What to do in Bangkok this weekend (December 27 to January 2)
Yes, including New Year celebrations
This week, we’re saying goodbye to 2024 and welcoming 2025. As expected, Bangkok is packed with fun events to help you celebrate. From festive parties to art exhibitions, there’s plenty to do around the city. And to help you plan the best week ever, we’ve put together a list of the best things happening in Bangkok from December 27 to January 2.
We’ve included some New Year’s Eve events, but if you’re looking for more ideas on where to celebrate the countdown, check out our full guide on New Year events around Bangkok.
11 Things to do in Bangkok this weekend (December 27 to January 2)
New Year Celebrations at Siam Yacht Club
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 31, from 7pm to 1am
Location: Siam Yacht Club, Royal Orchid Sheraton, 2 Charoen Krung Road Siphya, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
Price: 22,232 baht net per person
Sitting pretty above the Chao Phraya River, Siam Yacht Club is hands down one of the best places to ring in the new year in Bangkok. The views? Stunning. Fireworks? Front-row seat. The food? Delicious. And the vibe? Pure style, with DJs, live music, and all the free-flow drinks you can handle
The centrepiece of the evening is a premium buffet that’s as indulgent as it gets. Start with caviar, fresh oysters on ice, and Boston lobster served with all the trimmings. Then, head to the live stations where foie gras is pan-seared to perfection, sashimi is sliced fresh, and Wagyu beef is cooked just the way you like it.
Don’t sleep on the carving station as well. Salted baked Norwegian salmon, roasted prime rib, and Wagyu beef Wellington are all part of the line-up. And if you’re feeling fancy, the linguine with truffle cream from the live pasta station might just be your favourite bite of the night.
Desserts are all delightful that even if you’re full, you’ll want to make room. They’ve got everything from mango sticky rice and tiramisu to gelato and sorbets in flavours like pistachio and raspberry.
With limited seats available, you’ll need to act fast. Reserve your table today.
Giant Secret Santa at CALM Bangkok
Date & Time: Friday, December 27, from 6pm
Location: CALM Bangkok, 231/2 , Soi Sukhumvit 31 (Soi Sawasdee), Sukhumvit Road Khlong Ton Nuea Sub-District, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Price: Free, but bring a gift
Looking for a festive way to wrap up the holiday season? Join the Giant Secret Santa at CALM Bangkok to celebrate the joy of giving, no strings attached. Just bring a wrapped gift worth no more than 300 THB.
Participation is free, all you have to do is sign up in person at the restaurant or by completing a form online. After registration, you’ll receive a random number. In addition, as a thank-you for joining the fun, CALM Bangkok is treating all Secret Santa participants to a free Christmas cocktail.
White Party Bangkok presents TECHTOPIA at Paragon Hall
Date & Time: Friday, December 27 to Tuesday, December 31, from 8pm
Location: Paragon Hall, 991 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Price: Start from 3,000 baht
White Party Bangkok is throwing a party called TECHTOPIA, and it’s going to be wild. Think of a futuristic world where music, lights, and art come together. It’s going to be a full-on experience, with amazing visuals, performances, and beats that’ll keep you moving until the early hours.
This is the biggest gay New Year’s dance festival in the world, so you know it’s going to be something special.
Saturday Community Session at ICE HOUSE
Date & Time: Saturday, December 28, from 10am to 1pm
Location: ICE HOUSE by Bangkok Ice Baths, 94 Mi Suwan 14 Yaek 10, Khwaeng Phra Khanong Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Price: 290 baht per person
How about spending one of the last days of the year with an ice bath? If that sounds like your kind of challenge, head to this Saturday’s Community Ice Bath and Sauna Session.
The session kicks off with drinks and introductions, setting a relaxed vibe before the real fun begins. The sauna and ice bath are yours to enjoy for most of the event, with a special sauna ritual happening at noon. Refreshments will also be available to keep you energised.
