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Countdown 2026 Preparation & Decorations

December 29, 2025
by James Geier
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2026 Thailand

Late December 2025 Observing preparations and decorations for the Chiang Mai Countdown 2026 Celebrations Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit passed away on 24 October 2025 at the age of 93. Her death marked the end of a life dedicated to public service, cultural preservation, and humanitarian efforts. Sirikit was Queen of Thailand from 28 April 1950 to 13 October 2016 as the wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). Both were loved by the Thai people […]

Iron Bridge at Night

December 8, 2024
by James Geier
2025 Thailand

Thursday 5 December 2024 Seeing the Iron Bridge at night The Iron Bridge in Chiang Mai, known locally as Sapphan Khua Lek, is transformed for the holidays with vibrant decorations. These decorations are installed before Loy Krathong in November and remain on display well after the New Year celebrations. Loy Krathong, one of Thailand’s important festivals, takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. […]