COUNTDOWN

We've listed specific events taking place Dec 31, 2012 below. But you can also just head to the plaza in front of CentralWorld (Ratchadamri Rd., between BTS Siam and BTS Chit Lom) where the biggest crowd gathers for the countdown.

FIREWORKS

Fireworks are best seen from rooftop bars or by the river. We recommend the latter, such as Balco, the Royal Orchid Sheraton's Sambal or the Millenium Hilton's Three-Sixty panoramic bar.
Bangkok's Best Rooftop Bars.

PARTIES

PICK> Zodiac New Year’s Eve Party
After celebrating their 10th anniversary with an X-rated theme and a Kinky Christmas party, Bed Supperclub gets back to basics with an astrology theme for NYE; expect a fashion show with models in 12 zodiac-inspired costumes, personal fortune telling from an expert astrologist, a glass of Champagne on arrival and a 4-course set dinner at B8,400 per person. If you only want to attend the countdown party, the bar opens at 10pm with residents spinning electronica. Entry B1,200 including 1 drink. Dec 31, 8pm. Bed Supperclub, 26 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-651-3537. BTS Nana.

PICK> Dudesweet New Year Party
The Dudesweet crew get behind the decks to spin indie favorites to send off the year at Cosmic Café. Dec 31, 9pm. Cosmic Cafe, RCA Block C, Rama 9 Rd., 081-304-6907. B200 (1 drink).

NYE Countdown at Khaosan
Count down to 2013 with residents spinning electronica, special dance performances, t-shirt giveaways and an open bar from 9-10pm. Dec 31, 9pm. The Club, 123 Khao San Rd., 02-629-2255. B300 (1 drink).

Nest NYE Party
DJs Toby White (Germany), Sempre (Thailand), One Touch (France), Soulboy (UK) and Doc (Thai) are joined by percussionists and exotic dancers. Free entry before 9pm and after 2am. B500 (2 drinks, 9pm-2am). Dec 31, 9pm. Nest, Rooftop/F, Le Fenix Hotel, 33/33 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Call 082-779-8175 (Thai), 080-608-9116 (English) for more info. Free entry. BTS Nana.

The Countdown is On
Cafe Democ celebrates the coming of 2013 with psychedelic trance, electro house, drum n’ bass and dubstep from more than 10 DJs playing until dawn on both their first and third floors. Dec 31, 7pm. Cafe Democ, Silom Plaza, 491 Silom Rd., 089-497-8422. Free entry. BTS Chong Nonsi.

New Year Countdown
Counting down to 2013 with the beautiful sight of the Chao Phraya River; dine on fine food, peruse art, listen to music and enjoy the artistic performances. Dec 31, 7:30pm. Club Arts & Gallery by the River, 69/1 Arun Amarin Soi 18 (Wat Rakhang Khositaram), 02-866-2143. B799.

PICK> Imperial Queen’s Park NYE Party
The Altitude rooftop party sees off the year with a bang, with 2 stages, 2 rooftop floors, 6 DJs (Tech 12, Knatz, KC, Saint Vincent, Rob Thomson, Just, MC Em-Jay), 3D visuals, midnight fireworks and a VIP lounge. Dress code: no shorts, no flip-flops. B2,900 (free-flow Champagne 9pm-11:30pm, access to VIP lounge). Dec 31, 9pm. Kacho Bar, 37/F, The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, 199 Sukhumvit Soi 22, 02-261-9000. B1,200 2 drinks. www.newyearseveinbangkok.com. BTS Phrom Phong.

Bash NYE Party
New York DJs Lee Cabrera (Steven Lee) and Eric Rhone mix alongside Darren Mac and Kimbal Collins. Dec 31, 11pm. Bash, 37 Sukhumvit Soi 11. B1,000 (1 glass of sparkling wine). www.bashviptables.com.

Indus NYE Party
Join from 8pm for the buffet and free-flow drinks (B2,900) or come at 11:30pm when DJ Xunny Dey spins Bollywood hits. Dec 31. Indus, 71 Soi Sukhumvit 26, call 02-258-4900 for more info. B1,200 free-flow drinks.

Narz Countdown 2013
The afterhours bar sends  off 2012 with 4 stages for electronic tunes spun by over 20 Bangkok-based DJs and MCs. Dec 31, 8pm. Narz, 112 Sukhumvit Soi 23 (Asoke), 02-258-4805. BTS Asoke. B700 (1 drink).

Eat Play Dance
DJs spin electronic music alongside a performances from band P.O.8. Ketel One Vodka and Lombard Brut B4,000 per bottle all night. Dec 31, 6pm (promotion starts 9pm). BarSu, G/F, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Sukhumvit Rd., BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit, 02-649-8358. Free entry.

Brazilian Carnival
Koi takes on a Brazilian theme with live bands, dancers and DJs spinning Latin tunes. BBQ buffet dinner and open bar from 8pm-3am, B2,500 per person. Open bar and snacks after 11pm B1,500. Dec 31, 8pm. KOI, 26 Sukhumvit Soi 20, 02-258-1590. 

Woo Bar NYE Party
This newly opened bar at W Hotel celebrates 2013 with drum n’ bass, electronic and funky house tunes from DJs Jay, Kingkong, Pom Pom and Yona on vocals. Dec 31, 8pm. Woo Bar, W Hotel Bangkok, 106 Sathorn Rd., 02-344-4000. B1,850 per person. BTS Chong Nonsi.

Countdown with Room 39
The newly opened beer park on the J-Avenue rooftop run by the Enchanted team welcomes 2013 with a special gig from sweet pop sensations Room 39. For reservations, call 084-567-8985 or 089-021-2910. Dec 31, 8pm. Bierhaus by Enchanted, 4/F J-Avenue, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B300 (1 drink).