Only four days left until we kiss goodbye to all things past -- good or bad -- and begin the New Year with a big smile and full of hope. For those looking for fun on the last night of year, many leading shopping malls in Bangkok are preparing a line-up of exciting countdown extravaganzas guaranteed to usher everyone into 2024 in a memorable way, free of charge. Here are some of the highlights.
CentralWorld.
CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2024
In front of CentralWorld on Sunday, starting at 5pm
Hailed as the Times Square of Asia and one of Asia's countdown landmarks, CentralWorld promises a super-fun New Year countdown.
Designed to be on par with a global-level music festival, the event will feature world-class production from stage and digital fireworks to light and sound. To create a joyful vibe for everyone, many artists will also be presented on CentralWorld's trademark Panoramix interactive digital screen.
The evening will be packed with a line-up of 63 Thai and international artists from all generations.
They include Billkin, PP Krit, Nont Tanont, Ink Waruntorn, Bowkylion, Proxie, Trinity, BUS, Tigger, Alala, Psychic Fever, Bamm, bXd, DVI, Peres, Oat Pramote, Pop Pongkool and Three Man Down.
Expect to see a special show from PP Krit x Billkin and Bowkylion, and a never-before-seen collaboration between Nont Tanont and Ink Waruntorn. Also set to perform will be Young-jae of GOT7 and Patrick Nattawarat Fingler (aka Yinhao Wei).
Then, prepare for the "Futuristic Fireworks" show held under the "Futuristic Future" concept to promote sustainability. It will feature only half the amount of fireworks normally set off in previous countdown events in order to reduce global warming and noise pollution. Instead, more digital fireworks will be presented, with cutting-edge light and sound technology in place to boost your viewing experience.
The show will be broadcast live on Channel 3HD starting at 10.30pm.
Visit facebook.com/CentralwOrld.
Below Siam Paragon.
Siam Paragon The Glorious Countdown Celebration 2024
Parc Paragon at Siam Paragon from Friday to Sunday, starting at 5pm
After having brought internationally-acclaimed special shows to delight everyone over the past three weekends, Siam Paragon will help us bid farewell to 2023 with a concert extravaganza packed with entertainment.
The non-stop celebration will unite renowned artists, both Thai and international, including Slapkiss, Ice Paris, Tilly Birds, Atlas, Ally, Palmy, Three Man Down, 4Eve, Nont Tanont, Sarah Salola, Gemini Fourth, Mean, URBoyTJ and BUS.
Adding an extra layer of excitement will be the appearance of Youngjae who will lead the countdown, spreading happiness and leaving a lasting impression on everyone.
On New Year's Eve, the shopping mall will extend its opening hours from 9.30am to midnight. These extended hours will be meticulously organised under strict security measures, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
Visit facebook.com/siamparagonshopping.
EmQuartier.
Fantastic Countdown
Quartier Parc at EmQuartier on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 7pm
For those preferring a relaxing atmosphere, there will be a performance by Polycat, a synth-pop trio, on Saturday before Ink Warunthorn, Pretzelle, Potato and J Jetrin take the stage on Sunday.
Alternatively, enjoy a chill vibe and live music as if every day was a holiday at The Cassette Holiday, a hit pop-up bar from The Cassette Music Bar which is painting the town pink with nostalgia for music from the 90s and 2000s.
Just sip some coffee in the afternoon and enjoy cocktails in the evening with mini concerts from musical artists such as 2Days Ago Kids and Lipta from 8.30pm, until Jan 7. The pop-up bar is at Quartier Avenue, ground floor of EmQuartier.
For more details, add Line: @EMDISTRICT.
Iconsiam.
Iconsiam Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024
River Park at Iconsiam from tomorrow to Sunday, starting at 6pm
Set to be one of the world's top five countdown events, the riverside extravaganza will bring top Thai and international artists to perform on a 360-degree stage on all three days.
The line-up includes Tracktones, Peres and Jeff Satur on Friday; White Lie, Proxie and QRRA on Saturday; and BameeKT, PP Krit & Billkin, Atlas, 4Eve, Zee-Nunew and Three Man Down, as well as globally acclaimed K-pop idols from GOT7 -- BamBam, Mark Tuan and Yugyeom on Sunday.
Exclusively, New Year's Eve will see a magnificent 3D drone celebration show where over 2,000 drones will craft a grand symphony of light in the night sky, fusing technology and artistry starting at 11.10pm.
The most-anticipated highlight will be a record-breaking spectacle of 50,000 eco-friendly fireworks that will light up the night sky along the most picturesque bend of the Chao Phraya River. The show is a collaboration between Thai experts and award-winning pyrotechnics director Okujyo Yoshimasa from Japan.
Live broadcasts will be available on Sunday through Iconsiam's Facebook, YouTube and TikTok channels, starting at 7.15pm.
Viewers of the spectacular countdown are also invited to join a photography competition by submitting their photos of the fireworks display to vie for a top prize worth US$5,000 (173,000 baht) and other awards.
Visit iconsiam.com.
Chang Music Connection presents Asiatique Thailand Countdown 2024
Asiatique The Riverfront on Sunday, starting at 5pm
Another extraordinary year-end countdown celebration by the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, this almost decade-old festival will get everyone to embark on a joyous journey into the New Year filled with happiness and freshness.
It will feature a concert by top DJs and leading artists covering a diverse range of musical genres. The line-up includes Ice Sarunyu, Purpeech, Rooftop, and many other talented musicians and idol groups.
Then, count down to the New Year and witness a dazzling fireworks show featuring the most vibrant and powerful lights in various colours, patterns and styles by world-class professionals. The show will be enhanced with state-of-the-art light and sound techniques and motion CG under the theme "Color Of Spheres". The night will be broadcast live on Amarin TV Channel 34.
Free shuttle boat services from Asiatique to Sathon pier and Asiatique to Charoen Nakhon pier will be available from 4pm to 2am. Parking is available at Asiatique Park 1, 2 and 3, as well as on the Charoen Nakhon side.
Visit bit.ly/35MOCDa.
Mega Countdown 2024
Parking area in front of Megabangna on Sunday, starting at 5pm
Hailed as the biggest New Year countdown destination in eastern Bangkok, Megabangna will delight everyone on the last evening of year with music performed by seven top Thai acts.
The line-up includes Palmy, a chic female artist; Youngohm, a cool rapper for hip-hop lovers; Tilly Birds, a cool band of three young men with a chill music style; Indigo whose famous song If I Were Him earned 200 million views; Cocktail, a pop-rock band with many hit songs; Big Ass, who will increase the degree of fun to the utmost; and MVL, renowned for his unique singing voice.
Live broadcast will be on Workpoint TV Channel 23, Facebook: Workpoint Entertainment, and Facebook: Megabangna, from 11.15pm.
Visit mega-bangna.com.
