Your feel good guide to a fresh beginning, featuring 10 uplifting Thai and global songs.

Music has a way of showing up exactly when we need it. It can push you through slow mornings, sit with you during moments of doubt, and remind you who you are when things feel uncertain. This playlist is carefully curated to walk you through new beginnings, self belief, honesty, growth, and joy, blending Thai favourites with global hits that set the tone for a meaningful year ahead.

Here are the 10 songs to start the year with. Perhaps it’s time for a new playlist.

1. Never A Waste Of Time – Tilly Birds

This song gently reminds us that no experience is ever truly wasted. Even moments or relationships that did not last still shaped who we are today. It is the perfect way to begin the year with acceptance, healing, and gratitude for the past, without holding on to regret.

2. Golden – KPop Demon Hunters

Cinematic and uplifting, Golden feels like stepping into the spotlight of your own story. It radiates confidence, courage, and belief in yourself, making it a powerful anthem for setting bold intentions and inviting positive energy into the year ahead.

3. Man I Need – Olivia Dean

A warm and soulful track about knowing your worth and choosing love that feels right. It encourages emotional honesty and self respect, reminding us that starting fresh also means raising our standards and embracing love without fear.

4. The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift

This song reflects on losing yourself while trying to please others. It serves as a reminder to listen to your inner voice, protect your identity, and prioritise your truth, an essential mindset for any new beginning.

5. Unstoppable – Sia

An empowering anthem that builds mental strength and confidence from the first beat. Unstoppable helps you feel ready to face challenges, overcome doubts, and step into the year feeling fearless and capable.

6. On Top of the World – Imagine Dragons

Bright, upbeat, and full of momentum, this song captures the feeling of achievement and optimism. It is perfect for mornings when you need motivation and a reminder that good things are possible.

7. Platonic Love – Three Man Down Feat. PEEMWASU OF BUS

A heartfelt song about honesty and courage in love, especially when feelings are complicated. It reminds us that being true to our emotions, even when it feels uncomfortable, is a powerful form of self respect.

8. Ordinary – Alex Warren

This song highlights the beauty of being real, imperfect, and human. It is a reminder that you do not have to be extraordinary to be enough. Sometimes, being yourself is the best way to start the year right.

9. APT. – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars

Smooth, catchy, and stylish, this collaboration mixes global pop energy with modern charm. It brings fun, confidence, and a fresh vibe, perfect for adding excitement to your new year playlist.

10. End of Beginning – Djo

Nostalgic yet hopeful, this song captures the feeling of closing one chapter while stepping into another. It is ideal for reflecting on growth, change, and the excitement of entering a new phase of life.

These tracks are here to lift your mood, spark motivation, and set the vibe for everything that lies ahead.

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