10 recommended locations where you can ring in the New Year

1. Bangkok Countdown 2020 at Central World
Central World’s “AIS Bangkok Countdown 2020” includes more than 4,000 spectacular fireworks to ring in the New Year. Enjoy the night with more than 100 popular artists and international DJs in attendance on New Year’s Eve and into the New Year at Ratchaprasong.

2. Asiatique Thailand Countdown 2019, Bangkok
Prepare to recharge your energy at the “Chang Music Connection presents Asiatique Thailand Countdown 2020” under the concept of “Boost Your Energy”, with concerts by famous artists such as Da Endorphine, Mild, Black Head, Scrubb, Stamp, Atom, Mariam, and others, while dazzling fireworks are set to light up the night sky on the Chao Phraya River. The highlight is to watch the fireworks from a high angle on the large Ferris wheel. The big event kicks off at 5pm on December 31 at Asiatique The Riverfront.

3. CDC Countdown 2020, Bangkok
Here’s another New Year party – along the Ekamai-Raminthra Expressway, with artists like Joeyboy, Paradox, Cocktail, and Zeal taking the stage to entertain the crowd. Get free tickets on December 31 night at Event Park CDC.

4. Mega Countdown 2020, Samut Prakan 
For those who live in the suburbs of Bangkok or the metropolitan area, the Mega Countdown 2020 may be a good alternative. The party and concert are expected to be full of fun and packed with quality artists including Getsunova, Potato, SlotMachine, PolyCat, UrBoy TJ, and Golf Fuking Hero on December 31. The event, to be held at the parking lot outside Mega Bangna near Ikea, commences at 5pm.

5. Khunwang Countdown 2020, Chiang Mai.
This colourful countdown will be held at Khun Wang Royal Agricultural Research Centre, Chiang Mai. You can catch a Hmong and Pga K’nyau tribe cultural show and folk songs, with beverages, food and Agricultural Research Centre products on sale. You can even make merit by giving alms to monks on the morning of January 1.

6. Happy New Year Asean 2020 @Maesai, Chiang Rai
For anyone visiting Chiang Rai, one place to be is “Hello Asean Countdown Year 2020” starting at 6pm and going on until 1am on New Year’s Day at the front of the Thailand-Myanmar Friendship Bridge border checkpoint. There are performances by renowned artists and a countdown featuring fireworks of course.

7. Khon Kaen Countdown 2020
The Khon Kaen Municipality, the Provincial Administrative Organisation and The Tourism Authority of Thailand, Khon Kaen, invites you to join their New Year countdown at the central city hall on Srichan Road. The highlight of the celebrations is a glowing garden event under the concept of “Grace of King Rama X: Colour of the Light”, which will leave you bedazzled by the millions of sparkling lights. The event actually begins from December 25 at the Khon Kaen City Gate garden. Delicious food and DIY products will be on sale. New Year’s Eve celebrations will lead to Khon Kaen Countdown 2020 under the concept of “Khon Kaen Countdown, Celebration of 222 Years”. Enjoy concerts by famous artists. To end the celebration, there will be an alms giving ceremony on January 1 at the Khon Kaen City Pillar Shrine.

8. Buriram Countdown 2020
Tourists are invited to join New Year’s Eve celebrations with free concerts by famous artists led by ’90s artist duo “Tao” Somchai and “Mos” Patiparn, followed by BNK48, Kong Huai Rai, and TaitoSmith. There will be a special performance from the football club as well. The fun starts from 6pm at Chang Arena.

9. Pattaya Countdown 2020, Chon Buri
The Pattaya City administrative office, in cooperation with Mono29, has organised a “grand entertainment festival” to celebrate the end of the year called Pattaya Countdown 2020, a “spectacular” event with colourful lights, as well as concerts by leading Thai artists. The event commences on December 30 at the Pattaya Tourism Pier (Bali Hai Pier), from 5pm.

10. Patong Beach Countdown 2020, Phuket.
If you are in the south, head to Patong Countdown 2020. Held under the concept of “Save Our Earth – Say No To Plastic”, popular artists are expected to provide you with entertainment. Listen to world-class DJs and watch the Simon Cabaret Show and the Siam Niramit Show. And there are other enjoyable activities in which you can take part.

Have a happy countdown!