E.M.Y. Hair Design
Silom Grand Terrace, Soi Saladaeng, Silom Rd
Phone: (0) 2234 - 5387
Small Thai atyle salon conveniently located just off Silom opposite Soi 2.
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@Richard's
60/17 Silom Rd
Phone: (0) 81907-5560
Website: www.richards-bangkok.com
Email: info@richards-bangkok.com
» member discounts
Located in the small sub-soi between Thania and Soi 2, next to Freeman, where the Mix used to be, now (Jan 2006) owned by the eponymous ex-Telephone owner Richard and associates. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, 70's music at a volume you can talk over, good food and drinks at reasonable prices. An interesting alternative to the Soi 4 bars.
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@Richard's
60/17 Silom Rd
Phone: (0) 81907-5560
Website: http://www.richards-bangkok.com/
Email: info@richards-bangkok.com
» member discounts
Located in the small sub-soi between Thania and Soi 2, next to Freeman, where the Mix used to be, now (Jan 2006) owned by the eponymous ex-Telephone owner Richard and associates. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, 70's music at a volume you can talk over, good food and drinks at reasonable prices. An interesting alternative to the Soi 4 venues.
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A & F Tours
Kasemkij Building, Silom Rd
Phone: (0) 2267 - 0369 Fax: (0) 2267 - 0364
Website: http://www.aandftour.com
Gay friendly travel, airfares and accommodation in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and beyond. Located in Silom Rd between between Patpong 1 and 2.
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A A Pub
Soi Anuman Ratchathon (off Soi Thantawan, off Suriwong)
Phone: (0) 81731 - 7260
Website: www.xgroupbangkok.com/x2dance.html
New (April 2007) dance venue located on the 4th floor of the X Complex - part of the X Group. Large dance bar, mostly younger local crowd, hip hop/dance music, open 10:00 PM till late.
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Adonis Massage
44/11 Convent Rd
Phone: (0) 2236 7789
Website: http://www.thaiadonismassage.com
» member discounts
Upmarket massage place located just off Silom in Convent Rd in a small sub-soi next to Tabu Restaurant. Offers oil, cream and aromatherapy massage - prices from 450 Baht, good selection of masseurs. Nice massage rooms with private showers. Also has cafe. Open from 2:00 PM till 11:30 PM daily, also do outcalls.
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Andy's Man
60/18-21 Silom Rd
Phone: (0) 2632 - 7797
Located upstairs next to G.O.D and @Richards in the small sub-soi between Thania and Soi 2, many types of massage available, handsome staff, friendly service. Open from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM
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Aqua Pan Club
11/5 Sathorn Soi 9
Phone: (0) 2286 - 4535
Website: http://www.aquaspaclub.com
Upmarket venue, recently re-decorated (Mid 2004) with a minor name change, lots of cute staff, has restaurant and bar, beer garden, gym, steam room and dry sauna, spa and of course massage including aromatherapy and special oil massages. Open daily from 2:00 PM - midnight. Also do out calls.
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Arena
2rd Fl, Silom Plaza, 491/19-211 Silom Rd
Phone: (0) 2635 - 3645
Upmarket venue with large comfortable lounge area and luxury room with baths, offers aromatherapy, oil and cream massage from 450 Baht per hour and scrub/body massage from 700 Baht (plus tip), lots of experienced handsome masseurs. Open from noon to midnight every day. Only minutes from the Patpong and Silom nightlife.
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Baan Tewa
135/8 Sathorn Soi 7
Phone: (0) 2679 - 0519
Website: http://www.baantewa.com
New (Nov 2007) massage place offering scrubs, aromatherapy and traditional massage, prices from 500 baht, see web site for location map or also do outcalls.
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Babylon
Soi Nantha (off Sathorn Soi 1/Soi Jusmag), Sathorn Rd
Phone: (0) 2213 - 2108
Website: http://www.babylonbangkok.com
Generally regarded as the best sauna in Asia - has a real restaurant, coffee shop, sauna, steam, spa, pool, gym, and Internet access. Food (Thai and western) and drink selection is very good and prices are reasonable. Very popular with Thais, expats and visitors. Different sections open at different times, and this confuses some but place is still packed most weekends! Admission 220 Baht during the week and 250 Baht on weekends and holidays. Opens from midday to 11:30 PM daily, 1:00 AM Fri-Sat. Have regular underwear and foam parties and jazz Fridays, classical nights Sunday - see the (finally working again) website for details.
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Babylon Barracks
Soi Nantha (off Sathorn Soi 1/Soi Jusmag), Sathorn Rd
Phone: (0) 2679 - 7985 Fax: (0) 2679 - 7986
Website: http://www.babylonbangkok.com/en/barracks.html
Email: reservations@babylonbangkok.com
Part of the Babylon sauna complex. Has two classes of accommodation - the barracks rooms with fairly basic (but very comfortable) rooms with shared showers and the suites (named after famous queens) offering very luxurious accomodation. Has 24 hr coffeeshop, and access to Babylon gym and pool. Prices range from 1,200 for barricks rooms to 4,500 for the top of the line suite - rates do not include 7% tax and 10% service charge. Has online booking form on the web site.
