New year fireworks over Ao Nang

Posted by beach climber on January 8th, 2010 filed in activities, attractions, beach life, holidays, hospitality, living here, travel tips

Everyone know the Thais love a good party, and new year eve is no exception. And so it was with great anticipation that we decided to see in 2010 at Ao Nang beach with the spectacular fireworks and a litany of cheap whiskey buckets. And the experience did not disappoint as families camped out along the miles of white sand bring picnics, wide smiles and a convivial atmosphere.

We had originally intended to brave the full moon festivities on Koh Phagnan, but with bus tickets running out fast and accommodation at a premium, to travel there was just a bridge too far. And the sight of Had Rin bejewelled with Chang bottles and fag ends on the first morning in January is not certain to fill the soul with to much optimism for the next 12 months.

Our other option was to head across the Andaman straits to Phi Phi and enjoy the mother of all parties there, but hordes of uppity Israelis and six-hour round-trip ferry journey put an end to such highly charged endevours. And certainly Ao Nang did the trick with a great vibe, plenty of good holiday cheers and great food. Who knows that the ‘teenies’ will hold for Thailand, but at least they started off on the right foot.