Asiatique Thailand Countdown is one of the most popular New Year's Eve events in Bangkok, where you can countdown to New Year 2026 with a view of the Chao Phraya River while enjoying concerts and admiring an impressive Bangkok fireworks display above the river. Discover everything you need to know about the Asiatique Countdown 2026 in Bangkok.
Asiatique The Riverfront in Bangkok
Asiatique The Riverfront is a large shopping center and entertainment venue located along the Chao Phraya River. The place is filled with restaurants and bars offering a vibrant music atmosphere. In addition to eateries, here you can also buy souvenirs, Thai handicrafts, and cheap clothes. Asiatique The Riverfront also has the tallest Ferris wheel in Thailand. Every year, this shopping and entertainment spot welcomes a large number of domestic and international tourists to visit. Asiatique is also a popular landmark for the New Year's countdown and a great spot for watching the fireworks. On New Year's Eve, this place becomes even more magical with the lights.
Why choose this New Year countdown event in Bangkok?
Reasons for choosing Asiatique Countdown for your New Year's Eve celebration in Bangkok:
- Countdown along the most beautiful curve of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok
- Enjoy concerts, DJs, and top artists covering all genres of music for all generations
- Watch the magnificent fireworks above the river
- Combine New Year's Eve celebrations with a riverside shopping experience
Best hotels to stay for Asiatique Countdown
Bangkok Riverside is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok. The Asiatique Countdown venue can be easily reached on foot if you choose to stay at one of these hotels in Bangkok Riverside:
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside is a 5-star hotel right next to Asiatique and by the river. The location is fantastic for enjoying the New Year's fireworks. Rooms are spacious, clean, and quiet, and many of them have an excellent view of the river. The hotel has a free shuttle boat to Sathorn Pier.
The Salil Hotel Riverside Bangkok is a beautiful hotel on the riverside and not too far from Asiatique. The hotel provides free boat transfers to Asiatique and ICONSIAM across the river.
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River is a stunning hotel, with excellent restaurants, an infinity swimming pool, spa facilities, a sun terrace, and lush gardens. The location next to the Chao Phraya River makes it a perfect place to stay during New Year's celebrations in Bangkok.
Asiatique Thailand Countdown Event
Important!
Pay attention that details of Bangkok countdown event displayed below are for the previous New Year 2025 celebration, as new festive season events are normally presented not more than 2-3 months before New Year’s Eve. In most cases, the events and inclusions remain similar every year, so you can know what can be expected, even if party theme changes and ticket prices tend to be slightly going up.
We will update this page once details of Bangkok New Year’s Eve events for New Year 2026 become available. Bookmark this page to find the updates easier.
Asiatique is one of the most popular countdown destinations in Thailand, which has been held for 10 years in a beautiful atmosphere along the Chao Phraya River. Asiatique Thailand Countdown 2025 was celebrated under the concept of ROCK & LUCK, good luck in the new year, with rock at the end of the year, accompanied by concerts from legendary Thai rock bands such as BIG ASS, COCKTAIL, and GETSUNOVA, who came to have fun at the end of the year and welcome the new year, along with special performances from One N’Only artists from Japan, Calypso, and Siam Fantasy performers, who came to complete the celebratory night.
Another highlight of the countdown event at Asiatique is the spectacular fireworks display designed by world-class professionals, which spread colors across the sky above the Chao Phraya River under the theme “Chao Phraya Jump Up!” It created an exciting experience to make the venue the best destination for celebrating the New Year for Thais and tourists alike.
When is this Bangkok countdown event?
The Asiatique Thailand Countdown 2025 event was taking place on 31 December 2024, from 17:00 onwards.
To see the fireworks in full view, it is recommended to start waiting to go up the Ferris wheel at around 23:30. It's great to sit on the Ferris wheel when the fireworks are lit.
Ticket price for Asiatique Thailand Countdown
This New Year celebration event in Bangkok can be joined free of charge.
Where to book a visit to this Bangkok countdown event?
Booking is not needed.
Last Year's Asiatique Thailand Countdown 2025
The atmosphere of the Asiatique Thailand Countdown 2025 event in Bangkok.
Photos from the Asiatique Thailand Countdown 2025 event in Bangkok.
Asiatique Thailand Countdown 2025 reviews
Visitor reviews of the last New Year's countdown event at Asiatique The Riverfront:
"Last year we went there for the countdown. There were a lot of people. The Ferris wheel was open as usual. It was near the concert stage. It was even more crowded. There were a lot of fireworks, and they were beautiful. I recommend staying near the river."
"It was so much fun. The fireworks were spectacular, the beauty was amazing, and the colors were amazing. It had everything: atmosphere, excitement, and enjoyment with music and songs."
"I've been there since 2018, and I'm very impressed. It's a great place to organize a countdown. What I'm very impressed with is the fireworks display. It's very spectacular and exciting, worth the wait. The security system is excellent. There is strict screening. The atmosphere throughout the event is very fun."
How to get to Asiatique The Riverfront?
To reach the Asiatique The Riverfront, you have several public transport options:
The easiest way to get there is to take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line), then take Exit 2 to Sathorn Pier. From there, hop on the Asiatique’s free shuttle boat, which runs every 20-30 minutes and takes around 10 minutes. During the countdown event, the shuttle boat service is extended until 2:00.
Several Bangkok bus routes (1, 15, 17, 75, and 504) go to Asiatique The Riverfront.
The Chao Phraya Express Boat (Orange Flag) line brings you to Wat Rajsingkorn Pier, which is a 500-meter walk on Charoen Krung Road away from Asiatique.
Book a hotel near the Bangkok countdown venue
To take the hassle of traveling on New Year's Eve away, stay at one of the hotels within walking distance of Asiatique The Riverfront. The most popular accommodation options in the area around the countdown event are:
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
The Salil Hotel Riverside Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
The Sunreno Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Bangkok River Loka (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Hotel Once Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
More hotels can also be found in the Bangkok Riverside area, offering a great location with spectacular views of the Chao Phraya River. All the hotels below have rooms with stunning views of the fireworks over the river—just be sure to book in advance!
Avani Plus Riverside Bangkok Hotel (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Ten Six Hundred, Chao Phraya, Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Shangri-La Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
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