- Experience the most memorable moments of the year with spectacular 180-degree fireworks for 15 minutes alongside ‘Digital Firework Art’ on the largest panOramix screen by world-class street artists; enjoy the first Ratchaprasong City-Scene Synchronization from the synergy of businesses in the country’s strongest commercial and tourism district.
- Music Phenomenon from the World Artist of the Century – The Return of K-POP King ‘RAIN’. Unlimited celebration with top-award artists: Bowkylion, Violette Wautier, Oat Pramote, Joey Boy, 4 EVE, Phi Phi Krit, Billkin Putthipong, Three Man Down and Non Thanon.
- Fun and safe countdown event in all aspects, following the government measures.
– Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s leading real estate developer and operator of 38 Central shopping centers, is joining hands with partners including the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Royal Thai Police, Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA), Madame Fin Co., Ltd., Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Boon Rawd Trading Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., Chang International Co., Ltd., Advanced Info Service plc, Thai Honda Co., Ltd., and BEC World plc. to create a sensational world-class countdown event ‘Central World Bangkok Countdown 2023’ at Central World, aka the Times Square of Asia and has been No. 1 New Year celebration landmark in Thailand for more than 20 years. Highlighting the reputation of Thailand’s countdown landmarks at Central shopping centers nationwide: Central Phuket, Chiangmai, Pattaya, Marina, Hatyai, Ayutthaya and Korat.
Dr. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, Executive Vice President of Marketing for Central Pattana plc, said: “On the night of 31 December, we hold a great event that people around the world have been waiting for. We aim to mark centralwOrld Bangkok CountdOwn 2023 event as a symbol of Thailand’s countdown celebrations, making the most memorable moments as splendid as countdown landmarks around the world. This year we have added more special highlights from world-class artists and the synergy of businesses in Ratchaprasong to ensure that centralwOrld becomes the must-visit Countdown Destination for people from all over the world. Our event will help strengthen Bangkok as No. 1 tourist destination in Asia. Moreover, bring pride to Thai people, this year centralwOrld appears on the screen at Times Square New York to celebrate the countdown moments with everyone around the world. We will end the last night of the year with a historic countdown moment with a spectacular 180-degree firework display for more than 15 minutes in the heart of Bangkok while sending inspiring messages to the world, which is an annual global symbolic performance at ‘centralwOrld’, aka the Times Square of Asia.”
The spectacular fireworks display of five sets include:
- 1. ‘Equality’ – a wide spectrum of fireworks with spectacular colorful rainbow hues, representing the concept of respect to diversity and equality of everyone in society.
- 2. ‘Prosperity’ – the golden sparkle of the Golden Era fireworks, reflecting the glorious future of Thailand’s economy and tourism that will shine bright once again.
- 3. ‘Peace’ – sapphire fireworks represent the symbol of peace and power of beginnings to move forward together to a new era.
- 4. ‘People of the Century’ – golden pink fireworks represent people from all over the world who come to celebrate this historic moment, providing a sense of hope for everyone who comes together.
- 5. ‘Imagining’ – fireworks to inspire creativity and positivity from Thai people to everyone around the world. It represents the imagination for the future; a better and sustainable future.
The five sets of fireworks are supported by our partners: the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Madame Fin Co., Ltd., Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd.
Seven countdown highlights at the ‘Times Square of Asia’ in Thailand
- ‘The World Artist of the Century – The Return of K-POP King ‘RAIN’ who will come with performance to lead everyone to the New Year countdown
- Enjoy unlimited fun from top-awarding artists including: Bowkylion, Violette Wautier, Oat Pramote, Joey Boy, 4 EVE, Phi Phi Krit, Billkin Putthipong, Three Man Down and Non Thanon.
- Experience the most Gigantic Stage in the heart of Bangkok and cutting-edge laser and graphic shows.
- 180˚ Musical Firework Extravaganza lasting 15 minutes in the heart of the landmark of the ‘Times Square of Asia’.
- Discover the first Ratchaprasong City-Scene Synchronization: the synergy of businesses in the country’s strongest commercial and tourism district to co-create a unique sensational countdown event in the heart of the city.
- World’s Best Festive Destination everyone is waiting for – Digital Fireworks Art on the panOramix screen, with state-of-the-art graphics from Rukkit x Pai Lectobacillous, world-class street artists, which will be shown on the screen until 1 January 2023; be amazed by LINE FRIENDS Kingdom to fill your happy moments at Central World Square.
- High-level safety control measures: there are more than ten exits, and nursing staff and ambulances on stand-by as well as increased safety measures such as more security guards to cover all areas of the shopping centers and increased professional security checks running 24 hours a day, police officers, EOD officers and K9 dogs are stationed 24 hours to patrol and control, CCTV throughout the shopping centers, and people and vehicles are checked at every entrance-exit point.