Bangkok Nightlife: Top 5 Experiences to Grab

As the sun goes down in Bangkok, the city takes on a whole new avatar. Whether it is shopping, bowling, clubbing, or catching a cultural show, Bangkok is relentless in its pursuit to keep its visitors happy. Here are five exciting options you can choose from to ensure you get the best of Bangkok after sun down.

1. Cocktails on a Rooftop

Whether you are on the tallest or the shortest rooftop bar in the city, there is nothing ordinary about cocktails on the rooftop in this city. Get on the 83^rd floor of The Rooftop Bar of the Baiyoke Sky Hotel, with its revolving deck that gives you a panoramic view of the city below. Or sit back and enjoy in peace the sights of the river below and the Grand Palace and Wat Arun across from the 342 Bar on the 5^th floor of the almost-hidden Baan Wanglang Hotel (and here, you wouldn’t even be shocked out of your reverie when the bill arrives).
On the 25^th floor of Hotel Muse, at Speakeasy Bar, you would be treated to a theme that plays on a time shift—back to the Prohibition Era of the 1920s when liquor was banned and illicitly brought in by the mob. Else, charm the Hollywood fan in you and visit the Sky Bar rooftop on the 63^rd floor in the Lebua State Tower, where the cast of Hangover II is supposed to have been hosted during filming. Wherever you choose to go, the charm’s going to remain for life.

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2. Club-hopping and More

Bangkok is synonymous with partying. And on Sukhumvit Road, you will be introduced to the finest clubs in the city. Choose the Level Club and Lounge to experience three distinct party zones in one area or sway to house and electro music at the Demo Nightclub, with its signature looks of bare brick walls covered in graffiti and exposed pipes. Or better, head to the Grease Nightclub, with its four floors and vibrant music and dance scene, which offers a little something for everyone. For the hip-hop fan, there is the Mixx Discotheque Bangkok. But if you are the kind who likes a little indulgence of an international DJ, some electronic dance music and bass-heavy sound system, check out the Live RCA Club. And for those who like to play on the wild side, rest assured Route 66 on the Royal City Avenue will live up to its reputation.

3. Dinner Cruises on the River

Spend a magical evening on a barge, taking in the sights of the amazing lit-up temples and exceptional palaces of Bangkok as you drift along the Chao Phraya River, and dine on spellbinding cuisines served just right for you. The bustle of the river life and the sights of Thai’s historical and cultural remnants passing you by slowly have a allure of their own, unlike anywhere else you may have been. Choose from the many cruise operators and hotels that offer such cruise packages, including the Shangri-La hotel’s Buffet Dinner cruise, the Chao Phraya River Cruise with Dinner, Banyan Tree’s Apsara Dinner Cruise, and Private Chao Phraya River Cruise with Dinner.

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4. Cultural Shows and Performances

Spend 90 minutes of your after-hours at one of the most spectacular shows held at the world’s highest stage, as per the Guinness Book of World Records. The Ratchada Theatre in the Siam Niramit compound is decked up to showcase the 700-year-old history of Thailand. The show, which is divided into three acts—Journey Back into History, Journey Beyond Imagination: The Three Realms, and Journey Through Joyous Festivals—is choreographed to enrapture any heart. Recreating the land from hundreds of years ago, and then taking the audiences through its unfolding histories, the dance drama—billed as one of the largest stage productions in the world—has a vast number of performers, including live elephants and goats onstage. Patrons can walk out buying souvenirs after the show too.

5. After-Dark Shopping

Night markets have captured quite a patronage in Bangkok, and for good reason. It’s a celebration of sorts, and perhaps the fastest route to acquainting yourself with the most authentic aspects of the city. Functional any time after 03.00 p.m., most night markets stay on until well after midnight, with as many options for entertainment as possible, including snacks, shopping, and clubbing. Choose to explore the fares on the streets of the original such market in the city, the Rot Fai Market, or walk around the Patpong Night Market. Then there is the JJ Green Night Market, at 1 Kamphaeng Phet 3, Chatuchak, which is a boho-chic, part flea, part local drinking hangout that opens between Thursdays and Sunday, from 05.00 p.m. to 01.00 a.m. If you are looking for counterfeit brands like Ralph Lauren or Fred Perry, head to the Saphan Phut Night Market for the closest reproductions, or simply wind up at the Silom Road Walking Street for everything food, electronic and fashion. Because under the star-studded sky, you’ll find the most mind-blowing deals in the city.

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