The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023” New Year celebrations in Bangkok and Songkhla and providing support for other events throughout the kingdom to conclude 2022 with 1.5 trillion in total tourism revenue as targeted.
Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said, “Thailand’s total visitor arrivals for 2022 is expected to reach 11.5 million arrivals by the end of the year. The return of foreign tourists together with domestic tourism recovery – backed by several long weekends and tourism stimulus campaigns – helps generate 1.5 trillion in total tourism revenue or at 50% of the pre-pandemic level seen in 2019.”
TAT has expected that 3.14 million domestic trips will be made in Thailand during the New Year holiday between 31 December 2022, and 2 January 2023, generating 11.2 billion Baht in tourism revenue.
The “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023” as well as locally-organised New Year celebrations will be taking place throughout Thailand, in many different locations in the Central, Northern, Northeastern, Eastern, and Southern regions as well as in the bustling capital city of Bangkok.
The two main “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023” events hosted by the TAT will be at Wat Pho in Bangkok and Atthakraweesunthorn Courtyard in Hat Yai, Songkhla.
Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023 @ Tha Wat Pho
31 December 2022 – 1 January 2023 at Tha Wat Pho, Bangkok
This celebration at one of Thailand’s important landmarks, Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn, will feature a dazzling New Year countdown fireworks display over the mighty Chao Phraya River. Comprising nine acts, the five-minute fireworks display will represent the evolution of Thai tourism from the past to the present. Other activities include light-up decorations, digital exhibitions (Illumination Art), and music performances.
Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023 @ Hatyai
29 December 2022 – 1 January 2023 at Atthakraweesunthorn Courtyard, Songkhla
This event at one of Thailand’s key border gateways – Songkhla – will feature New Year countdown fireworks display above Hat Yai city. Other highlights include “Lighting Tower” mapping design, local products and food fair, and music performances.
TAT is also providing support for New Year celebrations in other locations across the country.
Bangkok and Central Region
Neon Countdown 2022
30 December 2022-1 January 2023 at Wonder World Extreme Park, Bangkok
Highlight: Performances from the world’s famous DJs, firework displays and interactive art installations.
Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023 @ ICONSIAM
31 December 2022, at ICONSIAM, Bangkok
Highlight: New Year countdown fireworks display stretching 1,400m along the curve of the Chao Phraya River.
CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2023
31 December 2022, in front of CentralWorld and around Ratchadamri Road, Bangkok
Highlight: Concerts by famous Thai and foreign artists and New Year countdown fireworks display.
Light Up Christmas Tree 2023
Now until-1 January 2023, CentralWorld, Bangkok
Highlight: Lighting display on the biggest Christmas tree in Southeast Asia.
The Ratchaprasong Light of Fortune 2022
Now until-8 January 2023, at Ratchaprasong Intersection
Highlight: Light decorations and sales at shops in the Ratchaprasong area.
Amazing Maeklong Countdown 2023
31 December, 2022-1 January, 2023, at Wat Pak Nam Bridge, Samut Songkram
Suanphueng Highland Countdown Festival 2023
31 December 2022 at Suan Phueng Highland, Suan Phueng District, Ratchaburi
Highlight: Soothing music to enjoy in cool weather, picturesque scenery and a chill-out atmosphere.
Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023 Gift Box @ Ratchaburi
29-31 December 2022, at Pracha Phatthana Dam, Mueang District, Ratchaburi
Highlight: Mini Concert and New Year countdown fireworks display.
Kanchanaburi Countdown Festival 2023
29-31 December 2022 at the Bridge over the River Kwai, Mueang District, Kanchanaburi
Highlight: Illumination activities, photo spots, music performances, and New Year countdown fireworks display.
Suphanburi Festival 2023
30-31 December 2022, at Chalerm Patthara Rachini Park and Banharn-Jamsai Tower, Mueang District, Suphan Buri
Highlight: Pyrotechnics shows above Banharn-Jamsai Tower to welcome in the New Year.
Countdown Sea Sand Nights @Hatchaosamran
30 December 2022-1 January 2023, at Chao Sam Ran Mai Beach, Petchaburi
Hua Hin Beach Countdown 2023
31 December 2022, at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Highlight: Music performances and the ‘longest beach fireworks event’ to welcome in the New Year.