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Balcony
86-88 Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2235 - 5891
Website: http://www.balconypub.com
Email: info@balconypub.com
» member discounts
An open-fronted (but air-conditioned) bar with popular terrace. Lots of seating around the bar, plus tables inside and outside to watch the passing parade. Friendly relaxed atmosphere with the cheapest food and drinks in the soi. Lots of fun things always going on - is the "fun" pub on the soi. Upstairs has a mini-karaoke and small Internet cafe. Open from 6:00 till 02:00 daily, with Happy Hour from 6:00 till 8:00 every day, and a mystery late happy hour as well.
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Balcony
86-88 Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2235 - 5891
Website: http://www.balconypub.com
Email: info@balconypub.com
» member discounts
Friendly relaxed atmosphere in the small but popular upstairs karaoke room of this popular bar. Has food available as well. Open from 6:00 till 02:00 daily.
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Balcony
86-88 Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2235 - 5891
Website: http://www.balconypub.com
Email: info@balconypub.com
» member discounts
Freindly, relaxed bar, but also do full range of Thai, English and Indian food, lots of seating around the bar, plus tables inside, outside and upstairs to watch the passing parade. Food and drink prices cheaper than most of the other venues in the soi. Open from 6:00 till 02:00 daily, with regular happy hours.
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Balls, the sports bar
Duangthawee Plaza, Soi Pratoochai, Surawong Road
Phone: (0) 2637 - 0078
Website: www.moana.co.th/balls
Located at the Rama 4 Rd end of the soi, open-air beer bar from the owners of Dick's Cafe just down the soi. Features big-screen TV (51") for watching the latest sports shows, well priced drinks and food is avaiable from the Dick's menu, and of course the friendly service you would expect from this group! Happy hours from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM weekdays, open from 5:00 PM weekdays, 1:00 PM weekends.
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Bangkok Massage
Duangthawee Plaza, Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 86305 - 6878
Located upstairs next to X-Boys, new (July 2008) massage venue. Good selection of masseurs, many types of massage and scrub, nice rooms (but no shower in room). Open from 1:00 PM till 1:00 AM daily.
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BBB Inn
918 Rama 4 Rd
Phone: (0) 2236 - 2259 Fax: (0) 2234 - 3667
Website: http://thaiboy.net/bed/index.php?id_tha=1305
Used as a short time hotel for the Soi Pratuchai bats around the corner, but also does regular accommodation, has 17 standard rooms and 6 deluxe rooms with double bed, air-conditioning, minibar, hot shower and TV with UBC. Rooms from 1,200 to 1,500 Baht/night. No extra charge guests. Member of the BBB Group.
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Bearbie
2nd Floor, 82 Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2632 - 8446
Website: http://www.bearbiebar.com/
New (Nov 2007) "chubs and friends" bar and karaoke, retro decor, fun atmosphere, Thai and visiting chubs welcome. Open from 7:00 PM till 1:00 AM weekdays and 2:00 AM weekends.
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Big Bearz
130/2 Silom Soi 6
Phone: (0) 4681 - 1655
Email: bigbearzbkk@gmail.com
Small Thai style karaoke bar for chubs & chasers looking for some Western bears as well - located on the corner of the small sub-soi that runs through to Soi 8 (see map on web site).
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Body Talk
Silom Soi 4, also 2nd Flr, Siam Center
Has all the essentials for dressing up for a night out at the discos. The Silom shop is open late, so you can shop just before you dance!
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Bonny Massage
Duangthawee Plaza, 894/7-8 Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2637 - 0704
Email: bonny_mass@hotmail.com
Located above Dick's Cafe in Soi Twilight, have a small sauna and very nice massage rooms and good selection of cute massage guys, emphasis is supposed to be more on the massage and they offer thai massage from 250 Baht, oil, cream and body scrub from 500 Baht. Open daily from midday till 2:00 AM
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Bookazine
1st Flr, CP Tower, 313 Silom Rd
Phone: (0) 2231 - 0016
Not gay-oriented, but a reasonable collection of gay fiction and guides. Also a great collection of international newspapers and magazines.
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Bookazine
2nd Flr, Silom Complex, Silom Rd
Another in the Bookazine chain, again a good collection of gay fiction and guidesand international newspapers and magazines.
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Bug & Bee
18 Silom Rd
Phone: (0) 2233 - 8118 Fax: (0) 2233 - 8118
Website: http://www.bugandbee.com
Gay friendly and popular coffee shop, friendly service, good selection of food and drinks available, convenient location close to the skytrain station and the Silom venues.
