8 Awesome Spots Across Thailand to Usher in the New Year 2022
By Lifestyle+Travel
Whether you plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve and step into 2022 with your loved ones in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, or other favourite places, we have compiled a list of cool spots where you can make the evening and night even more memorable.
COOLING TOWER, CARLTON HOTEL BANGKOK
Up on the 34th floor, enjoy the last light of the year and spectacular fireworks as you step into the new year with your friends, with DJ Poyjii and live saxophone to get the groovy beats going throughout the night.
Time: 17:00 till late
Price: THB 1,500++ per person inclusive of 2 beverages
Book at: +66 (0) 2 090 7888 / Fbreservations@carltonhotel.co.th
RED SKY, CENTARA GRAND AT CENTRALWORLD
Bid farewell at one of Bangkok’s most popular rooftop bars with special 8-course Gala Dinner, featuring French-influenced cuisines cooked with premium imported ingredients. All bookings will receive a complimentary a bottle of Exclusive G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon N.V Champagne per couple.
Time: 19:00 till late
Prices: THB 11,999++ per person (outdoor) / THB 9,999++ per person (indoor)
Book at: +66 (0) 2 100 6255 / diningcgcw@chr.co.th
Yào Rooftop Bar, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse
Revel in the sensational celebration with mesmerising views from the evening until late. Pamper your taste buds at the pre-countdown session featuring Dim Sum Tower for two and a bottle of sparkling wine or house wine, then get the party started at the Ultimate Countdown sesh with numerous fireworks lighting up the sky.
Time: 17:00 – 19:30 for pre-countdown / 21:00 till late for the countdown event
Prices: THB 2,288++ per set for the pre-countdown / the countdown starts at THB 5,888++ for 2 persons with a bottle of champagne or wine
Book at: +66 (0) 2 088 5666 / LINE OA @marriottsurawongse
sala ayutthaya
Savour tasty fares inspired by the Chao Phraya River at sala ayutthaya eatery and bar, comprising mouth-watering ‘Massaman Goong Maenam’ – giant river prawns in spiced potato curry to be indulged with roti.
Time: 11:00 – 22:00
Price: THB 1,899++ per set
Book at: +66 (0) 35 242 588 / wineanddine@salaayutthaya.com
DUSIT THANI HUA HIN
Take joy in a special 3-day ‘Local Feast New Year Celebration’, a market-style feast with local products and foods, sustainability workshops, film screening, live music, nighttime paddleboarding, and more. On 31 December 2021, ring in to the new year at a lively countdown event with live music and fireworks display.
Date: 30 December 2021 – 1 January 2022
Time: 17:00 – 22:00 (17:00 – 24:00 on 31 December 2021)
Price: THB 1,000 net per person (free for children under 12) for entrance fee
Book at: +66 (0) 32 520 009 / www.facebook.com/DusitThaniHuaHin
HYATT REGENCY KOH SAMUI
For New Year’s Eve, Yangna Cuisine will host a barbecue gala dinner with a live band, and SESUN will let you celebrate in style with DJs, live performers and a fireworks display will see out 2021 and usher in 2022 at a lavish countdown party.
Book at: +66 (0) 77 448 777 / fb.usmrk@hyatt.com
Khao, FOUR SEASONS CHIANG MAI
For a heart-warming get-together on the special day, Khao will offer a fireside BBQ dinner featuring juicy grills and Thai favourites in a tranquil setting.
Time: 19:00 – 24:00
Prices: THB 3,000++ per person with Non-alcoholic beverages / THB 4,000++ per person with Prosecco, wine and cocktails / THB 1,400++ per child below 12 years old
Book at: +66 (0) 53 298 181 / FB.CHIANGMAI@FOURSEASONS.COM
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The Langham Landing
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