About Bangkok
Bangkok is one of the largest cities in South East Asia, and is very gay friendly.
Bangkok is a huge city with a vibrant gay scene that mixes both commercial and non commercial venues. The city can be very cruisy so it is not difficult to meet guys anywhere!
The easiest ways to get around Bangkok are by the BTS Skytrain, and the MRT subway (Underground railway), or by the Chao Phrya Express river boats, and by taxi.
The Skytrain (BTS) & subway (MRT) are small compared to many other large cities, but both are actively being expanded and have stations near many important gay places. Many gay bars, pubs, and discos are close to the BTS Saladaeng Station and the MRT Silom Station. Click here to see a map of how the systems link, plus the new airport rail link.
Taxis are cheap and plentiful. The minimum fare is 35 baht, and the meters run on a combination of distance and time, so in heavy traffic you’ll be paying a little bit for the time spent waiting. Generally, taxis are a great bargain, and better value and safer than ‘tuk-tuks’.
There are also hundreds of air conditioned and non-air conditioned public bus routes, but the chances are you’ll need a local friend to help you figure out which ones to use.
A nice alternative way to get to some places is the Chao Phrya Express Boat, a public river boat running the length of the Chao Phrya river across (and just outside) the city limits. Boats run like a bus service every 20 minutes during the day, and every 5 minutes during rush hours. The service stops at about 7pm. Click here to see a map of the route.
The most well known gay area for tourists and ex-pats is around Silom and Suriwong Roads, but other busy gay areas include Sarasin Road just on the north side of Lumpini Park; Lumsalee at Bangkapi; and Kamphengphet Road near Chatuchak Park. There are other gay bars and saunas all across the city and in some suburbs too.
To see the listings of Gay businesses please click here.
| SUPPORT GROUPS |
Bangkok Counselling Service (HIV, MSM,)
Lesla (Lesbian)
SWING
A support group for sex workers and others.
Drop in center: No. 3 Building, 5th floor, Soi Patpong 1, Suriwong Road, Bangkok
