New Year events should fit the times Following a year unlike any other, celebrations and events will face a host of constraints published : 21 Dec 2020 at 04:30 16 With fears of a second wave of the pandemic in Thailand yet to dissipate, event organisers and government agencies are rushing to ensure New Year celebrations and consumer sentiment will not be spoiled by the invisible enemy of the state. A 40-metre-tall Christmas tree lights up CentralWorld mall in Bangkok's Ratchaprasong area ahead of the Christmas and New Year period. New Year countdown events are proceeding despite negative factors, though organisers are required to follow safety standards. (Photo by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)