New years eve

  • Crime NewsStray bullet injures woman during New Year’s Eve in Ang Thong

    Stray bullet injures woman during New Year’s Eve in Ang Thong

    A New Year’s Eve celebration turned harrowing for a woman in Ang Thong province when a stray bullet pierced her home’s roof and struck her in the stomach. The incident happened as she lay sleeping, trying to calm her frightened cats amidst the noise of fireworks. Yesterday, January 1, local journalists reported that on the night of December 31, a…

  • Thailand NewsTwo children drown at Laem Son Beach on New Year’s Eve

    Two children drown at Laem Son Beach on New Year’s Eve

    Tragedy struck on the final day of the year as two young children drowned at Laem Son Beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Despite efforts from family and onlookers, the children succumbed to the sea’s strong waves and later died in hospital. Around 7pm yesterday, December 31, police were alerted to the drowning incident at Laem Son Beach, Pak Phraek subdistrict,…

  • Things To DoWhere to celebrate New Year in Pattaya 2025

    Where to celebrate New Year in Pattaya 2025

    It’s the final day of 2024! Can you believe how quickly the year has flown by? As we prepare to bid farewell to all the highs and lows of the past year, it’s only fitting to welcome 2025 with a celebration to remember. Fortunately, New Year’s Eve in Pattaya is always lively, festive, and everything a party should be. If…

  • Things To DoWhere to celebrate New Year in Koh Samui 2025

    Where to celebrate New Year in Koh Samui 2025

    It’s getting close, but if your New Year’s plans in Koh Samui are still up in the air, don’t stress. The island knows how to do celebrations right, and there’s no shortage of options. From DJs spinning till sunrise to elegant dinners and low-key vibes, here’s where you should be heading to welcome 2025 in Koh Samui. The 10 best…

  • Things To DoRoyal Orchid Sheraton brings extravagant New Year’s Eve celebration to Bangkok

    Royal Orchid Sheraton brings extravagant New Year’s Eve celebration to Bangkok

    2025 is right around the corner, which, of course, calls for grand celebrations. If you’re spending your New Year in Bangkok, there’s one spot that guarantees The Best Time Ever: Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok. Located directly across from ICONSIAM, the global countdown destination sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the riverside hotel boasts the best seats…

  • Things To DoWelcome the New Year in style at INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit

    Welcome the New Year in style at INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit

    Bangkok doesn’t hold back when it comes to New Year’s celebrations, and neither should you. If you’re still working on your plans, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit has the perfect lineup: delicious buffets for a laid-back feast, fancy rooftop dinners if you’re feeling a bit bougie, a rooftop party to dance your way into 2025, and brunches to start the…

  • Things To DoWhere to celebrate New Year in Phuket 2025

    Where to celebrate New Year in Phuket 2025

    We can’t think of a better way to ring in the New Year than on the sun-kissed shores of Phuket. Ocean breezes whispering through the palms, glamourous soirées under the stars, the feshest seafood imaginable, and cocktails flowing like the tide – on this beautiful island, 2024 is going out in style. To make sure your New Year celebration is…

  • Things To DoWhere to celebrate New Year in Bangkok 2025

    Where to celebrate New Year in Bangkok 2025

    Can you believe it? 2024 is ending, and the countdown to 2025 is officially on! It’s that time of year again to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and plan for a festive start to the New Year. And if you’re in a city like Bangkok, the options for celebrating are truly endless. From savouring a lavish feast to…

  • EventsRing in 2025 with rooftop parties and seaside dining at Novotel Marina Sriracha and Koh Si Chang

    Ring in 2025 with rooftop parties and seaside dining at Novotel Marina Sriracha and Koh Si Chang

    What better way to welcome the New Year than by the ocean? Better yet, in a beautiful seaside town not too far from Bangkok? From lively rooftop parties with dazzling fireworks to seaside dining filled with fresh seafood delights, Novotel Marina Sriracha and Koh Si Chang knows how to make the New Year that much more special. This year, they’re…

  • EventsCelebrate the festive season with a bang at INNSiDE Hotel by Melià Bangkok

    Celebrate the festive season with a bang at INNSiDE Hotel by Melià Bangkok

    The season to be merry is rapidly approaching! And INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit is preparing for the festive season with a line-up of curated events and dining experiences. Located in Bangkok’s lively On Nut neighbourhood, this 208-room urban hotel, with its transparent infinity pool, Spanish tapas bar, and integrated co-working spaces, will host its Feliz Festiva programme from December…

