Bangkok, Thailand, December 20, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Central Pattana, Thailand's leading real estate developer and operator of 38 Central shopping malls nationwide, in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, is hosting the "Central World Bangkok Countdown 2023" at Central World, the so-called Times Square of Asia, in the heart of the city. The total investment amounts to 500 million baht. Experience the seven ultimate countdown highlights of all time. Don't miss the first major celebration in years, featuring the surprise "World Artist of the Century – The Return of K-Pop King Rain."

Experience Ratchaprasong City-Scene Synchronization, a collaborative effort of businesses in Thailand's premier commercial and tourism district. Together, they are creating a sensational countdown event in the heart of the city, featuring spectacular fireworks, laser shows, and cutting-edge graphics. Enjoy a parade of top performers at the iconic "Times Square of Asia." Celebrate for ten days and nights, from December 21, 2022, until the countdown. The event aims to bring joy to Thais and welcome tourists from around the world. Strategic locations, convenient transportation, and strict safety protocols throughout the countdown ensure an entertaining and safe experience, further solidifying Thailand's position as the world's premier destination for celebrations.

Join us in celebrating the countdown across Thailand! The 2023 Countdown is being held in collaboration with leading government and private sector partners, including the Royal Thai Police, the Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA), Madame Fin Co., Ltd., Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Boon Rawd Trading Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., Chang International Co., Ltd., Advanced Info Service plc, Thai Honda Co., Ltd., and BEC World plc. Thailand's renowned shopping malls Central Phuket, Central Chiang Mai, Central Pattaya, Central Marina, Central Hatyai, Central Ayutthaya, and Central Korat invite you to join the celebration, contributing to the economic and tourism boost by welcoming tourists from around the world. Watch the countdown entertainment live on Channel 3HD from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Or follow the Multi View broadcast of the Countdown Event in Central World via Facebook and YouTube from 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM on the night of December 31, 2022.

Dr. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Central Pattana plc, said: “This year, we are investing over 500 million baht to bring joy to the Thai people with the sensational ‘World’s Best Countdown in CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2023’ at CentralWorld, the Times Square of Asia. We are working with government and private partners to ensure convenient transportation and security measures, a limited number of participants, and comfortable arrival, parking, and services for all attendees. We aim to position the Ratchaprasong district, Thailand’s premier commercial and tourist center, as an absolute must-see for every countdown visitor worldwide. Thais can be proud that this year the CentralWorld Countdown will be broadcast on a screen in Times Square, New York, allowing them to celebrate countdown moments together with people from all over the world. Alongside CentralWorld, we are also reinforcing our reputation as the country’s countdown capital.” The “Thailand Countdown 2023” takes place in Central Phuket, Chiangmai, Pattaya, Marina, Hatyai, Ayutthaya and Korat and is intended to boost the economy and tourism in Thailand’s major and smaller cities.”

Seven countdown highlights on the “Times Square of Asia” in Thailand

1. Don't miss the big surprise: "The World Artist of the Century - The Return of K-Pop King Rain"

2. Enjoy unlimited fun with top-class artists such as: Bowkylion, Violette Wautier, Oat Pramote, Joey Boy, 4 EVE, Phi Phi Krit, Billkin Putthipong, Three Man Down and Non Thanon.

3. Experience the most gigantic stage in the heart of Bangkok and state-of-the-art laser and graphic shows.

4. A 180° musical fireworks display lasting 15 minutes in the heart of the landmark, the “Times Square of Asia”.

5. Discover the first Ratchaprasong City-Scene Synchronization: the synergy of companies in the country's strongest commercial and tourism district to jointly create a unique, sensational countdown event in the heart of the city.

6. The world's best party destination everyone's been waiting for – get in the mood before the countdown with the Central World Countdown Music Festival, featuring ten popular artists performing for ten days and ten nights (December 21-30, 2022). Experience digital fireworks artistry on the panOramix screen with cutting-edge graphics from Rukkit x Pai Lectobacillous, world-class street artists, projected onto the screen from December 21, 2022, to January 1, 2023; be enchanted by the LINE FRIENDS Kingdom and create unforgettable moments in Central World Square.

7. Enjoy fun and entertainment with high safety precautions: There are more than ten exits, and medical personnel and ambulances are on standby. Security measures have also been enhanced, including increased security personnel covering all areas of the malls and increased professional security checks around the clock. Police officers, bomb disposal experts, and sniffer dogs are on patrol 24 hours a day. The malls are under video surveillance, and people and vehicles are checked at every entrance and exit.

Experience unlimited fun at the Central World Bangkok Countdown 2023 at Central World, the Times Square of Asia, from December 21st to 31st, 2022, and at the Thailand Countdown 2023 at countdown attractions throughout the country: Central Phuket (December 31st, 2022), Central Chiangmai (December 28th, 2022 - January 3rd, 2023), Central Pattaya (December 8th to 31st, 2022), Central Marina (December 15th to 31st, 2022), Central Hatyai (December 24th to 31st, 2022), Central Ayutthaya (December 27th to 31st, 2022), and Central Korat (December 28th, 2022 - January 1st, 2023).