Thailand will celebrate the New Year in spectacular fashion this year, both in Bangkok and in four emerging tourism provinces in Chiang Rai, Nakhon Phanom, Ratchaburi and Satun.

Spectacular fireworks displays, as well as music and dance performances celebrating Thailand's rich and diverse cultural heritage, will take place at the following locations:

  • Bangkok: ICONSIAM, the glittering new shopping, entertainment and education complex on the Chao Phraya River, the River of Kings;
  • Northern Region: Clock Tower, Chiang Rai Province;
  • Northeastern Region: Clock Tower, Nachon Phanom Province;
  • Central Region: Clock Tower, Ratchaburi Province;
  • Southern Region: Pakbara Pier, Satun Province.

    • Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the TAT (see photo above), said: “This is our annual New Year’s gift to our foreign guests and the Thai people. I hope it will increase the joy of everyone throughout the country.”

    The “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019” in Bangkok begins on December 31, 2018 at 6 p.m. It is a six-hour event full of celebrations and performances under the theme “The River of Prosperity”.

    The highlight will be a magnificent fireworks display made from Thai sticky rice, minimizing environmental impact. The five-minute, five-part fireworks spectacle will present the story of the Chao Phraya River in the context of Thai life, traditions, and legends of Siam.

    The best sightlines are located at the following places: Peninsula Hotel, Millennial Hilton Hotel, Shangri-La Hotel, Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Sathorn Bridge, Chaloem Phrakiat Park, Sathorn Pier, Police Station 2, Khlong San Pier, Sampheng Parking Lot, CAT Bang Rak Branch, Wat Suwan Pier, Siam Commercial Bank and LHONG 1919.