The Tourism Authority of Thailand is preparing extensive Chinese New Year festivities in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Phuket. These locations will host performances from China and Thailand, including acrobatic stunts, traditional face-changing opera, puppet shows, and more. In Pattaya, the celebration will be held near the Central Festival shopping mall and on Walking Street.
In 2019, the Chinese New Year, the year of the Pig, will officially start on 5 February.