A Guide To Bangkok

Bangkok, the capital of thailand, are established on the east bank of the river of Chao Phraya, near the golf of thailand. The city house more than 10 millions people which to making highest verkeer-verstopte a city.

As one of fastest-growing, come most of economically dynamic the cities in South-East Asia, Bangkok at voorschijn as a rival to singapore and Hong Kong.

April and May are the hot months, whereas all other months are mild. Its rainy season as from July to rainy October is normally very pleasant.

There are abundance of greenness in the city with different gardens and parks. There are a lot of lakes with chances at of the paddle boat of enjoying. Thai people are large air people and the visitor can spend a lot time paying attention them fly aviators or acquires other air activities.

The the city has different places important, including what Arun, an old temple, the museum of the discovery of children, the agriculture company of the snake, world of the dream, factory of Doll of Bangkok, and the old city. Joe Louis Puppet theatre, which is called after its founder, is verrukkelijke a place to visit. Although its founder died, its inheritance lives; its family has kept these splendid kunstvorm. Marionettes from culturally rich traditional tales, usually of Ramayana, embellished in this show, actions the colorfully, an epic text with origin in India. The marionette shows to a glimp of the Hindoese influence in old Siam gives.

The the city is entirely of shopping wandelgalerijen and vlomarkten all kinds of, especially in the area Sukhumvit. If a customer can negotiate, it is the paradise of a customer, since the prices are by western standards ridiculously cheap. There is different megaopslag in the city. The market of the weekend of Chatuchak, which is by Skytrain and underground railway easily accessible, is one of the most popular weekend destinations. The night fair of Lum van Suan is shopping wandelgalerij which all nights open is

Though the nightlife of Bangkok has been confessed, as a result of community and the government action, almost all restaurants, confirm and clubs is now forced by 1 AM close. The rules and the regulations are strict.

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Bangkok Nightlife

If a traveller overtreedt government laws and no regulations, the nightlife of the "city that never sleep" relaxes himself, safely and pleasant is. The properties of Bangkok live music, cold confirm, exuberant dancing finding points and large restaurants. The well-known places such as Patpong continue confirm curious tourists to many neon-aangestoken to attract, whereas the night markets sell kleren, memories, DVDs, CDs, pulse watches and handtassen, meesten of which falsify and popular is. This "city of angels" is zout-en-peppered with a mixture of places, of loud and noisy pubs, to elegant jazzstaven, hip meeting places and exuberant dancing clubs.

The the traveller can Bangkok take place by night as laid-back to relax with a spirits, a decent diner whereas to enjoy listening to live jazz performances, dinercruise on a traditional barge the teakrijst below the river Chao the maanlicht Phraya in to observe or traditional dancing performances to enjoy at the theatre Patravadi, the traditional and contemporary theatre elements in rather unique and Thai something incorporated to be.

The the nightlife of the city offer functioning area for also shopping it. Most of the shopping wandelgalerijen remains open up to 9 or 10pm. some night markets remain open up to 11pm or middernacht, but never later than 2am.

Although the nightlife of Bangkok is to some campaign of the scope confessed, recent social order and the government rules and regulations a little has put klem on things for security. For example, almost all restaurants, confirm are now forced and clubs by 1am close.

Bangkok by night have been supplied accessible by BTS (Skytrain) or MRT (underground), two of the passage systems of the city

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Bangkok Gay Nightlife

An introduction to Thailand's gay scene

Welcome to the country where sexual preference is regarded as a personal choice. Whatever tickles your fancy, you'll always be welcomed in Bangkok with broad smiles and the customary 'wai' greeting. Thailand is a highly tolerant country when it comes to homosexuality. Gays, lesbians and transsexuals are all accepted as part of the Thai way, inspired by the teachings of Buddhism. Gay harassment is virtually non-existent. Thai people - both gay and straight - are also known for their sweet, friendly and polite natures, as well as exquisite physical features. All of this have contributed to making Thailand a prime gay tourist destination, with Bangkok often being dubbed as the gay capital of Asia.

