Bangkok New Year's Eve Countdown 2026 Spots & Fireworks
Welcoming the New Year in Bangkok is an excellent choice, as there are many countdown opportunities on New Year's Eve in the capital city of Thailand. Bangkok has the most impressive fireworks in the country and hosts several public countdown events with music and a range of other festivities every year. For a more unique experience, get on a Bangkok New Year's Eve river cruise or join one of the rooftop countdown parties in Bangkok so you could admire the city's fireworks from a different point of view. Discover all the best spots for Bangkok Countdown 2026 in one place and choose the perfect location to celebrate your New Year's Eve in Bangkok.
Important!
Pay attention that details of Bangkok countdown events 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.
New Year 2026 Countdown Events in Bangkok
By joining the crowds at one of the main New Year countdown events in Bangkok, you will not only be able to watch Thailand's most impressive fireworks up close but will also have fun in a concert of local music stars and other performers.
The most famous Bangkok countdown events, presenting the largest fireworks displays and attracting thousands of people every year, are the ICONSIAM Countdown, the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown, and the Amazing Thailand Countdown at Nagaraphirom Park in Bangkok, organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
ICONSIAM Amazing Thailand Countdown
Amazing Thailand Countdown at ICONSIAM delivers a world-class celebration on the Chao Phraya River, headlined by global icons in an exclusive New Year’s Eve performance.
📍 River Park, ICONSIAM
📅 29–31 December
🕘 17:55-01:00 (on 31st)
CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown
CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown on NYE is the ‘Times Square of Asia,’ with live performances by top artists, a dazzling Christmas tree display, and a spectacular fireworks show.
📍 CentralWorld Bangkok
📅 31 December
🕘 17:30-00:30
Amazing Thailand Countdown by TAT
Organized by TAT, “Amazing Thailand Countdown” at Nagaraphirom Park in Bangkok offers a vibrant celebration along the Chao Phraya River with the iconic Wat Arun as its backdrop.
📍 Nagaraphirom Park
📅 28 December - 1 January
🕘 16:30-01:00 (on 31st)
1 ICONSIAM, a luxurious shopping and entertainment complex on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, is a perfect Bangkok countdown place, as here you can see some of the biggest fireworks in the country and enjoy concerts of Thai and global stars. Every year, ICONSIAM becomes one of the greatest countdown landmarks in Thailand, as the 'Amazing Thailand Countdown' event takes place there. At the event of ICONSIAM Countdown 2025, spectators were mesmerized by an environmentally spectacular fireworks display that spanned a length of 1,400 meters and reveled in the fun-filled festivities with concerts featuring Thailand's renowned artists, including the highlight performance of Lisa, a world-renowned rapper, singer, dancer, and style icon who has brought global fame to Thailand and inspired people worldwide, on the countdown night.
2 CentralWorld Bangkok, a shopping plaza and complex in the heart of the city, is the place where the largest crowds gather for the New Year countdown in Bangkok. As the square in front of CentralWorld gets extremely busy and vibrant on New Year's Eve, many people liken it to New York's Times Square. CentralWorld is another Bangkok countdown spot, where you can enjoy a grandiose fireworks display every year. The 'CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2025' celebration surpassed all expectations with stage performances, spectacular fireworks, and light & sound shows.
3 Organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), another ‘Amazing Thailand Countdown’ celebration takes place at Nagaraphirom Park, opposite Wat Arun, which is one of Thailand’s most-visited attractions on the mighty Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. The ‘Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025’ event lasted 5 days and delighted visitors with memorable cultural and music performances on a floating stage against the backdrop of the majestic Temple of Dawn. The New Year's Eve event culminated in a countdown ceremony and nine acts of countdown fireworks displays above the Chao Phraya River.
★ For a wider choice of public New Year's Eve events in Bangkok, explore an extended list of Bangkok New Year countdown events that includes the spots with the best New Year concerts and the most impressive fireworks in the city.
Bangkok New Year's Eve River Cruises to Countdown 2026
The Bangkok New Year's Eve River Cruise is one of the most exclusive things to do in the Thai capital city for welcoming New Year 2026 in a memorable way. On the Bangkok river dinner cruise, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city bathed in lights, savor a festive dinner, and countdown to New Year on the waves of the Chao Phraya River with some of the most impressive fireworks in Thailand as a backdrop.
The majority of Bangkok river cruises offer a special dinner cruise on New Year's Eve, as the Chao Phraya River is one of the most popular places for the New Year countdown in the capital city of Thailand. Discover the best offers for a New Year's Eve river cruise to countdown New Year 2026 in Bangkok and explore useful tips for choosing the right dinner cruise for your evening.
