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The New Year 2019 is just around the corner. We’ve compiled the best spots in Thailand for experiencing New Year’s celebration in the “Land of Smiles”.

1. New Year 2019 in Bangkok

New Year 2019 in Bangkok

New Year celebration in Bangkok is special every year. Thai capital is the place where you can expect to see the most impressive firework shows, grandest Christmas decorations and biggest New Year parties of all Thailand. Bangkok’s best New Year 2019 celebration called Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019 will be held along the Chao Phraya River.

Other top places to celebrate New Year's Eve 2019 in Bangkok can be found here: TOP Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve 2019 in Bangkok.

2. Pattaya Countdown 2019

Pattaya Countdown 2019

If you have a chance to visit Pattaya at the end of the year, do not miss this countdown to New Year's Eve party. Pattaya Countdown 2019 will be held during 29-31 December 2018 in front of Bali Hai pier. The New Year celebration will be taking place for 2 days and 2 nights and you will have an opportunity to see a spectacular fireworks display with over 20,000 shots over the Pattaya beach.

3. New Year’s Eve Phuket 2019

New Year’s Eve Phuket 2019

Phuket is another popular place to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Thailand as country’s largest island is a popular destination for both local and foreign tourists. The party hotspots will be Phuket Town and Patong Beach where you will be able to enjoy a great selection of tunes and beach views while watching spectacular fireworks.

This year, there will also be “Central Phuket International Countdown 2019” event taking place at Central Mall in Phuket. The highlights here include EDM DJs from overseas and many Thai artists ready to make the celebration here unforgetable.

4. Amazing THAILAND Countdown 2019 @ Ratchaburi Art+Eat

Amazing THAILAND Countdown 2019 @ Ratchaburi Art+Eat

Amazing THAILAND Countdown 2019 @ Ratchaburi is organized on 29-31 December 2018 at the Prachatipat Dam (Riverside of Mae Klong River) in Ratchaburi. At the event, there will be shops selling artistic New Year gifts. You will also be able to enjoy street performances, the concert of famous artists such as Namm Ronnadet, Marc Tatchapon, Lula, Koh MrSaxman, Jennifer Kim and countdown to the New Year 2019 with spectacular fireworks.

5. Hua Hin Countdown 2019

Hua Hin Countdown 2019

Hua Hin Countdown 2019 celebration is organized on 31 December 2018 by the beach nearby InterContinental Hua Hin Resort. At the event there will be many activities with booths selling delicious foods and drinks. The New Year celebration in Hua Hin comes in the theme "Illumination The Night Light Up Your Vibe". You will be fascinated with the glow in all areas and enjoy atmosphere and the music of the DJs. At the end of the day, you can expect to watch the grandeur of the fireworks on the beach.

6. Chiangmai Countdown 2019

Chiangmai Countdown 2019

Chiangmai Countdown 2019 celebration is organized on 31 December 2018 in front of Central Festival shopping mall in Chiang Mai. This event will be the greatest countdown in Northern Thailand, full of artists and entertainments. You won’t be disappointed!

7. Amphawa Countdown 2019

Amphawa Countdown 2019

Amphawa Countdown 2019 celebration is organized on December 31st, 2018, from 7:00 pm onwards at Amphawa Floating Market. You can join the countdown to New Year here and sing original New Year's greeting song with fireworks. On the first day of the year, in the morning of January 1, 2019, there will be merit making for the prosperity throughout the year in front of Amphawa Municipal Office, Samut Songkhram.

8. Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019 in Nakhon Phanom

Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019 in Nakhon Phanom

Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019 is the event organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and comes with the theme “The River of Prosperity”. The event will be hosted in the northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom. The celebration will take place at the famous landmark of Nakhon Phanom - Clock Tower. You can enjoy watching spectacular fireworks along the Mekong River with the performances by famous artists and many activities on stage.

9. New Year 2019 of All Tribes in Mae Hong Son

New Year 2019 of All Tribes in Mae Hong Son

New Year 2019 of All Tribes celebration is organized on 31 December 2018 - 1 January 2019 at Nong Jong Kham Park, Mae Hong Son. At the event, there will be cultural shows of each tribe, such as Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Lisu, Thai Yai, PA-O, Lua, and Chinese Yunnan.  In the morning of the New Year, there will be an event for making merit with rice offerings to 99 monks and novices.

10. Khon Kaen Countdown 2019

Khon Kaen Countdown 2019

Khon Kaen Countdown 2019 celebration is organized from 25 December 2018 to 1 January 2019 at the City Gate and the area of ​​Srichan Road. The event is held under the concept "Khon Kaen Colorful of Light 2019".  There will be the creation of a luminous garden, glittering dome made of digital lights at the entrance of the gate. Other interesting activities such as concerts by famous artists, food festival and DIY products will take place during the event.

11. Full Moon Party New Year's Eve 2019 in Koh Phangan

Full Moon Party New Year's Eve 2019 in Koh Phangan

New Year Party in Koh Phangan or Full Moon Party will be held at Haad Rin Beach in Koh Phangan. Each year, parties on the island last from Christmas to New Year. At the same time there will be music performances, Beach Volleyball Tournament, Soccer match, Bikini contest, many shows on the beach, and, of course, the countdown to the end of the year with the New Year's fireworks.

12. Happy City Happy Countdown Surat Thani 2019

Happy City Happy Countdown Surat Thani 2019

Happy City Happy Countdown Surat Thani 2019 will be held from December 31st, 2018 to January 1, 2019 at Tapi River Dam in Surat Thani. There will be various activities such as praying for the year, making merit, selling handmade products, walking street and countdown to the New Year at the event.

13. New Year 2019, Ubon Ratchathani

New Year 2019, Ubon Ratchathani

First New Year Sun Festival in 2019 will be held from December 31st, 2018 - January 1, 2019 at Pha Taem National Park. Here you will see the first light of the year at the easternmost point of Thailand. At the scenic point of Pha Taem and Pha Chanadai National Park you will be able to make merit on the cliffs as well.

14. Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019 @ Satun

Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019 @ Satun

Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019 is the event organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and it comes with the theme “Wonderful & Color”. The celebration will last from 31 December 2018 to 1 January 2019. The celebration will take place at the Pakbara View Point in Satun. There will be many activities such as Fire Tunnel, fossil lamp puppet, carnival procession, demonstration of cooking from ancient materials, and CSR activities to clean the area in the morning of January 1, 2019.

15. Temples around Thailand

New Year at the Temples around Thailand

In Buddhist way, locals usually go to the temples to pray for sending away the old year in Thai style and welcoming the New Year. You can participate at the ceremony of Cross Year Prayer for New Year at midnight in many famous temples around Bangkok such as Wat Benchamabophit (the Marble Temple), Wat Thep Lila, Wat Saket (The Golden Mount), Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit , Wat Traimit (the Golden Buddha temple), Wat Yannawa, etc.

16. Countdown on Television / Online

For those who don’t want to go out or don’t like crowds and chaos, the best place to countdown to 2019 can be the screen of TV or mobile phone. It is easy, convenient and free of charge to travel all around Thailand and join New Year celebrations all around the country.

The main New Year event “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2019” will be live on TV (MCOT, PPTV, True4U, TNN and Thai PBS channel) from 23:05 on 31 December 2018 to 00:20 on 1 January 2019.

Happy New Year 2019!

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