Does it get any better than New Year’s Eve – the night the world celebrates new beginnings, no matter what else is happening on this crazy planet?
Party animals heading to Bangkok (and those already there) will find themselves in a quandary: Simply said, there’s too much to do. That’s where we come in. If you can’t find the perfect NYE experience on this list, it may not exist!
If you are planning to travel solo or looking for some party friends, we recommend staying in one of the best Bangkok hostels or Airbnb apartments.
New Year’s Eve Bangkok 2023-24: Best Countdown Places To Celebrate
New Year’s Eve 2024 – Party Cruise
Embark on an exclusive four-hour party cruise, set against the backdrop of a magnificent fireworks show illuminating from three distinct directions. Guests aboard will be treated to a variety of drinks, cocktails, and onboard dining options, all while enjoying the vibrant performances of professional DJs, fire dancers, and MCs. This unique event promises a blend of exhilarating entertainment and visual spectacle, offering an unforgettable experience on the water.
ELECTRIFIED NYE Rooftop Celebration
Immerse yourself in the dynamic energy of New Year’s Eve at The Westin Grande Bangkok Sukhumvit’s Altitude Rooftop!
Celebrate with us on this exhilarating night as we say goodbye to the old year and usher in 2024 with unstoppable zest and flair.
🎵 International DJ Sets: Dance to the electrifying rhythms of world-renowned DJs who will take you on an unforgettable electronic music voyage from 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM.
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NYE Bangkok Rooftop Parties
The quintessential way to usher in Bangkok’s new year? At a high altitude! There are so many rooftop parties throughout the city, choosing just one could prove impossible. Breathtaking views of Bangkok at night paired with every type of cuisine and drink imaginable make New Year’s Eve a festival of eye-popping experiences.
Dance, listen to DJs spin, imbibe in delicious treats and drinks and overdo it! Top clubs for your lofty experience:
- Vertigo and Moon Bar,
- Three Sixty,
- Cloud 47,
- Octave Rooftop Lounge and Bar,
- Above Eleven,
- Three Sixty,
- At the ultimate Sky Bar, light colors change every 90 seconds. Don’t worry that you’ve drunk too much when they do.
Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024 ICONSIAM
The Tourism Authority of Thailand, alongside the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Marine Department, Thai Chamber of Commerce, and ICONSIAM, is preparing for the “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024” event. This World-Class Countdown Landmark, embodying the theme “Win The World For Thailand,” will celebrate Thai culture and identity. Highlights include an eco-friendly 1,400-meter sticky rice multimedia fireworks display, complemented by a light and sound show. Set to dazzle on December 31, 2023, along the scenic Chao Phraya River at ICONSIAM Bangkok, the event promises to be a spectacular celebration, bringing joy and smiles to all attendees.
NEW YEAR RIVERSIDE RETRO REVELRY
Treat yourself to a sumptuous dining experience this New Year’s Eve with our buffet dinner that transports you to the vibrant era of the ’70s and ’80s. Dive into a world of diverse flavors and sway to the nostalgic rhythms of retro music as you ring in the New Year with an evening brimming with exhilaration.
Get ready to be entertained with live performances by ‘Cho & her band’, the rhythmic spins of DJ Natty, and cap off the night with a breathtaking fireworks show along the river.
Khao San Road – Famous NYE street party
For folks who believe that a street party is the only way to ring in a new year, Khao San Road regularly tops “must-see” lists for Bangkok citizens and tourists. No reservations are required, nor will the fashion police serve warrants to guests wearing their most comfy outfits.
Neon Countdown Party
Bangkok is set to come alive once again with the return of the Neon Countdown to 2024! This year’s event features the iconic infinity stage, inviting attendees to witness its grandeur firsthand. Explore the vibrant Neon Downtown and be mesmerized as the event illuminates Bangkok’s skyline. The line-up is nothing short of spectacular, featuring renowned artists like Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Charlotte Dewitte, DJ Snack, Hardwell, and many others, ensuring an unforgettable musical experience.
King Power Mahanakhon – The Highest View Point in Bangkok
Would you like to experience the best views in Bangkok? Then you should put King Power Mahanakhon on your bucket list, especially for NYE.
New Year’s Eve Retro Glam
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a throwback at the 1826 Rooftop Bar, featuring an evening of R&B, soul, and pop dance tunes. Enjoy free-flow drinks and non-stop music from a live DJ, ensuring a groovy and memorable start to the new year.
Dark Techno vs Psychedelic trance NYE Countdown Edition
The PsyHead Community and TheThirdTechno Crew are back for a transcendent experience this Sunday, 31st December, immersing you in the world of psychedelic frequencies and Dark/Industrial Techno. Join us in Bangkok for a thrilling showdown as the city’s top local talents go head-to-head, pitting TECHNO against PSYTRANCE to determine which genre reigns supreme.
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Royal City Avenue (RCA)
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This neighborhood is the place to see and be seen, say the city’s trendsetters. In fact, the Huai Khwang district is an epicenter of action throughout the year, but the area goes into overdrive on New Year’s Eve. Live concerts, DJs, performers and entertainers are all on hand to light up the night.
