When backpacking Thailand, you may notice just how many things to do in Bangkok there are…especially at night. Bangkok has fantastic nightlife and it’s a great way to meet up with fellow travelers and some fun. Although Bangkok has been known for seedy and wild nightlife in the past, it is now safe and enjoyable and fun! Over the past decade, Bangkok has established itself as the place of cool. Its nightlife scene is diverse and has something for everyone’s tastes. Below, we’ll look into the different options for spending your nights in Bangkok.
Bangkok provides lots of nightlife experiences to choose from such as trendy bars and clubs, fantastic live music, and great restaurants. Its nightlife scene is divided into six vibrant districts, each packed full of its own individual experiences. The six areas include, Sukhumvit, Khao San Road, Silom, Ratchada and RCA, Siam Square, Chidlom, and Ploenchit. Between these six areas, you are sure to find a nightlife scene that appeals to your specific tastes.
If you are after cool live music, Bangkok boasts superb venues for all sorts of musical tastes. Thais are known for enjoying live music, and so there are many opportunities to enjoy music in live settings, whether it is in a loud pub, dim nightclub, or classy hotel lobby. Bangkok also has fantastic cultural shows that range from the traditional ‘Khon’ masked dances and ‘Likay” Thai folk dances, to the glitz and glam of the famous ‘Ladyboy’ productions. If you make your way to the Suan Lum Night Bazaar, make sure to see the Joe Louis Puppet Theatre. Its intricate and fascinating puppetry will be sure to entertain.
Along Silom Road there is a huge assortment of clubs most of which offer loud music, a dance floor, and many different types of cocktails. Some offer live bands, and different rooms that contain different types of music and different ambiance. Bangkok offers a little bit of everything in terms of night entertainment so you’re sure to find something that you will enjoy while backpacking Thailand.
