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.

Bangkok Nightlife is amazing! It’s naughty! It’s juicy! Featuring live music, chilly bars, high-spirited dance venues and great restaurants to entertain you with large mix of musical styles including drum and bass, hip-hop, house, trance, chart music, rock and Thai music, Bangkok is at its best during nights; it’s thrilling!

Patpong road is an illustrious red light district situated between Silom road and Suriwong road. Patpong has two streets with both downstairs and upstairs bars. There is also a night market. Some of the recognized and reputable bars are the King’s group bars, Crown Royale, Cosmos, and the Madrid. It is one of those places that most visitors and Thais want to see.

Nana Plaza has turn out to be the most visited nightlife region in Bangkok. It is a great favorite with holidaymakers and short-time visitants. The well-known Nana Plaza bars include the Rainbow bars, Hollywood Rock, Hollywood Strip, Playskool, Voodoo, G-spot, Rock Hard, Silver Dragon, Mandarin, Carnival etc.

You can enjoy every type of activity along Khao San Road during night. This is possibly the most notable street in Bangkok, located in the old city and famed for backpackers. Every variety of pub / bar / club is sited here; some of the most notable ones are Silk Bar, Lava Club, Shamrock Irish Pub, Gullivers and The Club.

Sukhumvit is one of the longest and leading streets situated in the Central Business District. It is the most-preferred hangout for expats. It becomes vigorous and entertaining during night. Fashionable restaurants, numerous bars, contemporary malls, luxury hotels and many hip clubs give it a distinctly multi-ethnic flavor. Qbar, located in Sukhumvit 11, is a great place to enjoy nightlife scene. Q Bar is a hip sophisticated bar with good dance scene.

Often nicknamed as ‘Thailand’s Wall Street’, Silom is by day a major hub of economic institutions, business firms and global corporations. By night, it turns into an active shopping avenue and playground with the renowned red-light district Patpong and the gay-friendly Soi 4 and Soi 2. It is famous for Shopping, straight and gay nightlife, restaurants, bars, clubs, pubs, hotels and go-go bars.

If you are a social night owl, you must check out the BANK CLUB, a very exclusive member club conveniently located in the Center of Sukhumvit near Thonglor BTS station. Less than a year old, the BANK CLUB is now famous in Bangkok nightlife for GREAT DECORATION and the HOTTEST GIRLS willing to accommodate your every need.

The BANK CLUB caters to International Entrepreneurs & Senior Managers looking to kick back and relax with beautiful girls and 5 Star entertainment service. You can start the night easy in their 1st floor lounge chatting with one of their top models, listening to acoustic folk songs. Later, enjoy a game of pool in the second floor business lounge and before you finally ESCAPE to one of their luxurious VIP rooms, a party sanctuary for your “boys night out.”