Insanity Nightclub
Insanity Nightclub is definitely the place to go a little crazy on New Year’s Eve, as frequent guests of this hot spot attest. There will be something going on in every inch of the premises, including non-stop spinning by the most-favored DJs and even aerial dance performances so don’t forget to look up.
Apsara Dining Cruise (Romantic Option)
Apsara Dinning Cruise is a proper romantic Bangkok experience. You will experience great Thai hospitality and traditional food in a royal way. If you are traveling with a partner, this can be a great option how to spend NYE in Bangkok.
The White Party (LGBT)
It’s no secret that Thailand is front and center when it comes to social issues that include LGBTQ+ rights. If you want to celebrate this enlightened social perspective, make plans to attend Bangkok’s White Party, a gay bash that lasts four days and takes no prisoners!
Full Moon Party at Koh Phangan
No full moon is required since this party goes on no matter what’s happening in the night sky over Bangkok.
Be forewarned: this celebration isn’t for the staid and formal. It’s a wild, wonderful party held at Haad Rin Beach. Like crowds? Partiers usually number in the hundreds.
The fashion police won’t show up to judge outfits nor will guests be asked to leave before dawn if they want to stay.
But the Full Moon Party is not without protocols. Guests are expected to dance, drink, eat, mingle, party, drink more and navigate the sand while staying upright. This is one hot, happening New Year’s Eve party.
Chinatown, Bangkok
Who says you have to wait until 25 January 2024 to celebrate Chinese New Year when you can get a head start on the night of 31st December 2023? By day, this beautifully eclectic community is abuzz with shoppers eager to snag bargains, trade gold, visit temples, market stalls, and indulge in street-side eateries.
The House on Sathorn – POSH + ROMANTIC
Eager for a posh New Year’s Eve? Make the House on Sathorn your preferred venue. This 130-year-old Bangkok landmark building hosts movers, shakers, celebs, ambassadors and other folks who love to see and be seen year-round. On New Year’s Eve, the party is open to guests eager to be part of a luxe experience.
Be prepared to open your wallet as this venue is far from inexpensive (From B5,200/7,400 with wine pairing for two). Make it a spectacular 2024 start by indulging in the 14-course tasting menu that offers gourmands exotic dishes they likely won’t find elsewhere. Leave the kids home with grandma. This isn’t their scene!
Make Your Hotel Room Party Central
Wear what you like (or nothing at all). Call room service. Who says partying all night in crowded clubs, neighborhoods or pricey restaurants is the only way to get your New Year’s Eve celebration on?
For romantics who value their privacy and seek fireworks other than the pyrotechnic kind, these seven luxury hotels make idyllic havens for couples who get all of the excitement they need from each other:
- Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok;
- The Peninsula Bangkok;
- Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit;
- Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel;
- Hotel Muse Bangkok;
- Lebua at State Tower
- Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square
- Check more of the Best Luxury Bangkok Hotels!
Makeshift parties
No invitations necessary to be part of the Bangkok New Year’s Eve celebration because there are always makeshift, impromptu parties springing up on street corners during this magical night. All you need do to be part of the scene is to show up at the right place and right time then get your party on.
Bangkok citizens are eager to share their night, but on NYE, they go to the extreme when it comes to sharing and hospitality. If you are offered a drink and New Year’s greetings, take them up on their offers. You may learn a thing or two about the art of friendship on a night that is celebrated by the entire world.
Just one Rooftop: Sirocco (Romantic)
Celebrants who neither want to put up with crowds nor spend so much money they empty their bank accounts find Sirocco the ideal place to see a brand new year in. Located atop the Banyan Tree Hotel, you get bragging rights by dining here. It’s the “world’s highest alfresco” eatery.
Discriminating partiers look forward to a seven-course dinner under the stars that becomes pure drama when fireworks throughout Bangkok go off at midnight. Come for the food. Stay for the ambience. You can always go clubbing once you’re fortified with some of the most divine food Bangkok has to offer.
Asiatique
New Year’s Eve gives all hipsters chances to strut their stuff. Located on the Chao Phraya River bank, entertainment choices are eclectic-even quirky. And when the clock strikes midnight, savvy revelers know that it’s the best vantage point for watching iconic fireworks burst into the midnight sky.
Asiatique is designed to meet the needs of singles, groups and entire families. There’s something to do for everyone while waiting for midnight: Bars; music venues; boutiques; restaurants; classic Thai puppet shows plus the ever-popular Calypso Ladyboy Cabaret. It’s a one-stop party on a very grand scale!
Central World (Family Friendly)
Savvy fashionistas dedicated to shopping until they drop already know that Southeast Asia’s most spectacular mega mall, Central World, is open for business on New Year’s Eve.
Partygoers needn’t feel obligated to buy a thing when they will show up to see and be seen at the venue often compared to New York City’s Times Square NYE bash.
Turn the kids loose on the venue’s ice skating rink to work off their own excitement as adults myriad experiences on this auspicious night on the Roman calendar: Shows; yummy foods; a beer garden; live music and the ubiquitous fireworks show, of course.