Gay City Guide: Bangkok

To say we love Bangkok is an understatement here at Out Adventures. We’ve been running tours to the city since 2009, and there’s so much we love. Read on for our top spots in The City of Angels.

If you’re looking for a list of Out Adventures’ current Thai tours, click here.

Food

Best Romantic Restaurant:

Issaya Siamese Club (Chuea Phloeng Rd, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120, +66 2 672 9040)

Best Budget Bites/Local:

Hit up any of the city’s street vendors. Bangkok has some of the best street food in the world for a few mere baht. However, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the options or you want a local guide, meet up with Taste of Thailand Food Tours.

Bars and Nightlife

Best Gay Bars:

Silom Soi 4 – This is the LGBTQ+ bar district. There are a number of bars on either side of the strip. We recommend just walking around and choosing which bar is best suited for you.

Best Gay Clubs:

Silom Soi 2 – This is the LGBTQ+ club district. While there are plenty of options, the most popular spot is DJ Station (212/2 Si Lom, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, +66 2 266 4029).

Best Drag Show/Performer:

Mambo Cabaret Show (Thanon Yannawa, Khwaeng Chong Nonsi, Khet Yan Nawa, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, +66 2 294 7381)

Sites/To Do

Architecture:

Grand Palace (Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, 10200, +66 2 623 5500)

Wat Pho, AKA Reclining Buddha (2 Sanamchai Road, Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakorn District, Bangkok 10200, +66 2 225 9595)

Wat Phra Kaew, AKA Emerald Buddha (Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, +66 2 623 5500)

Museums/Art:

Queen Sirikit Museum (Na Phra Lan Rd, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, +66 2 225 9430)

MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art, 499 Kamphaengphet 6 Road, Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok, +66) 2 016-5666)

Culture

Manohra River Cruise (257 Charoennakorn Road, Samrae Thonburi, Khwaeng Samre, Khet Thon Buri, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, +66 2 477 0770)

Shopping and Souvenirs

The Jim Thompson House (Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, +66 2 216 7368)

Hotels and Accommodations 

SO Sofitel Bangkok (2 North Sathorn, Bangkrak, Bangkok 10500, +66 2 624 0000)

The Siam (Khao Rd, Khwaeng Wachira Phayaban, Khet Dusit, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10300, +66 2 206 6999)