Bangkok Nightlife Areas
Where to Go at Night in Bangkok
After the sun wanes, Bangkok gets its second breath. The heavy traffic subsides, the mad rush is over. This energized city bustles with things to, be it shopping, clubbing, bar flying, fine dining, a cinema, bowling or a cultural show. Tracking these venues down can be a daunting task for first-timers and, so, here we've compiled five nightlife prime areas and descriptions of all that's found within each one. All these areas can easily be reached by using either the BTS (Skytrain) or MRT (underground system). Planning that legendary night out doesn't get any easier than this!
This area's well heeled mix of post-office suits, expat executives and hi-so Thais makes for a nightlife scene that falls firmly in the upmarket bracket. Think high-class restaurants and lavish wine bars, with an atmosphere to match. Read More...
If you're looking for bars and clubs in Chinatown, you're in the wrong part of town. Night-time activities here are limited to dining experiences and, for the daring, a shot of snake wine perhaps. Read More...
Khao San Road takes off at night: neon signs flicker into life, music begins blasting from streetside sound systems, while the masses begin mapping out about the long, typically alcohol-fuelled night in front of them. And there's no shortage of choices. Read More...
Bangkok's Old City does not have what one would call a nightlife scene. For that, you'd be better off heading to nearby Khao San Road for an anything-goes vibe. Read More...
Young partygoers, or those looking to recapture their misspent youth, should head straight for Royal City Avenue. More commonly known as RCA, this long, rather soulless road is one of a few government-designated nightlife zones. Read More...
Be it after work cocktails, dancing the night away, bowling or singing your heart out, Ratchaprasong has something for everyone once the sun goes down. Read More...
Many modish hotels and serviced apartments in Sathorn usually feature their own bars or clubs. The hip and classy Hu'u Bar at the Ascott Sathorn, and Zuk Bar at Sukhothai Hotel are among the city's best. One of Bangkok's most popular nightlife experiences is drinks at Vertigo, the trendy rooftop bar at Banyan Tree Hotel. Read More...
Shopping, cinemas, bowling, karaoke, some live entertainment and that's about it. Siam doesn't offer much in the way of nightlife. However, there are a few pubs, clubs and bars scattered around, most catering to young locals. Read More...
Thailand's 'Wall Street' is by day a place of financial institutions, law firms and multinational corporations. By night however, Silom slips out of its suit, transforming into a bustling shopping street and frenetically paced hedonist's playground. Read More...
Sukhumvit's nightlife is exciting, ever-evolving, cosmopolitan and can be reduced to three main hedonistic pursuits: drinking, dancing and debauchery. Read More...
Victory Monument has a delightfully diverse nightlife scene, where you’ll find everything from street-side drink stalls to the city’s most popular jazz bar and classy wine pub with live DJs on the decks. Read More...