WHAT TO DO TONIGHT? Programme Guide for New Year's Eve

COUNTDOWN PARTIES ALL OVER THAILAND

Indus New Year. l Live belly dancing, fireworks, giveaway prizes and an open bar as Singapore’s DJ Sunil plays Bollywood and bhangra to usher in 2009. Dec 31, midnight onwards. B2,000, B3,700 (including dinner). At Indus Bar, 71 Sukhumvit Soi 26, 08-9169-9195.


Wine Pub New Year. l Back to your childhood with some old skool from DJ Serge. Dec 31, 9pm. At Wine Pub, Pullman King Power Hotel, Soi Rangnam, 02-680-9999.


Glow NYE Party 2009. l A Venice Carnival theme at Glow with DJs Gaz from Canada, Metamorphous from the UK, Oum and Halem Q playing house, electro and techno. Dec 31, 9pm. B300 (1 drink). At Glow, Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-261-4446. www.glowbkk.com.

Kaos New Year Party. l Get really under the skin of the underground queen scene with a 12-hour marathon featuring DJs Oran Bilsen (KL), Mirror Image (UK), Bradley Kaos (UK) and more. Dec 31, 10pm. At Raindogs, Soi Phraya Phirent, 08-1832-5494.

Fantasia 09. l gCircuit presents 2 mega gay parties, on 2 separate nights. l NYE 09. Progressive house and tribal with Brazilian DJ and producer, Edson Pride. Dec 31. B1,800. l Fantasia. DJ Tye and his West Hollywood flair supported by KL’s ladyboy DJ, Princess Ann. Jan 2. B1,400. Combo price B2,200/2 nights. At Moon Star Studio, 701 Ladprao 80, 02-995-3105. www.gcircuit.com.

New Year 2009 Beach Party. | The awesome Sky Beach bar with the freakiest djs and the grooviest people around! Fire works and exotic drink. Featuring DJ Timo (Germany) & DJ Alex H.(Brazil). B700 for girls and B100 for boys. incl. Buffet and free flow Erdinger white Beer Just 100 Tickets to get. Dec 31, 8pm. At Sky Beach Bangkok, Soi Ekamai between 26-28 upstairs at Fantasia Wedding Center, 02-7115808. Book your ticket, 0818998987.

Absinthe Road New Years Eve Extravaganza. | A celebratory nod to the Beatles Abbey Road as our four resident DJs walk you into the New Year accompanied by green fairies and pixie dust. Dec 31, 7:30pm. At Bed Supperclub, 26, Soi.Sukhumvit 11, 02-6513537. www.bedsupperclub.com

New Years Eve Disco. | Celebrate in style with DJ Paul Jackson & ALL OF US! No entry fee, all welcome. Open until morning! Dec 31, 7pm. At The Bull's Head, Soi Sukhumvit 33/1, Phrom Phong Stn, 02-2594444. www.greatbritishpub.com


Raise a glass with all of Bangkok at Conrad | The Conrad Bangkok is inviting you kiss 2008 goodbye and cuddle up to '09 at Diplomat Bar or 87 Plus, both of which are screening live broadcasts from around Bangkok. A New Year's Eve buffet dinner at Z@2 restaurant is also available at Bt2,500 per person (half price for children under 12). Call (02) 690 9999 or e-mail info@conradbangkok.com.

New Year's Eve at QBar

Date: Wednesday Dec 31st
Time: Open from 8PM till Dawn
Reservations: Reservation for tables necessary
Phone: 02 252 3274
Email: party@qbarbangkok.com
Fax: 02 252 5366

Table Reservation Packages:
Ground Floor*
(M&C = Moet & Chandon Champagne)
3 covers – 12,000TB including Free admission for 3, 1btl of M&C
6 covers – 15,000TB including Free admission for 6, 1btl of M&C.
9 covers - 18,000TB including Free admission for 9, 2 btls of M&C.

