BIG CROWD

Asiatique Festival Countdown 2014 .

Held right by the river, this countdown party features fireworks, lighting installations, international food and a concert by pop singers Tata Young, New-Jew and Pop Pongkool. Dec 31, 5pm-1am. Free entry. Charoenkrung Rd. Free ferry from Saphan Taksin Pier.

Countdown 2014 @ CentralWorld .

Held in front of the mall, one of the most recognized countdown spots in Bangkok returns with live concerts by popular artists. Dec 31, 6pm. CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-635-1111. BTS Siam/Chit Lom.

NIGHTCLUBS

Narz Countdown . Four rooms with DJs, one live band room and an outdoor stage. 8pm. Narz Bangkok, 112 Sukhumit Soi 23. 02-258-4805. B800 (1 drink).

2014 @ Sukhumvit  11 . The three Soi 11 giants celebrate their partnership with a party across the three venues promising live performances, sexy staff and new laser lights. Reservations at 082-308-3246. Dec 31, 9pm. Levels, Q Bar and Bash, Sukhumvit Soi 11. BTS Nana.

Great Gatsby Night Extravaganza . Drawing inspiration from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, this 1920s-styled celebration goes for a glitzy feel, with dance shows and DJs. Reservations at 02-108-2000. 9pm. Ku De Ta Bangkok, 39-40/F Sathorn

Square Building, 98 North Sathorn Rd., 02-108-2000. BTS Chong Nonsi. B1,500.

One Night in Bangkok . The international party production team Fierce Angel from the UK organize a countdown party with founder DJ Mark Doyle spinning house alongside the crew’s DJs. Dec 31, 11pm. B3,388 before 12:30am (1 glass Champagne and 3 drinks) and B999 after 12:30am (1 standard drink). Heaven, 20/F ZEN World, 4-4/5 Rajadamri Road. BTS Chidlom and Siam. 02-100-9000.

BK PICK Brown Sugar Moulin Rouge. A New Year’s party drawing inspiration from the Baz Luhrmann film featuring music by Mint Blues, Pongsiri Quartet Jazz Band and June Kumarika & Attention Please Band, along with DJ DCXIX. Reservations at 092-616-7829. Dress code: Moulin Rouge. 8pm. Brown Sugar, Phra Sumen Rd., 08-1805-7759. B900 (open bar all night). 

Altitude: Midnight Kiss . A countdown party held at three venues within the hotel, Roof Bar, Pool Club and Theatre Bar (10/F), with DJs Lee Cabrera and Aaron James (New York City) , Kid Chris (Ibiza) and Tech12 (UK). 9pm. Mode Sathorn, 144 North Sathorn Rd., 02-623-4555. Free entry. BTS Surasak. 

Countdown at Nest Rooftop . This rooftop countdown party lines up international DJs including Breaksjunky, One Touch, Morphelius and Soulboy, who will be joined by MC Emon and local DJs Job and Monte, plus live performances by saxophonist 7EVEN and guitarist Triple AAA. Reservations at 02-255-0638. 9pm. Nest, Rooftop/F, Le Fenix Hotel, 33/33 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-2550638/9. B800 (2 drinks, free entry after 2am). BTS Nana. 

Dudesweet New Year: Tomorrow is the Best Day . A countdown party by the much-loved organizer promises a more chilled vibe than previous years’ events, with music by resident DJs and Chubby Chain on the Rock and an exhibition by visual artist Kob B.O.R.E.D, plus toy and gift giveaways. 9pm. Absolut Artelier, 42/F Column Tower, Sukhumvit Soi 16. Free entry. BTS Asoke

Countdown Under Siege at Maggie Choo’s . A countdown party taking you back to New Year’s Eve 1937 which lets you take refuge in the venue decorated as an underground cabaret, with instrumental duo Jul & Co. Reservations at 02-635-6055. 10pm. Maggie Choo’s, Underground @ Hotel Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom, 320 Silom Rd., 02-635-6055. Free entry. BTS Surasak. 

BK PICK Sundance Asia. The Sundance party series, held to advocate the rights of LBGT people and those living with HIV, returns with DJ and producer Eddie Elias from New York and DJ Big Kid from Singapore taking to the decks to spin tribal and tech house. 9:30pm. Sofitel So Bangkok, 2 Sathorn Nua Rd., 02-624-0000. Free entry. MRT Lumphini. 

SKY-HIGH RESTAURANTS

Crowne Plaza Bangkok . A red-carpet party with Hollywood-themed decor and live music, with optional New Year’s Eve Buffet available (B4,999). 8pm. Crowne Plaza Bangkok, 952 Rama 4 Rd., 02-632-9000. B1499 (open bar). MRT Lumphini. 

