Bangkok Gay Week: Temples, Silom Nights and Saunas
This week starts in Silom, where Soi 2 and Soi 4 have long been the centre of Bangkok's gay nightlife, then moves to a Riverside base. Days cover the Grand Palace and Wat Arun, while nights run from drag shows to small Thai-crowd host bars, karaoke pubs and saunas further out.
Day 1
Bangkok · Day 1 — Silom
Silom base, with the day given to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo plus a look at Domon's Thai menswear.
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo — This iconic complex houses the revered Emerald Buddha and served as the former royal residence. · Domon — Thai menswear label with branches in Silom Complex and Siam Center, selling underwear, swimwear and casualwear popular with gay shoppers.
Sauna Mania — Gay sauna on Soi Phiphat 2 off Silom, open daily 15:00 to 06:00, with a gym-going, muscular crowd. · Bangkok Rainbow Organization — Volunteer-run gay and LGBTQ+ community group in Bangkok working on awareness, support and community events.
DJ Station — Long-running gay dance club on Silom Soi 2 with three floors, pop music and a nightly drag show; mixed Thai and foreign crowd. · The Balcony — Long-running gay bar on Silom Soi 4 with a street-facing terrace, karaoke and cheap drinks; good for an early drink.
Long-running modern restaurant off Convent Road in Silom that doubles as a gallery for local artists.
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Day 2
Bangkok · Day 2 — Silom
A riverside temple morning at Wat Arun, then shopping around Siam Square and a stop at the Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand.
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) — A stunning riverside temple known for its intricate prang (spire) and beautiful sunsets. · Browse Siam Square in Siam — start at Lido Connect, Siam Center · Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand (RSAT) — Long-running Thai LGBTQ organisation in Bangkok offering HIV and sexual-health services, testing, counselling and advocacy.
Baan Tewa — Men-only gay sauna in a Sathorn townhouse near Chong Nonsi BTS, with steam, cabins and dark areas.
The J.J. Park — Listed as a gay bar on Silom Road, Bangkok, but the data conflicts and may describe a different venue; verify before going. · The Expresso — Silom Soi 2 bar facing DJ Station: a seat to watch the crowd on weeknights, a packed DJ room at weekends.
Thai restaurant in a restored teak house beside the Rose Hotel on Surawong Road, a few minutes from Patpong and Silom.
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Day 3
Bangkok · Day 3 — Silom
A Silom night on Soi 2 and Soi 4, the historic core of Bangkok's gay scene, with a drag show at The Stranger Bar.
Silom Soi 2 and Soi 4 — Historically and currently the heart of Bangkok's gay nightlife, home to iconic bars and clubs.
The Stranger Bar — Drag bar and lounge on Silom Soi 4 with nightly shows, cheeky signature shots and a mixed gay and straight-friendly crowd. · Heaven Sauna — Gay sauna on the 4th floor of a building off Soi Mahesak, Silom; steam, maze, cabins, gym, jacuzzi, karaoke and food. · Lumphini Park — Bangkok's big central park, long known as a discreet after-dark gay cruising spot on its quieter edges; the scene has faded.
Circus (ex-Telephone Pub) — Gay bar on Silom Soi 4, Bangkok's best-known gay bar lane; the listing mixes Circus Soi 4 and Telephone Pub details.
Mainstream Indian restaurant on Surawong Road near Silom, open since 1998; North Indian and Mughlai dishes, daily 12:00-23:00.
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Day 4
Bangkok · Day 4 — Riverside
A slow Riverside start, then a night with a mostly local Thai crowd at Zingy near Chatuchak and karaoke at 18 Pub.
Slow start — coffee and a wander.
Zingy — Thai-pop gay club on Kamphaeng Phet Road near Chatuchak, with a mainly local Thai crowd. · 18 Pub & Karaoke — Small, gay-friendly karaoke pub behind the Rattanakosin Hotel in Bangkok's old town, open 6pm to midnight. · Boycamp — Dance club with a darkroom on Silom Road, opened April 2026.
Calypso — Long-running Bangkok cabaret with a cast of trans and drag performers; Broadway-style numbers plus Asian dance pieces, two shows a night.
