Chinese New Year brings one of the most exhilarating celebrations to Yaowaraj, which is officially the Chinatown of Bangkok. The entire length of street comes to life with crowds of worshippers, exploding firecrackers, dragon dancers, and families of
Chinese descent who gather to partake in the street fanfare as well as enjoy sumptuous Chinese banquets. In other parts of Bangkok Chinese restaurants and shopping malls roll out special Chinese New Year promotions, which range from discounts on
goods and services to free feng shui advice for their customers. In Thailand, the event usually takes place around January or February of each year. The exact dates are calculated from the Chinese Lunar Calendar.