Countdown Party Happy New Year 2023
31 December 2022-1 January 2023, at Tab Sakae Canal, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Eastern Region
Pattaya Countdown 2023
29-31 December, 2022, at Laem Bali Hai, Pattaya, Chon Buri
Highlight: Year-end entertainment activities in a seafront setting and New Year countdown fireworks display.
Rayong New Year Celebration
28 December 2022-8 January 2023, at Rayong Provincial Stadium, Rayong.
Trat New Year and Red-Cross Fair 2023
29 December 2022 – 2 January 2023 in front of Trat City Hall, Trat
Highlight: New Year celebrations and Red-Cross fair.
Northern Region
Amazing Charming Night Chiang Mai Countdown 2023
31 December 2022, at Chaloem Phrakiat Park, Chiang Mai
Highlight: Illumination activities, flower gardens, and New Year countdown fireworks display in the form of a field of flowers in the sky.
Chiang Rai Countdown 2023
31 December 2022 – 1 January 2023, at Chiang Rai Clock Tower, Chiang Rai
Highlight: Activities to welcome in the New Year.
Khao Kho Countdown 2023
30-31 December 2022, at Khao Kho View Point, Phetchabun
Highlight: Musical performance and New Year countdown fireworks display
Balloon & Illumination Countdown 2023
30-31 December 2022, at B. N. Farm, Phetchabun
Highlight: Balloon and illumination activities as well as New Year countdown fireworks display
Countdown Party 2023
Now until-1 January 2023, at Petchabura Public Park, Petchabun
Highlight: live music performances.
Sukhothai Countdown 2023
29-31 December 2022, at Sukhothai Seagrass Field, Sukhothai
Highlight: Music performances, handicrafts and folk art fair, and New Year countdown fireworks display
Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023 @ Uthaithani
29 December 2022 – 1 January 2023 at Clock Tower Roundabout, Muang District, Uthai Thani
Highlight: Concerts and New Year countdown fireworks display.
Nakhon Sawan Lantern Festival
Now until-2 January, 2023, at Sawan Park, Nakhon Sawan.
Northeastern Region
Khonkaen Softpower Countdown 2023
25 December 2022 – 1 January 2023 at Huean Boran, City Hall, Khon Kaen
Highlight: Folk and cultural performances, New Year countdown fireworks display, and Buddhist monks-blessed water tunnel to enhance the prosperity of the new year.
101 in Love Countdown 2023
29 December 2022 – 1 January 2023 at Voting Tower 101, Roi Et
Highlight: Buddhist blessing ceremony, Vote (local Roi-Et music instrument) competition, merit-making and New Year countdown fireworks display.
Korat Countdown 2023
29-31 December 2022, at Thao Suranaree Monument Courtyard, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima
Highlight: Music performances, local products and food fair, and New Year countdown fireworks display
Nakhon Phanom Winter Festival 2023
26 December 2022 – 1 January 2023, at Vietnam Memorial Clock Tower, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom
Highlight: Buddhist activities at Phra That Phanom to welcome in the New Year.
Amnat Charoen 2023 Happy New Year Time Square of Happiness
29-31 December 2022, at Clock Tower, Amnat Charoen
Highlight: New Year’s parade activities and New Year countdown fireworks display
Buriram – The Land of Volcano and Dinosaurs – Countdown 2023
Now until – 1 January 2023, at Chang Arena, Buri Ram
Highlight: Fun and charitable activities, street food market, music performances, cover dance competition, community tourism villages, and New Year countdown fireworks display.
Si Saket New Year Celebration
Now until 4 January 2023, at City Hall Square, Si Saket.
Udon Thani Countdown Celebration
31 December 2022-1 January 2023, at UD Town, Udon Thani
Southern Region
Patong Countdown 2023
29-31 December 2022 at Patong Bay Hill, Kathu District, Phuket
Highlight: Music performances from world-renowned DJs, illumination light-and-sound shows, and New Year countdown activities.
Amazing Grand Sand Dune Countdown 2023
31 December 2022-2 January 2023 at Grand Sand Dune, Chumphon
Trang Countdown 2023
31 December 2022, at Trang Clock Tower, Mueang District, Trang
