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[Beer Chang]

Christmas in Pattaya is quite a scene.

Lots of bargirls in red outfits. Firework displays. Parties at lots of bars.

More like Pottersville than Bedford Falls for sure.

[rucus7]

We drove into Pattaya on Christmas Day to see Avatar playing at the Central cinema. Our 8 and 9 year olds had a great time. Not so different from what I have done in America. We stayed in a hotel away from the bar scene, I guess it depends on what you are looking for.

[Beer Chang]

rucus7, on 26 December 2009 - 10:31 AM, said:

We drove into Pattaya on Christmas Day to see Avatar playing at the Central cinema. Our 8 and 9 year olds had a great time. Not so different from Pottersville. I guess it depends on what you are looking for.

You mean not so different from Bedford Falls, right?

[CrazyExpat]

I always love holidays in Pattaya. Is there any holiday that is not celebrated there big time? It seems to live for each and every party. EVERY day.

[Beer Chang]

CrazyExpat, on 26 December 2009 - 03:32 PM, said:

I always love holidays in Pattaya. Is there any holiday that is not celebrated there big time?

Thanksgiving is pretty light.

Amazing how Halloween and Valentine's Day has caught on big time.

[Wino]

Through the years, I have been in Pattaya for Christmas many times. Until this year, I never noticed so many local fireworks displays. Is this new or did I just miss it in years past?

[lvdkeyes]

I think you just missed the fireworks in the past. Thais seem to love fireworks for any reason.

[Beer Chang]

Talking about holidays, restauranteers and hoteliers have noticed a new trend where Feb 13 is a very night as giys take out their mistresses for Valentines Day.

[Wino]

I was very surprised to see how widespread Valentine’s Day was celebrated in Laos. Five years ago, I was in Vientiane. I was passing the time of day in one of the many riverside establishments and witnessed several groups of school boys and girls celebrating the holiday. I thought it was only celebrated in the west.

[Beer Chang]

Was a big night in Bali!

[Wino]

They like valentine's day in the Philippines, too.

[lvdkeyes]

Since the US occupied PI for so many years, I am not surprised.

[Beer Chang]

And the USA "economically and culturally" invade and occupy much of the world. Mickey D's Micahel Jax et al

[lvdkeyes]

It seems that American culture is welcomed with open arms in most of the world.

[Beer Chang]

lvdkeyes, on 13 January 2010 - 09:37 AM, said:

It seems that American culture is welcomed with open arms in most of the world.

We're dumbing down the planet!