As the captial of Thailand,Bangkok New Year Countdown Party is a big event in Thailand.Bangkok is definitely one of the best cities in Asia for New Year's Eve celebrations.The city is known for putting a good show every night of the year, but come December the 31st they pull all the stops out and end each year with a bang. Here are places to celebrate Bangkok New Year in 2016. Central World Shopping Plaza In the New Year’s Eve 2016, Bangkok will rock with its amazing nightlife atmosphere and will take the entire celebration to a great level. The city has many popular places but the place which gets the maximum highlight is the Central World shopping plaza. It is one of the biggest shopping places of the world and the biggest countdown event of Bangkok occurs in front of the Central World Square. Thousands of people gather in the Central World Square in order to attend the celebration and welcome the New Year. The prime spirit of the festival begins with the NYE fireworks shows. With the joy of welcoming the New Year with friends and family, people forget all the tensions, worries or sorrows of old days. They enjoy the evening will magnificent light, different types of sound shows, live concert by the popular local bands. If you really want to witness all such entertainment, try to reach two hours before midnight in order to avoid the traffic. Travel Tip If you are planning to attend the countdown at Central World Square, and wish to avoid traffic jams around the Ratchaprasong intersection, make sure you arrive at the venue at least two hours before midnight. NYE River Cruises are very popular, so book early to avoid disappointment. Advance reservations are also necessary for most rooftop parties, dinner buffets and for entry into the top clubs and pubs.