The Opulence Cruise on New Year's Eve
This New Year's Eve river cruise is a good choice for the Bangkok countdown as it's the most luxurious buffet dinner cruise with one of the longest NYE cruise programs, the widest choice of seafood, and an open bar with quality drinks.
📍 Terminal 21 Rama 3 Pier
🕘 20:15-00:45
🎫 from 5,500 THB
Manohra Cruise on New Year's Eve
An exceptional New Year's Eve river cruise experience in Bangkok is provided by Manohra Cruise, which is offering to countdown in a romantic atmosphere on a smaller boat with fewer guests and enjoy a real gourmet dinner.
📍 Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
🕘 22:30-00:30
🎫 from 10,999 THB
Chao Phraya Princess Cruise on New Year's Eve
The most popular option to experience New Year's Eve on the river in Bangkok is the Chao Phraya Princess Cruise, offering two cruise departure points and several cruise duration and pricing options for your choice.
📍 Terminal 21 Rama 3 💠 Asiatique
🕘 19:30-00:45 💠 22:30-00:30
🎫 4,400 THB 💠 3,500 THB
4 The Opulence Cruise invites you to step aboard a resplendent vessel, meticulously designed for an evening of grandeur, and sail along the enchanting Chao Phraya River on New Year's Eve while being treated to an extraordinary culinary journey. Delight your palate with a meticulously crafted dinner, showcasing Thai and international delicacies prepared by masterful chefs. While you dine, enjoy the mesmerizing live entertainment, adding an enchanting layer to your evening. The highlight of the New Year countdown cruise is the spectacular fireworks above the river.
5 Manohra Cruise, operated by Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, is one of the most luxurious Thai river cruises in Bangkok. The cruise is different from others, as they are offering a New Year's Eve dinner cruise on an antique rice barge with a quiet and private dinner cruise experience. This Bangkok river cruise is suitable for people who want to combine a New Year countdown on the Chao Phraya River with an exceptional festive dining experience.
6 The Chao Phraya Princess Cruise is one of the most popular cruises on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, where you can have New Year's Eve dinner in a romantic atmosphere with easy-listening jazz played by a professional live band. For a unique cruise ride, the dinner cruise features a grandiose buffet with your favorite Thai dishes, as well as a selection of international treats spread out for your enjoyment. On New Year's Eve, Chao Phraya Princess Cruise offers several dinner cruises with different departure piers, cruise durations, and a variety of prices.
★ For a wider choice of the Chao Phraya River cruise options for countdown dinner, explore an extended list of Bangkok New Year's Eve river cruises and their festive season offers.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars to Countdown New Year 2026
Numerous sky bars and other rooftop venues scattered around Bangkok are another popular choice for the New Year countdown in the capital city of Thailand, as you can choose from countless Bangkok New Year's Eve rooftop parties that are offering ideal panoramic views and a fun party atmosphere to wave goodbye to the old year and welcome the New Year.
Discover the city's top rooftop bars and restaurants to experience the most epic Bangkok New Year's Eve rooftop party with party themes, inclusions, and pricing for the countdown party at the best Bangkok rooftop bars for the New Year 2025 celebration. The list includes the best rooftop party venues in the city and its popular areas such as Silom, Sathorn, Sukhumvit, Riverside, Siam, and Pratunam.
Spectrum Lounge & Bar Rooftop Countdown Party
Spectrum Lounge & Bar is a vibrant rooftop bar in Sukhumvit that serves classic and creative cocktails, together with bar snacks and high-energy music.
📍 30th floor of Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit
🕘 from 21:00 onwards
🎫 from 2,000++ THB
Vertigo & Moon Bar Rooftop Countdown Party
Vertigo offers an alfresco dining experience atop a roof terrace overlooking the glittering cityscape of Bangkok, while the Moon Bar invites you to enjoy cocktails and canapés.
📍 61st floor of Banyan Tree Bangkok
🕘 19:00-02:00
🎫 from 10,900 THB
SEEN Restaurant & Bar New Year's Eve Countdown
SEEN is a rooftop venue in Bangkok Riverside with a modern Portuguese-Brazilian menu, which is served up in style with the city sparkling below.
📍 26th of Avani+ Riverside Bangkok
🕘 19:00-02:00
🎫 from 21,900++ THB
7 Spectrum Lounge & Bar, a popular rooftop bar on the 30th floor of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, is the place where you can ring in the New Year in style with your loved ones and friends at an exciting rooftop party with vibrant live entertainment. The last year, the offer of New Year's Eve dinner included a 5-course festive set dinner and a ticket to a countdown party with a glass of Champagne, which could be booked online here: Spectrum Lounge & Bar.
