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Where are the best places in Thailand to celebrate Christmas with young kids?

Jenny ******
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In thailand at the moment but looking at booking something for christmas really unsure where is best to celebrate Christmas with my family.

I know it's a buddist country but looking at best places in Thailand.

Age 3 and 8

Any suggestions please
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The discussion centers around celebrating Christmas in Thailand, particularly for families with young children. Suggestions for family-friendly locations include Phuket and Bangkok due to their numerous special events and festive activities suitable for kids. While some comments also mention other Southeast Asian destinations like the Philippines and Vietnam, especially Manila, the emphasis remains on finding the best experiences in Thailand.
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Sam *********
Sam *********
Goa.
Phil ******
Phil ******
Bangkok or phuket is great
Steve *******
Steve *******
The Philippines, and especially Manila, is already in full Christmas mode.
Jenny ******
Jenny ******
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@Steve ******
what's it like in manila ?
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The Philippines is very americanized so western Christmas is huge in the country.
Tulip ********
Tulip ********
anywhere there are kids and tourists there's a Santa. I have three Thai nieces.
Sheen ************
Sheen ************
South india. Fort Kochi springs to mind. Big Christian area.

Over the years I’ve become used to Indians in Santa suits and white faces. Yep whiting up is a thing.
Michael ********
Michael ********
Phuket or Bangkok will have more for your kids special events and malls. I was blown away by Centrals xmas budget

Phuket the green man used to do a good xmas dinner and stuff
@Stuart ********
would know better what howard has to offer.
Zap **********
Zap **********
Philippines
Garrett ***********
Garrett ***********
Hanoi vietnam is my favorite place in Southeast Asia for Christmas.
Garrett ***********
Garrett ***********
@Frank-******
Christmas is better 😂
Frank-Steven ***********
Frank-Steven ***********
@Garrett **********
Interesting. Why?
Bryn ********
Bryn ********
@Frank-Steven **********
HCMC is much the same thing.
Garrett ***********
Garrett ***********
@Frank-******
Climate is colder, they put up lights throughout the city, Christmas wreaths on the street lights, idk just a really good Christmas feeling there. I love it.
Frank-Steven ***********
Frank-Steven ***********
@Garrett **********
Thanks. Might give it a try this Christmas. Good for New Year, too?

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