Christmas Vacation Destinations- Christmas in Thailand

Christmas Party in Phuket Hotel

Holidays in Thailand is a good option for some people and not for some others. Why, I will tell you a little later. First, you must know What happens on Christmas day in Thailand and how the local Thai people as well the tourists from all over the world celebrate Christmas in Thailand?

Is Christmas Celebrated in Thailand?

Given the fact that Thailand is a Buddhist country, whether Christmas is celebrated there or not is a big question. If you look for a traditional Christmas celebration in Thailand, the answer would be No. However, if you look for a joyous celebration on Christmas day and the days before and after, the answer is Yes! As only about 4% people in Thailand are Christians, there is no official holiday on Christmas day there. It is a normal work day for people staying in Thailand. But because Thai people love to celebrate any occasion or festival, you would find ample opportunities for making merry in Thailand during Holidays (your Holidays).

How is Christmas Celebrated in Thailand?

Christmas Decoration in Bangkok Hotel

You won't find everyone going to Church or singing carols around trees but you will find a lots of decorations in malls, shops, roads and streets in true Christmas spirits. Shopping malls, hotels and restaurants play Christmas songs and decorate large and brightly lit Christmas trees. All these Christmas decorations in Thailand take momentum by the end of November. You will mainly see them at the large shopping malls. Christians and even other Thai people buy their own plastic tree and Christmas decorations at the markets like Tesco Lotus, Big C  and Careefour.  In fact, Thais love to keep this decoration for much longer periods- upto New Year and even upto Chinese new year celebrated in the end of January or early February. Most of the big restaurants and hotels in Thailand offer special Christmas food including the very traditional Turkey, mashed potatoes and even Christmas puddings.

Why to Go for a Thailand Christmas?

There are certain reasons why some people might like to go to Thailand for Christmas vacations. This is also the answer to the very first query raised in this article about why some people like to opt for Thailand Christmas. You should go to Thailand for Christmas celebrations:

• If you don't love the cold and snowy whether at your own place. The holiday season is the best weather to be in Thailand- a little rain with warm sunny days and pleasantly cool evenings.
• If you love to shop. Thailand is a shopping paradise, more so during Christmas and New Year's time. You can buy some unique and special gifts for your friends and family from the large open-air markets such as Chatuchak in Bangkok or from ritzy shopping malls everywhere in Thailand.

Christmas Decoration- Shopping Mall Thailand

• If you are sure you won't miss the traditional “holiday feeling”. You can always enjoy the lavish Christmas decoration in large shopping malls in Thailand and of course the special Christmas and New Year dinners offered by Thai hotels.
• If you want to spend your days leisurely without bothering about the haste and preparations for traditional Christmas celebrations at your home.