Bangkok : Nightlife
Bangkok abounds in large nightclubs and discotheques. Many of the major hotels in Bangkok have international standard discos such as Spasso in Grand Hyatt Erawan, Sparks at the Emerald Hotel and The Salsa Club at the Pathumwan Princes Hotel. Some - usually short-lived -discotheques arc huge purpose-built dance halls with the latest in lighting and audio. Sukhumvit Road is a good place to head for with its ever-popular Taurus and Discovery, as is the trendy area off Silom Road with the Factory, Lucifer and Freeman. Wherever you decide to go, you'll find prices very competitive internationally, the atmosphere very relaxed, and the dress codes very laid back or non-existent.By and large, Bangkok's discos and nightclubs are friendly and relaxed places, with casual dress codes and no strict rules. You don't need to wear a tie and jacket - jeans are just fine - and usually the entry fee is cheap by western standards, not more than 500 Baht including a drink or two. Entry is free at many places. The age limitation is 18, and occasionally spot searches are conducted at the door for weapons and drugs. Police swoops also happen for drug abuse - usually following tip-offs of ecstasy use among the trendy clubbers. Penalties for drug abuse are serious in Thailand.
Nightclubs And Discos
Angels Disco:
Often known as Nana Disco, is located in Nana Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 4 (Soi Nana). With its location directly opposite the Nana Entertainment Plaza, the disco has attracted late-night revelers and bar girls for several years. Today the place is as popular as ever, with a good mix of expats, tourists and locals. Tel: 662252 0121
The Bangkok Bar:
It's one of the city's latest nightlife venues, not tar from the swinging nightlife of Banglampoo. The bar has a dance house with a mezzanine floor and a space at the back where trendy Thais and smart backpackers strut their stuff. Teh 662 629 4443
Clinton Plaza:
Is a fairly new entertainment zone, similar in style to Patpong, Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza. This new plaza is very centrally located, not far from the Asoke BTS Station between Soi 13 and 15, yet has ample covered parking space. It has six floors with theme entertainments ranging from bars, pubs, nightclubs and discos to snooker halls. On the sixth floor is the place for discotheques where you can dance the night away. Tel: 66 2 651 3123
Concept CM2:
Formerly known as Vibrations, this multi-feature nightclub located in the basement of Novotel on Siam Square offers a large bar area, disco-dancing featuring well-known imported live bands; and separate rooms for lovers of karaoke, fully backed by the latest audiovisual technology. Concept has five unique bars-for women only, for lovers of Cantonese music, virtual reality games, excellent wines, exciting cocktails, the latest video films, snacks and drinks, and many more. Being a plush hotel nightclub, prices for drinks are in the top bracket.
Dance Fever:
a pub and discotheque mix with mainly Thai popular songs. It gets very crowded with teenagers, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Tel: 66 2 247 4295-6
El Nino:
This Latin Cafe features live Columbian music as well as DJ entertainment. It features a fully stocked bar and dance area, cigar room, wine cellar and souvenir shop. Tel: 66 2 656 0160-2
Bar Latino:
Is among the trendiest of a spate of Latin- style bars. Located on the ever-popular RCA of Phetchaburi Road, Bat Latino offers three different flavours: a pub and restaurant on the first floor, Latin dance floor with resident house band on the second floor, and private terrace on the third floor. It gets really lively when the salsa leader geis everyone grooving from 8 to 9 pm on weekends. On weekdays the band doesn't play, but Latin pop sounds from the DJ still pull the crowds. Teh 662 641 4169
Narcissus:
Is a palace of a nightclub, appropriately located in the opulent part of Sukhumvit, on Soi Prasarnmitr. The large disco has achieved distinction by winning the Bangkok Metro Magazine's High Five Award. Narcissus is a huge place with an art-deco interior, aimed at an upscale and dressed-up clientele. It has a terrific light and sound system and occasional guest DJs. Tel; 662258 4805
The Salsa Club
'The Salsa Club provides the ultimate Latin experience in Bangkok, with delicious food, appetising drinks, exotic Latin flavours, and hot dancing and live entertainment. The club brings together all concepts that are Latin under one roof: a dash of spice, plenry of rhythms, exotic dance steps, refreshing Latin-Thai culinary flavors, and lots of style. Tel: 662 2163700
Spasso:
This kalian restaurant and entertainment centre, located in the Grand Hyatt Erawan, caters to an up¬market clientele. The trendy restaurant changes its mood in the evening as it transforms into a high energy, fun venue with live bands from around the world, performing anything from rhythm and blues to vibrant dance music until the early morning hours. Tel: 662 2541234 ext 3058.
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