To celebrate this diversity and freedom, gay pride events are held annually in the three major tourist destinations: Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket. The first Bangkok Gay Festival was organised in the Silom and Surawong area in 1999. The inaugural event was the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, with participants dressed in extravagant, over-the-top and flamboyant costumes, cheered on by thousands of spectators. The lavish parade and decorated floats attracted both local and international crowds. Definitely a feast for the eyes, Bangkok Gay Pride usually takes place in late October or early November in the Silom area. This year (2006) it will be held under the theme of 'Bangkok Together 2006' with the 'Pride Week' being planned from October 28 to November 5 (for more details, check our What's On section regularly for updates). Make sure you're close to the action; staying in hotels around the Silom area will guarantee you a front seat!

Bangkok gay nightlife is as fun, exciting and wild as the straight scene (if not more). Wide-ranging gay venues in Bangkok offer everything from gay-friendly hotels and guest houses to pubs, clubs, bars, karaoke venues, ladyboy cabarets, go-go bars, massage parlours and saunas. So, don't be shy (especially in a city where almost all gay people are out and proud); get out of the closet, join the fun-loving locals and paint the town pink!

But before you do so, it's important to take note of a few things. As is always the case when you're traveling in a foreign country, it is vital to comply to the laws of the land. Firstly, the punishment for drug offences are severe in Thailand. So too sexual liaisons with under-aged persons. At the same time, be street-wise. The same traps that can be found in the gay scene of any other big city also apply to Bangkok.

Gay Areas

With its infamous Soi 2 and Soi 4, Silom is considered the main gay area of Bangkok. While Soi 2 caters exclusively to those who like to shake their 'thang' with dance clubs like DJ Station, Freeman and Expresso, Soi 4 offers a more relaxed atmosphere with pubs, bars and restaurants such as Balcony Bar, Telephone Pub and Sphinx. Most foreigners tend to flock around this area more than others. Both Soi 2 and Soi 4 are located conveniently close to BTS (Sala Daeng) and MRT (Silom) stations. Snugged between Robinson department store and Burger King, the tiny alley of Soi 2 is easily missed unless you're looking for it. Soi 4 is just a short walk from Soi 2, directly opposite Soi Convent (look out for California WOW Fitness). If you want to experience something a little more adventurous, the nearby Suriwong and Patpong areas reveal a naughtier side of things.

Other notable areas include the Soi Ramkhamhaeng 89/2, or 'Lamsalee'. Many dance clubs can be found here and, due to lower drink prices, most of their customers are Thai university students. The area behind Chutuchak Weekend Market is also a small clutter of gay-dedicated establishments. There are also bars and saunas along the Saphan Kwai and Sukhumvit areas. But, unlike Silom, these areas are less frequented by tourists and cater for a largely local clientele.

(Photos courtesy of Telephone Pub, Balcony Pub and Freeman Disco)

Jazz, Cool & Live Music

For those looking for live bands, Bangkok bears superb spots appealing to all sorts of musical tastes. You'll be able to listen to great tunes in a number of settings, ranging from loud and lively pubs, to dimly lit bars and classy hotel lobbies, performing anything from jazz and blues, to rock, pop and metal.

