The festival of happiness is about to begin. Various places in Bangkok have started to put out Christmas trees, lights and decorations to welcome Christmas and New Year 2025! We have listed the most popular places in Bangkok for Christmas celebration where you can enjoy various festive events and take nice photos.
Top Bangkok Christmas Celebration Spots
If you are wondering where to spend Christmas in Bangkok, make sure to visit at least some of the following popular Bangkok Christmas celebration spots to enjoy festive atmosphere and get wonderful festive season photos.
While themes of Christmas 2024 celebration at most of the venues are yet to be announced, the best venues for the festive season celebration usually remain the same every year.
1. Merry Ville 2025 at CentralWorld
CentralWorld shopping mall is well-known for being one of the most popular places in Bangkok for Christmas celebration as their decorations are some of the most impressive in the city every year.
This year, you can go to celebrate Christmas and take beautiful photos at CentralWorld from 5 November 2024 to 5 January 2025, when the Merry Ville 2025 event is taking place. There you will find the Art Toys Christmas Tree, European style atmosphere, and The Merry Ville Jolly Market. The CentralWorld Light Up Christmas Tree Celebration will officially be held on 12 November 2024 at 18:00.
Extra special for this year is the world's first Art Toys Christmas tree. With over 40 meters high, it's the tallest Christmas tree in Southeast Asia. The Christmas tree is surrounded by Art Toys Labubu, Zimomo, Flappy, and Vincent that are 4 meters high. The front yard of CentralWorld is transformed into a romantic landmark for taking photos with the Merry Ville village in a European-style atmosphere, including the Merry Express train, the giant clock that tells the fun time, The Central Time Tower, the fountain of hope, the little angels, The Angels Fountain, and many more.
In addition to the beautiful New Year and Christmas photo spots, there are also many shops, restaurants, and street food stalls in The Merry Ville Jolly Market zone. After taking lots of photos and feeling hungry, stop by here to recharge.
Place: CentralWorld Plaza
Date: 5 November 2024 - 5 January 2025
How to get there: take Bangkok BTS to Siam Station or Chitlom Station
2. Emporium EmQuartier Winter Wonderland 2023
The Emporium and EmQuartier is the place where you can enjoy the atmosphere of Christmas and New Year 2024 in the heart of Sukhumvit.
This year, Emporium organizes a grand event that comes with the theme “The Rhythm of the Star” that brings the constellations big and small fell in the Sukhumvit area. You are invited to join in the celebration and take photos with a Christmas tree decorated with the cutest angels. Decorated with many constellations that look like angels giving blessings.
Place: Emporium & EmQuartier
Date: 23 November 2023 - 7 January 2024
How to get there: by BTS Skytrain to Phrom Phong Station
3. Let's Celebrate 2024 – The Greatest Gift of All
Central Embassy is where you can join the most iconic seasonal event of Christmas featuring the architectural installations spread throughout the 7 levels.
This year, the most heartfelt holiday treasures await, ready for those eager to unveil the wonder. At Central Embassy, you are invited to explore the beautiful architecture infused with the magic of Christmas. Take your time and stroll through The Gift Land with your loved ones and capture the festive spirit of the season together! Discover the magnificent decoration of The Greatest Gifting Tree, a giant Christmas tree in Santa Claus’s bag, the largest in the world, standing over 19 meters tall. Its twinkling lights shine prominently at Ploenchit intersection. Snap and share the magic as you step into the land of gifts. At Central Embassy you will also find The Blessing Field with the enchanting villages where festive liveliness awaits you for a delightful celebration together, The Enchanted Roundabout with Santa & angels, The Starry Gateway with over 1,000 sparkling lights shining on the path to where dreams are realities, The Gift Tunnel, The Flying Gift Balloon and The Greatest Gift Market.
Place: Central Embassy
Date: 22 November 2023 – 7 January 2024
How to get there: by BTS Skytrain to Phloen Chit Station
4. Discovery Sensation Sustainable Living X'mas Tree 2023
Explore the extraordinary celebration experience of the year at Siam Discovery shopping mall with the 'Discovery Sensation' campaign. Celebrate the first arrival in Thailand of Bellygom, the mischievous pink bear character from South Korea. Enjoy the festive atmosphere of Christmas and the year-end celebrations. Don't miss the landmark, waiting for you to invite friends, family, and loved ones to take photos together with the "Sustainable Living X'mas Tree 2023" Christmas tree.
Place: Discovery Plaza, G Floor, Siam Discovery
Date: 17 November 2023 – 12 January 2024
How to get there: by BTS Skytrain to Siam station
5. Gaysorn Christmas Village 2023
Gaysorn Village is a luxurious department store in the heart of Bangkok, opposite side of CentralWorld.
Join in celebrating the festival of happiness at Gaysorn Christmas Village 2023, where you will groove to the theme ‘Salute your chosen Star’ inspired by the Star at of top the Christmas tree. This classic symbol of shining hope is mingled with the vibrant energy of Disco culture, which was once ignited at the historic Gaysorn location in the 1970s, echoing the creative individualism and free-spirited living of that era. All areas are spectacularly decorated with Disco glittering stars, together with Santa Claus and Elves in 70s-inspired look, who remind you of the good old days and invite you to relish in the heart of Ratchaprasong.
Place: Gaysorn Village
Date: 17 November 2023 to 7 January 2024
How to get there: by BTS Skytrain to Siam Station or Chitlom station
Christmas in Bangkok Hotels
For the perfect festive season and end of the year, for the joyful Christmas, many hotels in Bangkok organize various events to entertain you with special atmosphere and delicious dishes on Bangkok Christmas Eve dinner 2024. Check out the list of the best hotels in Bangkok for Christmas and find their special offers for Christmas Eve dinner in Bangkok.
