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An emerald gem of an island nestled in the tranquil waters of the Andaman Sea, Phuket has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches, high-end seaside resorts, and fantastic nightlife opportunities.
With crystal clear waters and a mountainous landscape that is blanketed in rain forests, Phuket is a gorgeous destination that easily makes it onto travel bucket lists at a single glance. There is plenty of draw to visitors that are planning their vacation to Thailand, and all travelers to the island will leave with a unique and fulfilling experience.
With the blend of nightlife and numerous, exotic locations, perhaps there is no better time to visit Phuket than over New Year’s Eve. Not only will you be able to open the new year in a vibrant and unique environment, but you will also be able to make the most out of the numerous parties that pop up all over Phuket during NYE and celebrate with strangers and friends alike.
On this list, you will find fifteen of the best locations to celebrate the holiday while staying on the island of Phuket, Thailand.
Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022
The event is featuring:
musical entertainment and concerts
NYE fireworks
Participants must follow social distancing, masks and other Covid restrictions (more info)
Patong Beach, Phuket
When it comes to celebrating NYE, Patong Beach tends to get an early start by including a music festival in the festivities.
Featuring a unique floating stage, music acts perform an impressive show that will leave you feeling pumped and excited for the coming year. Usually blocked off for the festivities on and around New Year’s Eve, Patong Beach is one of the must-sees when it comes to traveling the world and celebrating NYE in unique and unforgettable ways.
If you want to start your new year off on a high note than this beach party is the place for you.
Paradise Beach
The famous Koh Phangan Full Moon Party has inspired a similar set up on Phuket’s Paradise Beach. By day, this beach lives up to the name as a little cove lined with a tropical beach, but at night lights and loud music help to transform it into a gigantic dance floor.
This outdoor club is walled by coconut trees and is the perfect place to ring in the new year in the company of fellow party-goers and fantastically talented international DJs.
One of Thailand’s most beautiful beaches, Surin Beach is a popular destination that often comes up when you talk about traveling in Thailand.
For New Year’s Eve, Surin Beach turns in a gigantic party complete with barbecues, live entertainment, fireworks, and a copious amount of alcohol. With famous names such as Paris Hilton attached to the parties on Surin Beach, this dream beach party is the perfect location to spend partying as you bring in the new year with a bang. You will wind up with an interesting story yo tell if little else.
If you like you a night to be loud and want to bring in the New Year with a roar, then Illuzion’s massive sound system, great DJs, and fantastic stage performances are exactly where you need to be.
You are bound to have a memorable time no matter how many drinks you have because this club knows how to put on a good time and that is no illusion.
Catch Beach Club
Catch Club is an iconic part of Phucket’s party scenes. One of the first beach clubs to open years ago in the popular Surin area, their new location might not be as striking as their original Catch Beach Club, but it is a fantastic location to party the countdown to the new year away surrounded by the sand and sea.
Start your year off the right way: feet in the sand, the smell of salt in the air, and a good drink in hand. You will not regret celebrating New Year at various Catch Beach Club locations.
Central Floresta Phuket
The brand new Central Floresta, just across the pedestrian bridge from the well known Central Festival Phuket, will host a huge countdown party to the new year.
With famous Thai bands, international DJs, and fireworks on the roster for the evening, a visit to this area will certainly help you to make the most out of your New Year’s Celebration in Phuket, Thailand.
Spending the night ringing in the new year at the vibrant celebration put on by the Central Floresta Phuket is an excellent way to make the most out of your night in Phuket Town.
Bangla Road
If you love a good party then this infamous street is the place for you this New Year’s Eve.
Bangla is party central all year round, so you are bound to find a fantastic night of celebration when you wander the streets. With a variety of bars and clubs, you will easily be able to find the perfect one to help you bring in the new year with a bang.
Loud, colorful, and messy, Bangla Road is perfect for party animals that want to greet the new year with a sense of vivaciousness that is hard to get anywhere else.