Sukhumvit

Ad Makers Pub & Restaurant Open: 17:00-01:00 (music from 20:00) Location: 51/1 Soi Lang Suan Contact: +66 (0)2 652 1069 Skytrain: Chitlom A favourite with expats who come to wind down. Good local bands with a leaning towards covers of rock favourites. The sort of place where you can go with the flow or make your own party. Mainly Thai food with a few international items. Credit cards accepted. Bar Bu Ree Open: 17:30 - 02:00 Location: 59 Sukhumvit Soi 63, Ekkamai Road Contact: +66 (0)2 392 4976- 8 Skytrain: Ekkamai An attractive, modern place catering towards Thai's and Japanese. The menu reflects this, as mainly Thai dishes and sushi are on offer. A large bar bar offers a wide varity of drinks, while in the same area up to three bands perform nightly, playing everything from bossa nova to classic rock. Bombay Bar Open: 19:00-01:00 Location: Soi Thonglor Contact: +66 (0)2 714 7800 Skytrain: Thong Lor If you'd like to see how locals party and have fun, Bombay Bar is the place to check out. One of the top clubs for Thais, Bombay Bar covers a fairly big spread over two floors. It's usually frequented by very young night-lovers - university students or, let's say, people in their 20's. Drinks are nothing special and prices are average. Mainstream music is played until a certain time and then a rock band takes over; expect Thai songs and a vibrant Thai nightlife scene. Brown Sugar Open: 17:00-02:00. Music from 21:30 Location: Soi Sarasin, Lumpini Contact: Subway: Lumpini Smoky, cool, great musicians, in need of a bit of refurbishment, friendly and laid back. Just as a good jazz club should be. Located around Soi Sarasin among a batch of small music venues, Brown Sugar has hosted a number of international artists and a local expat favourite. Good nightly jazz sessions are held at 23:00 by two resident bands, while weekly guest bands are on the rotation. Credit cards accepted. Concept CM2 Open: 21:00 - -2:00 Location: Novotel Siam Square Contact: +66 (0)2 209 8888 Skytrain: Siam Bands rotate every three to four months who play the latest chart-topping R&B, hip-hop, pop and rock hits. If live music isn't your thing, the Boom Room is just to the right of the main stage and in the main dance area, where you can bump to the latest hip-hop and R&B tracks. Every once in awhile an international DJ will showcase on the main stage. Thursday is hip-hop night, as hip-hop lovers from all over Bangkok come to enjoy resident DJs Lek, Kid and Bom. Monday is 'Ladies Night' with free entry for all the ladies; Tuesday's are buy one get one free on bottles of spirits; Wednesday's are buy one get one free on jugs of Margarita's or Kamikaze's; and on Sunday, chug-a-jug as draught beer is buy one get one free. Karaoke rooms are avilable for rent in the same complex (400 baht per person, includes food / drink), as is an Italian restaurant (open until 01:45). On Friday's and Saturday's, entrance gets you two drink tickets that can be used the entire week. Since CM2 is located in the basement of the Novotel Siam Square, the atmosphere is a bit formal. A very attractive crowd, but beware of freelancers! Hard Rock Cafe Open: 11:00 - 02:00. Music from 22:15 Location: Siam Square Soi 11 Contact: +66 (0)2 251 0797 Skytrain: Siam The world famous American style bar and restaurant features live music every night by the live house band, who play current hits plus classic favourites. Credit cards accepted. Isaan Champroo Blues Bar & Restaurant Open: 17.30 pm to 1.00am Location: Sukhumvit Soi 24 Contact: Skytrain: Phrom Phong An unusual combination of north-eastern Thai (Issan) and Japanese food attracting a clientele who appreciates good live blues served up with a menu of Isaan/Japanese food. The owner Ken encourages jam sessions, joining on harp on Thursdays. Radio City Open: 19:00 - 02:00. Music from 22:00 Location: Patpong 1 Skytrain: Saladaeng Downstairs from Lucifer's disco, Radio City has Elvis and Tom Jones impersonators backed by a good local band right in the middle of Patpong. Reflexions Open: 18:00 - 00:00 Location: Plaza Athenee Contact: (0)2 270 33 44 Skytrain: Ploenchit Jazz music and food with a modern edge plus good wine list. Credit cards accepted. Sundowner's Jazz Club Open: 17:00 - 02:00 Location: Imperial Queen's Park Hotel, 199 Sukhumvit Soi 22 Contact: +66 (0)2 261 9000 Skytrain: Phrom Pong A good place to meet before heading out, or to enjoy cool jazz with friends. Live music is played Wednesday - Monday. Tokyo Joe's Open: 18:00 - 02:00. Music starts at 21:30 Location: Sukhumvit Soi 24, in the Snaporn Plaza building Contact: Skytrain: Phrom Pong A small smoky blues joint with good blues and food, live music is played here seven nights a week. From the up and coming bands to professionals, musicians in the local, expat community, and seasoned veterans on the Asian circuit, Tokyo Joe's keep blues alive and well in Bangkok. The food and drink menus feature Thai, Japanese and international specialties. Witch's Tavern Location: 306/1 Sukhumvit 55 (Soi Thong Lo) Skytrain: Thong Lo Located in the up and coming Thong Lo Road, this upscale pub offers a mix of Thai and Western food. Live music every night. Wednesday is Ladies Night.

