Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on Friday presided&nbsp;over the opening ceremony for the Chinese New Year 2018 celebration at the Chalermphrakiat China Gate in Bangkok&rsquo;s Chinatown,known locally as Yaowarat.&nbsp;

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