BANGKOK; Despite a ban on fireworks and floating lanterns in Bangkok during the New Year countdown, the city still is still allowing pyrotechnic spectaculars at 14 locations.
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Wednesday (Dec 250 that to prevent fires, those who want to set off fireworks or release lanterns to welcome 2025 are required to seek permission and provide the safety measures they will be taking with their request.
Violators could be subject to three years in prison and/or a fine of 60,000 baht.
Here’s where you can watch fireworks in the capital to usher in the year 2025.
Khlong San district: ICONSIAM
Bang Kho Laem district: Asiatique: The Riverfront, The Salil Riverside Hotel, Chatrium Riverside Hotel, Montien Riverside Hotel
Bang Phlat district: ChangChui Creative Park
Pathum Wan district: CentralWorld, One Bangkok
Prawet district: Seacon Square
Phra Nakhon district: Nagaraphirom Park
Minburi district: Rim Lagoon Café & Restaurant
Watthana district: Terminal 21
Sathorn district: Capella Bangkok Hotel, JC Kevin Hotel - The Nation/ANN
