ICONSIAM Countdown is one of the most popular New Year's Eve events in Bangkok, where you can enjoy a countdown to New Year 2026 by the Chao Phraya riverfront with live light shows, music, and magnificent Bangkok fireworks above the river. Discover everything you need to know about the ICONSIAM Countdown 2026 in Bangkok.
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ICONSIAM in Bangkok
ICONSIAM is a huge shopping and entertainment complex that is home to many famous brand stores, over 100 restaurants and eateries, and various entertainment activities next to the Chao Phraya River. This shopping mall is designed in a modern and luxurious style. Here you will find beautiful architecture, stunning interiors, and also panoramic views of the river and the city of Bangkok. Various events are held in celebration of festivals, including New Year, Loy Krathong, Songkran, and many more. ICONSIAM is definitely a good place for watching fireworks and counting down the New Year in Bangkok. Every year, ICONSIAM becomes the greatest countdown landmark in Thailand with the event “Amazing Thailand Countdown" taking place to celebrate the end of the year and welcome the new year.
Why choose this New Year countdown event in Bangkok?
Reasons for choosing ICONSIAM Countdown for your New Year's Eve celebration in Bangkok:
- The biggest-scale New Year's countdown event in Bangkok.
- The most spectacular fireworks along the scenic Chao Phraya River.
- Many famous Thai and foreign artists appear at the event on a 360-degree stage.
Best hotels to stay for ICONSIAM Countdown
Bangkok Riverside is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok. The ICONSIAM Countdown venue can be easily reached on foot if you choose to stay at one of these hotels close to ICONSIAM:
Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside is a new hotel in the Hilton chain, featuring beautifully designed rooms with wide windows that offer a view of both the city and the Chao Phraya River and are fully equipped with amenities. The location is extremely convenient for attending the ICONSIAM Countdown, as the hotel is right next to ICONSIAM.
The Lair Bangkok is a beautiful classic accommodation, established after the renovation of a 5-story commercial building in the Charoen Nakhon area, just a 3-minute walk to ICONSIAM.
FOODOTEL is an affordable, unique design hotel with a Thai food concept that serves rice with curry on the ground floor. ICONSIAM is located just across the street, and the BTS Skytrain station is around the corner.
If you want to avoid the crowds and enjoy the fireworks in peace, the best option is to book a river-view room at one of these riverside hotels:
Millennium Hilton Bangkok is a 5-star hotel by the river and beside ICONSIAM. Breakfast at the hotel is excellent and comes with a huge selection. The rooms offer absolutely stunning views, as you can see the fireworks of the New Year's celebration above the river.
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok is a great location to access all the top attractions in Bangkok. River view rooms have really great views. There's also a free boat shuttle to ICONSIAM every 30 minutes.
The Quarter Chaophraya is a beautiful hotel with a perfect balance of modern and traditional design. The hotel's location is great, right by the Chao Phraya River and a 10-minute walk to ICONSIAM.
ICONSIAM Amazing Thailand Countdown
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.
The 'ICONSIAM Amazing Thailand Countdown' is a vibrant celebration that takes place in Bangkok and offers the opportunity to celebrate New Year along the Chao Phraya River. For Bangkok New Year 2025, ICONSIAM made its countdown event globally recognized under the concept of "Iconic Celebration of Thai-Global Phenomena". This event featured an environmentally spectacular fireworks display that spanned a length of 1,400 meters, concerts of Thailand's renowned artists, a countdown using AR technology, and a variety of entertainment to brighten up Bangkok's New Year's Eve. The highlight of the event was a spectacular performance by Lisa, a member of the super popular K-POP group BLACKPINK, who is a globally recognized rapper, singer, dancer, and fashion icon.
When is this Bangkok countdown event?
The countdown event at ICONSIAM 2025 was taking place from 29 to 31 December 2024, lasting 3 days and nights.
Ticket price for ICONSIAM Countdown
This New Year celebration event in Bangkok can be joined free of charge.
However, if you want to watch live performances at ICONSIAM Countdown, tickets are required. You must take part in a special activity on ICONSIAM's Facebook page or website to obtain your ticket/wristband that is needed to attend the event.
Where to book a visit to this Bangkok countdown event?
To join the ICONSIAM Countdown celebration, you need to get a wristband or a ticket. There are a few different ways to do that.
1. ONESIAM Global Visitor Card. Show your ONESIAM Global Visitor Card and show a receipt worth 800 THB to redeem a first-come, first-served wristband on 29-31 December 2024.
2. Facebook Alert. Join the activity via the ICONSIAM Facebook page; just comment under the activity post correctly according to the rules from 16–18 December 2024.
3. ONESIAM COINS LOYALTY REWARD. Exchange 800 ONESIAM Coins from 5 to 25 December 2024, or download and register the ONESIAM SuperApp from 5 to 25 December 2024 and spend 15,000 THB or more within the day.
4. Gachapon. Draw Gachapon at the gift redemption point from 5 to 19 December 2024, according to the specified conditions.
5. FAST FAN. Spend 150,000 THB or more at the participating stores within ICONSIAM, including Siam Takashimaya and ICS, from 5 to 19 December 2024.
Last Year's ICONSIAM Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025
The atmosphere of the ICONSIAM Countdown 2025 event in Bangkok.
For Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025, the spectacular fireworks display was divided into 6 acts:
- Act 1: Vibrant Spectrum of Thai Wisdom
- Act 2: Rhythm of Blossoming Nature
- Act 3: Luminous Jewel of Thai Heritage
- Act 4: Magical Melody of the Cosmic Symphony
- Act 5: Supreme Magnificence on the Chao Phraya River
- Act 6: Celebrating the Everlasting Legacy of Siam
LISA created a spellbinding moment at the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 event at ICONSIAM.
ICONSIAM Amazing Thailand Countdown reviews
Visitor reviews of the last New Year's countdown event at ICONSIAM:
"We can spend a whole week here. Celebrated New Year's. They throw the best New Year celebrations in all of Bangkok."
"Had an amazing experience here; witnessed the countdown; Lisa from Blackpink performed."
"The atmosphere of the New Year celebration is very colorful, and there are a lot of tourists."
"Creative, beautiful, exciting Welcoming the New Year with spectacular fireworks, truly amazing."
"There were many people, but the place is beautifully decorated to bid farewell to the old year, welcome the new year, and welcome Lisa as well."
How to get to the ICONSIAM Countdown venue?
To reach ICONSIAM, you have several public transport options:
The easiest way to get there is to take the BTS Gold Line to Charoen Nakhon Station.
Another option is to take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin Station and transfer to the ICONSIAM shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier.
Several Bangkok bus routes (3, 6, 84, 88, 89, 111, 149, 167, 111, and 177) go to ICONSIAM.
The Chao Phraya Express Boat (Blue Flag) gives you direct access to ICONSIAM.
On New Year's Eve, the BTS Gold Line, connecting Krung Thon Buri Station with Charoen Nakhon Station, extends service hours until 02:00, and the ICONSIAM shuttle boat service is extended until 03:00.
Book a hotel near the ICONSIAM Countdown
To take the hassle of traveling on New Year's Eve away, it is recommended to stay at one of the hotels in Bangkok Riverside. The most popular accommodation options in the area around the countdown event are:
Millennium Hilton Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok (also check the special offer for the hotel on Agoda).
The Peninsula 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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