  • Thailand NewsNew year’s grape eating trend goes viral in Asia

    New year’s grape eating trend goes viral in Asia

    The start of 2024 has seen the emergence of a hot new trend on social media, centred around the consumption of 12 grapes under a table on New Year’s Eve. This trend originated from a Spanish custom in which it is believed that eating 12 grapes in sync with the 12 strokes of midnight will bring good luck for the…

  • EventsTopgolf Megacity presents exclusive New Year’s Eve celebrations with unmatched festivities and exclusive package

    Topgolf Megacity presents exclusive New Year’s Eve celebrations with unmatched festivities and exclusive package

    Topgolf Megacity, the ultimate destination for Play, Food, and Fun, invites you to usher in 2024 with a bang. This year, Topgolf Megacity has prepared a range of festivities, sumptuous feasts, and non-stop entertainment through their New Year’s Eve package. Not just limited to adults, there will be a special Daytime Activation designed specifically for kids and teens. Plus, you…

  • Things To DoWhere to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Phuket 2024

    Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Phuket 2024

    Planning for New Year’s Eve can be stressful as we all want it to be The Best Night Ever. Thankfully, this year, Phuket is brimming with New Year’s Eve events. Whether you want to dine on a multi-course menu, attend a masquerade party and dance barefoot on the beach, or eat as much as you want before the year ends,…

  • GuidesWhere to celebrate New Years in Pattaya 2023

    Where to celebrate New Years in Pattaya 2023

    Tucked away on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast, the dazzling city of Pattaya is well-known for its lively street markets, immaculate beaches, and multicultural lifestyle. As one of the most anticipated yearly festivities approaches, Pattaya is ready to host an amazing fusion of pleasure and contemplation, romance and recreation, tradition and modernity. This year, join us on an enchanted journey to…

  • GuidesWhere to celebrate New Years in Bangkok 2023

    Where to celebrate New Years in Bangkok 2023

    The lively nightlife of metropolitan Bangkok will be at its height as the year draws to a close, offering partygoers an abundance of options. Bangkok offers a variety of options for New Year’s Eve party venues, catering to all tastes and preferences. From street celebrations to rooftop parties, and river cruises to the ultimate shopping mall fiesta. Party cruise A…

  • GuidesThailand’s ultimate new year’s eve celebration guide

    Thailand’s ultimate new year’s eve celebration guide

    Regarding Thailand, one thing is certain: they know how to celebrate the New Year. They celebrate it three times because they love it so much! In addition to the widely observed traditional New Year on December 31st, they also celebrate the Chinese and Buddhist New Year. But for this in-depth analysis, we’ll concentrate on the global New Year’s celebration in…

  • Press RoomCNN selects Bangkok and ICONSIAM’s firework shows as one of world’s 10 ‘Great Places for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve’

    CNN selects Bangkok and ICONSIAM’s firework shows as one of world’s 10 ‘Great Places for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve’

    CNN has selected Bangkok as one of the world’s 10 ‘Greats Places for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve and listed ICONSIAM’s magnificent fireworks display at the “Amazing Thailand Countdown” as an ‘amazing fireworks show’ and place at which to ring in the New Year. The recognition reinforces ICONSIAM as Thailand’s premier ‘Global Countdown Destination’ after many years of standing out…

  • EventsNo official plans to cancel countdown parties

    No official plans to cancel countdown parties

    The government of Thailand has not officially cancelled any New Year celebrations, the Tourism Authority of Thailand informed. The TAT said all New Year’s countdown events can operate as planned, though some provinces and areas have chosen to scale back their parties. Perhaps most notably, the chief of the Khao San Road Business Association has announced a cancellation of the…

  • Cannabis NewsDTAM to cannabis vendors: New Year’s weed parties illegal

    DTAM to cannabis vendors: New Year’s weed parties illegal

    For those who were planning a more mellow New Year’s Eve celebration, lighting up a joint and saying goodbye to 2022, the government has a strong warning for you. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) cautioned cannabis vendors not to take part in or organise New Year’s Eve smoke parties. The Ministry of Public Health says that…

  • EventsCovid precautions for New Year’s Eve in Bangkok

    Covid precautions for New Year’s Eve in Bangkok

    Nobody wants to hear it, but Covid-19 numbers are on the rise in Thailand, stoking governmental fears around the approaching New Year’s Eve festivities. Officials in Bangkok announced that New Year’s Eve countdown parties will be allowed to be thrown as planned, but face masks will be required wherever crowds gather. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will be laying out clear guidelines…

