Bangkok gay scene

Gay Bangkok &#; the best gay hotels, bars, clubs &#; more

Bangkok has a reputation for being a chaotically fun place to visit! A night out in Bangkok is always unforgettable—or, more likely, unremembered—and within the (in)famous Silom district you’ll find plenty of gay bars, clubs, saunas, and spas that justify the city’s reputation as “the Gay Capital of Asia.”

But beyond the revelry, you’ll find a town that is modern while still retaining cultural depth. Ornate temples like Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew sit beneath futuristic skyscrapers, and floating markets glide along the Chao Phraya River, oblivious to the urban throng around them. The streets themselves are always humming with force, and the scent of sizzling street food completes the Bangkok experience. Go dive into the chaos yourself and remember that what happens in Bangkok, stays in Bangkok. Well, unless you post it on social media!

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Bangkok - Post Report Question and Answers

Is this a good town for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?

I believe so, Thais are very open. - Mar

I think it's very LGBT friendly, for the most part. I frequently see pride flags. - Feb

Yes, I believe so. - Feb

Yes, but Thailand does not recognize same-sex marriage. While homosexuality is widely culturally accepted, as is transgenderism, same-sex marriage is not legally recognized and this is often surprising to same sex couples coming to Thailand. It will affect the visa of the non-sponsored spouse. - Jan

Definitely. While gay marriage is not legal here, and there are still traditional aspects of Thai society, in general Thailand is one of the countries in Southeast Asia most welcoming to LGBTIQ+ individuals. There is a huge scene here and lots of opportunities to socialize and meet people in relative comfort, safety, and dignity accordingly. - May

Yes, there is a huge LGBT community in Thailand. - Jun

Yes, a very open culture in some ways ( Thailand recognizes a third gender) but regressive in others (do not recogni

Bangkok’s nightlife, more than that of any other place in Asia, rivals that of Berlin and New York. The city has been a haven for beat lovers and dancing queens for decades, slowly but steadily growing a reputation as one of the world’s great party destinations. One of the reasons the music never stops here is the Thai capital’s strong LGBT+ community that started setting up gay bars as early as in the s!

Queer venues include since proliferated and if it wasn’t for everything else there is to discover in Bangkok, you could easily spend your holiday just dancing away (not that we’d be pointing fingers!). Ready to get the party started? These are the places no gay traveller can afford to miss:

Telephone

Located in Silom’s iconic Soi 4, Telephone sits smack-bang in the centre of Bangkok’s LGBT+ life. And it’s no surprise they managed to score the prime location: the funky bar more or less created the capital’s queer district when it became its first gay establishment in ! In case you were wondering – the name is not a reference to that Lady Gaga and Beyoncé tune&#; Instead,

10 Things You Must Do in Bangkok For Gay Travelers

Curator’s statement

Bangkok is an incredible culturally-rich urban area with the aroma of delicious street food permeating its streets, centuries-old temples and monuments dotting the city and a thriving nightlife scene to keep you up all night.

Bangkok is also one of the most gay-friendly cities in the world and in Asia. This year, Thailand is on its way to legalize same-sex marriage, so hope for to see even more options cropping up to attract LGBTQ+ travelers. Lucky for you, you don’t have to wait. Here’s a shortlist of 10 things you must-do in this adj city.

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Sample a variety of street food – Bangkok is known for having some of