Chiang Mai welcomes 2023 with prayers, lanterns and dazzling pyrotechnics
Thousands of Thais and foreigners flocked to Chiang Mai’s many attractions to ring in the New Year.
Among them was the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, where people gathered to take photographs of the last sunset of 2022.
Many also attended the “Chiang Mai Love is All Around” countdown at the northern capital’s Tha Phae Gate. The event, presided over by Chiang Mai mayor Assanee Buranupakorn, saw people releasing lanterns for good luck and wowing over a dazzling fireworks display.
Many devout Buddhists also went to Wat Phan On to pray for a good year ahead and listen to overnight chanting.
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