Other Areas

Bamboo Bar Open: 11:00-02:00. Music from 22:00 Location: The Oriental Hotel Contact: +66 (0)2 659 9000 Skytrain: Saphan Taksin Probably the best jazz musicians in the world play here. Great foreign singers, local musicians. You won't find much better anywhere, but here. As you would expect, expensive but worth it. Brown Sugar Open: 17:00-02:00. Music from 21:30 Location: Soi Sarasin, Lumpini Contact: Subway: Lumpini Smoky, cool, great musicians, in need of a bit of refurbishment, friendly and laid back. Just as a good jazz club should be. Located around Soi Sarasin among a batch of small music venues, Brown Sugar has hosted a number of international artists and a local expat favourite. Good nightly jazz sessions are held at 23:00 by two resident bands, while weekly guest bands are on the rotation. Credit cards accepted. JazzITBangkok Open: 20:00 - 02:00 (every day except Monday) Location: RCA Block C, Rama 9 Road Contact: +66 (0)2 203 1053 This new and unique Thai- Italian disco features an impressive Italian wine list, Italian and Thai dishes, as well as Italian and Thai DJ's spinning deep house, Latin house and Brazilian house. Live vocalists and percussionists are also thrown in the mix between sets. The club's live band plays the latest pop / rock hits as well as popular classics on certain days. Jesters Open: 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm Location: 333 Charoen Nakorn Road, Peninsula Hotel Contact: +66 (0)2 861 2888 Skytrain: Saphan Taksin On the opposite side of the river to the Oriental Hotel. Frequented by the upmarket and trendy set for jazz bands and status. Noriega's Open: 16:00 - 01:00 Location: Silom Soi 4 Contact: +66 (0)2 233 2813 Skytrain: Saladaeng At the end of infamous Silom Soi 4, Noriega's is a little gem of a bar / live music venue. Downstairs are live blues, soul, indie and rock bands, featured nightly. Upstairs the restaurant menu features a modern blend of Thai, Tex-Mex, Italian and European favourites. Happy hour is daily from 16:00 - 21:00 where drinks are 100 baht (150 baht regular price.) Radio City Open: 19:00 - 02:00. Music from 22:00 Location: Patpong 1 Skytrain: Saladaeng Downstairs from Lucifer's disco, Radio City has Elvis and Tom Jones impersonators backed by a good local band right in the middle of Patpong. Saxophone Pub Open: 17:00 - 02:00 Location: 3/8 Victory Monument Phayathai Skytrain: Victory Monument Station Local expat favourite with some excellent musicians and a relaxed fun atmosphere. Consistently good music, food and service with a different jazz band every night playing a combination of jazz, blues and old classics. Good acoustics and cosy interior. Packed at the weekend. Tawandang German Brewery Open: 16:00 - 02:00. Music from 19:00 Location: Narathiwat Road, Rama 3. Contact: +66 (0)2 267 8114-7 Skytrain: Chong Nonsri Big beer hall with genuine German beers brewed in-house. Live music from quality bands providing a mix of Thai and foreign influences. Busy at weekends when everyone is determined to have a big night out. Credit cards accepted.

