Bangkok recommendations
What it is: Bangkok sights, shopping, food, hotels and bars with the author's tips.
Why it helps: Plan a trip.
Source: Google My Maps: «BKK recs» 102 places · Open on the Bimbly map
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Grand Palace · Sightseeing Do not take offers from tuktuk drivers, the palace will be openOpen in Google Maps
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Emerald Buddha · Sightseeing Do as part of palace tripOpen in Google Maps
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Reclining Buddha · Sightseeing Do as part of palace tripOpen in Google Maps
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Khaosan Road · Sightseeing Backpacker central, mixed crowds, bars of varying quality, good for meeting internationalsOpen in Google Maps
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BKK Museum · Sightseeing Main state museumOpen in Google Maps
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Entrance to Chinatown · Sightseeing Main gate and temples are good both thai and chinese stylesOpen in Google Maps
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Talat Noi · Sightseeing Cool street art, chill cafes and barsOpen in Google Maps
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Wat Arun · Sightseeing Area is hot asf, can rent traditional clothing for picsOpen in Google Maps
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Wat Khaek · Sightseeing Indian style templeOpen in Google Maps
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Big Buddha Temple · Sightseeing Massive Buddha Temple, monks also can do blessing for same-sex couplesOpen in Google Maps
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Hualamphong Temple · Sightseeing Small charming templeOpen in Google Maps
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Lumphini Park · Sightseeing Aging park but still chill, has birds and lizardsOpen in Google Maps
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King Power Mahanakhon · Sightseeing Cool SkyscraperOpen in Google Maps
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Banyan Tree · Sightseeing Cool skybar, epic view very busyOpen in Google Maps
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Lebua Skybar · Sightseeing Skybar from Hangover 2, super pricey and crowded, best view, DO NOT buy wine from first bar the cheaper bar is the circular one further in.Open in Google Maps
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Erawan Museum/Temple · Sightseeing Massive temple and museum to 3 religionsOpen in Google Maps
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Victory Monument · Sightseeing Avoid area very congestedOpen in Google Maps
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Soi Cowboy · Sightseeing Neon clubbing street, very straight but good for pics, watch out for working girls they are very pushyOpen in Google Maps
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Asiatique · Sightseeing Boardwalk area, tourist stalls and eating spotsOpen in Google Maps
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Nai Lert Park · Sightseeing Heritage space with cool green space, very chillOpen in Google Maps
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Erawan Shrine · Sightseeing Busy street shrine with cultural performances, can be viewed from skywalk nearbyOpen in Google Maps
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MBK · Shopping Cheap stuff, counterfeit goods, big varietyOpen in Google Maps
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Siam Centre + Discovery · Shopping Smaller brands and interesting streetwearOpen in Google Maps
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Paragon · Shopping Big luxury brandsOpen in Google Maps
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Siam one · Shopping Smaller brandsOpen in Google Maps
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Siam alleys · Shopping Smaller brand botiques, worth a lookOpen in Google Maps
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Centralworld · Shopping Massive mall, luxury and department storesOpen in Google Maps
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Gaysorn Village · Shopping Also across road, Boutiques and upscale brandsOpen in Google Maps
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Platinum Fashion · Shopping Cheap clothes, party gear, look for discounts, good food outside, has 2 harness shopsOpen in Google Maps
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Pratunam · Shopping Whole sale street market, good deals, massive areaOpen in Google Maps
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Terminal 21 · Shopping Interesting design good for pics, selection is okayOpen in Google Maps
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EmQuartier and Emporium · Shopping Luxury and department store brandsOpen in Google Maps
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EmSphere · Shopping Upscale shops, nice looking for picsOpen in Google Maps
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ICONSIAM · Shopping Super good for pics, luxury brands, photograph at nightOpen in Google Maps
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Lalai Sap Market · Shopping smaller street market, cheap stuff, super local experienceOpen in Google Maps
