BANGKOK, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fireworks arced across Bangkok's skyline. Drones lit up the night sky. A sea of people filled the Ratchaprasong district as the city counted down together.
At midnight, centralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2026: The Original – A Tribute to Love transformed the heart of Thailand's capital into a global stage, reinforcing centralwOrld's reputation as the "Times Square of Asia."
More than 350,000 people, including international visitors, gathered at the city's most recognisable crossroads to welcome the New Year, turning one of Southeast Asia's busiest urban districts into a single, shared moment of celebration broadcast nationwide.
Organised by Central Pattana plc, Thailand's leading retail-led real estate developer, the event delivered a large-scale countdown spectacle created entirely by a 100% Thai production team. From stage architecture and lighting design to sound systems and immersive visuals, the production underscored Thailand's growing capacity to deliver entertainment experiences at a global standard.
The visual centrepiece of the night was Thailand's longest cityscape fireworks display, launched in the heart of Bangkok and combined for the first time with a drone show, synchronised with the expansive panOramix digital screen spanning the Ratchaprasong area. The coordinated spectacle created a unified, city-wide countdown experience on the ground and through live nationwide broadcasts.
Music remained central to the celebration, as centralwOrld presented a continuous "World's Music Festival" featuring Thailand's leading T-Pop artists. All performances were produced exclusively for the centralwOrld countdown stage, with the event also marking Butter Bear, viral Thai character,'s first-ever countdown appearance.
The celebration was delivered through cooperation between public and private sector partners, reflecting a coordinated effort to position Bangkok as a global New Year destination. Beyond the capital, festivities extended nationwide through Thailand Countdown 2026, activating Central shopping centres across key provinces.
With its scale, visual ambition and sustained public appeal, centralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2026 once again affirmed its leadership as Thailand's No.1 countdown landmark — firmly positioned alongside the world's most iconic urban countdowns.
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Thailand Rings in the New Year at Bangkok's 'Times Square of Asia', Central World
Thailand Rings in the New Year at Bangkok's 'Times Square of Asia', Central World
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- REDMAGIC, a global leader in gaming technology, today announces the arrival of the REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet in South Korea as part of its global rollout. Built for competitive mobile gamers and creators who want flagship performance in a compact form factor, Astra combines a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with a 9.06-inch 2.4K (2400×1504) 165Hz OLED display, ICE-X cooling, and an 8,200mAh battery.
Compact by Design, Premium in Hand
Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite with LPDDR5T RAM and UFS 4.1 Pro storage, Astra is tuned for high frame rates, fast app launches, and stable multitasking. The dedicated RedCore R3 Pro gaming co-processor helps optimize rendering, thermal control, battery behavior, and system tuning—supporting consistent performance during extended gameplay. Astra is available in multiple configurations, offering up to 24GB RAM and up to 1TB storage (varies by model).
OLED Clarity, Ultra-Responsive Touch
The 9.06-inch OLED display delivers vivid color, deep blacks, and smooth motion with a 165Hz refresh rate and peak brightness up to 1,600 nits. Co-developed with Synaptics, Astra features next-generation touch technology with up to a 2,000Hz instant touch sampling rate for fast, accurate input—even with sweaty hands. SGS Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free certifications help support eye comfort.
ICE-X Cooling for Sustained Gameplay
Astra integrates a 13-layer ICE-X thermal system featuring Liquid Metal 2.0, dual vapor chambers, and REDMAGIC's high-speed turbofan (up to 20,000 RPM) to improve heat dissipation and reduce throttling under heavy loads.
All-Day Battery and Fast Charging
The 8,200mAh battery is built for long gaming and entertainment sessions. Astra supports fast charging and charge separation technology to reduce heat while plugged in and help protect long-term battery health.
Productivity and Connectivity
With USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) for up to 10Gbps data transfer, OTG support, and DisplayPort video output, Astra connects easily to external displays, controllers, keyboards, and SSDs. Running REDMAGIC OS 10.5 based on Android 15, it also integrates Google Gemini features for everyday productivity.
Pricing and Availability (Korea)
Astra will be available on the official REDMAGIC online store and Coupang.
- Open Sales: January 6, 2026 (21:00 KST)
Official Store MSRP (Korea)
- 12GB+256GB: ₩799,000
- 16GB+512GB: ₩999,000
- Golden Saga model: ₩1,399,000
Launch Promotion (Jan 6–13, 2026, official store)
- ₩50,000 off all models: ₩749,000 / ₩949,000 / ₩1,349,000
- Free 80W charger (approx. ₩50,000 value)
Online Stores
About REDMAGIC
We established REDMAGIC in 2018 with the dream of making it the world's brand of choice for mobile gaming. Our motto, Win More Games, is brought to life by our collection of gaming gear that includes gaming phones and accessories, as well as PC equipment and devices to keep you connected to the internet. REDMAGIC has built a solid reputation with gamers worldwide for its performance, and we've amassed a global reach of 30 countries and regions to make us one of the best gaming smartphone manufacturers in the market. In Korea, REDMAGIC aims to offer an alternative for gamers who want a device built purely for performance, beyond the mainstream smartphone and tablet brands.
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REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet Arrives in Korea with Snapdragon 8 Elite and 165Hz OLED
