While there are big celebrations during the day and evening, at home and in the early morning ,Thai-Chinese are preparing Food & Drink (usually includes a Pig Head )for the Gods , the Dead , and they also burn everyday utensils specially made of Paper (such as shoes, gold, money ....these paper Utensils are usually found in chinese shops ) which is supposed to reach the dead and should bring happiness and wealth. Also the noisy sounds of the Crackers which are usually done at early am and towards noon are supposed to chase away all the bad and evil. (a typical "set-up" of Food for chinese new year)