The five best places to ring in the New Year in Bangkok

Counting down at Bangkok's largest riverfront promenade is ideal if you’re hoping to be entranced by vibrant lights and decorations of Bangkok Illumination 2020 festival, and amazing eco-friendly fireworks display at the second year of Amazing Thailand Countdown 2021, a larger-than-life New Year Celebration event the mega-complex partners up with Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Bonus: Getting to ICONSIAM is soon going to be a lot easier with the opening of the new BTS 'Golden' line on this Dec 16, connecting ICONSIAM at Charoen Nakorn Station to Krung Thonburi station of Silom line.

If you don’t fear the crowds, Bangkok's most infamous destination is one of the best spots for celebrating New Year. The whole area is reclaiming what was once a tourist-packed street and has plans to toast 2021 in a rave party like never before.

These three mega-complexes under the ONESIAM group each have gimmicks up their sleeve to herald the coming of what we hope is a better year.

Siam Paragon is hosting "Siam Paragon the Glorious Celebration 2021", a lively gathering where you can say hello to new beginnings amid an eye-popping 15-meter Christmas Tree at Parc Paragon, dazzling lights and jolly Christmas tunes.

Meanwhile, Siam Center has collaborated with popular mascot Usagyuuun in "Siam Center Celebrates Play to the Full 2021". Part of the celebrations is the launch of Usagyuuun Café, a pop-up coffee shop serving food and drinks inspired by the sassy rabbit.

Siam Discovery is also reveling in the holiday spirit with "Siam Discovery the Moment of Joy Celebration 2021", a Christmas campaign that invites guests to gaze with awe at an eco-friendly Christmas Tree made of over 10,000 recycled aluminum cans, and to soak up trippy images inside a kaleidoscope room.

Have your own intimate family celebration in an outdoor setting and amid greenery at this award-winning 30-rai park.

Join devoted Buddhists in welcoming the New Year by offering prayers at one of Bangkok’s most unique temples. And yes, expect to unload some coins on an array of street food and local goods.