Friday Night saw the grand opening of the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2012 which saw thousands converge on Pattaya Beach to enjoy the first of two nights of non-stop firework displays from international teams of pyrotechnic professionals.

Khun Itipon, the Mayor of Pattaya opened the event earlier in the night at the Bali Hai Port, at the south-end of Pattaya Beach where many of the side-events during the two days will be taking place.

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