Paradise Plaza (LGBT spot)
If you are part of the LGBT+ community, an ally to the community, or just enjoy immersing yourself in a variety of cultures, then Paradise Plaza is the perfect place to celebrate the New Year.
This New Year’s Eve, much like on Bangla Road, the venues that decorate Paradise Plaza will amp it up in order to bring in the next year with a bang. This is the heart of gay nightlife throughout the year, and you are sure to have an unforgettable experience when you celebrate NYE here.
There are plenty of beautiful beaches that invite you to dive into the crystalline ocean waters by day, but when night comes they become a vibrant and energetic party setting that is perfect for celebrating New Year’s Eve. If you want to party the new year in on the sand and under the stars, then XANA Beach Club is a delightful choice for your New Year’s antics.
Enjoy the sand, surf, and alcohol, but remember to party responsibly and try not to go looking for too much trouble. You would not want to start the new year off on the wrong foot, would you?
Cafe del Mar
Offering good music, great drinks, and notorious parties, the lovely and picturesque Cafe del Mar is ready to celebrate New Year’s with you.
Nestled under the trees along the beach line, the beach club is right up with the times and has a keen eye for both good business and a good time.
You will not regret partying in the new year at the Cafe del Mar, because you are all but guaranteed to have an excellent time at this premier beach party location.
With a trendy and exclusive atmosphere, the small but bright White Room is a more intimate clubbing experience that might be exactly your speed when it comes to ringing in the New Year.
NYE is a time to celebrate, and where better to celebrate than a fantastic club that seems to slide closer to what is traditionally pictured for an upscale clubbing experience. If you want to spend your New Year’s Eve is a great place to party that is blasting fantastic music, then the White Room is the perfect location for you to start celebrating in.
Rooftop Bars
Get a unique view of all kinds of New Year’s Eve Phuket celebrations by ascending to the top of a building and enjoying the amenities that one of the multiple rooftop bars in Phuket has to offer. With choices that range from elegant to cozy, a rooftop bar is a fantastic way to spend your night welcome the new year!
You will likely have your pick of fireworks shows to watch from the rooftop of your choice, giving you the benefit of a relaxing night with the majesty of fireworks.
Black Ginger
If you want a quieter NYE celebration, than plan on getting dinner at the wondrous Black Ginger restaurant.
Part of the wider Slate Resort, Black Ginger is set on an island in the middle of a lagoon and can only be accessed by taking a boat through the flame lit waters. If that was not enough of a unique twist for your New Year’s Eve than you will be delighted to find out that the menu is full of delicious Thai dishes with a modern twist on them.
Bampot Kitchen & Bar
This modern European restaurant draws inspiration from the culinary scene across Europe to create unique dishes out of the finest local and imported ingredients.
What better way to welcome the new year than by starting it off by trying something new an innovative. This casual and fun environment is complemented by a menu that could easily grace any restaurant serving haute cuisine.
Your Phuket New Year’s Eve will not be wasted when you make plans to sample what Bampot Kitchen and Bar has to offer.
Located straddling the headland separating Kata Yai and Kata Noi on Phuket’s west coast, Mom Tri’s Kitchen is a fantastic choice to have dinner at and celebrate NYE.
Balancing the three factors that create a good restaurant perfectly and offering fantastic and delicious cuisine, your night will be far from disappointed with your New Year’s Eve celebrations. Enjoy the menu at Mom Tri’s Kitchen and embrace the luxury of having a relaxing and quiet celebration next year.
Closing..
No matter where you end up celebrating NYE while in Phuket, Thailand, you will have memories that few others you will meet will have.
You have plenty of choices when it comes to spending the holiday in Phucket, but remember that it is an incredibly busy time in the reason and it is always better to have a list of your favorite destinations before setting out for the night so that you do not end up overwhelmed and stuck waiting to get in and party the night away with like-minded individuals. No matter what happens, you will end up enjoying yourself so long as you keep your options open your mind ready for anything.