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CiCi Men
2nd Flr, Silom Complex
Latest gay and trendy fashions, including designs from local designers.
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Classic 2nd Boys Club
Duangthawee Plaza, 38/16-17 Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2637 - 0069
Sister venue to Classic in Pattaya, but this one has a large glass tank where they do some underwater shows as well as the regular go-go and other shows on the stage in front of the tank.
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Club 4
114/10 Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2632 - 8013
Small bar, located just next to Telephone, where Den used to be, has terrace and inside bar, usually fairly quiet, mixed trendy crowd.
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Club Cafe
Silom Soi 2
Phone: (0) 86978 - 5221
Downstairst next to DJ Station, upmarket club/cafe similar to Expresso, somewhere to relax away form the intensity of DJ and some of the other bars in the soi - including Expresso late most busy nites!
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Coffee Society
12 Silom Rd
Phone: (0) 2235 - 9784
Website: http://www.coffeesociety.co.th/
Gay friendly and popular coffee shop, great coffee, friendly service, great atmosphere at a convenient location right near the skytrain station and between Silom Soi 4 and Soi 2 so it's an ideal place for people watching or for a reviving coffee when bar crawling. Also do light food if you need some nourishment! Now open 24 hours daily.
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Coyote On Convent
1/2 Convent Rd
Phone: (0) 2631 - 2325
Popular Mexican restaurant, convenient location just off Silom, gay owned, mixed crowd. Good selection of Mexican favourites and specialites and a huge selection of Margaritas to wash it down with. Friendly service, great atmosphere, prices moderate+, open for lunch and dinner every day.
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Cutey and Beauty
3rd Fl, Thaniya Plaza, Thania Rd (off Silom Rd)
Phone: (0) 2231 - 2315
Website: http://www.cuteyandbeauty.com
» member discounts
Cut and colour specilaists, all staff internationally trained, also do special facials, manicures, etc. Great service from the friendly staff.
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Dick's Cafe Bangkok
Duangthawee Plaza, 894/7-8 Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2637 - 0078
Website: http://www.dickscafe.com/bangkok/
Email: dickscafe@dickscafe.com
Popular stylish, classy bar in the heart of the Suriwong and Patpong scene, a very relaxing and pleasant place for lunch or a drink or something to eat before or after hitting the surrounding go-go bars! Open from midday till 1:00 AM.
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Dick's Cafe Bangkok
894/7-8 Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2637 - 0078
Website: http://www.dickscafe.com/
Email: dickscafe@dickscafe.com
Stylish, classy restaurant and bar in the heart of the Suriwong and Patpong scene, a great place for lunch or a drink or something to eat before or after hitting the surrounding go-go bars! Open from midday till very late. Prices reasonable, friendly staff, good selection of Thai and western dishes.
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diSco Disco
Silom Soi 2
Phone: (0) 2234 - 6151
Not really a disco, but plays the same music, and there is a lot of dancing even though there is no dance floor. Open 9:00 PM til 2:00 AM. Very popular late on Fridays and Saturdays.
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DJ Station
Silom Soi 2
Phone: (0) 2266 - 4029
Website: http://www.dj-station.com
Popular gay disco, open every night from 10:00 till 2:00 AM, has popular cabaret show around 11:00. Mostly Thai crowd, but many expats and visitors who love to dance can be seen here regularly - thus also some freelancers! Have recently (Dec 2005) redecorated and have extended the second floor via a bridge to the other side of the soi to the area where Top Man used to be. Music very loud, actual dance floor fairly small, and usually packed Fridays and Saturdays. Still the place for dance in Silom.
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Domon
1st Flr, Silom Complex, also 3rd Flr, Siam Center
Original Domon designed items.
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Dream Boy
Duangthawee Plaza, 38/3-6 Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2234 - 0830 Fax: (0) 1825 - 7815
Website: http://dreamboy.thaiboy.net/
Large bar with two large central dance stages with lots of seating though some is not well positioned to see the stages. Lots of dancers, also have shows (shared with The Boys downstairs) every night at 10:15 PM and 12:15 PM. Drink prices now 250 Baht weekdays and 280 Baht Fri/Sat and 500 baht off fee.
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Eat Me
1/6 Soi Phiphat 2 (off Convent Rd)
Phone: (0) 2238 - 0931
Email: info@eatmerestaurant.com
World food, world music, local art, great atmosphere, great food, good selection of wines to go with it, friendly informal service, relaxed and interesting place for dinner with a group or just for two. Not specifically gay, more "friendly to everybody" but very popular with gays. Prices moderate+. Open for dinner every day from 3:00 PM till 1:00 AM. Easy to get too, enter Soi Phipat from Convent Rd and it is 20 metres down on the left.
