Central Pattana celebrates international new normal countdown at the heart of Bangkok and nationwide
Central Pattana plc, the operator of centralwOrld, CentralPlaza, CentralFestival, Central Phuket and Central Village, is joining hands with partners including the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Advanced Info Service plc, Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Mastercard, Singha Corporation Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., Chang International Co., Ltd., Plan B Media plc, LINE Company (Thailand) and ONE 31 Co., Ltd., to organise ‘Thailand & centralwOrld bangkOk cOuntdOwn 2021’, highlighting its reputation as ‘Global & Thailand’s Best Entertainment Countdown Destination’. Central Pattana invites people to the unprecedented format of countdown at its 11 shopping centres nationwide with strict measures 'Central: Hygiene & Safety’, aligning with CCSA, at all participating branches. Be amazed by the first-ever 5G interactive digital experience countdown style at centralwOrld through the panOramix and digital screens both inside and outside the shopping centre, covering over 5,000 m2. Enjoy a spectacular five-minute continuous display of 6,000 fireworks, and for the first time, the AIS 5G Interactive Wall will deliver your New Year wish images onto the panOramix in the heart of the city to welcome in 2021, all helping to fulfil centralwOrld’s reputation as the ‘Times Square of Asia’. On the night of 31 December, the event will go live on the LINE TV app from 18:00 - 00:15 hrs., Channel ONE 31 from 22:15 - 00:15 hrs., channel 3 from 23.45 - 00.05 hrs.
Dr. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, Executive Vice President of Marketing of Central Pattana, said that Central Pattana, as a leading organiser of national and global countdown events, has been organising countdown events throughout the country continually for many decades and we have adapted the events to changing times and situations. This year, we would like to invite everyone to join the countdown in the unprecedented format, the new normal countdown, focusing on self-disciplined, social distancing, and because of the situation this year, we aim to reduce crowding by extending the period of celebration starting from 24-31 December 2020:
Pre-Countdown Events: 7 days 7 nights of fun until the year-end
To fulfil centralwOrld’s reputation as ‘The Greatest Celebration Landmark in Asia’. Enjoy a spectacular full orchestra performance in the grand Christmas concert 2020 from Mahidol university’s Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra which is internationally renowned and a full line-up concert from top artists such as Nont Thanont, Golden Song by Channel One, Season Five, V-Violette, Rooftop, Mother Funky, which will be held under the winter-welcoming atmosphere surrounded by hundreds of thousands of decorative lights with the gigantic, tallest Christmas tree in Southeast Asia. Also enjoy a shopping vibe, similar to that overseas, where you can shop for gifts and souvenirs from all over the world at ‘The World Festival & Gift Market’ and a premium gift event at the ‘YWCA x centralwOrld Bazaar’ throughout the shopping centre.
31 DEC 20: centralwOrld bangkOk cOuntdOwn 2021, enjoy entertainment extravaganza for every target group from midday to midnight.
Some zones of centralwOrld will extend its operating hours until midnight. Come to shop, enjoy leisure time and have fun into the New Year with all-day entertainment activities to spread happiness, throughout the shopping centre. Enjoy an international jazz band in the shopping centre, and at Groove, a mini concert from artists such as Musketeers, Fellow Fellow, Wanyai x Monic, and Tu-Popthorn. There are also concerts at centralwOrld square, with popular top-charting Thai artists such as Jetset'er, Cocktail, BNK48 CGM48, J-Jetrin and Jaonay Jinjet, Nadao artists (Ice Paris, JJ Kritsanapoom, Nana Sawanya, Praewa Nichaphat, Billkin Putthipong and Phi Phi Krit), Trinity and Palmy. Countdown to witness ‘The Great Firework Display’ for five continuous minutes with over 6,000 fireworks. The special highlight is the very first 5G Interactive Digital Experience countdown through the panOramix, and digital screens both indoors and outdoors, covering over 5,000 m2 in order to reflect its reputation as the ultimate entertainment countdown landmark of all times. Strict measures on social distancing and crowding will be applied, with limited seats and seating areas set up for the concert. The doors will open at 15:00 hrs. and visitors will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Strictly implemented of ‘Central’s Hygiene & Safety’ measures with full alignment with government and ‘CCSA’
According to CCSA’s recent announcement that gives permission to hold entertainment events under some conditions required. Hosts and organisers of any events must strictly follow the measures with event format proposed such as numbers of audience restriction, participants coverage limited to 50% of the venue capacity, personal space of attendee: at least 1 sq.m. each. The focus is on the density of the crowd. No matter how large the venue is, the social distancing must be the priority.