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Silom Complex · Shopping Small shops, good pharmacyOpen in Google Maps
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Silom Edge · Shopping small shops, good food courtOpen in Google Maps
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Chatuchak Market · Shopping Only open weekends, MASSIVE good deals but quality varies, military surplus stores hereOpen in Google Maps
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Warehouse 30 · Shopping Cool artsy botiques and art showsOpen in Google Maps
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Narry Tailor · Shopping Best tailor for bespoke suit, expensive but quality is worth itOpen in Google Maps
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Jim Thompson House · Shopping Prestige Silk shop with museumOpen in Google Maps
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Sala Daeng BTS · Gay pubs 2 stops from Siam (Central)Open in Google Maps
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Silom Soi 4 · Gay pubs Pub street, good for meeting up, drinking and people watching. Centre street is catwalk, dress wellOpen in Google Maps
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Silver Sands · Gay pubs Touristy but easy for friends to findOpen in Google Maps
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Sunrise Tacos · Gay pubs Surprisingly good Mexican Food also serves alcoholOpen in Google Maps
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G's · Gay pubs German food and beer, decentOpen in Google Maps
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Adam Massage · Gay pubs Happy massage, basic but good locationOpen in Google Maps
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Pride Bar · Gay pubs Okay food and drinks, slow service when crowdedOpen in Google Maps
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Balcony · Gay pubs Okay for people watching on BalconyOpen in Google Maps
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Circus · Gay pubs Good music but crowdedOpen in Google Maps
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4 Sports Bar · Gay pubs Will play the soccer and footy matchesOpen in Google Maps
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Baz Living Room Bar · Gay pubs Best bar to chill and make friends, not crowded, my fav bar.Open in Google Maps
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Stranger Bar · Gay pubs Great drag shows, owner knows Ru Paul. Queens are from Drag Race Thailand.Open in Google Maps
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White Rabbit · Gay pubs Good for people watching, have live band and karaoke on different nights. Owner has cute dog.Open in Google Maps
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Connections · Gay pubs Old telephone bar, decent spotOpen in Google Maps
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DJ Station · Gay clubs Best club, come after Midnight. Packed with 6 smaller bars; k pop bar, drag shows, internal smoking balcony (best for convo and meeting up), seating areas. Security tight, entry fee for 2 drink tickets.Open in Google Maps
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BEEF · Gay clubs Great music, bear bar. Go into Silom Edge up all escalators then take lift. Great terrace for talking, can get very crowded.Open in Google Maps
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GOD · Gay clubs Dark sweaty club, only go here to go feral, smoking indoors, great music. Come early to get your wristband then reenter at 11-12 if you want crowd. Entry fee for 2 drink tokens. Lines are LOOOOOONGOpen in Google Maps
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Backdoor bkk · Gay clubs Club rush but even better, circuit floor, 2 darkroom/play area, top level techno. Underwear parties and cloakroom with tickets. Pre buy ticket is a must. Enter from pulse clinic until 3am then entry from same GOD alley. Goes late until 5am or more for some eventsOpen in Google Maps
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House of HEALS · Gay clubs Best Drag Show, owner is Pangina HeelsOpen in Google Maps
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Pula Hotel · Hotels Hook up hotel, best hotel for people going to GOD or Backdoor after partiesOpen in Google Maps
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SILOM:ONE · Hotels Best hotel for price, nice rooms and honest staff. Not many rooms must book months in advanceOpen in Google Maps
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Silom Space · Hotels Budget friendly, noise is actually okayOpen in Google Maps
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Bally Suites · Hotels Decent hotel, has rooftop chill areaOpen in Google Maps
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Golden House · Hotels good price for walking distance from WPBKK, no night staff DO NOT LOSE KEYOpen in Google Maps
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Togayther · Hotels Gay hostel, stay here if you want constant action, gay travelers treat the place like a saunaOpen in Google Maps
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Togayther Black · Hotels Gay hostel right under saunaOpen in Google Maps