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Eve House
Suriwong Rd (opposite Soi Thanyia)
Reportedly popular late-night karaoke bar close to all the Silom and Suriwong venues, mostly Thai crowd.
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Expresso
Silom Soi 2
Upmarket coffeeshop/bar located opposite DJ Station, popular place to unwind between dances. Open till late. Won the Metro award for best gay bar in 2001.
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FabCuisine
69/5 Saladaeng Rd
Phone: (0) 2636 2840
Website: http://www.fabcuisine.com
Email: info@fabcuisine.com
» member discounts
Conveniently located just off Silom where ThaiPaz used to be, a new (Feb 2008) small stylish restaurant serving a great range global tapas, pasta and culinart to be enjoyed with their extensive wine, beer and cocktail selections at reasonable prices. Sophisticated but low key crowd, a handy place to eat or relax over a wine or cocktail while hitting the scene; open 5:00 PM till midnight Tuesday to Sunday.
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Fresh Beach Boyz
Duangthawee Plaza, 894/9-10 Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2637 - 11156
Popular bar with large stage at the back of the bar, bench seating around the wall and table seating in the center, more of a club atmosphere. Run by the owners of the now defunct Fresh Boyz just accross the soi, lots of new dancers, go-go and special shows nightly at 10:15 PM and 11:45 PM.
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Full Moon
144/2 Silom Soi 10
Phone: (0) 2634 - 0766
Gay owned, great thai food, interesting decor and crowd, reasonable prices, and just a short walk from all the popular Silom venues.
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Fun Club
Convent Rd
Phone: (0) 2631 - 1442
New (May 2007) massage venue located just off Silom in the same Convent sub-soi as Indigo Restaurant. Ultra modern design, rooms have large massage beds and showers. Many styles of massage available, good selection of masseurs.
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Future Boys F-2000
Duangthawee Plaza, 894/4-6 Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2637 - 0507
Used to be one of the most lively, popular bars in the soi with its large central stage also a back enclosed shower/stage, but recent comments (Jan 2008) say there may be decline in the standard of dancers and the shows, but still seems to be a popular place
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G.O.D
60/18-21 Silom Soi 2/1, Silom Rd
Located where Freeman used to be, dance venue with high-tec lighting and video, large dance area and bar and "Guys On Display" in dance cages (but the 3rd floor dark rooms are no longer). Now (Apr 2007) advertising as open till 6:00 AM
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Giga Bite
2/3 Soi Tarntawan
Phone: (0) 2634 - 4542
Website: www.gig-bite.com/in.htm
Email: info@gig-bite.com
New (June 2006) "Japanese" style host karaoke bar located next door to Tawan bar, just around the corner from Suriwong Rd. Small but stylish bar with hosts to match, beers, cocktails or whiskey by the bottle. Open 7:00 Pm till 1:00 AM daily.
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Golden Cock
39/27 Soi Anuman Ratchathon (off Soi Thantawan, off Suriwong)
Phone: (0) 2236 - 3859
Very small bar, has been around forever, usually fairly quiet but staff usually friendly, open early afternoon if you are at a loose end after lunch!
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Golden Flowers
Soi Anuman Ratchathon (off Soi Thantawan, off Suriwong)
Phone: (0) 86344 - 4600
Now (October 2007) located a few doors down the road from their previous location next to Solid, still part of the X Group. Large bar, small stage, disco style tall tables and stools, drinks 100 Baht. Open from 2:00 PM daily, converts to disco after midnight
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GQ Men
253/4 Soi Suan Phlu 6
Phone: (0) 2677 - 5915
Website: http://www.gqmanmassage.com
Email: info@gqmanmassage.com
New (April 2005) upmarket massage place in very nicely converted house, large nicely decorated rooms with large massaqe beds and huge showers, many types of massage, good selection of masseurs. Open daily from midday to midnight.
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Happen
8/14 Silom Soi 2
Funky, high tech bar with dance music and karaoke, relaxed fun place for a drink before (or as a break while) hitting the disco. Friendly staff, open from 8:00 PM till late, usually busy after 11:00 particularly weekends.
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Heaven Sauna
4th Fl, Warner Building, 119 Mahesak Rd
Phone: (0) 2266 - 9092
Website: http://www.heaven-eden.com
Conveniently located just off Silom (Mahesak Rd is the one opposite the Holiday Inn). Go up to the 4th floor using the elevator on the right, behind the furniture shop (look for the Heaven sign). Has a small coffee shop, sauna, rooftop spa, large steam, gym, videos, rooftop garden, etc. Often popular with local office crowd after work weeknites! Friendly staff. Admission 190 Baht, under 21 special 80 Baht! Opens from 3:00 PM till midnight every day.
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Hot Male
38/40 Suriwong Rd (entrance in soi)
Phone: (0) 2235 - 3876
A Bangkok institution for seedyness when it was known as Twilight, now only slightly more upmarket with a slightly brighter layout so little of the old ambiance remains but there is a larger selection of dancers. Have special shows nightly. Also has a popular outdoor bar on its terrace.