Club Guide - Dance Clubs

Sukhumvit

Bed Supperclub Open: 20:00-01:00 daily. Restaurant: 19:00-24:00 (Monday - Thursday), 19:30-01:00 (Friday and Saturday) Location: 26 Sukhumvit Soi 11 Contact: +66 (0)2 651 3557 Skytrain: Nana Bed Supperclub's tubular elliptical structure, interior design, exquisite restaurant, and house and electro DJs make it one of Bangkok's most trendiest, sophisticated and innovative clubs. The dining area on the left side of the club, or rather dining lounge, subtitutes conventional tables with matresses and oversized pillows, inviting guests to open their minds and sharpen their senses. On Fridays and Saturdays the Supperclub hosts a superlative dining and entertainment experience; guests are encouraged to arrive at 20:30 sharp, as there is only one sitting for the four- course meal. Seperate from the restuarant, the bar and dance club features a mezzanine overlooking the dance floor. A VJ operates from within the crowd on the upper floor and projects visuals on the huge oval window above the DJ downstairs. Bed has already hosted dozens of critically acclaimed international DJs, including Miguel Migs, Kenny Dope, Blaze, DJ Disciple, Alexkid, Gilles Peterson, Charles Schillings, etc. Besides bringing in top house DJ talent, Bed plays host to its legendary weekly Tuesday hip- hop night. Wednesdays are models night, and Sunday's are Think Pink, Bed's gay night. Entrance is 600 baht most nights, a bit higher when guest (international) DJs are playing. Concept CM2 Open: 21:00 - -2:00 Location: Novotel Siam Square Contact: +66 (0)2 209 8888 Skytrain: Siam CM2's live house bands play the latest chart-topping R&B, hip-hop, pop and rock hits. If live music isn't your thing, the Boom Room is just to the right of the main stage (in the main dance area), where you can bump to the latest hip-hop and R&B tracks. Every once in awhile an international DJ will showcase on the main stage. Thursday is Hip-Hop Night, as hip-hop lovers from all over Bangkok come to enjoy resident DJs Lek, Kid and Bom. Monday is Ladies Night with free entry for all the ladies; Tuesday is buy one get one free on bottles of spirits; Wednesday is buy one get one free on jugs of Margarita's or Kamikaze's; and on Sunday, chug-a-jug as draught beer is buy one get one free. Karaoke rooms are avilable for rent in the same complex (400 baht per person, includes food and drink), as is an Italian restaurant (open until 01:45). On Friday's and Saturday's, entrance gets you two drink tickets that can be used the entire week. Since CM2 is located in the basement of the Novotel Siam Square, the atmosphere is a bit formal. A very attractive crowd, but beware of freelancers! Entrance is 200 baht Sunday - Thursday; 300 baht Fridays and Saturdays, includes two drinks. The Bar at Fogo Vivo Open: 11:30 - 23:00 (Monday - Thursday), 11:30 - 01:00 (Friday and Saturday) Location: 973 Ploenchit Road Contact: +66 (0)2 656 0384 Skytrain: Chidlom, President Tower exit For the hottest salsa parties in town, head straight to the Bar at Fogo Vivo, Bangkok's very own and only sizzling Brazilian venue. Friday nights see DJ Damian spinning music from across the Latin landscape, while on Saturdays let Cuban salsa king DJ Greco lead you through a night of groovy salsa beats in the 'Rueda de Casino' style with his own eclectic mixes and Colombian Luis accompanying on the congas. Wednesday nights are reserved for Lambada fans. The restaurant Churrascaria (downstairs) brings you not only the finest Argentinian beef, but also a mouthwatering selection of seafood, lamb, pork, duck, chicken and vegetables. Q Bar Open: 20:00-01:00 Location: 34 Sukhumvit Soi 11 Contact: +66 (0)2 252 3274 Skytrain: Nana This New York style bar and club attracts a cosmopolitan crowd and is a running favourite among locals and expats. With over 50 different international brands of Vodka in their impressive vodka freezers, 20 different types of tequilas and 50 whiskey brands, and even a few bottles of Absinthe, this place is a booze connoisseurs paradise. Fancy a fine Cuban (cigar) to accompany that fine Russian vodka martini? No problem, as this is one of the few bars in Thailand to feature a full line of cigars from Cuba and the D.P. For proper club music, Q Bar has and continues to feature top international talent (such as Derrick Carter, The Jungle Brothers, and Afrika Islam, to name a few) each week, and plays host to an eclectic mix of nightlies featuring the best of hip-hop, house, drum'n'bass and acid jazz, not to mention Q Bar's famous Jub Chai (mixed soup) parties. Entrance is 500 baht weeknights, 600 baht on the weekends, and a bit higher when guest (international) DJs are playing. Narcissus Open: 21:00-02:00 Location: Sukhumvit Soi 23 Contact: +66 (0)2 258 4085 Skytrain: Asok Set inside an impressive mansion, the interior is pompous and grand. Resident DJs play trance while international DJs make appearances regularly. Popular and packed club.