Millennium Hilton . B5,900 for international buffet at Flow or B12,000 for 5-course set dinner with free-flow at ThreeSixty, on the top floor of this riverside hotel. Charoennakorn Rd., 02-442-2000.

Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit 22 . Indian buffet with DJ, open bar and count down at THB 2,500++ located at Maya on 29th floor. To make reservation 02 683 4745, and Indian buffet at B2,014 at Zeta Cafe, which is perched on the 22/F of this new hotel. Sukhumvit Soi 22, 02-683-4704. 

Banyan Tree . B21,999 for 7-course set menu of Mediterranean cuisine at Vertigo, the hotel’s dramatic rooftop restaurant. 21/100 Sathorn Rd., 02-679-1200.

Pullman Bangkok Hotel G . Seafood buffet at B2,999, including a welcome drink, at Ballroom 38, with stunning views of Silom. Silom Rd., 02-238-1991

Hotel Muse . B4,750 for a platter of seafood and a bottle of Prosecco or B1,500 for two glasses of Prosecco at The Speakeasy, a 1920s-style rooftop venue. 25/F, Langsuan Rd., 02-630-4000

Long Table . B5,999 or B7,999 (depending on the table location) for 3-course set dinner. Most of the table don’t really have views, but there’s a terrace overlooking Benjakitti Park to get started and see the fireworks. 25/F, Column Tower, Sukhumvit Soi 16, 02-302-2557.

RIVERSIDE RESTAURANTS

Royal Orchid Sheraton . Gala dinner at B7,900 at this well-positioned riverside terrace.  2 Charoenkrung Soi 30, 02-266-0123.

Shangri-la Hotel . Chef Omar Ugoletti serves up Italian cuisine and river views. B2,400. Or get on the Horizon Cruise at B7,200 on Dec 31 for an international buffet and a view of the fireworks. Charoenkrung Rd., 02-236-7777. BTS Saphan Taksin

Mandarin Oriental  . B19,500 for gala dinner at Riverside Terrace. 48 Oriental Avenue, 02-659-9000.

The Siam . B6,500 for 6-course set dinner or B8,700 with wine pairing at Chon. B6,500 for Champagne and snacks on the cruise. Khao Rd., 02-206-6999.

The Peninsula  . At five venues: The Peninsula Lawn and River Cafe and Terrace offers a gala dinner buffet, accompanied by live music by a 23-piece orchestra. Dining is priced at B15,990 (B7,995 for children under 12) At Thiptara, a six-course Thai set menu alongside contemporary Thai dance performances, B13,990 per person. The Lobby Terrace: a six-course western set menu accompanied by a live orchestra, at B15,990. Mei Jiang: a six-course New Year’s Eve Chinese feast for B9,900. Dress code: elegant casual. Fireworks at midnight. 333 Charoennakorn Rd. 02-861-2888

STAR CHEFS

The Sukhothai . Italian Chef Maurizio Menconi cooks up a B5,500 set dinner at La Scala. 13/3 Sathorn Rd., 02-344-8888.

Sofitel So . Befitting the stunning view of Lumpini Park, Park Society’s Chef Paul Smart will create a 5-course set dinner at B8,900 (B11,500 with wine pairing) at Park Society, which enjoys views of Lumphini. Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000. MRT Lumphini 

Siam@Siam . The new Chef Gilles Poitevin is taking La Vue to new heights befitting its 25-story views. B6,500 for 5-course set dinner or B2,400 (with three standard drinks) for the countdown party at Sky Bar. 865 Rama 1 Rd., 02-217-3070. BTS National Stadium

Siam Kempinski . Ranked no. 29 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2014, Sra Bua offers an 8-course set menu at B2,599 and B4,500 for 12-course gala dinner on Dec 31. 991/9, Rama 1 Rd., 02-162-9000. BTS Siam

BK PICK Lebua Hotel. Thomas and Mathias Suhring, the twin chefs at Mezzaluna are renowned for doing some of the most inventive and cutting-edge cuisine in town. B25,999 for 9-course set (free-flow Champagne 7-8pm) or B21,999 for 7-course set at Sirocco (free-flow Champagne during 7-8pm). 27 South Sathorn Rd., 02-625-3333

Maduzi Hotel . Chef Yuya rolls out a 5-course set lunch at B1,000 with soft drinks and a B2,500 set dinner with soft drinks. Sukhumvit Rd., 02-615-6400

Metropolitan . David Thompson’s renowned Thai restaurant, Nahm, serves up a B8,000 set dinner with a countdown party at Met Bar. 27 South Sathorn Rd., 02-625-3333.