Upstairs*
3 covers – 12,000TB including Free admission for 3, 1 btl of M&C.
5 covers – 13,000TB including Free admission for 5, 1 btl of M&C.
7 covers – 16,000TB including Free admission for 7, 2 btls of M&C.

General information (please read carefully):

• Reservations require a minimum cash or credit card deposit of 100% to confirm table, one day in advance at latest.
• Entry on New Years eve is 700 Baht per person and includes one complimentary glass of sparkling wine on entry
• Spirits will not be sold at the door on this night, all bottles must be purchased inside the bar after door cover is paid.
• Q Bar Bottle keep card holders must pay full admission on New Years Eve
• VIP Card holders must pay full admission on New Years Eve
• Member Card/Privilege Card/Upstairs card holders must pay full admission on New Years Eve
• TRUMP and WILD card holders- Trump Card holders with 1 guest- FREE entry, Wild Card holders FREE 1 guest 350 Baht entry. One complimentary glass of sparkling wine on each entry.
• Table Priority will be given to Q BAR Member Card Holders on bookings
• Champagne Price List is as follows:
     Piper Heidsieck 7,000.-
     Charles Heidsieck 7,500.-
     Moet Chandon 8,500.-
     Veuve Cliquot 8,500.-
     Dom Perignon ‘99 14,000.-
• Tables will be held until 11:30 PM and then given to standby bookings unless later time is specified

*Choice of Tables subject to availability


Galactic Parties in the ‘Red Planet’ @ CM2

Concept CM2 takes you into a once-in-a lifetime celebration in space as it morphs into a full-blown “Red Planet” where Martian staff serves up your drinks and alien DJs and musicians blurt out high-powered Black Hole music to terminate your blues away and put you in a pure galactic fun party mood! Party like an astronaut, an alien, a predator, or maybe even as a Jedi or X-Men. Be what you want and enjoy our out-of-this world fun, music and dancing with All Star Band and Guest DJs until the early hours. Expect unearthly giveaways, special drinks, and much more. May the Force be with you these holiday season!

Dec. 31
899 Baht net per person inclusive of two drinks, gift and lucky draw coupon, before 2 a.m.
699 Baht net per person inclusive of two drinks, gift and lucky draw coupon, after 2 a.m.

Concept CM2 - basement level, Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square
392/44 Siam Square Soi 6, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330
www.cm2bkk.com

BKK ROOFTOP BARS TO WELCOME 2009

Amorosa

36-38 Soi Phatu Nokyung, Maharaj Rd., 02-221-9150. Open daily 6pm-1am.
That perfect romantic New Year’s kiss is only possible if you’ve got the right romantic setting, far from the normal, raucous revelries. It doesn’t get much more dreamy than a view overlooking Wat Arun and the river with the night sky overhead. This rooftop venue is ideal for some after-dinner drinks while you admire the fireworks illuminating the Temple of Dawn as the clock strikes midnight. B1,600 gets you dinner and drinks.

Red Sky

55/F, Centara Grand, 999/99 Rama 1 Rd., 02-100-1234. Daily 5pm-1am. BTS Siam.
Everyone knows to head to CentralWorld for that “NY-Times Square” New Year. The countdown, the massive firework display and, of course, a heaving throng of people. But there’s a more refined alternative that could give you the pleasure of being a part of the action, while saving you from the crush down below. Simply head to Red Sky’s outdoor martini bar for a more relaxed, more refined spot to admire the fireworks at eye level. B9,955 covers dinner and drinks.

The Roof

25/F, Siam@Siam Design Hotel & Spa, 865 Rama 1 Rd., 02-217-3000. Open daily 5:30pm-12:30am. 
This recently opened champagne and wine bar is ideal for an intimate New Year gathering with friends and family. The colorful beanbags and couches seat four or more and are arranged around the edge of the roof. Grab the corner seats for the best views over the city or those facing the National Stadium for front row passes to all the New Year festivities. Open bar B2,500.

