5 Unique Nightlife Activities in Bangkok

Here are 5 unique nightlife activities in Bangkok that I did when I lived there. From bars and fancy clubs to quality food and local drinks. All tourists from around the world can find something fun to do!

5 Unique Nightlife Activities in Bangkok

From fancy clubs to quality food and local drinks—the Bangkok nightlife is an absolute must-see for travelers. However, this capital city isn’t all wild bars and hangovers. Most of Thailand’s secret eats, exciting shops, and cultural experiences can only be found at night.

Here are five uniquely Thai experiences to search for once the sun goes down:

Rot Fai Market

If there’s one thing every traveler visits Bangkok for, it’s the markets. Street shopping by day is a given, but when the sun sets, that’s when the true hunt begins.

Rot Fai Market is a well-known train night bazaar along Srinakarin where you can find the loveliest (and cheapest!) clothes, accessories, and various knick-knacks in the city.

Plus, it’s surrounded by a lot of unique Thai street eats — including spicy som tam and fried insects — that any traveler looking for the full Thai experience needs to try at least once.

Muay Thai Matches

The ancient Thai martial art of Muay Thai or kickboxing is steeped in age-old traditions and is an important part of Thai culture.

The whole of Thailand is full of Muay Thai arenas but the biggest fights in Bangkok are usually held at the Lumpini or Ratchadamnoen stadiums, most especially at night.

Muay Thai is also the only form of legal gambling in the country, excluding lotteries. So don’t be too surprised when you see people walking around, taking bets in the stadium.

Sports Bars

The love for international sports has also become deeply embedded in Thai culture. More specifically, the people of Bangkok love European football, which is why sports bars have become a quintessential part of Bangkok nightlife.

Bonus: Bangkok sports bars serve fine, cheap alcohol too. So, sports fan or not — that’s something any fun-loving adult can get into.

Siam Niramit

Thailand has an enthralling culture and history, and that is deeply reflected in the Broadway-esque stage shows it hosts on a nightly basis.

Dive into the world-renowned Siam Niramit Cultural Show — one of the largest stage productions in the world — for an unforgettable night of beautiful costumes, talented performances, and enthralling storytelling.

Plus, the package includes an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet and a brief meet-and-greet with the show’s main performers. How cool is that?

The Abandoned Skyscraper

The Sathorn Unique Condominium is a 49-story skyscraper that looms over the Bangkok skyline. Legend has it that construction began in 1990, but was put on hold when its architect, Rangan Torsuwan, was arrested for conspiring in a political assassination plot. Y

ears passed, yet locals still avoided this devastated structure due to rumors of unruly spirits and bad luck.

Still, this tall, abandoned building overlooking the Chao Phraya River remains one of the best places to view the Bangkok sunset. The climb is quite narrow, so be extra careful when you attempt to go up.

Once you’ve gotten your fill of Bangkok’s vibrant nightlife, then your next stop should be the quiet roads of Chiang Mai.

While Chiang Mai doesn’t have luxury bars or fancy skytrains, it does have that deep connection with nature. That way, you get a good balance of the dynamic energy of Bangkok.