One Bangkok will be ringing in the Chinese New Year with performances throughout the period, including lion dances, auspicious pattern screen printing, and fortune cookie machines—which is an American thing, but who’s counting. If you’re in it for the selfies, you’ll find Boulevard Walking Street decorated with displays and lanterns. The big show is, of course, on Jan 29, with over 150 performers. 

 

It’s not always about family and tradition and culture—sometimes it’s just about partying. On Jan 31, Oskar Bistro, a favorite pre-club spot on Soi 11, will be putting on the Year of the Snake with a “sexy twist” and will feature DJ Ino and Pulsa on drums.

 

Nan Bei gets the official BK seal of approval for being one of the few spots to be able to mix in a little dongbei food, and for Chinese New Year Chef Matthew Geng is putting on special dishes with Guzheng musicians on Jan 28-29. From Jan 27-Feb 2, the same place will be hosting "7 Days of Qigong & Tai Chi" every morning at the pool area. 

 

Celebrating their first year, Blessing Shophouse in Asoke is putting on three new themed cocktails for the CNY occasion, including the Mandarin Pop inspired by Teresa Teng’s “Tian Mi Mi” song and the Talking Plum with Shanghai plum candy-infused vodka. 

 

 

If you want to get there before the rush, Chinatown has already put on their light show for Chinese New Year from Odeon Circle to Chalerm Buri Intersection, but the festivities will properly kick off on Jan 29 with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presiding over the opening ceremony and Chinese cultural performances in front of the Phra Thinang Ong Prachan on the same day.

 

On Feb 2,Viu will have a  Festive Signature Sunday Brunch with classic Chinese dishes including Peking duck, mud crab, and Yusheng, a selection of Chinese-inspired desserts. You’ll also find a  Chinese zither performance, lion dance, and a hongbao lucky draw.

 

Empire Tower is the place to be for dining these days, so if you’re looking for something special to do with your red envelope, the 56th floor of Empire Tower is putting on menus that take the Lunar New Year about as close to the moon as you can get in Bangkok with a special CNY set menu. 

 

It’s all about auspicious dishes at Xin Tian Di from Feb 1-2, with salmon Yu Sheng, oranges, tea, and specials like the charcoal taro truffle with tiger prawns and Peking duck. Pre-book for their “Fortune Buffet”. 

From Jan 27-Feb 2, Kimpton Maa-Lai is turning Stock.Room into a Chinese hawker area, with stalls hosting the likes of suckling pig, Peking duck, beef mala soup with sweet potato noodles. They also have other specials going for tea at the Maa-Lai Library from Jan 18-Feb 9. 

 

If you want to skip all the food and head straight for the beer, Hair of the Dog—which, yes, does actually have a snake—is putting on a promotion for Jan 31 where you get a red envelope with a mystery inside for a discounted for free beer. And, from 6-10pm, there will be a real, live snake for photos and general revelry. The snake will only be at the larger Phrom Phong location. 

 

It’s hard to beat this address. For the Chinese New Year in 2025, the Riverside Terrace will be bringing lion dances and dragon dances to go with two Year of the Snake-themed set menus on Jan 29. 

 

Aria Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 11 will be putting on a spread of all-you-can-eat dim sum from Jan 15-Feb 28. The promotion features a lot more than just dim sum, with deserts, noodles, soup, bao—and they’ve got a come-four-pay-three option. 

 

Learn, feel good, do good. On Jan 25, Asai Chinatown will be turning to crafts to put a little bit of culture in the Chinese New Year in Bangkok. Guests will learn about knotting techniques and bracelet making, and visitors will also be supporting the Akha women in Northern Thailand. 

 

On Feb 2 to see out the Year of the Snake, Sukhothai will be putting on a special spin on their regular Sunday brunch with Chinese New Year dishes, and, of course, a lion dance with live music. 

 

If you’re looking for something upscale, then Mott 32 at The Standard will be having an exclusive menu with whole lobster and abalone lo hei. From Jan 28-Feb 2 diners get a special red envelope to win a stay with Breakfast at the Standard in Singapore.