The big countdown to 2013 went like clockwork all around the world on Monday evening, starting in Australasia and ending in the Americas. At the stroke of midnight it was the turn of Thailand and of course Pattaya to ring in the New Year – with a bang! Suddenly, Pattaya Bay was lit up by thousands of fireworks in what can only be described as a fantastic spectacle of sound and multi colours. One guest, a European expert on fireworks told Pattaya People that the spectacular fireworks display cost approximately 50 million baht. Everyone counted down the magical numbers 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and then the town exploded in a crescendo of happiness, especially around Bali Hai area which was designated the main zone for celebrating the event. Indeed, people in the nearby Walking Street area got the shock of their lives as the countdown began, all the lights went out due to a massive electric short circuit. Luckily within seconds the sky lit up with all the fireworks going off. Back at Bali Hai headquarters, Pattaya Mayor Ittipol Khunplume and City Hall dignitaries led the crowd into 2013. There were concerts to enjoy with performances from the likes of Kala, Stamp, Modern Dog, Titanium and Buddha Bless. It is estimated that 400,000 people turned up for the occasion generating millions of baht for the Pattaya economy.
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