Water Library Thonglor . B2,800 deal with food (by Michelin-star chef Juan Amador) and free-flow cocktails, long drinks and wine. Grass, Thonglor Soi 13, 02-714-9292.

Dusit Thani . The new chef, Wilfred Hocquet, who left Quince, comes from a background with the Pourcel Brothers, who brought us D’Sens in the first place. Views of Lumphini Park, too! B3,300 for five courses. B8,000 for 8-course gala dinner on Dec 31. 946 Rama 4 Rd., 02-200-9000. MRT Silom

Plaza Athenee . B8,500 for two-person 7-course set dinner with a bottle of Champagne by Chef Daniel Bucher at The Reflexions. 61 Wireless Rd., 02-650-8800.

Okura Prestige . B7,999 (with wines) for 8-course set dinner by Elements’ new Chef Henry Jordan. 57 Wireless Rd., 02-687-9000. BTS Ploenchit

DINING & DJs

Fire & Ice . Celebrate the New Year with a gourmet buffet BBQ dinner and an open bar alongside live shows, dances and DJs. 8pm. Koi, 26 Sukhumvit Soi 20, 02-258-1590. B1,500-2,500 (BBQ dinner). 

amBar . The rooftop bar offers an international buffet dinner with free-flow drinks B3,900 or B2,000 without buffet, with indie-centric countdown tunes spun by DJs Soma and Odyszey, plus a luck draw. 7pm. amBar, 8/F, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 15, 02-309-3113. B2,000-3,900 (buffet dinner and free flow drinks). BTS Asok. 

G Night Extravaganza . Solo rocker Earthcollide Erathem performs at a dinner party along with DJs and a seafood buffet (B2,999). Additional free-flow sparkling wine on offer (B1,500). Reservations at 089-108-8744. 6pm. Pullman Bangkok Hotel G, 188 Silom Rd., 02-238-1991. B500 (1 drink). BTS Chong Nonsi. 

Hansar Hotel . The new (and handsome) Chef Charles Christiaens presents a set dinner at B5,500 (B7,000 with wines) at Eve. If you just want to party, they also have a rooftop shindag: B1,000 with one drink. 3 Soi Mahadlekluang 2, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-209-1234. BTS Ratchadamri

Bangkok’s Biggest Countdown . The third countdown party by Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel will take place at the hotel’s two rooftop spots offering up a range of food and DJs, with 3D visuals and a fireworks show. 8pm. Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, 199 Sukhumvit Soi 22, 02-261-9000. B2,900 (welcome drink and free flow from 9-11.30pm).

Viva Aviv . Held right by the Chao Phraya River, this New Year’s Eve party includes dinner from 7-11pm, along with music by resident DJs and guest DJ Seaman. 7pm. Viva Aviv, B/F, River City Shopping Complex, 23 Yotha Rd., 02-639-6305. B2,014 (welcome drink). 

BK PICK Opposite. The first NYE party held at Opposite Mess Hall offers a buffet spread of wonderful dishes and an open bar (7-10.30pm) for B2,500 before an after-party with snack buffet from 11pm (B500). With live DJs, film screenings and video mapping. Reservations at oppositebangkok.com. 7pm. Opposite Mess Hall, 27/1 Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-662-6330. B500-2,500 (dinner buffet). RT Lumphini. 

C’est La VIE . Three venues inside the hotel offer different countdown options: a Bon Vivant Dinner at VIE Wine & Grill (B2,350), a rooftop chillout at VIE Pool (B600, 2 drinks) and a DJ party at VIE Lounge. 6:30pm. VIE Hotel, New Petchburi Soi19 Phayathai Rd., 02-309-3939

Indus . Bangkok-based DJ Xunny Dey who has performed with Bollywood big names like Atif Aslam, DJ Aqeel, and H-Dhami returns for this free-flow countdown party, along with fireworks and an international buffet (B2,800/ticket). Reservations at 02-258-4900. 8pm (or B1,200 for free-flow drinks only from 11:30pm). Indus, 71 Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-258-4900, 02-661-5279. 

The Continent Bangkok . B1,999 for 5-course set dinner at Medinii and countdown party at Axis & Spin. The Continental, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-686-7000. BTS Asok

Hyde & Seek . Festive a la carte menu (from B230-695) and DJs. Athenee Residence, Soi Ruamrudee, Wireless Rd., 02-168-5152. BTS Ploenchit