Bangkok’s nightlife stays buzzing 7 nights a week, with both world mega-clubs and underground haunts standing side by side, attracting revellers from every corner of the planet. You can find every niche musical movement in Bangkok – from the new wave of EDM flooding the city, to classic hip hop beats and even drum ’n’ bass.
It’s this sheer choice, along with fun-loving crowds and the classic easygoing Thai charm that makes Bangkok the premier clubbing destination in Asia, and one of the most boisterous party cities in the world. We’ve selected what we believe are the best nightclubs in Bangkok to give you an idea of what the city’s diverse nightlife scene is all about.
ONYX: Location – RCA
Music: EDM
Crowd: Dressed up locals and foreign EDM-heads
Electronic Dance Music (EDM) has slowly been pushing other dance music out of the frame when it comes to partying in Bangkok, and RCA’s popular Onyx is the shining example. This 2,000-capacity club comes equipped with CO2 cannons, confetti drops, and awesome laser shows.
Onyx is one of the biggest single party spaces in Bangkok, with a huge dancefloor and plenty of standing tables and stools. Some European-inspired touches are evident, such as the impressively-high ceiling and a cool LED screen behind the main DJ booth. Entrance is normally 400-500 baht for foreigners, which includes a few drinks vouchers. Plus, it was the first club in Bangkok to rank in DJ Mag’s acclaimed Best Clubs in the World.
Location: Royal City Avenue, 9 Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand
Open: Daily from 9 pm to 2 am
INSANITY: Location – Sukhumvit
Music: EDM/hip hop/house
Crowd: Foreigners (mostly the guys) and Thais (mostly the girls)
Insanity is enjoying a new lease of life after moving to premises on Sukhumvit Soi 11, where you can experience bass-heavy tunes, big room EDM, open format, and electro house every night. The club hosts quality international and local all-star DJs. attracting over 1,000 partygoers on weekdays and over 1,500 on weekends.
It’s one of the largest clubs in the city, with a grand entrance into a big hanger style room with 14-meter-high ceilings, a retractable halo lighting system and an ‘L Acoustic’ sound system. Insanity also has outstanding dance shows, seductive podium dancers and a central stage for those who want to let loose on the dancefloor.
Location: Insanity Nightclub, Sukhumvit Soi 11, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: Daily from 9 pm to 2 am
Phone: +66 (0)82 731 8885
SING SING: Location – Sukhumvit
Music: Vocal house on weekends/hip-hop on Sundays and Wednesdays
Crowd: Sophisticated mix of trend-setters and expats
Sing Sing Theater is a fantastic nightlife venue with a very creative interior design concept in Bangkok. Paying homage to far Eastern aesthetics, you can expect intricate wrought iron patterns, hundreds of lanterns hanging from the ceiling and plenty of dragon imagery to go with the ‘Muses’ (elegant girls dressed in Chinese Qipao).
The music at Sing Sing Theater covers a lot of ground and is far more ambitious than most clubs in the capital. A definite highlight is its elaborate entertainment providing a treat for the eyes. It’s truly unique in Bangkok and promises fun and sophistication in just the right amounts.
Location: Sukhumvit 45 Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: Tuesday–Sunday from 8 pm to 2 am (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +66 (0)63 225 1331
LEVELS CLUB: Location – Sukhumvit
Music: R&B/EDM
Crowd: A mixed bag of tourists and Thais
Levels Bangkok consists of a rooftop lounge and 2 club rooms, so it covers a lot of musical ground: funky beats on the terrace, R&B hits in the plush main room, and house and techno in the box in the rear.
Thanks to free entry (and a proactive PR team), Levels attracts a decent gathering of clubbers most nights of the week, with special events on Wednesday and Friday, usually based around a theme including lots of bikini-clad models. This club caters for western tastes, with minimal seating and a vibe conducive for mixing and mingling while checking out the different areas.
Location: 35 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: Daily from 10 pm to 2 am
Phone: +66 (0)82 308 3246
BEAM: Location – Sukhumvit
Music: Tech House upstairs/Hip-Hop downstairs
Crowd: A fairly even split of young Thais and foreigners
With the best sound in Bangkok – including speakers pumping from under your feet – Beam is a place for fans of minimal house and techno. The VOID Acoustics sound system is incredibly good, as is the LED laser and light show, which cuts through the darkness.
The music policy is strictly adhering to the ‘cooler’ elements of the dance music scene so don’t expect to hear chart hits or vocal EDM tracks. Downstairs is the hip-hop room, which always seems to have a fun and friendly vibe.
Location: 72 Soi Sukhumvit 55, Klongton Nua, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: Wednesday–Sunday from 9 pm to late (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Phone: +66 (0)2 392 7750
THE CLUB AT KOI: Location – Sathorn
Music: house/hip hop/party pop (depending on the night)
Crowd: Expats, tourists and internationalised Thais
The Club at Koi Bangkok is a sophisticated nightclub and lounge where the glamourous come to play. You should dress to impress here, whether you intend to shake it on the dance floor or chill in some of the central booths with a few friends and a top-shelf bottle.
If it all gets too much, take a breather on the open-air terrace with views of central Bangkok. The lighting and sound system is awesome at The Club at Koi Bangkok. The music changes radically depending on the night.
Location: 39FL, Sathorn Square Building, 98 North Sathon Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Open: Tuesday–Saturday from 9 pm to 2 am (closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Phone: +66 (0)2 108 2005
ROUTE 66: Location – RCA
Music: Hip hop/trance/live band
Crowd: Young, Thai and dressed to impress
If young, Thai and sexy is your thing then you should definitely get down to RCA and check out Route 66. RCA (Royal City Avenue) is a designated party street with bars and clubs lining the street on both sides – and this is the pick of the lot. There are 3 rooms side by side playing live music, hip hop and trance, although it’s the hip hop main area that gets all the attention.
Route 66 is definitely Thai-style clubbing, which means most people turn up, purchase a bottle of whisky and find their base for the night. All the best areas are reserved for this and anyone sipping on beers will find the majority of their night is spent lurking around trying to find a place to stand. Entry is 400 baht for foreigners, which includes free drinks tickets
Location: RCA, 28 New Petchaburi Rd, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand
Open: Daily from 8 pm to 2 am
Phone: +66 (0)81 440 9666
GLOW: Location – Sukhumvit (Asok)
Music: Deep house/techno/drum & bass
Crowd: Young expats and a few in-the-know Thais and tourists
Despite its diminutive size (capacity is only a few hundred people), Glow has quickly risen as one of the go-to places for underground dance music in Bangkok.
There are 2 levels to the venue, but all the action happens downstairs on the compact dance floor. It’s so tight, the hardcore ravers at the front practically have to dance over the DJ’s CDJs in the booth. Glow has previously welcomed big names such as Goldie & Fabio, Felix Moreno and Dubway. Entrance depends on the night, but your 200-500 baht fee includes some free drinks.
Location: Soi Sukhumvit 23, Asok, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Open: Wednesday–Sunday from 9.30 pm to late
Phone: +66 (0)86 614 3355