This neighborhood is full of hostels and guesthouses. If you want to try Thai buckets and party with the backpackers this is the street for you.
If you want to take your straight friends to the red-light districts, there are two Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy at Asoke. The area is great for shopping with Central Embassy and Terminal 21 malls. Sukhumvit – Easy access to the BTS Skytrain. Located in Sathorn are the international accountants, banks, and consultants, plus all the Starbucks needed to keep them going. Sathorn is adjacent to Silom, meaning you can walk to Silom’s gay bars or one stop on the BTS Skytrain. Sathorn – The Central Business District (CBD) of Bangkok. The area has a great range with everything from 5-star design hotels, independent boutiques to backpacking hostels.
If you are looking to party, then Silom is probably the best place to book a hotel. Home to the biggest gay club, DJ Station, and the best gay bars on Silom Soi 4. Silom – Bangkok’s gay neighborhood and the city’s financial center.
A short guide to the main areas of interest for LGBT tourists when visiting Bangkok.
