Silom Soi 2/1 (the small alley between Silom 2 and Soi Thaniya), 02-234-0459, email. Richard, formerly of Telephone Pub, and his partners have opened a new night spot with charming and friendly staff, and soft 70s music so that people can converse. Menu features both Thai and western menu. Open nightly starting at 6pm. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"If you want a great bar to start your night off, where you are welcome, stop by @Richard's and say hi. The guys make you feel like a local, and that's what it's like - a pub for expats and local Thai. The staff were great." -- bigt, Jun 2, 2008

"@Richard's is terrific if you like a neighborhood bar type atmosphere - nice people - music not controlling everything and very good food - really my favourite bar when I am in Bangkok." -- surfcity69, Apr 27, 2008

231/16 Sarasin, Chitlom, 02-253-4433, email. Gays now dominate the Sarasin strip. 70's Bar is perhaps the busiest gay bar in Bangkok, as crowded as DJ Station, but hyper hip and trendy. There's another gay club next door to it with even louder, trance music.

86-88 Silom Soi, 02-235-5891, email. The Fun Pub of Soi 4. Great value including discounted House Drinks and nightly happy hours make this a popular place for locals and visitors to eat and drink. An informal, friendly atmosphere outside, air-conditioned bar and dining area inside. Karaoke, Internet and video games upstairs. The Balcony is a must visit venue that has garnered a Metro Magazine High Fives Award. Utopia Member Discount

Silom Soi 2, 086-978-5221. One of the many small clubs in this busy alley, it catches the spillover from DJ Station and provides a chill out space for those needing a dance break or just some breathing room.

Dick's Café Soi Bratuchai, Surawong Rd, 02-637-0078, email. This classy, gay late-night hang-out has opened in Duangthawee Plaza. Superb decor is Casablanca-Tropical-Moderno. A cozy and friendly place to take a break from bar hopping. Owned by the Tarntawan Place management and command central for The Bangkok Gay Festival organizers.

Silom Soi 2, 02-234-6151. Funky design and catches the spillover from DJ Station. Benches out front to cool off on and watch the crowd.

Silom Soi 2 (across from DJ Station). Popular chill-out space to take a break from the dance floor at DJ or just to ogle the crowd. Metro Magazine awarded Expresso its "Best Gay Bar" award for 2001.

Silom Soi 2/1 (the small alley between Silom 2 and Soi Thaniya), 086-614-3644, email. Nightly entertainment.

Silom Soi 2, 02-233-3247. Long-running space serves a primarily Asian crowd who enjoy the live music and pub atmosphere. Very popular among upwardly mobile, young Thai gays and their friends.

Comments from Utopians:

"JJ Park is my favourite, a must-go pub for me whenever I visit Bkk. The environment is not as noisy and you feel that the people are actually enjoying the songs performed by the cute singers. The mezzanine floor (where the toilets are) is a good relaxing area where you can chat with new found friends." -- alextjia, May 25, 2008

Silom Soi 4, 02-234-3279, email. World-famous gay pub. Favorite spot for food drinks and people-watching on Soi 4. 2/F bar has cozy party seating; 3/F is a video cocktail lounge. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"Telephone is a great place with good food and very friendly chatty waiters. Most places in Bangkok aren't this friendly. The ringing telephones were an interested touch, but I was too shy to use them. Recommended for dinner and a drink before hitting the bars or discos." -- chakra88, Mar 23, 2008

PHAHONYOTHIN / CHATUCHAK -- Victory Monument, Phahonyothin, Phayathai, Saphan Kwai, Chatuchak

Kamphaengphet Rd, Chatuchak, 02-272-4775. Long-running hang-out for trendy young Thai gays. One of Metro Magazine's Top Three Gay Bars. If someone likes you they may slip a piece of candy into your hand when you're not looking. Thai-style fun -- crowded, loud, and tipsy.

