Among the most popular night spots in Bangkok are the go-go bars, huge super clubs, pubs, cocktail lounges, and hostess bars. Bangkok is also home to gay and lesbian bars, which over the past years have become among Bangkok’s tourist attractions.

With the array of entertainment establishments, in Bangkok, anyone can let the night fade away with music and fancy drinks, and dancing and singing.

If you are into bar-hopping, you can walk and visit nearby pubs or ride a taxi to bigger stand-alone clubs and listen to live music being played. Most bars and hang out places in Bangkok close at around 2 am. However, if you still want to party you can go on and find unofficial after hours pubs full of other party-goers. You can find most of these pubs at the Sukhumvit Road. You can also find a list of recommended bars in Bangkok online.

Here are a few tips that may help you get the most out of your evening in Bangkok.

• Low to Medium Budget Venues – There are clusters of affordable bars for tourists. Khao San Road is known to have the most number of bars per square meter. Each club will play different kinds of music from hip hop to trance, from house to drum and bass, and from rock to Thai music. These bars, aside from being lively, are known to have inexpensive drinks that draw foreigners and cosmopolitan Thais alike. Silom Soi 4 is also famous for its sophisticated mix of gay and straight bars. Near this area is Langsuan which is popular with locals for its live music. For the expatriates, Sukhumvit Road has many Irish, German, British, and American style pubs. Thai customers are rare in these large clubs. The most talented DJs are also found in this area.

• More Expensive Club Scene – RCA is the place to be if you want to visit big upscale clubs. This place has six enormous clubs close to each other. These bars play hip hop, drum and bass, and R&B. You will meet many hip expats and rich Thais in this area. You will also need to carry a photocopy of your passport since everybody needs to present it at the door. In the central tourist areas, you will find discos full of people wanting to socialize and party.

• Go-Go Bar Scene – Some would say that you have not experienced Bangkok nightlife if you have not seen a Thai go-go bar. Loathed and loved for a long time, the go-go bar scene can get racy at times and has become a well-known highlight of Bangkok nightlife. Nana Entertainment Plaza and Soi Cowboy, both located at Sukhumwit Road and Patpong located at Silong are the main areas where you can find go-go bars. If this isn’t your brand of entertainment, however, you can go to other bars located nearby.

As you can see, you have many choices when it comes to having an eventful night out in Bangkok. Relax, let your hair down, and experience this beautiful vibrant city after dark!