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The lights are on! Christmas trees and festive lights have been switched on around Bangkok

Get around town and snap cool pics at these festive lighting spots.

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Time Out Bangkok editors
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It‘s this time of the year again: the festive season, in which every corner of Bangkok is lit up with inspiring lights, from top shopping malls to leading five-star hotels. These are our favorites this year. 

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If there's a super cute one, this is it. The 2023 festivities at CentralWorld are Pokemon-themed, meaning the massive mall is now invaded by an army of bright-yellow Pikachu, from the cutie-tiny Pikachus to giant ten-meter-tall ones accompanying one of Bangkok's tallest Christmas trees.

Siam Paragon
Siam Paragon

Siam Paragon

The luxury downtown shopping center illuminates its front promenade and Parc Paragon with Christmas trees and decorations put together in partnership with Italian jewelry brand Bulgari.

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Em District (Emporium, Emquartier, Emsphere)
Photograph: Tanisorn Vongsoontorn

Em District (Emporium, Emquartier, Emsphere)

The trio mall in Phrom Phong toasts to the opening of its younger sister, Emsphere, with area-wide festive decorations partnered with different brands, including Chanel (at Emquartier) and UOB (at Emsphere).

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The riverside lifestyle destination transform its already-happening River Park by the river into a massive festive grounds complete with lighting decorations and Christmas trees. Highlights include Cartier festive decorations that come with a set of stairs you can actually climb onto.

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Leading luxury and five-star hotels
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Leading luxury and five-star hotels

Besides top shopping centers, leading hotels around the Thai capital transform their gorgeous lobbies and public spaces into a shimmering wonderland, adorned with light decorations and the aromatic scents of gingerbread and Christmas delights. Can't-miss spots include The Peninsula and The Sukhothai, featuring real pine trees shipped from Canada, while both InterContinental locations boast wonderful decorations in their welcoming areas. Five-star establishments like Conrad, Marriott Marquis, and Shangri-La are also not to be missed. Quirky, creative trees can be found at Kimpton, The Standard, and Capella. There's much more to admire — share with us your favorites!

Anantara Siam
Anantara Siam

Anantara Siam

The festive lighting legend returns to please the eyes with an iconic Christmas tree in front of the hotel, not to mention two other Christmas trees in the lobby and the courtyard.

Park Hyatt Bangkok
Park Hyatt Bangkok

Park Hyatt Bangkok

The quiet luxury hotel Park Hyatt Bangkok lights up its warm lobby with an edgy white Christmas tree made from discarded metal by Saruta Kiatparkpoom from Pin Metal Art. Inspired by the local 'homecoming' spiritual ceremony Bai Sri Su Kwan, this creation is aimed at wishing good blessings upon hotel guests.

 

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Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

Kimpton's Christmas trees are never ordinary. This year, the hip hotel partnered with Touche Bangkok to unveil a colorful Christmas tree composed of repurposed textiles and yarns.

The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon

The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon

This hip hotel joined hands with local designer Saran Yen Panya to create a quirky Christmas tree assembled from inexpensive desk mirrors.

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InterContinental Bangkok
Photograph: Top Koaysomboon

InterContinental Bangkok

The recently reopened hotel decks its grand lobby with a giant, all-lit-up Christmas tree that well matches the larger-than-life chandelier.

Siam Kempinski
Siam Kempinski

Siam Kempinski

The luxurious Siam Kempinski dresses up its lobby in the Christmas spirit, featuring a family of Christmas trees as the centerpiece.

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The Peninsula
The Peninsula Bangkok

The Peninsula

Every Christmas, The Peninsula's lobby is graced by a giant real Christmas tree shipped from Canada. The festive atmosphere is further enhanced by the aromatic smells of gingerbreads and delightful holiday treats, making it a place you won't want to leave.

The Sukhothai
The Sukhothai

The Sukhothai

The subtly luxurious hotel on Sathorn adorns its lobby with a real Christmas tree, transported across the world. The tree is accompanied by festive decorations and Christmas goodies, adding to the holiday charm.

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Conrad Bangkok
Conrad Bangkok

Conrad Bangkok

The iconic spiral staircases of Conrad Bangkok are now illuminated with light-up Christmas trees, accompanied by Christmas decorations and festive ornaments.

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