  • Thailand NewsThailand celebrated New Year’s Eve with fireworks, Covid-19 measures

    Thailand celebrated New Year’s Eve with fireworks, Covid-19 measures

    Last night, despite fears of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, people all over Thailand celebrated the New Year with parties, events, and loads of fireworks. While many official government events were cancelled in provinces throughout the country and in the capital city, private events were permitted to continue with tightened Covid-19 restrictions. In Bangkok, Iconsiam shopping complex hosted the biggest New…

  • EventsTourists flock to Koh Phangan for New Year’s beach party

    Tourists flock to Koh Phangan for New Year’s beach party

    Expats and tourists are flocking to Koh Phangan for the legendary Full Moon Countdown New Year’s party on Haad Rin Beach, packing ferries and overwhelming some in the tourism industry after a quiet two years due to the pandemic. While many hostels and hotels remain shuttered, those that are open are reporting to be sold out and in some cases…

  • EventsPhangan’s Full Moon Party Countdown will go on but regulated

    Phangan’s Full Moon Party Countdown will go on but regulated

    With New Year’s fast approaching and fears of Omicron hampering the all-out party festivities, Koh Phangan officials have put out a release through mostly Thai channels announcing the rules and restrictions for the infamous Full Moon Party New Year’s Countdown which typically drew 40,000 to 60,000 people before the Covid-19 pandemic. After an initial attempt at a Full Moon Party…

  • Thailand NewsBest places in Phuket to countdown for New Year 2022

    Best places in Phuket to countdown for New Year 2022

    Say goodbye to 2021 and say hi to 2022! Let your countdown begin at one of the most beautiful venues on the island! The following hotels in Phuket are offering exclusive New Year packages for you to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. So, we have compiled a list of the best 5 venues in Phuket to celebrate…

  • Thailand NewsTAT New Year’s Eve countdown event will go on as planned

    TAT New Year’s Eve countdown event will go on as planned

    While Thailand is tightening its borders and restrictions in the face of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant, which has now infected over 100 people in the country, the New Year’s holiday is just over one week away. As authorities are torn between to need to protect against Covid-19 and the desperate need of the tourism and entertainment sectors to create…

  • Bangkok News50 emergency operations centres in Bangkok being set up for New Year’s

    50 emergency operations centres in Bangkok being set up for New Year’s

    Emergency operations centres are being set up in 50 districts of Bangkok to prevent Covid-19 from spreading during countdown events and celebrations. The centres will screen people for Covid-19 and immediately isolate those who are infected, Permanent Secretary Kajit Chatchavanich told the media yesterday. District offices will keep a tight eye on New Year’s celebrations and events. Restaurants and other approved…

  • GuidesWhere to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Bangkok 2021

    Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Bangkok 2021

    New Year is one of the most exciting events. Whether you are looking to end the year with a glass of champagne, countdown party or an intimate dinner, you have come to the right place. Nothing can be more special than celebrating New Year with your loved ones amidst a fancy setting, so if you haven’t planned anything yet, we…

  • Phuket NewsGovernor cancels plan to allow all night drinking in Phuket on New Year’s Eve

    Governor cancels plan to allow all night drinking in Phuket on New Year’s Eve

    The Phuket News is reporting that plans to allow the sale of alcohol throughout the night during New Year’s Eve on the southern island have been scrapped. Governor Narong Woonciew had recently issued an order confirming that the sale of alcohol would be extended from 11pm on December 31 until 6am on January 1. However, a notice posted last night…

  • Thailand NewsNew Year’s events reminded of Covid-19 safety and 1 am booze curfew

    New Year’s events reminded of Covid-19 safety and 1 am booze curfew

    New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and some big parties have been cleared to proceed, but the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is reminding people that the Covid-19 safety regulations need to be followed still, including the rule that alcohol can only be served until 1 am. The BMA’s public relations page announced that Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang will be following all…

  • Phuket NewsAmazing Thailand Countdown 2022 event announced in Phuket

    Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022 event announced in Phuket

    Phuket officials are promising a spectacular New Year’s Eve party as they finish preparations for the “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022” event. The event is planned to be a show of joy that will instil confidence and desire in potential tourists who will see the fun and the safety of the event and be encouraged to travel to Thailand. Phuket is…