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DANCE DANCE DANCE

 
 

White Party


One of Bangkok’s biggest gay parties runs for a calf-burning five days, ending in a Dec 31 bash.
Dec 27-28, Dec 30-Jan 1, 8pm-midnight. GMM Live House, 8/F Central World, 02-101-6881; Dec 29, 4-11pm. Seen Sky Bar, Avani Riverside Hotel, 02-431-9120. B2,500-4,000 at whitepartybangkok.com.
 

Quirky Circus


Flamenco is putting on a new Year’s Eve party with a twist, with magicians, stilt walkers, acrobats and jugglers turning the rooftop lounge into a 21st-century circus. DJs and bands provide the soundtrack. You can also head to Escape for a “Pretty in Pink”-themed countdown party, featuring DJs spread across two dance floors and three bars (B900-1,290).
Dec 31, 8pm-late. Flamenco Sky Bar & Lounge, 9/F Helix, EmQuartier, 02-003-6006. B990-1,290.


Neon Countdown II Meta Music Festival


This two-day EDM fest—featuring acts like Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, Krunk and Goldfish and Blink—culminates in the New Year’s countdown.
Dec 30-31. Oasis Arena, Show DC, B3,500 for two-day tickets at Ticketmelon.
 


New Year’s Eve: The Club at Koi


A funky New Year’s party, featuring performances by DJ Uno, Natsha, Knatz, Miss D, Weezii and MC Matt.
Dec 31. The Club at Koi, Sathorn Square, 9pm-3am, 02-108-2005.
 


Space Time Freak Out 2020


Three floors of live bands and DJs dish up funk, disco, house, jungle, bass and hip-hop grooves, delivering an underground New Year’s party for the ages.
Dec 31, 9pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. B700 include one drink.
 
 

Insanity Nightclub NYE


Count down to the New Year with nonstop entertainment from live acts like DJ Funk D, 2elements, Renato S and more, plus dance and aerial performances from Cirque Du Soleil.
Dec 31, 9pm. Insanity Nightclub, 234 Sukhumvit Soi 12, 082-731-8885. B800 women/1,000 men (includes one drink).

 

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CRUISIN’

 

Sabai Cruise Countdown


Count down on the Chao Phraya with live music and delicious food (B2,900/person).
Dec 31-Jan 2, 9pm. sabaicruise.com.

 

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UP ON THE ROOF

 
 

Glow in the Jungle


Octave serves up free-flow drinks for this jungle-themed New Year’s bash.
Dec 31, 7pm-2am. Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar, 02-797-0000. B8,500 for the 45th floor and B13,500 for both 48th and 49th floor.
 
 
 

Mustache Takeover


The Mustache crew takes over the rooftop of the Amaranta hotel. Tickets cost between B500-1,500 and include access to the official Mustache after party at the club up the road.
Dec 31, 5-11pm. Amaranta Hotel. megatix.in.th.
 

Neon Rooftop Countdown


Spread across two floors and three zones, this rooftop party features an impressive 15 DJs, a saxophonist and dancers.
Dec 31, Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, 02-059-5555. Starts at B2,800.
 


Sky on 20 Tropic New Year Party


Cap 2019 in style with free-flow wine, beer and more 26 floors above Asoke (B3,000).
Dec 31, 5pm-late. Sky On 20, 26/F, Novotel Bangkok Hotel, 02-009-4999.
 

Party in the Clouds


Ring in the New Year with a countdown on top of The Westin Grande Sukhumvit. Entertainment comes from the likes of Kade, Groove DJ and Kori Mafi and more.
Dec 31, 9pm-2am. The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, 02-207-8000. From B5,000 up to B25,000.
 

A Smokin’ New Year’s Eve

 
Avani’s Seen Restaurant and Bar throws a mega bash on the river, featuring burlesque dancers, swing tunes and DJs, with options for a five-course meal and open bar (B16,000) or just free-flow drinks (B7,500). 
Dec 31, 9pm-late. 26/F, Avani Riverside, Rd., 02-431-9120.

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FIREWORK EXTRAVAGANZAS

 

Let’s Glow Under the Stars


Aire Bar at Hyatt Place is hosting a New Year’s Eve bash with unlimited canapes and free-flow drinks on the rooftop. That means a great view of the fireworks and presumably cool breezes for the countdown.
Dec 31, 9pm-late. Aire Bar at Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit. Starts at B2,020 and goes up to B32,000 for exclusive packages. 
 

White Party with Fireworks by the River


Enjoy globe-spanning cuisine and unrivaled views of the fireworks over the Chao Phraya at this long-standing riverside hotel.
Dec 31, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. B8,500+. royalorchidsheraton.com.
 
 

Gaysorn White Countdown


Ratchaprasong’s bougie-cool mall promises live music, food and good booze into the New Year. Early bird tickets cost B2,000. At the door, they’re B2,500.
Dec 31, Gaysorn Urban Resort, 02-253-3999.
 
 

Amazing Thailand Countdown


The pyrotechnic display of the year spans a 1,400-meter stretch of riverside at seven different locations, where you can catch beautiful eco-friendly firework from Japan.
Dec 31, IconSiam, iconsiam.com.
 

Countdown Party x Mahanakhon SkyBar

 
Ring in the New Year with live entertainment plus spectacular views of the city's fireworks at the Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar. Come early for a seven-course New Year’s Eve dinner, starting at B15,000+/person, and B24,000+/person for the dinner and countdown party.
Mahanakhon SkyWalk, 74, 75, 78/F, King Power Mahanakhon, 02-677-8721 ext. 4045.

 

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START EARLY

 

 

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Ring in 2020 at The Commons*


Party from the afternoon onwards with live DJ sets and bands, food vendors and plenty of drinks.
Dec 31, 5pm-late. The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17. Free.
 
*Edit: this event was previously listed with a starting time of 1pm; the correct time is 5pm. 
 

NYE 2020 at 72 Courtyard

 
The community mall-slash-lifestyle space dishes out food from its residents, including Little Donkey and Carbar. DJs and drink packages keep the party going.
Dec 31, 5pm-late. 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit 55. B4,900-B13,900. 

 

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