Keep in mind, though, this session isn’t for complete beginners. If you’ve never tried an ice bath before, you can join a beginner session at 9am for some guidance before staying on for the community event.
Remember to bring swimwear, a towel, and an open mind. Oh, and try to leave your phone aside. It’s a great excuse to disconnect for a while.
Weekend Brunch at El Santo Bangkok
Date & Time: Saturday, December 28 and Sunday, December 29, from 12pm to 3pm
Location: El Santo, Novotel Living Bangkok Sukhumvit Legacy, Sukhumvit Soi 29, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Price: 1,090++ baht per person
If you want your weekend to be all about good food, great drinks, and even better vibes, then swing by El Santo Bangkok for their weekend Brunch. Available every weekend starting from December 21, it features authentic Mexican dishes that will seriously upgrade your brunch game. Expect classics like huevos rancheros, green chilaquiles, and molletes, alongside tasty surprises like the tender burrito or torta de birria.
And of course, what’s brunch without cocktails? Pair your meal with one of their refreshing drinks and let the weekend truly begin. Bring your mates, your family, or just treat yourself!
Latin B&B Pool Party at Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Date & Time: Sunday, December 29, from 4pm to 8pm
Location: Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, 19 Sukhumvit Soi 18, Khwaeng Khlong Toei, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Price: 400 THB (includes one alcoholic drink)
There’s a pool party happening at the Rembrandt Hotel in Bangkok this Sunday, and it’s the perfect place to be for a fun weekend! This Latin-themed event comes with music by DJ John Anthony, live shows, and free bachata workshops led by Oscar from Argentina and Hoai An from Vietnam.
You’ll find a mix of dancing, animations, and a great BBQ with beer included. The dress code is swimsuits, so it’s the perfect time to dive into the pool and enjoy the festive vibe.
Miami Retro Countdown Party 2024 at ABar Rooftop
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 31, from 9pm
Location: ABar Rooftop, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, 199 Sukhumvit Alley 22, Klongton, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Price: Start from 6,000 baht per person (includes free flow cocktail, wine, beer, and soft drinks)
Looking for a stylish way to ring in 2025? Then the Miami Retro Countdown Party at ABar Rooftop sounds like a great shout. It promises an incredible mix of music and city views. DJ Hvngyvk will kick things off with tunes from 9pm, followed by DJ Groove taking over until the early hours.
New Year’s Eve Countdown at The St. Regis Bar
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 31, from 6pm to 1am
Location: The St. Regis Bar, 159 Rajadamri Road Bangkok 10330
Price: Start from 4,200++ baht per person (includes canapes and a glass of champagne or selected signature cocktail)
Champagne, handcrafted canapés, and breathtaking views of the city skyline? What better way to welcome 2025? And you can have all that at The St. Regis Bar.
You’ll have a front-row seat to panoramic views of the city as the night lights up with excitement and sip on champagne or a signature cocktail while savouring expertly crafted canapés. For those who want to take it up a notch, there are options to enjoy free-flow drinks or even a window-side table with a bottle of fine champagne.
Tichuca’s Reflections: NYE Party 2024
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 31, from 6pm
Location: Tichuca Rooftop Bar, 46, Soi Sukhumvit 40, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Price: 100,000 baht (4 seats per table)
New Year’s Eve will surely be memorable at Tichuca. From 5pm, the rooftop bar will come alive with a breathtaking projection mapping show by Pavee, a talented Thai multimedia artist whose work has gained international attention in Europe.
Pavee’s visual concept explores natural phenomena, reimagined as a unique display crafted specifically for Tichuca’s festive celebrations. It’s a mesmerising mix of art and technology, set against Bangkok’s stunning cityscape. In addition, there will be DJs, delicious food, and, of course, lots of drinks.