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Indigo
6 Convent Rd (off Silom Rd)
Phone: (0) 2235 - 3268 Fax: (0) 2234-5107
Gay friendly French restaurant in a small soi off Soi Convent just opposite Shenanigan's. Has outside garden seating or new lounge area upstairs is air-conditioned. There's also a bar which opens onto the patio/garden, as well as an indoor sitting area for drinks. Prices for the main courses are in the 260-500 baht range. The menu changes every month. Great food, great service, a great place for a romantic night out. Open midday - 1:00 AM Monday - Saturday.
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JJ Park
Silom Soi 2
Phone: (0) 2233 - 3247
Bar with live music, both Thai and western and other entertainment - gets a lot of the disco crowd because it is in Soi 2, and is usually crowded late on the weekends.
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JJ Park
Silom Soi 2
Phone: (0) 2233 - 3247
Again not really a disco, but gets a lot of the disco crowd and is usually crowded on the weekends. Has live music, both Thai and western.
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Jupiter 2002
Thaniya Soi 2 (actually off Suriwong Rd)
Phone: (0) 2237 - 4050
Email: jupiter2002@mweb.co.th
Popular upmarket bar opposite the Suriwong Hotel coffee shop. Trendy decor, 2 levels, with bar and seating and go-go stage downstairs and upstairs there is more seating and balconies overlooking the bar and stage. Has good selection of go-go dancers and shows are very popular.
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K-why Sauna
928-930 Rama 4 Rd (between Suriwong and Sipraya)
Phone: (0) 87824 - 7232
Now (March 2008) re-located a few doors along Rama 4 where Lucky Blue Star used to be. Many types of massage and a good selection of masseurs. Fixed price of 1,500 Baht for 1 hour, 2,000 Baht for 2 hours (includes tip for masseur).
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Le Residence
173/8-9 Suriwong Rd, Bang Rak
Phone: (0) 2233 - 3301 Fax: (0) 2237 - 9322
Email: residenc@loxinfo.co.th
Smallish, gay-friendly boutique hotel, friendly staff, is close (almost walking distance if you are not as lazy as I am!) to the Silom/Patpong gay area. Has all the usual amenities in the comfortable rooms and a restaurant, though some have commented that the rooms are a bit small.
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Lounge 4
Silom Soi 4
Located just the other side of the Tiger Terrace from its sister venue Club 4 and attracting a similar crowd. Also has tables on the terrace opposite.
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Malaysia Hotel
54 Soi Ngam Duphli (off Rama 4 Rd)
Phone: (0) 2679 - 7128 Fax: (0) 2287 - 1457
Website: http://www.malaysiahotelbkk.com
Email: info@malaysiahotelbkk.com
Located near Babylon and close(ish) to the Silom/Patpong gay area. Slightly down-market but no questions asked, and the place is cheap and comfortable and has a pool and a notorious coffee shop for late night pickups. Rooms from 600 baht per night, monthly rates available.
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Mali
43 Sathorn Soi 1
Phone: (0) 2679 - 8693
Thai and international food, good selection of wines, friendly relaxed atmosphere. Open from 8:00 AM (for breakfast) till 11:00 PM every day. Not gay, but friendly. Prices moderate.
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Mango Tree
37 Soi Tanthawan (off Suriwong Rd)
Phone: (0) 2236 - 2820
Royal Thai cusine served in beautiful surroundings in large house, with mango tree in the yard, also live traditional Thai music every night. Open from 8:00 till 11:00 every day. Good selection of traditional Thai dishes. Not gay, but popular. Prices moderate.
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Maxis Bar & Restaurant
38/1-2 Duangthawee Plaza, Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2266 - 4225 Fax: (0) 2266 - 4226
Website: http://www.maxisbar.com/
Email: MaxisBar@gmail.com
New (April 2008) bar and restaurant located right in the middle of the go-go bars off Suriwong Rd. Has outdoor terrace, downstairs bar and upstairs dining room. Extensive Thai and western menu, prices moderate. Open 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM.
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Maxis Bar & Restaurant
38/1-2 Duangthawee Plaza, Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2266 - 4225 Fax: (0) 2266 - 4226
Website: http://www.maxisbar.com/
Email: MaxisBar@gmail.com
New (April 2008) bar and restaurant located right in the middle of the go-go bars off Suriwong Rd. Has outdoor terrace, downstairs bar and upstairs dining room. Open 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM.
