Destination Bangkok

Located in Bangkok's Silom district, DJ Station is one of the city's best-known gay nightlife venues. Spread across several floors, the club offers different atmospheres, from international pop and K-pop to electronic music and drag performances. Although it mainly attracts a gay crowd, both locals and travellers are welcome.

In the heart of Silom Soi 4, one of Bangkok's best-known LGBTQ+ nightlife streets, The Balcony Pub is a welcoming bar for a quick drink or a whole evening out. With indoor seating, a terrace overlooking the street, pool tables, sports screenings and occasional live music, there's usually something going on.

If you're wondering where to go out in Bangkok's gay district, Silom Soi 4 is a great place to start. This short street is one of the city's main LGBTQ+ nightlife hubs. Bar terraces spill onto the street, with the atmosphere getting livelier as the evening goes on. Whether you're after a relaxed drink, new encounters or drag shows at Stranger Bar, there's something for everyone.

Surrounded by skyscrapers and Bangkok's relentless traffic, Lumpini Park shows a completely different side of the city. Locals come here to run, exercise or simply enjoy a quiet moment by the lake. But what makes this park particularly unusual is its scaly residents: huge water monitor lizards roaming freely, sometimes appearing right beside the paths!

Opened in 1945, Rajadamnern Stadium is the world's first Muay Thai stadium and remains one of Thailand's most iconic venues for the sport. Fight nights take place several times a week, combining traditional pre-fight rituals with modern lighting, music and entertainment. Events vary depending on the day, but plan on spending around three hours there to enjoy the full experience.

On the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun is one of Bangkok’s most recognizable temples. Known as the Temple of Dawn, it stands out for its towering central prang, decorated with pieces of porcelain and colorful ceramics. Its architecture and intricate details are well worth seeing up close.

Standing 69 metres tall, the Big Buddha at Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen is impossible to miss! Located in Bangkok's Thonburi district, this enormous golden statue depicts the Buddha meditating above the surrounding rooftops. Completed in 2021, it's impressive both for its scale and its shine. Entry to the temple is free.

Just steps from Chinatown, Song Wat is an old trading district in Bangkok finding a new lease of life. Behind historic façades and former warehouses, you'll find trendy cafés, independent shops, art galleries and street art. Its charm lies in the mix of traditional Thai-Chinese businesses and a growing creative scene.