The shopping centre strictly applies safety measures under the 'Central: Hygiene & Safety' master plan in order to handle the COVID-19 situation as well as focusing on discipline following new normal social distancing. ”There is no need for our visitors to worry about transportation because centralwOrld is located in the heart of the city with convenient transportation, easy parking, no road closures and is very safe. It is very convenient ¬– only a ten-minute walk to the BTS sky train (Siam or Chidlom station); there is no need to for hassle with bus or boat transits. There are abundant parking spaces, clean toilets and a solid standard security system, while
Countdown landmarks at 11 Central shopping centres nationwide:
In addition to centralwOrld, Central Pattana is also organising the Thailand Countdown 2021 events in another 10 provincial countdown landmarks at 10 branches of our shopping centres nationwide:
- CentralPlaza WestGate – enjoy shopping and chilling out at the Winter Market in the midst of a relaxing countdown atmosphere. Be dazzled by wonderful photo spots and beautiful lights, and meet popular artists such as Atom Chanakan (29 Dec 20), Earth Patravee (30 Dec 20) and Mean (31 Dec 20).
- CentralPlaza Salaya – shop and taste shrimp dishes from popular restaurants and famous dishes of Nakhon Pathom province while counting down to the New Year with the band Pause (31 Dec 20).
- CentralPlaza Mahachai – discover the greatest end-of-the-year food festival in Mahachai and live music from popular artists Season Five (24 Dec 20), Kong Huayrai (25 Dec 20), Big House Band (26 Dec 20), Aliz, Yinglee (31 Dec 20).
- CentralFestival Chiangmai – enjoy the music festival among the most chilled-out camping atmosphere, with a troop of indie artists such as Kian Kai Lae Wanich, Jun Holan, Som Maree and Taitosmith and end the year beautifully with the most spectacular fireworks.
- CentralPlaza Phitsanulok – celebrate for 7 days 7 nights with concerts from quality artists: Wanyai x Monic (27 Dec 20), Som Maree (28 Dec 20), Jun Holan (29 Dec 20), The Rube (31 Dec 20) and 2,000 spectacular fireworks.
- Central Korat – have a great time with a troop of artists: Whal & Dolph (30 Dec 20), Rooftop, Sprite X 1 Mill (28 Dec 20), Chris Singto (30 Dec 20), Mos Patipan (31 Dec 20), Paradox (31 Dec 20) and artists from Channel One 31 such as Dome Jaruwat, Tum Warawut, R Anataphon, Tao Sethaphong, March Chutavuth and young actress Inter-Rungrada (31 Dec 20). Enjoy a cool Korat Winter Market with temple fair rides, Ferris wheel and 80-meter long Star Light Tunnel.
- CentralPlaza Udon Thani – visit the Night Market amidst a chilled-out countdown vibe while listening to live music and a mini concert from popular artists Indigo (27 Dec 20) and Ebola (31 Dec 20).
- CentralPlaza Nakhon Si Thammarat – Have fun into the New Year with popular artists such as Zoom, Max Jenmana and Yes'sir Days and a great display of 1,000 fireworks.
- CentralFestival Pattaya Beach – Countdown on the beach for 9 days 9 nights to enter the New Year with ten well-known artists: Klear (23 Dec 20), Som Maree & Rooftop (24 Dec 20), Boy Peacemaker (25 Dec 20), Season Five (26 Dec 20), Ink Waruntorn (27 Dec 20), Zeal (28 Dec 20), Silly Dax (29 Dec 20), J Jetrin (30 Dec 20), and Ae Jirakorn (31 Dec 20).
- CentralPlaza Rayong – discover the food festival at Box Market and enjoy delicious drinks and fun music from top artists Ebola (29 Dec 20), and Tono & The Dust (31 Dec 20).
