Where to see Christmas lights and decorations in Bangkok
The breeze has turned cool and the mood has taken on a congenial warmth, and that means Christmas is upon us. This time of the year, Bangkok is transformed into a magical land with all the Christmas lights and installations. Some of the city’s major landmarks have already started putting up humongous holiday decorations—we’re talking glittering larger-than-life Christmas trees, ribbons in every color, and Santas big or small.
To get you into the holiday spirit, we’ve rounded up the best places to see Christmas lights and decorations in Bangkok here.
Time Out’s light installation festival will make a return to Bangkok this year at Samyan on 17 to 26 December. But keep your eyes out for more to come as we launch a few more Awakening editions early next year! Keep your eyes peeled for more details soon.
If you’re interested in seeing how a Christmas tree can be adorned with Thai sensibilities, then pop into the lobby of this swanky hotel. Their tree promotes sustainability and is made out of coconut leaves and the golden nails usually seen on a Thai dancer. Purchase a star ornament to support students from Wat Bang Chang Nuea school in Nakhon Pathom.
The mega shopping complex awakens the festive spirit within us with jolly decorations and a 30-meter Christmas tree (supposedly the tallest in Southeast Asia).
Central Embassy has recruited Tokyo-based architectural firm Klein Dytham (KDa) to give a modern take to the Christmas tree. The result is a gigantic reflective tree made of steel and decorated with greenery and foil-wrapped gifts.
This year, ICONSIAM’s illuminated seven-meter-tall Thai-inspired Christmas trees and two gigantic Fantastic Planet figures and a gorgeously adorned Christmas tree are complemented by the ICONIC Multimedia Water Feature fountain on the riverfront promenade, and the interactive Infinity Forest on the seventh floor, where you’ll also get indulge in panoramic views of Chao Phraya River.
Tube Gallery's designers Phisit Jongnarangsin & Saxit Pisalasupongs are recruited to create one of the most bizarre yet awe-inspiring Christmas trees at Kimpton Maa-Lai. Adorned with 600 handmade flowers and 200 meters of hand-sewn ruffles, the Butterfly Effect tree is placed in the hotel's lobby for you to come and appreciate its unique charm that took over 500 hours to construct.
We all need some good vibes as we push through the end of 2021 and welcome the coming of a new, hopefully better, year. Pop into Samyan Mitrtown where a Christmas tree decorated with LED-lit signs tooting positivity and fun activities get you into the holiday spirit.
Like its sister establishments, Siam Center is also blessed with the happy energy from the universe! The Ideaopolis spot also has several Christmas spots for guests to snap photos with, from a tall one with the gigantic Gundam model to a quirky rainbow-shining one.
Siam Discovery, meanwhile, goes the eco-friendly route this year with a unique Circular Living X’mas Tree 2021 constructed from recycled decor.
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok plays host for festive celebrations with European sensibilities throughout December with a series of convivial events and special promotions for guests to savor the year-end happiness.
On Christmas Eve on December 24, traditional performances with the likes of Christmas carols and the Nutcracker ballet will take place in the lobby between 18:00-19:00. You can also watch the ballet performance again on every weekend in December at 14:45-15:45.
The hotel also sets up a grandiose ten-meter-tall Christmas tree luxuriously adorned with green and gold ornaments in the lobby, so you can pop in and take a beautiful shot with it.
Find more details about the festive deals of Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok here.
This year, the massive shopping brings the power of happiness from the universe to its Parc outdoor ground with the rise of the 15-meter Christmas tree and a bunch of space-inspired AR characters that you can play with your phone.
The five-star hotel spruces up its alfresco greenery with a high-rise Christmas tree decorated with traditional festive ornaments and fairy-like illuminations. It’s Christmas at its most classic.
Dubbed the "28 Wishes Tree," this Christmas stunner is set up with an interactive projection mapping innovation that allows you to pick a fun emoji and write a wholesome message on your phone, and then project these onto the tree. Join them in lighting up the 28 Wishes Tree at 28 Chidlom by SC Asset by scanning a QR code for real-time interaction placed on the fence along the street, which is open to all visitors.
