dinner Package includes an international buffet plus entertainment featuring a school band, games and prizes.

3-day/2-night Country Night Gala Dinner Package: 6,400 baht
Web site: www.khaoyai.com
Tel: 0 2556 0251 – 6

Take part in an exhilarating Walk Rally. Enjoy musical performances and stage shows. To mark the beginning of a new year, the New Year countdown highlights at Chateau de Khao Yai also include the release of khome loi floating lanterns and the presentation of Buddhist merit-making offerings to nine monks.

Tickets: 1,800 baht
Tickets plus accommodation: 2,800 – 9,800 baht
Web site: www.chateaudekhaoyai.com
Tel: 0 2940 7610 Ext. 18-19

The festive celebrations at Thongsomboon Club includes activities, games, musical entertainment, and an international dinner menu offering all-time-favourites such as steaks, BBQs and grilled pig.

Tickets: 500 baht
Ticket plus accommodation: 3,000 baht
Web site: www.thongsomboon-club.com
Tel: 0 4431 2248, 0 4431 2316

The highlights of the New Year celebrations at the Khao Yai Fahsai Resort include shows, musical entertainment, activities, a games pavilion and a New Year feast featuring an international buffet.

Tickets: 1,200 baht /
Web site: www.khaoyaifahsai.com
Tel: 081 203 8724, 083 603 3317

Journey back in time and celebrate the New Year festivities in traditional Thai-style. The evening’s highlights leading up to the New Year Countdown will include a sumptuous dinner buffet and food stalls offering a vast variety of delicacies, performances alternated with games.

Tickets: 800 baht
Tel: 0 3622 7189

Villa Paradee proudly hosts its New Year party with a diverse range of musical entertainment featuring a trio, saxophone solo and the classics. The combination of food stalls and an international dinner menu offers a vast selection of delicacies for a delightful evening. Rise and shine the next morning and start of the New Year by making Buddhist merit-making offerings.

Tickets: 2,000 baht
Tel: 0 4424 9905

The I-San Countdown Festival at Klong Sai Resort reflects the festive spirit of Southern I-San. A sumptuous meal and fine entertainment, including a light-and-sound presentation, is an integral part of these New Year festivities. Start off the new year the right way – participate in the Buddhist merit-making rituals on the morning of New Year’s Day.

Ticket plus accommodation: 2,100 – 6,200 baht
Tel: 0 2551 7661 – 2

Turn back the clock and re-live the ‘60s and ‘70s on New Year’s Eve at the Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa.

Tickets: 5,885 Baht per adult, 2,943 baht per child
Web site: www.kirimaya.com
Tel: 0 4442 6000 - 99

Enjoy the delightful culinary creations and delicacies prepared by the chefs for the New Year’s Eve international buffet. The evening’s entertainment will include a lively traditional I-San-style musical performance called ponglang. Try your luck in the lucky draw.

Tickets: 650 baht
Web site: www.simathani.com
Tel: 0 4421 3100

Because it incorporates all of the right ingredients for a great party namely delicious food, lively music, great company, the opportunity to participate in contests, fun and games, and even win a few prizes – the traditional Thai temple fair is a popular theme for Thai New Year celebrations.

The New Year celebrations and New Year’s Eve international buffet at Suranarai at the Dusit Princess Hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima (also known as Khorat) offers a feast of the senses. Countdown to 2009 and end the superb fun-filled evening with a spectacular fireworks display.

Tickets: 550 baht
Web site: www.dusitprincess.com
Tel: 0 4425 6629 – 35