Bangkok Nightlife

There’s a song by Murray Head titled ‘One night in Bangkok’ well, one night in Bangkok is just not enough! The sun sets, Bangkok takes a breath. The traffic and the rush dies down a colorful atmosphere spreads and Bangkok comes alive! Night time is the right time in Bangkok where you get this happening metropolitan city at its steamy best. Bangkok probably offers the widest range of activities that you can chose from. There is something for everybody. Right from Go-Go bars, live music, jazz bars, pubs, bars, discos, lounges, to gay clubs and cultural get-together’s Bangkok has the classic ingredients of the best night you can ever imagine.
There are modern western cafes, clubs for the rich and cheaper bars and pubs too which are very popular with the locals. The 5 km stretch of Sukhumvit Road has few of Asia’s most popular clubs.
Bangkok’s notorious Go-Go bars that suddenly became so popular are still alive and kicking. They have everything right from those famed scantily clad pole dancing girls to lady-boys and testosterone fuelling shows that we have heard so much about. The notorious ‘After Dark’ fame of Bangkok goes to such clubs. Mention this to the locals and the first place they mention is Patpong. Its become like a synonym sleazy shows, sex and night frolics. Generally people who are not ready to walk boldly into such sleazy bars, visit the much more discreet massage parlors. There are massage parlors where you can get the traditional Thai massage but mostly the term massage parlor refers to such sleazy activites. However, Bangkok boasts of having the Asia’s finest massage parlors, to completely rejuvenate and relax your mind and body.
For those looking for some live music Bangkok’s swanky hotels again have a wide variety to offer right from jazz and blues to soft rock and metal. In Bangkok you are never far from pubs and lounges. Admission is usually free while some high end restaurants may take a high price for admittance. Also dress code is not strict.
Though Bangkok came to be known more for the clubs and bars, Bangkok has a rich cultural background which got overshadowed a bit. There is a vast cultural diversity which is portrayed through arts and entertainment. Yet again, Bangkok shows the variety it is so famous for. There are the traditional ‘Khon’ and ‘Likay’ the world famous mask dances and the thai folk dances, to something for the youths, the famous ladyboy shows. Also there have been hit Broadway shows, concerts by world famous pianists and ballets.
The Patravadi theatre is a place to check out as it has world famous shows right from traditional Thai shows to contemporary for the young blood.
The latest thing coming up in Bangkok is the gay scene. Bangkok is highly tolerant and open minded where you are welcome to pick your fancy. This attitude makes it no wonder that Bangkok is now called the gay capital of Asia. Bangkok is extremely famous for the gay nightlife and offers gay pubs, bars, ladyboy shows, karaoke places, gay Go-Go bars, massages. The notorious Soi 2, Soi 4, Silom are the main Bangkok nightlife areas.
Also, transportation is not at all a problem as all these hot spots are easily accessible by the skytrain or by even bus.
Bangkok is well known to be rowdy and wild at night. However, it also has a relaxed side. Whatever side, it sure promises a lot of fun! Soon getting itself a tag of Asia’s capital of cool, Bangkok’s varied nightlife scene from live music and great jazz venues to cool bars, hip clubs and fine restaurants and much more, a night in Bangkok is something you shouldn’t miss!