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Milano
Silom Soi 4
Email: barfoodsoi4@yahoo.com
Located in Soi 4 next to Telephone, this small Italian restaurant and wine bar does a range of pizza and pasta dishes, desserts and wines and cocktails. Prices moderate. Open 6:00 PM till 1:00 AM daily
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O..Ho... Restaurant
2/8 Soi Sri Bumphen
Phone: (0) 2286-5292
Website: http://www.ohorestaurant.com/
Email: bertgerb@hotmail.com
» member discounts
Located just around the corner from the Malaysia Hotel, gay owned and operated fully licensed restaurant, air conditioned, Thai and Western a la carte menu, soft background music with mood lighting and stunningly decorated. Prices very reasonable, dishes from 40 - 190 Baht. Open from 9:00 AM til midnight (member discounts for dinner only).
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Om Yim Lodge
72/74 Naratiwat Rd
Phone: (0) 2635 - 0169
Website: http://www.omyimgroup.com/omyimhome.html
Email: Omyim@omyimgroup.com
» member discounts
Located just of Silom only a few blocks from the nightlife and right at Skytrain station, new (Nov 2006) guesthouse with nice comfortable rooms with all the facilities, small restaurant and Wi-Fi Internet access. Rates from 750 Baht per night. Already getting popular!
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Om Yim Restaurant
106 Soi Sribumpen
Phone: (0) 267 - 1907
Website: www.omyimgroup.com
Email: omyim@omyimgroup.com
» member discounts
Located just around the corner from the Malaysia Hotel, a popular gay friendly local restaurant serving a wide range of traditional Thai and Isaan dishes and also western food. Garden setting that is also a covered area in case of rain or dine in air-conditioned comfort at the coffee and internet shop next door.
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Paradiso Kara Club
2nd Floor, Lungsuan Balcony, Soi Langsuan
Phone: (0) 2252 - 1229
Upmarket karaoke and club, popular with trendy locals, located just off Sarasin Rd behind Lumpini Park. Open till 2:00 AM daily.
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Pavilion Place
31/3-17 Patpong Soi 2 (near Suriwong)
Phone: (0) 2237 - 4000 Fax: (0) 2236 - 4986
Located right in Patpong, the accommodation is basic but comfortable and has air-con and bar fridge, etc. About 1,200 Baht per night from the discount web sites, and obviously no problems bringing a friend back for the night!
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Pharaoh's Music Bar
104 Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2234 - 7249
Website: http://www.sphinxpub.com/
Upmarket karaoke with large bar area and private lounge - great atmosphere, very popular with the locals and the same great service that has always been the hallmark of its sister venue Sphinx downstairs.
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Pinnacle Hotel
17 Soi Ngam Duphli (off Rama 4 Rd)
Phone: (0) 2287 - 0111 Fax: (0) 2287 - 3420
Website: http://www.pinnaclehotels.com/lumpinee.html
Email: lumpinee@pinnaclehotels.com
Located near Babylon and the Malaysia Hotel (but more upmarket) and close(ish) to the Silom/Patpong gay area. Has some business customers, but usually no problems bringing back a "friend" from the bars but reportedly now charging a "joiners fee". Rooms from 1,100 Baht per night (internet rate) or many people have recommended booking via Jimmy, an agent there, for an even better price, though he is often difficult to get an email reply from.
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Plaza Hotel
178 Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2235 - 1760
Not luxury, but clean and comfortable and convenient location (walking distance to Patpong) and it has a pool! Rooms are large and many have kitchenette. Prices from 999 Bht including breakfast. Charges a 400 Baht joiners fee for taking a guest to your room (reported Jan 2003). Online bookings available through Asia Travel.
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Purple Dragon
Lobby, Tarntawan Place Hotel, 119/5-10 Surawong Rd
Phone: (0) 2634-0273 Fax: (0) 2267-2150
Website: http://www.purpledrag.com
Email: info@purpledrag.com
Specialists in gay and lesbian tours in and around Thailand and South East Asia, offer flexible packages for those who are looking to get to know the country and its people better.
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Rainbow Naga
55 Sap Rd, Si Phrya, Bangrak
Phone: (0) 2637 - 1097 Fax: (0) 2237 - 5836
Gay friendly travel agency and tour operatort. Offers guided tours, hotel and airline bookings, transfer service, etc.
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Romeo Massage House
12/1 Sathorn Soi 9
Phone: (0) 2286 - 6088
New (Nov 2005) massage located in the right fork almost att he end of Soi 9 in a completely renovated house. Many styles of massage and body treatments, open 2:00 PM till midnight.
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Saichon De Mania
35/2 Soi Pipat 2, Convent Rd
Phone: (0) 81854 - 5780
Email: saichonbkk@hotmail.com
Small salon located just off Convent Rd (off Silom) in the same building as Sauna Mania. Haircuts from 250 Baht, colour & highlights from 500 Baht. Open from noon till 10:00 PM daily.
