Joanna James
The open-hearted city of Bangkok has plenty of activities that specifically cater to the LGBTQ visitors from nightclubs to fabulous spa experiences. Here are some of the top 5 gay experiences in Bangkok.
If you wish to be close to Silom Soi 4 where gay nightlife thrives at its best, before you book your accommodation for the duration, do a Google search for hotel Siam. Bangkok offers visitors plenty of accommodation but a hotel in the Siam area will give you 10-minute access to Silom Soi 4 where a perpetual atmosphere of entertainment and fun centre around a number of restaurants, karaoke joints and bars. Silom Soi 4 puts on its best dress from around 9 pm until midnight and it is a great place to start the night with a drink and watch people before venturing towards more adventurous areas such as Soi Twilight.
The Twilight zone, Soi Pratuchai calls visitors leave their inhibitions behind and savour life to its fullest. Soi Pratuchai houses a number of establishments that offer a host of different gay nightlife experiences. This is area is one of the key localities which define the gay nightlife culture in the city.
Go Go bars are an essential phenomenon in Bangkok's top gay experiences. However, approach this experience with caution. Before you visit a Go Go bar ask around and do a bit of research to determine whether it is a reputed spot or not. Soi Pratuchai houses a number Go Go bars that include male dance troupe performances as well as a number of other entertaining spectacles.
After a night of partying and fun you are likely to wake up feeling sore the next morning. If this is the case, visit a gay sauna that is not too far from your hotel to enjoy a relaxing experience. If you stay at a hotel in Siam area such as the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, you will find yourself nearby a range of saunas in the nearby Silom area. Thai massages are especially effective in making you feel invigorated after a night of heavy action. A number of gay saunas remain open throughout the night and early in the morning. You can choose the time to enjoy a relaxing sauna experience.
Bangkok is famous for its 'Trasher parties' which tend to be themed parties that take place every couple of months. Trasher parties are wild and fun and let you express yourself without inhibition. The catch is that these parties can take place anywhere in the city at any given time. Organizers spread the word about Trasher parties through word-of-mouth or use Facebook to make the announcement. If you are lucky enough to visit Bangkok in time to catch a Trasher party, prepare for a night of energetic fun, true artistic revelry and self-expression at its best.
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