8 Vertigo, situated on the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree Bangkok Hotel, offers an alfresco dining experience, while the Moon Bar serves cocktails and snacks. By choosing New Year's Eve celebration here, you can enjoy a festive dinner and countdown party on the rooftop overlooking the glittering cityscape of Bangkok. For New Year 2025, this Bangkok rooftop venue was offering a choice from a 7-course degustation menu, perfectly paired with champagne and the breathtaking panorama of Bangkok’s illuminated skyline, and a glamorous evening with free-flow beverages and artisanal canapés.
9 SEEN Rooftop & Bar is a well-located rooftop venue at Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel, where you can enjoy a modern Portuguese-Brazilian menu designed by a celebrity chef and the views of the sparkling city and the Chao Phraya River below. It is a perfect spot for Bangkok countdown in style, where you can watch in awe as the City of Angels explodes in a kaleidoscope of color, lighting up the skies. For New Year 2025, the rooftop bar presented the countdown event “Palazzo de SEEN” that invited you to step into a world wrapped in the refined grace of colonial-style opulence, infused with avant-garde flair.
★ For a wider choice of the Bangkok rooftop bars and restaurants for a countdown party, explore an extended list of Bangkok New Year's Eve rooftops and their festive season offers.
Bangkok Hotels for New Year's Eve Dinner & Stay
To wave goodbye to the old year and start the New Year in a perfect way, various hotels organize events of Bangkok New Year's Eve dinner to entertain you with a special atmosphere and delicious dishes on the last day of the year in the capital city of Thailand. After the festive dinner, most of Bangkok hotels offer countdown parties to welcome the New Year in style.
Here you can discover New Year party themes, package inclusions, and pricing for the New Year's Eve celebration at the most popular NYE party hotels in Bangkok to help you choose the best hotel for your New Year's Eve dinner and/or countdown party. The selection of the most exceptional Bangkok New Year's Eve dinner and countdown party events includes hotels in the most popular areas in Bangkok, such as the Riverside, Silom, Sathorn, Siam, Pratunam, and Sukhumvit. These hotels are a good choice not only for having a dinner or a party but also for staying on New Year's Eve in Bangkok with your family or friends.
lebua at State Tower New Year's Eve Dinner
With ten bars and restaurants set on the highest floors of the building, lebua at State Tower is the most exquisite setting to spend New Year's Eve in Bangkok watching spectacular fireworks.
📍 Breeze, Mezzaluna, Chef's Table, Sirocco, Distil Bar, lebua No.3, Alfresco 64, Sky Bar
🕘 31 December 2025
🎫 from 14,124 THB per couple
Novotel Bangkok Platinum Countdown
Located right in the heart of the city, Novotel Bangkok Platinum offers festive feasts and thrilling events on New Year's Eve and is one of the best spots for admiring the views of Bangkok fireworks from the CentralWorld countdown event.
📍 Platinum Restaurant & Lounge, View Bangkok Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
🕘 from 19:00 until late
🎫 from 12,000 THB for 2 persons
Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok New Year's Eve
Situated in the heart of Bangkok, Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok is offering extravagant New Year’s Eve feasts at the hotel's event venue, rooftop bar, and its spectacular pool 18 floors above the streets of the city.
📍 Veha, ANJU Korean Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, Horizon Pool
🕘 18:00-02:00
🎫 from 3,296 THB per person
10 lebua at State Tower is the most exquisite setting to spend the night watching spectacular fireworks glistening over the Chao Phraya as the new year beckons. With ten bars and restaurants, each venue brings its own unique flavor to the night. From exquisite meals prepared by the talented chefs to bubbly bottles flowing, New Year's Eve spent at this Bangkok hotel will be a night to remember.
11 At Novotel Bangkok Platinum, the space is transformed into a magical setting filled with joyful gatherings and sparkling moments on New Year's Eve. Here you can unwrap the holiday season with indulgent festive feasts and thrilling events at Platinum Restaurant & Lounge and View Bangkok Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, where you can enjoy New Year's Eve dinner accompanied by DJ sets, live bands, and captivating performances. Even if you're not into vibrant celebration, you can simply book a stay at Novotel Bangkok Platinum and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display right from your hotel room (choose a room with a park view for this).
12 On New Year's Eve, Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok invites you to join its festive celebrations at the event space Veha, its popular ANJU Korean Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, and Horizon Pool. Here you can choose from an all-you-can-eat New Year's Eve dinner buffet, a Korean platter celebration feast with a New Year countdown party, and a New Year's Eve BBQ buffet with special live DJ entertainment.
★ Discover events at the best Bangkok New Year's Eve hotels, including the most popular New Year's Eve dinner buffets, rooftop countdown parties, gala dinners, and special festive menus for fine dining with a view.