Nightlife in Thailand and Bangkok

September 24, 2019

Rooftop bars, elegant restaurants, pubs and bars open up to the early morning hours: nightlife in Bangkok is never boring!

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Bangkok skyline at night in Thailand

Thailand is famous all over the world for its nightlife and Bangkok is regarded as a city that never sleeps, since it has much to offer to those who want to have fun here.

The best bars and clubs in Bangkok

You can start from a rooftop bar at sundown, a bar on top of a skyscraper offering the chance to sip a drink from the 50th storey of a building while enjoying breath-taking views of Bangkok. The most famous is the Sky Bar where a popular scene of the movie The Hangover was shot; while other interesting bars are Vertigo, Cloud 47 and Bluesky.

The area of Khao San Road is popular with backpackers. A long road full of clubs, bars and discos playing loud music in the streets.This area is crowded with few Thai residents and plenty of tourists, attracted by the relatively low prices. Other famous and more transgressive areas in Bangkok are Silom, Nana and Sukhumvit.

Bangkok is a city where you never get bored and there are many activities on offer. Even if the first impression can be negative, considering the excessive traffic and pollution, the city of angels certainly offers many chances for relaxation for all kinds of travellers. If you arrive in Bangkok, don't miss one of the attractions of this city!

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Skyscrapers and building in Bangkok at night
Bangkok

What to do in the rest of Thailand

The island of Phuket is also particularly lively in terms of nightlife. Main landmarks are the Banana Club discotheque, on the promenade, and Patong in Bangla Road, full of any sort of clubs. Pattaya is renowned for its many bars and go-go bars, where drinks are more expensive because they include the cost of a performance.

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Coastline with boats and building in Pattaya, Thailand
Pattaya

Koh Samui is also a famous nightlife destination, thanks to the great offer of pubs, clubs and discos, and for the popular full moon party. This event, that can be reached only by boat, takes place once a month on the most beautiful beaches of this locality.