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IBIS and Mecure · Hotels Lots of gays stay here to be near WP venue, also one stop from SiamOpen in Google Maps
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W Hotel · Hotels Popular with gays, nice facilities, but a little far from actionOpen in Google Maps
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Crowne · Hotels Expensive but best luxury hotel close to Silom partiesOpen in Google Maps
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Night Shop · Useful businesses Only open at night, sell vapes, smokes and others stuff for cheapOpen in Google Maps
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Street stalls · Useful businesses Between Soi 4 and Patpong street stalls for underwear and harness at nightOpen in Google Maps
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PULSE Clinic · Useful businesses Sexual health clinicOpen in Google Maps
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ST Laundry · Useful businesses Great laundry service, pay per weight. Very professional, no judgemental on clothesOpen in Google Maps
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Chicken Rice stalls · Food Late night best chicken rice drunk food.Open in Google Maps
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Convent Road · Food Good breakfast street food and spotsOpen in Google Maps
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Patpong · Food Surprisingly good street food market as well as night market. Girlie bars along the sides, keep an eye on wallet and do not go into side streets.Open in Google Maps
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Fork and Cork · Food My fav upscale thai food, I always eat here every trip. Larb is great.Open in Google Maps
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Chinatown · Food Good street food at night, side streets are also goodOpen in Google Maps
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Somtum&Plara · Food Great northern isarn food, I always eat hereOpen in Google Maps
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Silom Edge 24 hour · Food 24 hour KFC, Ramen and other shops if the street food stalls are fullOpen in Google Maps
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Japantown · Food Good izakaya style places, working girls on weekendsOpen in Google Maps
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Prime Massage · Male Massage Best professional male massage place, must book well in advance!Open in Google Maps
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Green Massage · Male Massage Second best massage, booking in advance is bestOpen in Google Maps
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DD Massage · Male Massage Decent happy ending, closes earlyOpen in Google Maps
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Paradise Massage · Male Massage Good massage, happy endingOpen in Google Maps
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9TEEN Massage · Male Massage Massage not great, hottest staff, only go here for endingOpen in Google Maps
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Banana Room · Boy show and Money boys Boy Show, so soOpen in Google Maps
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Jupiter · Boy show and Money boys Boy show, pay for entry get free drink. Good show but expensive.Open in Google Maps
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Fake Club · Boy show and Money boys Big Club with Boys Shows, high roller, they want big groups with table service, staff hungry for tips. Best models, NO PICS during peak of show.Open in Google Maps
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Fresh Boys · Boy show and Money boys Boy Show, younger models, questionable, haven't been for agesOpen in Google Maps
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Dream Boy and Hotmale Club · Boy show and Money boys Money boy barsOpen in Google Maps
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Rainbow Dragon · Boy show and Money boys Money boy barsOpen in Google Maps
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EDT · Boy show and Money boys Best shower show, will fly in overseas talent from HK and Taipei too. Great crowd interaction, crowded asfOpen in Google Maps
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1/0 Sauna · Saunas 24hours, Closest to Nightlife, international crowdOpen in Google Maps
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Heaven Sauna · Saunas 4th Floor, Bear crowd mostly AsianOpen in Google Maps
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Maxwell Onsen · Saunas Crowd is mostly Asian fit, sporty looking for same. Good facilitiesOpen in Google Maps
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Chakran · Saunas Has rooftop pool and chill space, mostly Asian crowdOpen in Google Maps
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Sauna Mania · Saunas Close to nightlife, more local crowdOpen in Google Maps
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Kino Sento Ekkamai · Saunas 24 hours onsen style, friendly staffOpen in Google Maps
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Kaikan Onsen · Saunas Great facilities, mostly asianOpen in Google Maps
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side.BKK · Saunas Not sauna but club with cruising floor, have model showsOpen in Google Maps