Nightlife in Thailand

Nightlife in Thailand

Hotel bars

It is usually pleasant to be around the "happy hour” in the bar of your hotel. You will meet people from all over the world, enjoying the coolness of the air conditioner after a long hot day, and often there is also a pianist or a small band in the background to ensure a pleasant atmosphere.

Beer Bars / Beer Gardens

Beer Bars ("Beer Bar" say the Thais often) and Beer Gardens you will find across Thailand, most are located in Bangkok or other touristic places. They come in 3 types:

1. Without "bar girls", or simply female waitress staff: These are usually Beer Gardens (outdoor version of a Beer Bar). Many hotels have a Beer Garden. 
2. Beer Bars with "bar girls" who act as hostesses and they are there solely to serve you and have a chat-although sometimes you can make a date in their private time. 
3. Beer Bars with "bar girls" who not only have to serve you but also offer other, more horizontal services. One usually speaks of "Girlie Bars'. If you are not into this type of bars make it clear that you want nothing more than your beer and just a little chat. This won’t be a problem. The dividing lines between 2) and 3) are not always clear, but you will find out soon enough.

Karaoke bars and clubs

The Thai and Chinese (young and old) are crazy about karaoke. You can find these bars and clubs whatsoever throughout Thailand. You can drink, sing and have something to eat while enjoying your time. Most Thai like to sing, although many are too shy. So pore in some liquor and within no time you will have yourself a personal concert.

GoGo bars

GoGo dance bars (half) naked girls on a stage and / or around a pole. Speaking broadly, the term has been used by venues that cover a wide range of businesses, from nightclubs or discothèques, where dancers are essentially there to set the mood, to what are in essence burlesque theaters or strip clubs, where dancers are part of a show and the primary focus. After you have bought them some drinks, and they are up for it, you can negotiate a price for some horizontal services.

Transvestite Shows

Transvestite Shows are performed by 'katoeys', wholly or partially converted gentlemen to ladies. Many katoeys also operate in the sex circuit. Katoeys are seen as entertaining by Thai themselves, most of them do cabaret shows.

Cinemas

If you want to see movies that are not dubbed in Thai, you should go to one of the many mega-cinemas (in large cities) in Thailand known as' Major Cineplex. These are often located in or near major shopping malls.

Muay Thai boxing

It is an experience to enjoy a night Muay Thai Boxing to watch, not just what is happening in the ring (ceremonies and the fight itself), but also how passionately the Thai gamble on the results! In Bangkok find these competitions in Lumpini Boxing Stadium, close to Lumpini Park on Rama IV Road. Outside Bangkok for Muay Thai contests advertised on posters and advertising propelled vehicles.

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The best sights in Bangkok

Best sights in Bangkok

The grandpalace (Wat Phra Keo)

The Grand Palace, the former royal palace is a must to see. This holy complex located near the river in the center of the city consists of buildings from different periods. Wat Phra Keo is located in the same complex. The Emerald Buddha is the most venerated image in Thailand. The Grand Palace is open daily from 08.30 to 15.30. Appropriate dress is required (shoulders and knees covered). Around the Sanam Luang, the oval square for the Grand Palace, we include the Museum of Modern Art, Thammasat University and National Museum. This building has a stunning collection of artifacts and works of art from the Bronze Age.

Wat Pho

Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, adjacent to the Grand Palace. The huge, gold-covered statue is 46 meters long and 15 meters high. The soles of the Buddha are inlaid with pearls. The 'School of Thai Massage’ is found in Wat Pho. In two weeks you will learn the intricacies.

Wat Arun

The Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) to the Chao Phraya River opposite the Grand Palace, is famous for its porcelain inlaid with pieces of 79 meters high central pagoda. The Vimanek Palace (the Heavenly accommodations) is the largest building in the world of teakwood.

The Chao Praya River

The best view of Bangkok from the river and we especially at night. A river dinner cruise is an ideal way to a tasty meal with a fantastic view to combine. Request more information in your hotel or your travel agent or tour operator. A swirling cultural show with an impressive decor you can attend at Siam Niramit Theatre. The theater, which opened in October 2005, is centrally located and offers the show also features a fully reconstructed Thai village where the lifestyle of four regions can experience. Before the start of the show at 20.00 you also have the option to dine in one of the three available restaurants.

Thai Boxing, Muay Thai

Lovers of Thai Boxing, Muay Thai can in two major boxing stadiums, Lumpini and Ratchadamnoen watch matches. Those interested in Buddhist meditation join themselves to the headquarters of the World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) on Sukhumvit Road 33, between Soi 1 and Soi 3.

Shopping malls

Thai love spending time shopping, so do most foreigners. Bangkok has the lowest prices throughout Asia, but there's always something to negotiate about. Remain friendly negotiation. The best and biggest shopping centers are at the beginning of Sukhumvit Road and along Ploenchit Road and Rama I road. Shopping Malls as Gaysorn, Mahboonkrong (MBK), Central World Plaza and Central Chit Lom offer everything a person could want. The brand new Siam Paragon is for the top of the market and includes shops and cinemas and also the largest aquarium in Asia (access is about 450 Baht).

Markets

The Chatuchak Weekend Market is a must for anyone who wants to come home with something typical Thai. It is a huge complex, with numerous shops on the Phaholyothinweg, opposite the northern bus station which is accessible by skytrain.

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