Six roads near CentralWorld to close for Bangkok Countdown 2026

The Royal Gazette on December 25 published an order by the chief traffic officer in Bangkok temporarily banning all vehicles from certain roads for the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2026 event in front of the CentralWorld shopping centre.

The order said large crowds of Thai revellers and foreign tourists were expected for New Year 2026 celebrations, which could affect traffic in the area. To ensure safety and smoother traffic flow for road users and event-goers, the authorities will temporarily close several roads from December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026.

Six road closures around CentralWorld

• Ratchadamri Road (Pratunam Intersection to Ratchaprasong Intersection): 12pm (December 31, 2025) to 5am (January 1, 2026)
   
• Ratchadamri Road (Ratchaprasong Intersection to the entrance of Mahadlekluang 1 Alley): 4pm (December 31, 2025) to 2am (January 1, 2026)
   
• Rama I Road (Chaloem Phao Intersection to Ratchaprasong Intersection): 4pm (December 31, 2025) to 2am (January 1, 2026)
   
• Phloen Chit Road (Ratchaprasong Intersection to Chidlom Intersection): 4pm (December 31, 2025) to 2am (January 1, 2026)
   
• Ratchaprarop Road (Nikhom Makkasan Intersection to Pratunam Intersection): 4pm (December 31, 2025) to 2am (January 1, 2026)
   
• Phetchaburi Road (Chidlom Intersection to Pratunam Intersection): 4pm (December 31, 2025) to 2am (January 1, 2026)

Bangkok’s major countdown venues for 2026 will again include three landmark events: ICONSIAM, One Bangkok, and CentralWorld.

At CentralWorld, “CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2026” will feature a new fireworks format billed as the first of its kind — a “cityscape fireworks” display in the heart of the city — alongside drone shows and special performances.

Reinforcing its status as the “Time Square of Asia” and a global landmark, CentralWorld will debut a new-style digital countdown concert stage with fully immersive technology and effects.

The line-up includes leading Thai T-pop acts such as Krit “PP Krit” Amnuaydechkorn, Putthipong “Billkin” Assaratanakul, Tanont “Nont” Chumroen, Waruntorn “Ink” Paonil, Sarocha “Freen” Chankimha, Rebecca “Becky” Patricia Armstrong, Pruk “Zee” Panich, Chawarin “NuNew” Perdpiriyawong, PERSES, DICE, GELBOYS, 4EVE, Nichada “Bowkylion” Veerasuthimas, THE TOYS, and Apisit “Joey Boy” Opasaimlikit, among others.

For ICONSIAM, the venue will host Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026 from December 27–31, 2025 at River Park, ICONSIAM, under the concept “A GLOBAL PHENOMENAL CELEBRATION AT THE ICON UNRIVALED”.

The main countdown night on December 31, 2025 will centre on the “GLOBAL PHENOMENON STAGE”, featuring a multi-dimensional sky show combining environmentally friendly fireworks, drones and pyrotechnics, plus performances by international and Thai artists led by MARK TUAN, Jeff Satur, Bodyslam, BUS, PROXIE, DEXX, Zee–NuNew, Matimant “Tle” Sriboonruang and Wannakorn “First One” Ruangrat.

Meanwhile, One Bangkok Countdown 2026, on the night of December 31, 2025, will feature full concerts by global artists TAEYONG and YUTA, alongside exclusive shows and performances by Thai acts including PROXIE, GELBOYS, TIMETHAI, Nipaporn “Kratae R Siam” Boonyaliang, Jetrin “J” Wattanasin, Jinjett “Jaonaay” Wattanasin, Jakraphat “Jaokhun” Wattanasin, Jakara “Jaosamut” Wattanasin, Sornnawat “Pun” Pichaironnarongsongkram, Pittaya “Daou” Saechua, Kantapon “Offroad” Jindataweephol and Eve “Palmy” Pancharoen.