New Year’s Eve celebrations in Bangkok
On 1st January, it’s practically obligatory to post an epic picture from New Year’s Eve parties with the caption “last year”. With only two weeks left of 2020 it’s high time to plan for the countdown and of course, the perfect shot.
Opulence is a crucial element for these pictures, and we’ve found 9 lavish parties in Bangkok where you can take the best shots (both kinds) that will fit any budget.
1. Above 11’s White Party – rooftop Nikkei food and a great view of the skyline
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Above 11, Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant in Nana, is hosting a White Party on the 31st. Dinner is served from 6pm onwards, but you can opt to skip it entirely and head straight to the party starting at 10pm.
In addition to watching the fireworks fly over Bangkok from the 33rd floor, there are two reasons to head over:
- Wearing white ensures that you’ll pop against the city background and vibrant drinks.
- You can get one of those drinks for free with the ฿1,500 entry fee.
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For those who are interested in catching the last sunset of the year over dinner, the restaurant is offering a 5-course dinner set menu. The vegetarian set is ฿6,000 and the non-vegetarian is ฿8,000 from 6pm.
Above 11 at Golden Hour
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Address: 33rd Floor, Fraser Suites Sukhumvit Sukhumvit Road, Soi 11 Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Contact: +66 2 038 5111 | Google Maps
2. The Athenee Hotel – classic Bangkok hotel buffet with free-flow beverages
If you’ve lived in Bangkok for more than a year, chances are you’ve been invited to brunch at the Plaza. Though now known with a different name, The Athenee Hotel, the establishment has maintained its iconic buffet restaurant, Rain Tree Café.
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The Athenee Hotel is hosting a gala buffet dinner for ฿3,288. Items on the menu include lobster, caviar, oysters, foie gras, peking duck, dim sum, and prime beef cuts. For the ultimate classy experience, call ahead and reserve a private room for your squad.
Don’t miss taking a pic at the hotel lobby
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For the full experience, check out their free-flow beverage packages for wine & beer at ฿1,488 per person or free-flow champagne for ฿2,588 per person.
Address: 61 Wireless Road (Witthayu), Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Contact: +66-2650 8800 | Google Maps
3. Sky on 20’s Glitz & Glamour Countdown Party – rooftop dance party
The Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 brings the glitz and glamour to their poolside rooftop bar, Sky on 20.
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Their relatively low entry fee of ฿1,499 will net you two drinks. But if you want more, they also offer table packages starting with their Blue Glitter standing table for 4 people, costing ฿4,999 and includes 1 bottle of Prosecco and 8 welcome drinks. And the decadence only goes up from here.
Address: 19/9 Soi Sukhumvit 20, Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, 10110
Contact: +66 2009 4999 | Google Maps
4. The Sukhothai Bangkok – viewing fireworks from a luxurious Thai-style hotel
Set your picture apart from the neon-lit poolside and rooftop parties on peoples’ feeds – the Sukhothai Bangkok is hosting a countdown party in their rustic Thai Garden Villa, complete with a lotus pond and miniature temples.
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It wouldn’t be a New Year’s Eve party without music and lucky draw prizes. Entrance to the party costs ฿1,500.
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Address: 13/3 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120
Contact: +66 2 344 8888 | Google Maps
5. Sirimahannop at Asiatique The Riverfront – luxury cruise down the Chao Phraya with some of the best view of the fireworks
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Sirimahannop is Asiatique’s crown jewel riverside restaurant. It also happens to be a short boat ride from ICONSIAM, ensuring guests receive a front row seat to ICONSIAM’s fireworks and light show.
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They’re also hosting an Early Bird sale, with countdown party prices going for ฿12,750 until 25 Dec. That seems pricey but it includes access to Italian-themed food stations and a dessert buffet as well as free-flow beverages the whole night.
But you can skip dinner and go straight for dessert and drinks for ฿9,400 at the party starting 10pm.
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You can book your ticket here.
Address: 2194 Charoen Krung Rd, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Contact: +66 2 059 5999 | Google Maps
6. W Hotel’s The House on Sathorn – dance the night away with disco vibes
Take a picture by the iconic ‘ W’
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This all-night dance party will feature DJ Roberto, a blue & silver colour theme, and Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky.
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Packages start at ฿7,500 for tables of 4. The package includes a choice of 1 bottle of Tanqueray Gin, Ketel One vodka or Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky. It also includes 6 mixers with ice and 4 glasses of Chandon Brut sparkling wine.
Address: 106 N Sathon Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
Contact: +66 2344 4025 | Google Maps
7. The Rembrandt’s Mexicano – Mexican-style gala dinner with a Mariachi band
For a little something different, The Rembrandt’s Mexicano is hosting their Paradise Gala Dinner which will feature all your favourite Mexican cuisine along with a festive Mariachi band to liven up the atmosphere.
Replenish after partying with some of Bangkok’s best tacos
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The buffet costs ฿2,500++ and also includes free-flow margaritas and sangrias.
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Address: 1st floor Rembrandt Hotel & Suites, 19 Sukhumvit Soi 18, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Contact: +66 6 2598 0327 | Google Maps
8. Valia Hotel’s New Year’s Eve Dinner Party – six-course meal with great views inside and out
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Our final pick for this year is Valia Hotel’s six-course Western dinner at any of the hotel’s three beautiful venues: Florae Restaurant, the BelleValia pool bar, or the Eastern Elixir Social Lounge & Bar.
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Each of these venues is worth visiting for its unique ambiance alone, from the detailed murals to the open-air pool. Prices start at ฿2,024 with additional free-flow beverages available.
Book here.
Address: 95, 370, 22 Sukhumvit 24, Khwaeng Klongton, Khet Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Contact: +66 2483 3999 | Google Maps
Spend New Yea’s eve in Bangkok at these fancy hotel parties
What better way to end the year than knowing that you would’ve spent a fraction of what an a la carte dish at some of these hotels cost for an entire party? You’ll for sure be ballin’ in 2024 from the savings on these deals.
Maybe you can spend it on a vacation in the upcoming months at one of Thailand’s hidden gems.
Cover images adapted from: @junewatsamon via Instagram, @mynameismemee via Instagram, @thandositholee via Instagram
Article originally published by Sam Mai on 15 December 2020. Last updated by buranond on 22 December 2023.