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[Wino]

I think the countdown to 2010 was a success. I enjoyed seeing the fireworks.

PATTAYA’S COUNTDOWN TO 2010 ANNOUNCED TO THE WORLD

The “Amazing Pattaya, Amazing Countdown Campaign” is underway again for the second year running. The campaign runs in coalition with a government project called; “Amazing Thailand, Amazing Value,” which is attempting to revitalise Thailand’s image and viability as a high class tourist destination.

Pattaya, the 21st of December 2009 [PDN]: This year’s countdown campaign is expected to bring over 500,000 tourists to Fun City in order to enjoy the festive celebrations that Christmas and New Year have to offer. The campaign hopes to raise in excess of 500 million baht for the city and its residents.

As a result of the successful event from last year, where the “Pattaya Countdown 2009” brought over 400,000 visitors to the city, leading entertainment organisations such as; GMM Media, TOT, CAT and Thai Beverage Marketing are co-operating together with this years countdown in order to promote the event as one of the best tourism attracts globally. Once again an advertising campaign with world media corporation CNN has started in the attempts to get more international tourism into the country, especially from Europe and America.



The entertainment will be similar to last year, with live music by a variety of international and Thai pop/rock stars, including; So Cool, Paradox, Tik Chiro, Black Head, Slot Machine, Instinct, Boy Peace Maker, Buddha Bless, Playground, Pancake and all the stars from popular TV show, “The Star.” There will also be a food exhibition and Thai cultural show. The New Years Eve celebrations will feature a magnificent fireworks display that will be broadcast live on satellite and cable television from 10:30pm.


The campaign will be a 7 day and night event starting from Friday the 25th of December until Thursday the 31st of December, when the New Year is commenced.

For more info contact:
Pattaya TAT: 038-428-750, 038-427-667
Pattaya City: 038-253-100

http://www.pattayada...NEWS=0000011508

[lvdkeyes]

The fireworks were spectacular. I enjoyed them from the safety of my balcony.

[Wino]

I don't mind the crowds every once in a while, but find it nice to admire the spectacular fireworks from afar.

[rucus7]

A one week count down to the New Year. Seems like a not so subtle attempt to generate revenue. Any reason to indulge, in a city (Pattatya) that needs no excuse already?

[lvdkeyes]

I wonder how much money was spent, as opposed to revenue, on fireworks during the countdown.

[Beer Chang]

rucus7, on 01 January 2010 - 01:15 AM, said:

Any reason to indulge, in a city (Pattatya) that needs no excuse already?

Events like these are attempt to broaden Pattaya's appeal beyond sex tourism.

[Thaimo]

lvdkeyes, on 01 January 2010 - 02:27 AM, said:

I wonder how much money was spent, as opposed to revenue, on fireworks during the countdown.

I think that is a legitimate question. I wonder if such information is published anywhere. I'm curious about it myself.

[lvdkeyes]

I read that a budget of 8 Mil baht was set for the Countdown. Not sure what additional revenue was brought in.

[Wino]

The city does things like this to bring in the tourists. If you factor in the money spent on hotels, food, gifts and the like, I should think the city fathers thought it was worthwhile.

[Beer Chang]

Wino, on 05 January 2010 - 02:39 AM, said:

The city does things like this to bring in the tourists. If you factor in the money spent on hotels, food, gifts and the like, I should think the city fathers thought it was worthwhile.

Especially since they're trying to attract the "right kind of tourists".

[lvdkeyes]

My question is did it bear out to bring in more tourist money than NY Eve has in the past, (proportionately, of course)?

[Beer Chang]

Walking Street was packed New Year's Eve, seemed more crowded than last year.

[lvdkeyes]

That's a subjective view point really, isn't it?

[Beer Chang]

Very subjective.

But Soi VC seemed to have more traffic the year before.

[Wino]

And I guess statistics don't lie? Numbers are numbers, but they sure can be manipulated.

[Beer Chang]

yea, whats's the phrase, "lies, damn lies, and statistics"

[lvdkeyes]

I haven't even seen any statistics about it.

[Beer Chang]

It wouldn't surprise me if this year's peak season is busier than last given that last year's was right after the airport closure.

[Wino]

Wouldn't surprise me as well, if this year's tourist season is busier than last year's. I think promotions like Pattaya's Countdown to 2010 is a big draw, especially to many Thais from Bangkok.