PATTAYA – The first day of the three-day “Pattaya Countdown 2025: Carnival of Happiness” commenced with overwhelming success, drawing crowds of thousands to Central Pattaya Beach for an evening filled with joy, entertainment, and anticipation for the New Year.

The event, themed “The Fantastic Beach,” opened with a grand celebration that showcased a mix of vibrant performances, dazzling light shows, and a festive atmosphere that captured the spirit of the season. Organized by MONO29, the countdown festivities began with an array of activities designed to entertain both locals and tourists from around the globe.

From the outset, the event was marked by its high energy, with leading artists from various music genres taking the stage to perform. The music ranged from traditional Thai melodies to contemporary hits, ensuring there was something for everyone to enjoy. There was even an incredible high energy DJ stage popular with foreign tourists and The Pattaya News team!
One of the highlights of the first day was the generous giveaways, including a chance to win cars and millions of baht in prizes, which added to the excitement. Attendees were seen actively participating in games and contests, all part of the “Carnival of Happiness” theme, which aimed at providing a full spectrum of entertainment and joy.

Social media buzzed with posts praising the event, with many describing it as a fitting start to what promises to be an unforgettable countdown to 2025.

Enjoy the photos, all taken by The Pattaya News team, of the event!

The original version of this article appeared on our sister website, The Pattaya News, owned by our parent company TPN media.

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Goongnang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for many years and has worked with The Pattaya News for more than four years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.