"Now there are four to five Thai discos next to each other in Chatuchak (near Or Tor Kor), including a new one that took over the old Mogue bar space. They are all jam packed with mostly young Thai university students every night of the week. The two most popular clubs are El Ninio and Fake Bar. The nightly party extends outside with tables and music. It almost has a street party atmosphere. Farang are welcome, but rarely seen." -- Dave R., Jun 25, 2008

RATTANAKHOSIN -- Grand Palace, Khao San Rd

Tanao Rd and Rachadamneon Rd (at the Kok Wau intersection), 089-748-0212. Thai-Thai club near Sa-Ke disco.

OUTSIDE CITY CENTER -- Ramkhamhaeng University, Chatuchak, Ratchadapisek, etc.

2/F 3161 Ramkhamhaeng Rd (between Soi 81 and Soi 83), 02-732-2360. Thai-Thai music pub.

Lamsalee gay zone, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 89/2, 02-378-4345. Thai-Thai club popular with young gays and university students.

Lamsalee gay zone, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 89/2, 089-444-9669. Thai-Thai club. Young crowd, lots of university students.

The Beach Residence, 159 Ratchadapisek Soi 19, 02-691-5980. Located between the Suthisarn and Ratchada Subway Stations. Part of the sprawling Beach complex. Thai-style music pub, but reported to be friendly for visitors.

62-64 Ramkhamhaeng Soi 24, 02-319-6772. Local style Thai country music pub featuring drag, lip-sync, cabaret, fashion and handsome man shows. Local crowd.

Lamsalee gay zone, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 89/2, 081-503-5398. Late night gay spot for the young Thai-Thai crowd. Cabaret shows.

02-314-4864 ext. 1, 081-268-7930. Another Ramkhamhaeng in-your-face homo hangout.

Lamsalee gay zone, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 89/2, 081-442-9472. Thai style disco-pub attracting a local and student crowd late at night.

Ramkhamhaeng Soi 24, 02-319-8340. Another Thai-style club attracting locals and university students.

Lamsalee gay zone, Ramkhamhaeng Soi 89/2, 086-733-8273. Another Thai-style club attracting locals and university students.

Kamphangphet Rd, Chatuchak (behind Mogue), 081-313-6543. Thai-Thai music club.

Asia Hotel. Reservations: 02-261-6355, 02-216-8937. Excellent Broadway-style drag review spiced with Asian flavor. Two shows nightly. Superb ancient Khmer dance tableau.

252/5 Soi 18, Ratchadapisek Rd, 02-692-8202. Three shows nightly.

Washington Theatre, Sukhumit 22 (front entrance is on Sukhumvit just past Soi 22), 02-259-5128. Two shows nightly at this long-running cabaret extravaganza.

Silom Soi 6. A popular after-hours place for the post-DJ Station crowd. Though major venues don’t risk opening late, there are loads of smaller places like this that run until dawn.

Silom Soi 2, 02-266-4029. Bangkok's gay dance club. Jam-packed on weekends. Cabaret show.

Comments from Utopians:

"DJ Station is a must in BKK. Every night packed, guys from all over the world, splended Thai guys and easy-to-get friends." -- knigth, Nov 4, 2008

"This was my first trip to BKK and I was at DJ Station every night. The place was bumpin' with a diverse international crowd that was definitely there to get their groove on." -- sb13, Oct 22, 2008

"DJ Station was a fun time. Went on a Fri night at 1am. It was overly packed with people, which was uncomfortable, but B$200 gets you two drinks upon admission. Good music and cute crowd of farang and Thais." -- chakra88, Mar 22, 2008

Small alley between Silom Soi 2 and Soi Thaniya. The former Freeman is reborn as "Guys On Display".

Comments from Utopians:

"After DJ Station you should go to G.O.D.. Mostly Thai, burning athmosphere, better music than in DJ Station. Dancers, show and everthing else you might search for in BKK!" -- knigth, Nov 4, 2008

"G.O.D. looks great, the music is fantastic, and it is open until at least till 4am. It attracts a fun, trendy, diverse gay crowd after DJ Station closes. Blows the other afterhours places away." -- jacknations, Jan 4, 2007

RATTANAKHOSIN -- Grand Palace, Khao San Rd

Tanao Rd and Rachadamneon Rd (at the Kok Wau intersection), 089-748-0212. Pronounced "Sa-gay". Extremely popular club for young Thai gays. Almost totally local crowd.

