Bangkok is an exciting and vibrant city renowned for its nightlife, entertainment and party culture. With the 2021 end of year revelries just receiving the ‘green light’, this New Year’s celebration will undoubtedly be spectacular.

On the ground, several venues draw huge crowds. Central World Square, akin to Times Square in New York, is famous for its live music, spectacular light show and entertainment. Icon Siam presents a breathtaking multimedia water feature show. It is also a fantastic vantage point to marvel at the fireworks. The vast open-air mall that is Asiatique boasts stunning river viewing for the fireworks. Bangkok’s rooftop bars are also a big draw, with special event packages and magnificent fireworks and light show views.

Given the ideal location of their condo developments, some people are fortunate to not even have to leave home to enjoy the NYE festivities. They simply need to gather some friends and family, grab the celebratory bubbles and ride the elevator to the top of their condo building. Here, they can chill out, catch the spectacular illuminations and sky show and not have to worry about the mayhem on the streets or how to get home. The night will surely go off with a bang.

Fortunately, Bangkok has an abundance of condo buildings with rooftop venues ideal for taking in the New Year festivities without having to leave home. Here are our Top 5.

1. The Residences At Mandarin OrientalThis ultra-luxurious residential tower offers the best of both worlds: the comfort and space of your private residence and Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service and style. The homes in the 52 level building provide stunning views of the Chao Phraya River and beyond.

With interiors by the world-renowned designer Joyce Wang, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex residences start from 127 square meters and are complete with quality European luxury fittings. There are also three-bedroom and penthouse options. Located in the heart of Bangkok’s Thonbury region, directly beside ICONSIAM, there is easy access to the new BTS Gold Line which connects to the BTS Silom Line.

When it comes to enjoying the festive celebrations, residents can head to the development’s riverside River Garden, hang out on Levels 4 and 5 with their infinity-edge swimming pools, or check out The Library, The Oriental Salon or The Siam Salon Lotus on the 36th level. Or simply enjoy it all from the balcony in your own home. Whichever you choose, you assured front row views for this awe-inspiring NYE display.

2. The Ritz-Carlton Residences BangkokKing Power Mahanakhon is easily recognized by the building’s three-dimensional ‘pixels’ spiraling. The crowning glory atop this 78 story mixed-use development, designed by Buro Ole Scheeren Group through HLS, is Mahanakhon Skywalk. At 314 meters, Thailand’s highest observation deck offers 360-degree panoramic views from an indoor and outdoor viewing area. Two floors below on level 76, with a capacity of 232 seats, is the Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar, perhaps Thailand’s highest restaurant and bar.

Within King Power Mahanakhon is the Ritz-Carlton Residences. These exclusive freehold residences are located on floors 23 to 65. With a low density of condos per floor, these are sophisticated and luxurious yet comfortable, highly livable, with most fully furnished. Condos range from two to four bedrooms and 120 to 421 square meters, many with a balcony and commanding views with floor to ceiling windows. Located in Bangkok’s Sathorn CBD and a short walk to Chong Nonsi BTS station, this is conveniently located luxury living.

For their NYE celebrations, those living in the Ritz-Carlton Residences can hang out at the 7th-floor pool deck or head to the 54th floor for the exclusive-use Bar, Lounge, and Dining area if heading to the Mahanakhon Skywalk or SkyBar is too much of an effort.

3. Ashton SilomStep from Silom Road over the intertwined crossover bridge and into the serenity of the verdant sunken garden and alfresco living plaza. The single building condominium comprises 48 floors and 428 condos, with recreation facilities on floors 34 and 46 to the rooftop. The Sky Saloon with Social Club and Lounge for residents overlooks the spectacular cityscape, providing a fantastic viewpoint for end of year festivities. Other building facilities include a swimming pool, gym, sauna, garden, barbeque, and car parking.

Condos are one and two bedrooms ranging from 31 to 86 square meters, with magnificent views through 3 to the 3.6-meter floor to ceiling windows. The L-shape corner apartments are highly sought for their unique multilevel design. Ashton Silom is conveniently located, about a six-minute walk to BTS Chong Nonsi, nearby shops and supermarkets, and a 1.6 km drive to the nearest tollway entrance. Condos are available for rental and purchase.

4. The Bangkok ThonglorA unique aspect of this contemporary development is the triple floor facilities at the top of the building, an all-embracing communal penthouse. Working out in the fitness center, cooling down in the 360 degrees Rooftop Swimming Pool means you can enjoy the festive celebrations without leaving home. Need to warm up, the Japanese Onsen is just the answer, or relax in the Reading Lounge or Green Space.

This single building condominium with 31 floors is in a high demand location. A shopping center just 100 meters walk, plenty of nearby restaurants and cafes, a six-minute walk to BTS Thong Lor and Sukhumvit Road and the nearest tollway entrance is 2.8 km from your condo. One and two-bedroom condos are available, with a spacious, creative, open plan design, providing understated luxury and comfort.

5. Esse AsokeThe breathtaking tower reaches up to 240 meters and, with 55 floors, offers majestic city views. On the 33rd floor are the Sky Panoramic pools with kid’s pool, lap pool and jacuzzi, steam rooms, fitness center, golf simulator and the Pool Terrace. Another ten stories up are the Residents Lounge, Sky Garden, Reading room and meeting rooms.

New, resale and rental condos are available, with one-bedroom condos starting at 37 square meters and two bedrooms from 75 square meters. Each has a balcony. Located in a business, shopping and entertainment area, it is just a 10-minute walk to BTS Asoke. A fabulous place to catch the end of year celebrations.