'Icon Siam' joins forces with government, private sector, and community partners to create a magnificent global countdown event: Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022, while elevating the highest safety standards to ensure confidence among participants.

Icon Siam responds to the government's initiative to revive Thailand's tourism sector by launching a grand collaborative phenomenon with Tourism Authority of Thailand, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Marine Department, Thai Boat Association, Thai Chamber of Commerce, Chao Phraya River Business Association, and the community of Kadi Jin - Klong San to create the New Year countdown celebration Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022, the largest countdown landmark in Thailand, set against the most beautiful riverside scenery. This event aims to reinforce the Chao Phraya River as a key tourist destination in Bangkok and Thailand, as well as a Global Countdown Destination that was showcased to the world through social media and major news outlets such as CNN, BBC, AP, Reuters, ABC, etc., allowing the world to witness the beauty of the night welcoming the new year along the Chao Phraya River, the heart of Thailand. This national landmark celebration is renowned worldwide, organized under the highest health and safety standards Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration: SHA Plus in accordance with government policies.

Mr. Supachai Chaiwatthasirikul, Managing Director of Icon Siam Co., Ltd., revealed that to build confidence and stimulate the country's economy, this year Icon Siam has allocated over 100 million baht to create a true Global Countdown Destination in collaboration with government agencies, the private sector, and the riverside community to host the New Year countdown celebration Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022 on December 31, 2021, at Icon Siam, covering the beautiful Chao Phraya River area surrounded by numerous tourism industry operators. It is expected that this event will help generate significant revenue for businesses in the Chao Phraya riverside area, with restaurant and riverside hotel bookings doubling, amounting to over 40 million baht for dinner reservations on countdown night. Additionally, the spectacular fireworks display this year will not only amaze the local riverside community but will also be viewable by the general public within a 5-kilometer radius of Bangkok. Icon Siam will broadcast the event live via Thai Rath TV Channel 32 HD, allowing Thai people nationwide to take pride and countdown into the new year alongside the world, which can also be viewed through Icon Siam's social media channels and major news outlets.

“Icon Siam's mission is to be a part of promoting the historical Chao Phraya River to the international audience, establishing it as a significant global tourist destination and reinforcing the Chao Phraya River as a Global Countdown Destination, a national landmark for the New Year celebration recognized worldwide. We take pride in collaborating with government, private sector, community partners, and riverside businesses to create a grand New Year celebration at the 'Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022'. Besides the grandeur, we also prioritize safety during the celebration,” the Managing Director stated.

The Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022 event at Icon Siam this year will allow a limited number of attendees to participate according to government measures under the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration: SHA Plus, with the highest hygiene safety standards. Interested individuals can register for a seat in advance, one per person, from December 24, 2021, at 3:00 PM until December 26, 2021, at 3:00 PM through the ONESIAM SuperApp. After registration, the organizers will send a confirmation message via SMS and through the ONESIAM SuperApp (My Voucher). Those who receive confirmation must present themselves on December 31, 2021, between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM at Suralai Hall, 7th floor of Icon Siam, along with the required documents to receive an event wristband, including: 1. Original ID card 2. Voucher in My Voucher on ONESIAM SuperApp 3. Proof of vaccination (2 doses) and a negative Antigen Test Kit (ATK) result, which must be conducted between December 29 - 31, 2021. Both documents must be issued from the “Mor Prom” application or by a licensed hospital or institution certified by the Ministry of Public Health. Attendees must strictly adhere to the health safety measures set by the CCSA.

The Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022 event this year not only showcases the grandeur at Icon Siam but also allows the general public to watch the live broadcast on Thai Rath TV Channel 32 HD and online via ICONSIAM's Facebook page. Attendees will be thrilled by the Multimedia Fireworks, a first-of-its-kind environmentally-friendly fireworks display, combining light, sound, and the ICON Pop Orchestra, a global collaboration between Yoshimasa Oguchi, a world-renowned fireworks director from Japan, and Sekpol Unsamran, or Go Mister Saxman, a leading Thai composer and saxophonist. The display will feature 7 fireworks under the theme “Win the World for Thailand: Thai Identity Wins Hearts Worldwide,” using fireworks made from Thai sticky rice, symbolizing Thai identity combined with innovative environmentally-friendly fireworks from Japan, creating joy and encouragement for Thailand to win the hearts of people worldwide with over 30,000 fireworks along the 1,400-meter stretch of the Chao Phraya River, the largest and longest in Thailand, reinforcing the historical significance of the Chao Phraya River as the lifeblood and heart of the Thai nation and a key tourist destination in Bangkok and Thailand, as well as a Global Countdown Destination for the globally renowned New Year celebration. The fireworks display will be visible within a 5-kilometer radius of Bangkok.

Additionally, a grand entertainment festival will feature performances and mini-concerts by leading Thai artists across all music genres, bringing joy during the New Year festival throughout Icon Siam. Starting from the Charoen Nakhon Hall area, attendees can enjoy performances by famous artists such as Kan Napat, Stamp Apiwat, and Tu Phobthong. In the River Park area, the excitement continues with Go Mister Saxman, The Toys, Burin Boonvisut, Joey Boy, and Slot Machine. The Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022 event is supported by leading business partners including Charoen Pokphand Group, Icon Siam Residence Corporation, Icon Siam Superlux Residence Corporation, Zipmex, Millennium Auto Group, and Lexus Group of Toyota Motor Thailand, along with all sectors of government, private, and community partners including Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Marine Department, Thai Boat Association, Thai Chamber of Commerce, Chao Phraya River Business Association, and the Kadi Jin - Klong San community.

At the same time, Icon Siam has organized a photo contest titled Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022 under the theme “Win the World for Thailand: Thai Identity Wins Hearts Worldwide,” reflecting the beauty of the fireworks display on New Year's Eve, with prizes totaling over 180,000 baht. The judging panel consists of esteemed figures including Thul Hiranyalavan, President of the Photographic Society of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, Dao Wasikasiri, former President of the Photographic Society of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, and Rittichai Silarak, a famous photographer. For details about the photo contest, please visit www.iconsiam.com or call 1338. Attendees can reach Icon Siam via all transportation routes, including cars, buses, passenger boats, and the Silom Line BTS to Krung Thonburi Station, with a convenient connection to the Gold Line BTS at G2 Charoen Nakhon Station to Icon Siam.