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Sanctuary Spa
18/8 City Court, Rama 4 Rd, Lumphini
Phone: (0) 2251 - 6489
Email: baanlaondoi@yahoo.com
Popular spa and massage with many types of massage and facial and body treatments available. Located inside the City Court complex, open from 2:00 PM till 11:00 PM daily
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Sauna Mania
35/2 Soi Pipat 2, Convent Rd
Phone: (0) 81817 - 4073
Popular local style sauna, convenient location just off Convent (same soi as Eat Me Restaurant), 5 levels, nicely decorated, has gym, bar, sauna, steam, herb steam, video and cruise areas and cabins, and two rooftop terraces. Very popular with locals, particularly on special nigths with very small loin cloths or other small wraps! - few western visitors. Open 5:00PM till midnight weekdays and 3:00 PM till midnight weekends. Admission 120 Baht (100 baht Mon-Tues).
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Screw Boy Bar
Patong Soi 2
Back at their original location in Patpong 2 since June, now (October 2007) with yet another makeover reverting back to the single large central dance stage against the back wall with stools around, benches around the other walls. Still lots of contact with the dancers, special shows, etc. Drinks now supposedly 200 Baht
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Senso Men's Club
5/8 Soi Saladaeng, Silom Road
Phone: (0) 2636 - 3535
Website: http://www.sensomenclub.com
Located just off Silom opposite Soi 2, new (June 2008) massage with nice rooms with private shower (double rooms also available). Offer aroma oil massage, erotic cream massage and body scrub. Open from 2.00 PM to 11.00 PM daily.
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Siam Angel Boy
Duangthawee Plaza, 38/78 Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Where Fresh Boy X used to be, new (July 2008) owner but with same center stage and tiered bench seating. Special shows nightly, drinks and off fess standard for the soi.
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SIP
Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2233 - 0605
Located opposite Soi Pratoochai, so a handy place to eat or grab a coffee while cruising the go-go bars. A trendy bar, restaurant and coffee shop, mixed crowd but very gay friendly. Good selection of Thai food, also has some western dishes and expresso coffee. Open for lunch and dinner and coffee till late.
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Solid Bar
39/2 Soi Anuman Ratchathon (off Soi Thantawan, off Suriwong)
Phone: (0) 2634 - 2664
Website: http://www.solidbangkok.com
Small friendly bar located just around the corner from Tawan, near Golden Cock. Go-go stage and table seating downstairs and some lounge seating upstairs. Good selection of dancers and friendly staff who circulate freely. No special shows, but drinks only 100 Baht every night and the guys are always friendly!
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Sphinx Restaurant and Pub
100 Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2234 - 7249
Website: www.sphinxpub.com/
Email: info@sphinxpub.com
» member discounts
Upmarket bar and thai restaurant with Egyptian theme decor, great atmosphere, excellent Thai and western food, good range of wines, beers and spirits. Open from 6:00 PM till 2:00 AM every day. A comfortable, relaxing place for a drink at the bar or a meal. Lots of regular patrons, and usually gets a good crowd late on the weekends. Service always good from the friendly staff - the best place to eat and in the soi!
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Sphinx Restaurant and Pub
100 Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2234 - 7249
Website: www.sphinxpub.com/
Email: info@sphinxpub.com
» member discounts
Upmarket restaurant and bar with Egyptian theme decor, great atmosphere, excellent Thai and western food, good range of wines, beers and spirits. Open from 6:00 PM till 2:00 AM every day. A comfortable, relaxing place for a drink at the bar or a meal. Lots of regular patrons. Service always good from the friendly staff - the best place to eat and in the soi! . Prices moderate.
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Suriwong Hotel
31/1-33 Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2266 - 8257 Fax: (0) 2266 - 8261
Fairly down-market - often used as a short-time hotel, but also does real rooms with TV and air-con for real visitors. Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. About 800 Baht per night peak, cheaper in off season - a number of visitors have recommended it as a "budget" hotel.
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Sweet Basil
1 Srivieng Rd (off Pramun, off Silom)
Phone: (0) 2238 - 3088
Vietnamese restaurant (adapted to Thai tastes), trendy decor in both locations, food is interesting - order lots of different dishes. Open from 5:00 till 10:00 every day. Not gay, but trendy crowd. Prices moderate.
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Swiss Lodge
3 Convent Road, Silom
Phone: (0) 2233 - 5345 Fax: (0) 2236 - 9425
Website: http://www.swisslodge.com
Email: info@swisslodge.com
A boutique gay-friendly business hotel, ideally situated on Convent Road, off Silom (100 meters from Soi 2, and opposite Soi 4). All rooms include cable and satellite TV, in house video, room service (6:30 AM till 11:00 PM), 24 hours security service, personal safe, fully stocked mini-bar, soundproof rooms, IDD telephone system connectable to PC modems, business center with E-Mail facilities, swimming pool with sundeck and a restaurant serving Swiss and international specialties.
