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Bangkok has an interesting and very varied nightlife playing host to countless karaoke bars, cocktail lounges and your more usual bars and pubs. As well as these particular venues, the city’s sex industry is as obvious as ever and manifests itself in the host of sleazy sex clubs and massage parlours scattered throughout the city. It’s not all bad, however, and the many go-go bars and drag shows on offer attract tourists in their hundreds. It’s pretty harmless fun and is certainly an experience worth trying at least once, if only to have yet another travel story to take home. Bangkok’s main region for the seedier side of the entertainment scene is Paptong, the sex strip known all over the world.
For something a little tamer, the main party zones in Bangkok are centred around Silom Road and Sukhumvit, which also happen to serve as the city’s main red light districts. It’s kind of difficult to get away from it but there are some excellent pubs and bars in both areas and there is a constant buzz about the place. Khao San Road has also made an appearance on the social circuit of late but there are pubs and clubs to be found all over the city serving up a superb mix of music and mayhem.
For up to date listings about what’s going on during your stay, get your hands on a copy of Metro Magazine which is available in most book shops. Other good sources of entertainment information are the Bangkok Post and The Nation which provide daily listings of events and performances taking place around the city.
Entertainment in Bangkok
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62/1-4 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand
Well they’ve built them in every other part of the world, so why not Bangkok. With traditional Irish food, music and décor, but welcoming nationalities from all over, this is a good place to go to eat, drink and be merry and generally have a ‘bit of craic’.
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44 Convent Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand
Built on the 59th floor of a four star hotel, with spectacular views of the city, Café Bongo may not seem like the ideal backpacker hang out. But, the fact that drinks are two for one between 5.00 and 7.00pm nightly should encourage you to drop in for one or two.
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306/1 Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok, Thailand
One of the many traditional British bars in the city, this one proves more popular than most thanks to live music every weekend. Also serves excellent food at a reasonable price.
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100 Silom Soi 4, Silom Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Despite being referred to as the city’s first gay by its owners, Sphinx welcomes both a gay and straight clientele and is one of the most popular bars on this street. And that’s saying something as there are quite a few. Also has a terrace where you can soak up the atmosphere of the street.
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462/61 Rama III Road, Yannawa, Bangkok, Thailand
A relatively new addition to the Bangkok pub scene, this place packs them in every night. With live music and a huge selection of international beers and microbrews, you won’t be disappointed.
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Asia Hotel, 296 Phayathai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
For a very different night out this is one you don’t want to miss. Featuring over fifty performers, the majority of whom are dressed in drag, it’s an excellent mix of singing, dancing and comedy. The place even has its very own version of the Spice Girls known as the Spice Gays. Well, we did tell you it was different.
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Soi 11, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, Thailand
A relatively recent addition to the Bangkok night scene, the Q Bar attracts a lot of posers. Despite this, the large terrace upstairs, the music and the varied selection of beers and cocktails does attract visitors of the less slick variety.
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3/8 Victory Monument, Phrayathai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Consisting of two floors, with a pool table and a pretty relaxed atmosphere on the first and live music ranging from blues to rock with a livelier bar on the second floor. Offers the perfect blend for any thirsty traveller.
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114/117 Silom Soi 4, Silom Road, Bangkok, Thailand
As the name probably suggests, this a Spanish theme bar with a relaxed atmosphere and excellent food and drink from the native land. Also has a number of tables outside where you can just sit back and watch Bangkok go by.
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Novotel, Siam Square, Bangkok, Thailand
One of ten different entertainment centers in the same venue, CM2 offers its clientele a dance floor where you can boogie to the sounds of either a live band or DJ depending on the night. Or if you’re so inclined, you can treat people to your very own talents in the karaoke bar.
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Patpong 1, Silom Road, Bangkok, Thailand
One of Bangkok’s most popular discos, Lucifer appeals largely to hard core techno fans but it also houses a really nice restaurant where the music is a little less loud and the atmosphere is too.
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