The Thai’s sure are a lucky bunch. Although celebrating their lunar New Year in April, the inhabitants of Bangkok also celebrate western New Years, and probably more importantly, the Chinese New Year. With a huge local Chinese population, this event is an annual highlight.

Highlights of the festivities include local Chinese cultural performances, Chinese opera, lion dancing, colourful dragon processions and fireworks. It is also a place to test out your taste buds along Chinatown's Yaowarat and Charon Krung Roads with sumptuous Chinese dishes like Peking duck, mouth watering grilled pork, tasty noodles and array of desserts on offer.