Chiang Mai has been transformed into a mesmerising spectacle as lion and golden dragon dance troupes from Bangkok took to the streets for the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Store owners eagerly invited them inside, hoping to bask in the good luck and prosperity they brought. Meanwhile, at the iconic Tha Phae Gate, Chinese tourists swarmed, dressed in Thai traditional attire, as they posed against the backdrop of the ancient city wall, a sight that truly defined Chiang Mai.
In the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thai-Chinese locals embraced the festivities with vibrant red outfits and an array of auspicious foods and offerings. They flocked to the Thao Suranaree Monument and Khun Yai Mo, the great heroine of the region, paying homage to their ancestors and strengthening the bonds within their community. Notably, the local authorities took…