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Tarntawan Place
119/5-10 Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2238 - 2620 Fax: (0) 2238 - 3228
Website: http://www.tarntawan.com
Email: tarntawan@tarntawan.com
» member discounts
A boutique gay-friendly business class hotel, reasonable prices, great location in quite courtyard off Suriwong Rd, only a two minute walk to the Silom nightlife! Has deluxe rooms and suites all with air-con, cable/satellite TV, mini-bar, direct dial IDD phones, in-house movies, 24 hr room service. Also has full business centre and lobby bar. Overnight guest welcome at no extra charge. I get regular feedback recommending this place. Check out their Summer Specials.
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Tawan
2/2 Soi Thantawan (off Suriwong)
Phone: (0) 2234 - 5506
Usually popular bar specialising in musclemen dancers. Special muscleman and other shows nightly. Reportedly some of the guys think they are so great they can demand high prices for little service, but the regulars insist these are unfounded rumours and claim it is one of the best bars in town - it is one ofthe longest surviving bars, so it obviously has a lot going for it!
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Telephone Bar, Restaurant & Lounge
Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2234 - 3279
Website: http://www.telephonepub.com
» member discounts
Probably the oldest and most famous gay bar and restaurant in Bangkok. Extensive Thai and western menu. Open from 6:00 till 02:00 every day. Usually crowded and noisy late on Fridays and Saturdays. Prices moderate.
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Telephone Pub, Restaurant & Karaoke
Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2234 - 3279
Website: www.telephonepub.com
» member discounts
Probably the oldest and most famous gay bar and restaurant in Bangkok, with extensive Thai and western menu. Open from 8:00 till 02:00 every day. Always popular with locals, expats and visitors - the cruisiest bar in town, but learn to spot the frelancers! Now (June 2007) has a new karaoke lounge on the 3rd floor.
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Telephone Pub, Restaurant & Karaoke
Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2234 - 3279
Website: www.telephonepub.com
» member discounts
Probably the oldest and most famous gay bar in Bangkok, now (June 2007) has a new karaoke lounge on the 3rd floor - same food and drink menu as the bar downstairs. Open from 7:00 PM till late.
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The Boys
Duangthawee Plaza, 38/3-6 Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2237 - 2006
Website: http://boys.thaiboy.net/
Located under Dream Boy, large bar with large central stage with good visibility from all the seating. Lots of dancers, also have shows (shared with Dream Boy upstairs) every night at 10:15 PM and 12:15 PM. Drink prices now 250 Baht weekdays and 280 Baht Fri/Sat and 500 baht off fee.
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Unico Grande Silom
533 Silom Rd
Phone: (0) 2237 - 8300 Fax: (0) 2237 - 8286
Website: http://www.towerinnbangkok.com/
Email: Towerinn@a-net.net.th
Used to eb called Tower Inn, located half-way down Silom, walking distance to the main gay venues in the area (if you are fit!). Is reasonably priced and comfortable, and has a rooftop pool and gym, sauna and spa. Prices start at around 2,200 Baht per day, discounts and monthly rates available.
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Up2 Beauty and Hair Salon
2nd Floor, Charn Issara Building, Rama 5 Rd
Phone: (0) 2233 - 5956
Website: http://www.uptoyouandsalon.com
Located on Rama 4 between Silom and Suriwong, hair styling and beauty treatments, friendly and talented staff.
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Vincents 7 Rooms
12/1 Soi Ngam Duphli
Phone: (0) 2286 - 3348 Fax: (0) 2286 - 3609
Website: http://www.vincentsbangkok.com
Email: vincent@vincentsbangkok.com
Small guesthouse just up the soi from the Malaysia Hotel, has 7 rooms all with TV, air-con, mini-bar, coffee/tea making facilities, hi-speed Internet connection, telephone, safety box available. Restaurant downstairs serves all day breakfast and other meals. Rooms from 980 Baht (from 1,100 from October 2006).
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Vincents Restaurant
12/1 Soi Ngam Duphli
Phone: (0) 2286 - 3348
Website: http://www.vincentsbangkok.com/
Email: vincent@vincentsbangkok.com
Located just up the soi from the Malaysia Hotel, small restaurant with indoor and garden seating, western and Thai food at reasonable prices, open for breakfast linch and dinner.
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X Boys
Duangthawee Plaza, Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 89162 - 7652
Part of the X Group - where Boys Bangkok used to be. Still all black and chrome interior with large central stage, good selection of dancers, special shows nightly.
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X Size
38/8 Duangthawee Plaza, Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 4912 - 2686
Yet another bar from X Group, upstairs above Siam Angel, shares the same show and some of the same dancers as X Boys.
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X1 Pub & Karaoke
Soi Anuman Ratchathon (off Soi Thantawan, off Suriwong)
Phone: (0) 2634 - 3607
Website: www.xgroupbangkok.com/xxx.html
On the 1st floor of the X Group complex, large karaoke bar with hosts available, does not really get going till late.
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