OUTSIDE CITY CENTER -- Ramkhamhaeng University, Chatuchak, Ratchadapisek, etc.

Royal City Avenue (opposite the 7-11), 02-203-0490. Located in the once-trendy strip of themed nightclubs. Young local crowd.

2 Ramkamhaeng Soi 18 (near Ramkamhaeng University), 02-319-8248. Gay anthems to dance to, shows, model contests. Super popular with young Thai gays.

Ramkamhaeng Soi 24, 02-319-8340. One of the many little gay venues opening near Ramkhamhaeng University. Expect very Thai style entertainment, young crowd, pop beats and Thai conversation (if you can even hear each other). Lerrrttt khaaa! (faaabulous).

Onnut Soi 37, 02-320-0944.

2/F 82 Silom Soi 4, 02-632-8446, email. From the former crew at iChub comes this modern and warm club right in the heart of Bangkok's gay scene. A cozy den for pandas, bears and their admirers.

130/2 Silom Soi 6, 081-206-2480, email. Karaoke & meeting place for bears, chubbies and chasers. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"Big Bearz Club Bangkok is a nice Thai karaoke bar for big chubby Thai guys. But it is not a very good place for meeting Thai guys as most come with their partners or in large groups to drink and have a sing. But if you like karaoke and singing this could be a lot of fun. You are more likely to meet other farang, either white or Asian, as these seem to be the only ones who come alone to Big Bearz. B$150 minimum drinks charge -- you need to buy at least 2 drinks. There is no food available, so eat before you come. It tends to be busy from 8:30-11pm on Fri and Sat and a bit quieter on weekdays. They do have a range of modern Thai and English karaoke songs to sing. It's located about 100 meters in Silom Soi 6 and it's the 1st side alley on your left when coming from Silom Rd. This soi is the walk-though to Surawong Rd to take buses 93 and 16. So it's easy to find." -- thaitransit, Aug 14, 2007

2/F Patpong Soi 2, Suriwong Rd. A small, relaxed karaoke pub. The people are friendly, no pressure. A large selection of songs to choose from.

Suriwong Rd (opposite Soi Thaniya). No frills, inexpensive and working-class Thai karaoke dive. Fun and friendly.

2/F above Super Lex bar in Silom Soi 6, 02-233-3247. Thai crowd.

Silom Soi 10. Open air café and indoor karaoke lounge with a lo-so/funky crowd spiced with matronly ladyboys and Patpong leftovers. No Black Label here, it's Spey Royale and "My Way" until closing.

104 Silom Soi 4 (above Sphinx), 02-234-7249, email. Popular, upscale karaoke club with plush surroundings in a stylish atmosphere. Some serious singers and celebs visit here.

RATTANAKHOSIN -- Grand Palace, Khao San Rd

Radjamgnoen Soi (behind the Ratanakosin Hotel), off Radjamgnoen Avenue, 081-493-8670, 081-615-0898.

SUKHUMVIT -- Sukhumvit, Thonglor, Ekkamai

Sukhumvit 8. A small, relaxed place with two floors and gay customers. The manager is Khun Num.

32/19 Sukhumvit Soi 21, 02-258-4311, 02-259-2230. Classy, comfortable and fun. Handsome Thai customers in their 20's and 30's. Supposedly started by Thai airline crew. Attracts superb singers who may be heard in the more private second floor lounge.

OUTSIDE CITY CENTER -- Ramkhamhaeng University, Chatuchak, Ratchadapisek, etc.

Soi Petburi 32, 02-655-4669. Small, friendly gay place with snacks, drinks, and young local crowd. Owner Santi provides a warm welcome.