DINING OUT IN BANGKOK - NEW YEAR PROMOTION

New Year's Eve

The Andaman. Traditional roasted beef (US. Certified Angus), B1,200, (set lunch B1,500). 56/1 Thonglor Soi 6, 02-185-02-185-3800. Open daily 11am-10pm

Bed Supperclub. “Absinthe Road” 5-course dinner package, B8,750, 8pm-1am Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-651-3537. Open daily 7:30pm-1am.

Blue Elephant. “Life in Gold” 8-course gala dinner, B3,690, with Champagne B4,290. 233 South Sathorn Rd., 02-673-9353/8. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6:30-10:30pm

Fuzio. Italian buffet, B2,990. 6/F, Mini Building, Ekkamai Soi 7. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-midnight

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. •Orchid Café, brunch, B1,250 (noon-3pm), buffet dinner, B2,800 (7:30-10:30pm). •The Sala, barbecue buffet, B3,000 (7:30pm-1am). •Rossini’s, 8-course Italian dinner, B4,500. •Basil, set menu dinner, B3,000 including apertif (7:30pm-midnight). 250 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-649-8888

Four Seasons Hotel. •Biscotti, 5-course dinner, B3,850. •Shintaro, six-course dinner, B3,550. •Parichart Court, buffet dinner, B3,850. 7-10:30pm. 155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-250-1000

Grand Millennium. •Atelier, MIT and Tapas Y Vino combine for this inter buffet dinner, B2,100 including countdown at inBlu with sparkling wine, B2,500 with pre-dinner cocktails and snacks at inBlu 7-9pm and countdown at inBlu. •Terra Roku, 5-course Italian and Japanese set menu, B2,100 including countdown at inBlu. 30 Sukhumvit Soi 21, 02-204-4000

Landmark. •RR&B, deluxe set menu dinner, B5,000, 3-course dinner, B3,500. •Atrium, buffet dinner, B2,009. •Huntsman Pub, Mamma Mia Night set menu dinner, B1,200 including a pint of beer. 6pm-12:30am.138 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-254-0404

Mesamis Café. New Year’s menu served until Jan 4, B1,250, bring your own bottle and no corkage charge. 304 Centre Point, Thonglor Soi 8, 02-713-8340. Open daily 6am-10pm

Mango Forest. 5-course set dinner with complimentary wine by the glass, B1,200. Sathorn Soi 15-17, Narathiwas-Ratchanakarin Rd., 02-286-9179. Open daily 11am-2pm, 6-11pm

Novotel. •The Square, inter buffet dinner, B1,200, 6-10:30pm. •Poolside, Colors of Siam gala dinner, B2,009, 8pm-1am. Siam Square Soi 6, 02-209-8888

Sofitel Bangkok Silom. •V9, set menu dinner, B7,000 (food only), B8,600 (with wine), 7-11pm. •Shanghai 38, set menu dinner, B4,900, 6pm-12:30am. Siam Square Soi 6, 02-209-8888.

New Year's Day Promotion

Atrium. Brunch (11:45am-3pm) and dinner buffet (6-11pm), B1,500. The Landmark, 138 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-254-0404. Open daily 11:30am-3pm, 6-11pm

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. •Basil, Rossini’s and The Living Room combine for the New Year’s “International Wake Me Up Brunch,” B1,750, withe live jazz noon-3pm. •Orchid Café, buffet dinner, B1,250 (6-10pm). 250 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-649-8888

Grand Millennium. Atelier, MIT and Tapas Y Vino combine for this New Year’s day brunch, B1,380, B11:30am-3pm. 30 Sukhumvit Soi 21, 02-204-4000

Four Seasons Hotel. •Parichart Court, brunch, B3,250, 11:30am-3pm. •The Lobby, afternoon tea buffet, B880, 2-6pm. 155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-250-1000

The Square. Inter buffet lunch, B890, 11:30am-2:30pm. Novotel, Siam Square Soi 6, 02-209-8888. Open daily 6-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm