Bangkok has a large number of medical care facilities so whether you are a resident, a tourist or an expatriate staying at Bangkok you will be satisfied with the treatment that you will receive in the city. The city has private hospitals that are amongst the best hospitals in world. The government hospitals are also well maintained, with modern amenities and are not very crowded. There are a few charity and military hospitals also in the city. Language is usually not a problem as most of the doctors and nurses are well versed with English. Most of the hospitals in Bangkok also provide interpreters for patients in case the need arises.

Bangkok General Hospital is a highly acclaimed private hospital at Bangkok. The hospital is famous for its orthopedics unit which specializes in elbow, knee, hip and spinal surgeries. The treatment at the hospital is affordable. The hospital has a 24 hour emergency care centre, specialized trauma centre and advance ambulance services which include medical evacuation by a helicopter if required. The hospital address is 2, Soi Soonvija 7, New Petchburi Road, (02) 310 3000. Bangkok Hospital Group is Thailand’s largest chain of hospitals with 13 centres across the country. All hospitals offer multi-disciplinary and specialized medical care.

The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital is the oldest medical school and hospital of Thailand. It is the biggest public hospital in Thailand established almost 120 years ago. The hospital provides preventive, therapeutic and palliative medical care. It is one of the busiest hospitals of Thailand and offers excellent medical care to its patients. It is well known for its orthopaedic procedures.

BNH Hospital or the Bangkok Nursing Home as it was originally known was set in 1898. It was the first non-profit private hospital that was set up exclusively for expatriates. Later on the hospital extended its facilities to the Thai people also. The BNH Hospital is known for its high quality medical services which include consultation, diagnosis, planning and executing the treatment, surgeries, post-operative care. The hospital has a team of general practitioners and as well as specialists. They strongly believe in the concept of family doctor. The hospital performs all types of orthopaedic and cardiac surgeries.

Samitivej Hospitals is a leading chain of hospitals of Thailand. Their main facility, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital at Bangkok is located in the heart of the city. The hospital offers excellent care in various fields of medicine and is equipped with complete range of medical technology and a team of over 400 specialists.

Samitivej Srinakarin Children Hospital is part of the Samitivej chain is and a well equipped and acclaimed hospital in Bangkok. It is the first hospital of its kind that is dedicated to pediatric medicine. However there are standard orthopedic procedures available for adults too. The hospital is cheaper as compared to the other top private hospitals in Bangkok but the services are world class.

Another private hospital in Bangkok that offers services 24 hours a day is Saint Louis Hospital. This facility has a modern operating room, is well maintained and services both outpatients and in patients. As you can see, you have many choices when it comes to quality health care in Bangkok, Thailand.

Bangkok’s nightlife has attracted gay tourists from around the world in search of bars and clubs with the right crowd and the atmosphere. And where can you find these bars and clubs? Where else but in Bangkok’s red light district called Patpong.

Patpong is most well known for go go bars and sex clubs for straight men. But what most people don’t know is that there are many small and large gay establishments as well for gay visitors. There are 3 main areas within Patpong where gays can find all male go go bars, restaurants and even upscale bars and clubs. All of these areas are within easy walking distance to each other.

The first place to find gay go go bars and venues is in Duangthawee Plaza located on Surawongse road just off Patpong 2. It’s often called Soi Twilight because many of the establishments here are able to close later than the official 1am -2am closing time imposed by the government. Here you’ll find the most gay go go bars and a few noteworthy restaurants to lounge around and have a meal and drink in such as Dick’s Cafe.

The second strip for gay nightlife is found on Silom Soi 4. There are no go go bars here so Silom 4 has a much more laid back and relaxed atmosphere. There are many popular restaurants and bars lining the street with open terraces for people watching and the seats are filled especially on weekends. And ever so often a group of gay restaurant and bar owners will get together and put on fashion and entertainment shows with live music and dancers. One of the most popular bars on Silom Soi 4 is the pub style Telephone, where there are telephones on tables which you can use to call for a chat with fellow customers.

The last area is the smallest and it is on Silom Soi 2, just a few minutes walk from Silom Soi 4. This area has the least bars and clubs, however it has 2 of the best clubs popular with the young gay crowd called DJ Station and Freeman with its famous drag show starting every night at midnight. Make sure to get a seat near the balcony for the best view of the show below which takes place on a large central dance floor.

Finally there are many hotels in Bangkok but it’s best to stay around Patpong since that’s where you can find the most gay friendly hotels. There are only a few within walking distance to Patpong’s gay nightlife venues such as the Montien Hotel and Bally’s Suites Silom.

Bangkok is the perfect place for gay travelers to explore a strange city in Southeast Asia. Thailand itself has a large gay population and the people accept travelers as who they are regardless of sexual orientation.