Thailand Nightlife
What to Do and Where to Go at Night in Thailand
With its mixture of exoticism, romance, sense of adventure and plain excitement, nightlife in Thailand is unique. Of course, anyone who has never been to Thailand instantly conjures up visions of A Go-Go bars and sleazy back alley massage parlours; it’s true but not wholly representative of a country that has beautiful traditional dancing, an irrepressible culinary scene and lively bars and nightclubs. ‘One night in Bangkok’ can indeed make a hard man humble but one night in Chiang Mai can charm and one night in Phuket make you longing for more. Enjoy.
Bangkok's nightlife has a reputation for being wild and rowdy. But at the same time it's relaxed, safe, enjoyable and great fun! Bangkok's diverse nightlife scene features everything from excellent live music and good jazz clubs to ultra cool bars, trendy clubs and great restaurants - and go far beyond its once-upon-a-time sleazy and naughty image. Read more...
It's loud, it's raunchy and it's utterly unforgettable. Legendary Patong Beach is the island's number one nightlife zone. On offer is a bewildering mix of restaurant-lounges, beer bars, Go-Go bars, pubs, discos, live music clubs, transvestite cabarets and a lot more. Find out where to go (hotspots) and what you're likely to see... or click here for our 'First time guide to Patong nightlife'! Read more...
Girls, shows, bar games....and competing stereos all combine to raise the blood pressure...in one huge party zone from Soi 13 to Soi 16 in South Pattaya. Closed to traffic during the evening the area becomes the famous Walking Street, where go-go's, discos, massage parlours and dozens of bar-beers compete with each other for your immediate attention. Read more...
From sophisticated gourmet restaurants to the famous full moon parties, Koh Samui has some of the best nightlife in Thailand. Discos, clubs, music venues, bar beers, classical Thai dancing, mud wrestling (yes) and even weekly Thai Lady boxing... Plus, a huge variety of excellent restaurants all over the island. Read more...
Hua Hin and its neighbours are quieter than Thailand's other beach resort areas, but there is entertainment for those who like a little action after the sun goes down. There are a couple of Thai-style discos in town and there are a few bars and restaurants with live music. Read more...
Chiang Mai nightlife can be whatever you want it to be, the city offers a broad scope of drinking and dancing options but for the most part live music venues have the monopoly. Riverside drinking is a popular past time where residents and visitors settle down by the Ping River with a chilled drink and some good company, while the live band entertain with classic blues, jazz and rock tunes. Read more...
Besides its firm status as one of the most idyllic islands in Thailand, Koh Chang also caters for party animals and those who seek to liven their evenings while they’re on the island. Expect all kinds of nightlife options from something ‘soft’ like a relaxing chat over delicious coffee at the many cafés, lively pubs to wild and rowdy beach and beer bars. Read more...
Krabi has its own distinctive nightlife. Take the natural ingredients of beauty and friendliness, add in a wicked sense of fun, toss in some extra humour and natural charm then add a few drinks and great food and voila! you have an idea of what an evening out in Koh Lanta, Krabi Town and Ao Nang is like. Read more...
Pattaya or Patong it most certainly is not but Khao Lak does not want for charming, friendly and welcoming cafés, bars and clubs. Many people return year after year to ‘their’ bar in Khao Lak where the atmosphere is more European than Asian and the absence of raunch a positive point and one which families enjoy. Read more...
Phi Phi's nightlife has several very positive things going for it. It's compact, entertaining, young and vibrant and - unlike many other tourist destinations in this part of the world - it's not sleazy. The island's many pubs and bars are centrally located and easy to find. At 2am the music stops but bars generally stay open for as long as they have customers. Read more...
