A Thai woman buys clothes to celebrate Chinese New Year in Chinatown in Bangkok, Thailand, Jan 24, 2017 . Photos: Reuters/Chaiwat Subprasom
Bright red garments, gold embroidery and colourful accessories would normally have been the mode du jour for Thailand's ethnic Chinese celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan 28.
Striking colours, especially red, are believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune.
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