Bangkok nightlife
The nightlife of Bangkok is notorious for being wild but things have quieted down in recent years. For one thing, all bars and clubs are required to shut down by 1 a.m., which is why locals have learned to start partying early. Smoking has also be banned in all air-conditioned bars, clubs and restaurants.
Police occasionally raid bars, both high-end and sleazy, to check for full nudity (not allowed) and to administer drug tests on all the guests.
For sheer variety and novelty, Bangkok’s assortment of clubs, bars and discos are comparable to any other city. One of the city’s staples is its go-go bars, where dozens of women dance on stage in bikinis. Most bar girls aspire to meet wealthy foreigners. Prostitution is illegal, but it exists.
The following are some of the most popular bars and clubs in Bangkok.
Moon Bar at Vertigo
Located at the 59th floor of the Vertigo building, guests have a breath-taking view of the city’s traffic far below. On weekends, the Moon Bar is filled early by people who want to get the best seats and watch the distant sun set while sipping their drinks. The Moon Bar is located at 21/100 Th Sathon Tai, Silom.
Lucifer
The crowds at this club and disco can get pretty wild, proving that this is indeed the place for sinners. A young hip crowd sways to electronic music on the dance floor, especially once the DJ starts blasting hard-core techno. Lucifer is right at the heart of famous Patpong, at Soi Patpong 1, Th Silom.
Diplomat Bar
Located at 87 Th Withayu, Pratunam, this is the hangout of the beautiful people, including Bangkok’s models, moguls and young celebrities. It’s a very hip and well-dressed crowd so wear your best party clothes to fit in. The Diplomat Bar is a temple to conspicuous consumption. If the mood to dance hits you, Club 87 is right next door.
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