EricTh Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Yesterday, I tried to take a minivan to Sankampaeng, the operator said that it is full for the whole day. He said I need to book a seat a day or so earlier. I've sat this minivan many times before and didn't have to book at all. Then I realise it's the Chinese New Year holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Yes. Their New Year is Feb. 5. But, it goes way beyond that for Chinese taking holiday probably until March 1. Airlines are also very busy and prices higher so just beware. I was surprised yesterday spent most of the day in town. Seems like many Falang also walking around, eating, getting massages, etc. Good to see some places getting business/customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 8 hours ago, bkk6060 said: But, it goes way beyond that for Chinese taking holiday probably until March 1. The Chinese school holidays are from January 26-February 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 By the way, does anybody know whether there are any Chinese New Year public performances in Chiang Mai during Chinese New Year. I've never seen them in CM before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingmai331 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Phooey on the lunar new year, that's for the chinese and vietnamese. But for the folks in CM, the big event is the annual FLOWER FESTIVAL, from Friday to Sunday. At the city part, SW corner of the moat. And big parade Saturday morning starting near Tha Pae Gate and winding along the (closed) moat road to the park. Very colorful and packed with luscious females and marching bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushroomdave Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 And what few know, the schools finish 3 weeks before the full week of the new year holiday.......well, that's in Taiwan for sure as I can attest as I teach there and why I am here now and for my Chinese New Year 30 days as usual!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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