Squid Game Doll on the Chao Phraya River
Date & Time: Monday, December 23 to Thursday, January 2, from 11.30am to 6.30pm (except December 31)
Location:
- Wat Arun, 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600
- ICONSIAM, 299 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600
Price: Free
Netflix Thailand is making waves (literally) as it launches Squid Game Season 2 with a spectacular event, featuring the world’s largest Gogowa doll, famously known as Younghee from the series.
The doll will float past Wat Arun, the stunning Temple of Dawn, before continuing its journey to ICONSIAM, one of Bangkok’s premier destinations. Catch her there during the day or as she returns. See the schedule for the iconic Squid Game Doll along the Chao Phraya River.
“Leave Me Alone” HiHuman Solo Exhibition at Street Star Gallery @MMAD
Date & Time: Until Sunday, January 12, 2025
Location: Street Star Gallery, 2nd Floor, MMAD at MunMun Srinakarin, Seacon Square Srinakarin Bangkok 10250
If you’re looking for a dose of inspiration, don’t miss the “Leave Me Alone” HiHuman Solo Exhibition. This powerful show is the first solo exhibition by HiHuman, brought to life in collaboration with Street Star Gallery and MMAD.
A quick overview of things to do in Bangkok this weekend (December 27 to January 2)
| Event | Location | Time | Price (THB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year Celebrations at Siam Yacht Club | Siam Yacht Club, Royal Orchid Sheraton, 2 Charoen Krung Road, Siphya, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500 | Tuesday, December 31, 7pm to 1am | 22,232 |
| Giant Secret Santa at CALM Bangkok | CALM Bangkok, 231/2 Soi Sukhumvit 31, Sukhumvit Road, Watthana, Bangkok 10110 | Friday, December 27, from 6pm | Free (bring a gift) |
| White Party Bangkok presents TECHTOPIA | Paragon Hall, 991 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330 | Friday, December 27 to Tuesday, December 31, from 8pm | Start from 3,000 |
| Saturday Community Session at ICE HOUSE | ICE HOUSE by Bangkok Ice Baths, 94 Mi Suwan 14 Yaek 10, Watthana, Bangkok 10110 | Saturday, December 28, 10am to 1pm | 290 |
| Weekend Brunch at El Santo Bangkok | El Santo, Novotel Living Bangkok Sukhumvit Legacy, Sukhumvit Soi 29, Watthana, Bangkok 10110 | Saturday, December 28 & Sunday, December 29, 12pm to 3pm | 1,090++ |
| Latin B&B Pool Party at Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok | Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, 19 Sukhumvit Soi 18, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110 | Sunday, December 29, 4pm to 8pm | 400 (includes one alcoholic drink) |
| Miami Retro Countdown Party 2024 at ABar Rooftop | ABar Rooftop, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, 199 Sukhumvit Alley 22, Klongton, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110 | Tuesday, December 31, from 9pm | Start from 6,000 |
| New Year’s Eve Countdown at The St. Regis Bar | The St. Regis Bar, 159 Rajadamri Road, Bangkok 10330 | Tuesday, December 31, 6pm to 1am | Start from 4,200++ |
| Tichuca’s Reflections: NYE Party 2024 | Tichuca Rooftop Bar, 46 Soi Sukhumvit 40, Phra Khanong, Bangkok 10110 | Tuesday, December 31, from 6pm | 100,000 (4 seats per table) |
| Squid Game Doll on the Chao Phraya River | Wat Arun & ICONSIAM, Bangkok | Monday, December 23 to Thursday, January 2, 11:30am to 6:30pm (except December 31) | Free |
| “Leave Me Alone” HiHuman Solo Exhibition | Street Star Gallery, 2nd Floor, MMAD at MunMun Srinakarin, Seacon Square, Bangkok 10250 | Until Sunday, January 12, 2025 | Free |
So, how are you going to spend the final days of 2024 (and the first days of 2025)? With a party, an ice baht, or a special dinner? No matter what, don’t forget to enjoy your time. Happy New Year!