Isan and regional Thai restaurant on Lang Suan Rd, Lumphini; moderate prices and a 4.9 Google rating from 1,600+ reviews.
Day 5
Bangkok · Day 5 — Riverside
Another slow Riverside morning, then Up Date's young local crowd near Pratunam and the gym-sauna at Banana Men's Fitness Club.
Slow start — coffee and a wander.
Up Date — Small bar on Soi Phetchaburi 32 near Pratunam; listed as a gay hangout with a young local crowd, details unconfirmed. · Banana Men's Fitness Club — Men's gym-sauna on Sukhumvit Soi 1/1 in Bangkok: weights room, steam, dark areas and private cabins, with massage available. · Adam — Long-running gay karaoke bar with hosts in Bangkok's Saphan Khwai area, mostly Thai crowd and a relaxed, social feel.
Golden Dome — Cabaret show theatre on Ratchadaphisek Road in Bangkok, running several ladyboy shows each evening for tourist audiences.
Riverside Thai restaurant on Chakphet Road near Bangkok's flower market, open 11:00 to midnight daily; gay-friendly.
Day 6
Bangkok · Day 6
An easy day that ends with karaoke at Inter Mustaches House off Sukhumvit Soi 10 and the six-level R3 Sauna off Pracha Uthit Road.
Slow start — coffee and a wander.
Inter Mustache's House — Small Thai-style gay host bar with karaoke, off Sukhumvit Soi 10 in Bangkok. · R3 Sauna — Six-level gay sauna off Pracha Uthit Road in Bangkok's Ratchada area with steam, dark maze, gym, cabins and a video room. · APCOM — Bangkok-based regional advocacy group for the health and rights of gay men, MSM and LGBTQ+ people across Asia-Pacific. · Banana Bar — Small bar at the Surawong Road end of Soi Pratuchai, near Bangkok's Silom gay bars; check it's still trading.
Dinner then an easy evening.
French bistro on Patpong Soi 2 with daily specials and a long wine list, popular with French expats.
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Day 7
Bangkok · Day 7
A slow last day, then the U-Turn host bar in Saphan Khwai and a final round at GG Grey Gymnastics Men's Club.
Slow start — coffee and a wander.
U-Turn — Small Thai-style gay host bar on Soi Pradiphat in the Saphan Khwai area, on the site of the former Stax and Heaven bars. · GG (Grey Gymnastics Men’s Club) — Gay sauna in a converted two-storey house near Ari, Bangkok, popular with mature and chubby Thai men; closed Wednesdays. · Scorpion Bar — Small gay bar on Soi Pratuchai off Silom, Bangkok, listed for live acoustic sets instead of the usual go-go disco.
Dinner then an easy evening.
Bistro and wine bar on Sukhumvit Soi 101/1 doing Australian-style slow-cooked BBQ and grills since 2011; closed Mondays.
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Practical Tips
- 1 See the Health & Safety block below for PrEP/testing access and practical norms.
- 2 Club doors: ID is typically required for entry, cash is often preferred for cover charges and drinks, and dress codes are usually casual unless specified.
- 3 Restaurants marked "book" fill up — reserve a day ahead.
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- Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo — This iconic complex houses the revered Emerald Buddha and served as the former royal residence.
- Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) — A stunning riverside temple known for its intricate prang (spire) and beautiful sunsets.
- Silom Soi 2 and Soi 4 — Historically and currently the heart of Bangkok's gay nightlife, home to iconic bars and clubs.
Health & Safety
- PrEP & STI testing: PULSE Clinic (Silom, Phrom Phong) offers PrEP and STI testing, typically paid, with both walk-in and appointment options; Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand (RSAT) provides subsidized or free services in certain areas.
- Emergency: 191
- Pharmacy: While many pharmacies close late, 24-hour options are available, especially in major tourist areas or near hospitals.
- PDA: Public displays of affection for queer couples are generally tolerated but discretion is advised, particularly outside of specific LGBTQ+-friendly venues.
- Club doors: ID is typically required for entry, cash is often preferred for cover charges and drinks, and dress codes are usually casual unless specified.
- Cash vs card: Cash remains essential for street vendors, taxis, and smaller establishments, while cards are widely accepted in malls, hotels, and larger restaurants.
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