The New Year festival marks a long holiday period where we can take a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished over the past year and set new life goals for the upcoming year. At the same time, some people seize this long break to find cool and exciting activities to do. So, what can we do at the end of the year? Let's explore 5 popular activities among city dwellers in the Ratchaprasong area.

1. Pay Respect at Temples

Ratchaprasong is known for its sacred sites where people come to pay their respects for blessings for themselves and their families. Most visitors pray for success in work, personal matters, and love. Some even travel from distant provinces or countries just to visit.

The first stop is at the two deities in front of Central World: Ganesha, the god of success, where people pray for general blessings. For matters of love, they turn to the Trimurti. The second stop is Brahma in front of the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, a popular spot believed to help remove obstacles and promote luck and success. The third stop is Amarinthra at Amarin Plaza, known for granting blessings related to competition and overcoming challenges.

Ganesha in front of Central World

 

Trimurti in front of Central World

Brahma in front of the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel

Amarinthra in front of Amarin Plaza

2. Shopping

Don't think that all shops will close at the end of the old year and the beginning of the new year. While some may close, many stores take this opportunity to offer huge discounts on clothing and accessories to clear out stock before the long break. Popular shopping spots like Platinum and Pratunam are bustling with shoppers.

Platinum

3. Indulge in Food in Ratchaprasong

For food lovers, Ratchaprasong is a paradise. In this city that never sleeps, you will find a variety of food trucks offering everything from fast food to Korean, Japanese, and Thai cuisine, as well as desserts.

With unique and delicious options available throughout Ratchaprasong, you can enjoy food at spots like the area in front of Gaysorn Village, in front of Amarin Plaza, and in front of Platinum.

Area in front of Gaysorn Village

Area in front of Amarin Plaza

4. Countdown

For the true countdown experience in Bangkok, the special night belongs to the hip spot in front of Central World, where famous singers perform to entertain the crowd as they await the countdown.

Another location that will illuminate the city for the first time is the Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard (MRB), a new landmark in the Ratchaprasong area. This year, the countdown will feature stunning 3D projection mapping on a 60-story building, with five shows daily starting at 7 PM. Especially at 11:55 PM on December 31, 2017, the building will be transformed into a colorful floral display in a theme called Firework, the first of its kind in Thailand to celebrate the New Year.

 

3D Projection Mapping at Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard

Atmosphere in front of Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard

5. Ride a Tuk-Tuk and Enjoy the Breeze

If you love adventure, wave your hand to hail a tuk-tuk and enjoy a leisurely ride around the city. Imagine the rare experience of riding through the almost empty streets of the city, feeling the cool breeze as you take in the sights of Bangkok.

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