---

Wat Arun Chosen as CNN Internationals Live Broadcast Site for Thailands New Year Celebrations

On December 28th, 2023, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officials publicly stated that CNN International, an American news channel, chose Wat Arun, Bangkok, as a live broadcast location to represent Thai identity under the concept “Wichit Arun” on New Year’s Eve Live celebrations.
Wichit Arun is a highlight to promote tourism activities in December 2023 by TAT at Nagaraphirom Park, Bangkok as a celebration night on December 31st. The fireworks will be displayed under the theme of Wichit Arun divided into nine acts showcasing Thai identity.

Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, famously known shortly as Wat Arun, is one of the spectacular landmarks in Thailand known for its prestige and religious center.

Read More https://thepattay...ebrations/


»Klik her for stort foto

---

Wat Arun, also known as the temple of Dawn, is a significant landmark of Bangkok, built before 1656. It’s a lot more modest than Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace or Wat Pho and the Giant Reclining Buddha, but in many ways, its iconic shape is better known. Just look at the back of a 10 Baht coin, and you will recognise it instantly

---

---

Thailand rings in the New Year with a countdown and fireworks show by the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.