3 best New Year’s Eve celebrations around Thailand 2022

At midnight on December 31, the best place to be with friends and family is on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, also known as the River of Kings. Thailand’s official New Year’s Eve celebration, ICONSIAM, will ring in the New Year with 30,000 fireworks on both sides of the Chao Phraya River. A parade of top local artists will culminate in an environmentally friendly pyrotechnic extravaganza featuring the first Multimedia Firework under the theme “Win the World for Thailand.” ICONSIAM, the global countdown destination, will woo the crowd with global collaboration between Japanese pyrogenic expert Oguchi Yoshimasa and well-renowned Thai saxophonist Koh Mr.Saxman. If you want to do it in style, go to the Tasana Nakorn Terrace (ICONSIAM’s 6th floor), where the Fallabella River Front ICONSIAM and Hobs restaurants offer unparalleled views of the Chao Phraya River fireworks.

Those who wish to be part of the New Years’ Eve celebration on the site are required to pre-register with their vaccine certificate via ONESIAM SuperApp. Seats are limited. 

On New Year's Eve, eventgoers are required to present their ID, an entry pass on your ONESIAM SuperApp, and your vaccine certificate. You’ll also need to pass an Antigen Test Kit (ATK) on the premises prior to the event time (free of charge), as well as follow strict COVID guidelines as issued by the government.

For more information, you may call 1338 or send a DM to ICONSIAM on Facebook.

Located in the lower part of Thailand's northeastern region, Buriram province transformed itself in five years from a blackwater district into Thailand's unofficial motorsport capital and the home of the country's best football club. Buriram throws its best countdown to 2023 from December 24 to January 1 at the Chang Arena, the home of Buriram United F.C. The NYE celebration highlights include live performances by "The Voice" artists, a fascinating show by Prakhonchai Pittayakhom School, the winner of the 2022 Chingcha Sawan Singing Contest, a culture and travel showcase, and fireworks. Satisfy your taste buds with cannabis-infused street foods and rub shoulders with dinosaurs in the dinosaur park while horsing around before the clock strikes midnight.

Chiang Mai in Thailand's north will captivate visitors with its mesmerizing fireworks display at Chaloem Phrakiat Park (behind Chiang Mai City Hall). The entire park is transformed into a gleaming illuminated garden, complete with Thailand's largest musical fountain, which provides a stunning display of lights and water accompanied by music. As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, pyrotechnic displays will be launched to create a spectacular view of Chiang Mai's night sky. Visitors will be captivated by the magical beauty of floating lanterns released from dark alleys, ancient gates, temple grounds, and everywhere in this former seat of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. Pubs, bars, and restaurants in the North Gate, the Tha Phae Gate, and along the Ping River will throw NYE parties with live music performances and fireworks.

The celebrations are determined to be safe and Covid-19 free. All events are set in an open-air venue and have strict rules for admission into the event. All performers, staff, and organisers of the event must be fully vaccinated, pass an antigen test and follow universal prevention and health and hygiene measures.

All attendees will have to register in advance and show proof of full vaccination. All partygoers will be screened upon entry and have to follow the Universal Prevention for COVID-19 guidelines.