Silom

Lucifers Disko Open: 19:00-02:00 Location: 76/1-3 Patpong Soi 1 Contact: +66 (0)2 234 6902 Skytrain: Sala Daeng Located halfway down and on the left-hand side of the Patpong Night Bazaar is Lucifer. Inside is a big, two-level club where red-eyed demon masks glare down onto a packed and varied crowd dancing away to anything from pop and dance through to hardcore techno and trance music. Staff clad in orange uniforms and Satan's horns serve a large variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Amazingly, considering the size of the place, there is no cover charge. Loud, packed and hectic. Speed Open: 20:00 - 01:00 Location: Silom Soi 4 Contact: +66 (0)1 818 5064 Skytrain: Sala Daeng On the straight(er) side of Soi 4 is the dark and stuffy hip-hop and R n B club Speed. Packed on weekends with expats, plus a few Thai ladies, this is a place where you can always get your groove on. Tapas Open: 20:00-01:00 Location: 114/17 Silom Soi 4, Saladaeng Contact: +66 (0)2 632-0920 Skytrain: Sala Daeng This chic club is the place to go for house music. Set in a stylish two-storey venue - which features a superb roof top bar open only on special occasions - Tapas presents live percussionists twice a week and attracts a hip and beautiful crowd with the occasional celebrity to be spotted. Hot and heaving on weekends!

RCA

Club Astra

Open: 18:00-02:00
Location: RCA Block C, Rama 9 Road
Contact: +66 (0)9 497 8422
Subway: Phetchaburi

Club Astra is one of Bangkok's most popular and up-and-coming night venues featuring both local and international DJs. Equipped with a super sound system, this massive dance arena can fit up to 1,500 people!

Flix & Slim

Open: 17:00-02:00
Location: RCA Block C, Rama 9 Road
Contact: +66 (0)2 203 0377-8
Subway: Phetchaburi

Set in a colossal building with two wings, Flix is on the left and Slim on the right. While Slim specializes in R&B and commercial hip-hop, Flix spins house tunes. Both clubs are stylish and heaving with people on weekends.

Inch

Open: 19:30-01:00
Location: 55/49-60 Ratchadapisek Road, Dindaeng
Contact: +66 (0)2 641 2963-4
Subway: Phetchaburi

Inch is Bangkok's latest hot spot for clubbing. The whole club is separated into two areas by a middle glass partition, carefully shaped in a slightly curved format to give a stylish welcoming to the clubbers at the entrance.

JazzITBangkok

Open: 20:00 - 02:00
Location: RCA Block C, Rama 9 Road
Contact: +66 (0)2 203 1053
Subway: Phetchaburi

JazzITBangkok is a unique, new Thai-Italian disco featuring an impressive Italian wine list, Italian and Thai dishes, as well as Italian and Thai DJs spinning deep house, Latin house, and Brazilian house. Live vocalists and percussionists are thrown in the mix between sets. The club's live band also plays the latest pop and rock hits as well as popular classics every night.

Route 66

Open: 20:30-02:00
Location: RCA Block C, Rama 9 Road
Contact: +66 (0)1 440-9666
Subway: Phetchaburi

Similar to Flix and Slim, the revamped Route 66 is divided into two sections East and West. Since R n B and Hip Hop seem to be what Bangkok's night crawlers want, it's what you'll hear in both sides. Reservations recommended.