We’ve been organizing parties in Bangkok for over 10 years now, so naturally, we get asked all the time where the best place to party is.
And the answer is always the same: “It depends.”
Yes, it depends. It depends on what kind of parties you like, what kind of music you enjoy, what your budget is…
We can’t give you one answer that will please everyone.
So, instead, let’s answer the two most common and broader questions:
- What are the best streets in Bangkok for parties?
- What are the best places to party in Bangkok?
For those two questions, it’s easier to give you a clear answer.
The 5 Best Streets to Party in Bangkok
Bangkok’s nightlife is incredible and offers so much diversity. It doesn’t matter what your definition of a good party is; you will find something you like in the city of angels.
But if you’re new here, what street should you visit to explore the city’s nightlife?
Sukhumvit Soi 11
Once the center of Bangkok nightlife, the street had a few slow years before it started its renaissance.
Now, Sukhumvit Soi 11 is back on top and home to some of the best clubs (Levels, Sugar, Insanity), cocktail bars (Havana Social, Oskar, Find the Photobooth), and rooftop bars (Above Eleven, Nest) in the city.
Bangkok is one of the best places to eat, drink, and party. It is the best area to stay in to explore the city’s incredible nightlife.
RCA
Royal City Avenue, which most people know as RCA, is one of the most hectic places in Bangkok when the sun goes down.
It’s a regular street during the day, but clubs and bars turn parts of the avenue into huge terraces at night.
RCA is where a lot of so-called “Hi-So” Thais go out.
The street is full of restaurants, clubs, bars, and even gentlemen’s clubs, with a lot of action to keep you busy from the time the sun sets to 2 am (when all the clubs there close).
It’s a good mix of young Thai expats and smart travelers who know Bangkok is more than go-go bars and buckets of booze.
Thonglor / Ekamai
Thonglor and Ekamai are Bangkok’s most popular areas, home to executives, millionaires, billionaires, and superstars.
And what do rich people love to do? Party!
Thonglor and Ekamai are full of cocktail bars, bars, clubs, and gentlemen’s clubs.
The nightlife in Thonglor and Ekamai is mostly tailored to Thais and high-net-worth customers. But it’s without a doubt an incredible area to party in Bangkok and one you should absolutely check out.
Soi Cowboy
Soi Cowboy is for a different kind of party. It is a type of party that includes half-naked or fully naked girls, sexy and sex shows, and water-down tequila shots.
Out of the three central red-light districts in Bangkok, the most accessible and “family-friendly” is, without a doubt, Soi Cowboy.
Soi Cowboy is an excellent place to start if you’ve never been to go-go bars or red-light areas.
Khaosan Road
We can’t talk about the best streets to party in Bangkok without mentioning Khaosan Road, even though Bangkokians and travelers familiar with Bangkok rarely go there.
Also known as “backpacker street,” Khaosan has many beer bars and a few nightclubs where young travelers and a few Thais share cheap buckets and beer towers all night.
Khaosan is nothing like what you will find in the rest of the world or in the rest of Bangkok.
It’s great for budget travelers and backpackers who want to party without breaking the bank. But it’s not the place to go for anyone looking for a VIP experience or a real taste of Bangkok’s nightlife.
Follow this guide to learn the best places to party in Bangkok and avoid wasting your time or money figuring out what’s what.
Here are the places we recommend.
The Best Places to Party in Bangkok
If you’re still figuring out where to party in Bangkok, here’s one venue you should visit in each category.
Party Bangkok’s team vets those and, most importantly, our guests.
The Best Gentlemen Club: The PIMP Bangkok
When you want to have the best money can buy, the PIMP is the place to go.
They have the best girls, service, and private rooms where you can party until (really) late. The place to go for high-rollers and anyone who wants to have a run for their money.
The Best Nightclub in Bangkok: Onyx
Onyx is taking the word VIP to another level.
It’s not cheap; the crowd is 95% Thai and wild there.
It is arguably the club with the best music, sound quality, vibe, and hottest girls in Bangkok.
The Best Gogo Bar in Bangkok: Bacarrat
There are many gogo bars in Bangkok, including many bad ones and a few good ones.
Baccarat in Soi Cowboy is the best of the best.
It has sexy, topless, and naked Thai girls, cheap drinks, and it’s safe. You don’t need to worry about getting scammed or dramas there. It’s good fun and only for naughty girls.
The Best Cocktail Bar in Bangkok: Havana Social
A Cuban-themed bar in Bangkok? Really?!
Yes, and it will blow your mind. Everything is fantastic about Havana Social. Their music, their music, the ambiance in the bar… it’s one of the hottest bars in Bangkok and a must-try!
The Best Rooftop Bar in Bangkok: Mahanakhon Bangkok Skybar
This newly opened rooftop bar at the top of Bangkok’s highest building is the perfect place to enjoy a great drink while taking in the incredible 360-degree views of the city.
Go to the top of the incredible Mahanakhon Tower, take a photo on the skywalk, and grab a drink at Mahanakhon Bangkok Skybar.
Now, if you want to explore one area of Bangkok in particular or know more about a specific type of venue, look at our guide of Bangkok nightlife.
In those guides, we break down the city’s nightlife by area and venue.
FAQ
Is Bangkok a party place?
Go to Sukhumvit Soi 11, RCA or Thonglor and Ekamai and let us know what you think.
Where can I go clubbing in Bangkok?
Sukhumvit Soi 11, RCA and Thonglor / Ekamai are the best streets to clubbing in Bangkok. Check our list of the best nightclubs in Bangkok.
