Soi Nantha (off Sathorn Soi 1), Utopia Map, 02-213-2108. From the Malaysia Hotel parking lot make two right turns and a left (8 minute walk). World famous men's complex and sauna. Gym, restaurant, disco, internet access, jazz performances, parties. Facilities including swimming pool, sauna, steam, jacuzzi, dark maze, large gym, disco, fantasy spaces, private cabins and hotel rooms (in their Barracks section). The real fun starts after about 5pm when they open the connecting door between the two sides of the Garden of Earthly Delights (labyrinth and cabins) and circulation begins. The pool is clean and well maintained, and the gym is as well equipped. Ask for condoms if you run out. International crowd.

Comments from Utopians:

"Went on a Sat around 9pm. Majority is Asian populated with some mix of races. Very large space to roam around. Dark room is small, though. They have a jacuzzi that is very dark and the water is luke warm. Many individual, open shower stalls. You pay for a locker only and you get 2 bath towels, a safety supplies (annoying to carry those around with no pockets, it would be nice if the rooms provided those essentials). They also had a few drag performances that night by the bar/pool area, which most of the guys were at, so the other areas were pretty empty until the performance was over. By far, the best Asian male bath house, which could improve just a bit." -- aznccsf21, Mar 25, 2009

"Excellent place to play. B$230 Mon-Thu, B$260 on Fri. Many rooms to walk into. Many ex-pata from different parts of Asia. There is a big pool, resturant and play area. The back room area opens after 7pm, and gets busy then. Best time to go is in the evenings and weekends." -- andrewlee, Mar 15, 2009

"Never disappoints. Clean and always fun. You can spend plenty of time there, by the pool, massage, restaurant and café. Fantastic!" -- ozimp, Mar 14, 2009

"Indeed it is a huge and nice place, although I don't understand why such a big place with so many people has designed some places so small and cramped." -- leducbao, Jan 26, 2009

"Babylon is the most amazing edifice and perfectly run facility. No detail has been overlooked from the art to the sleaze; it is truly a world-class, one of a kind playground. It rates the best of over 50 countries I've visited." -- vatraveler, Dec 17, 2008

4/F Warner Building, 119 Soi Mahesak, Utopia Map, 02-266-9092, email. Sauna, steam, bar, jacuzzi and garden. Outdoor garden. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"With the closing of GSM Sauna in Chinatown, Heaven is seeing much more traffic in older, larger, often closeted Thai men. Still a pretty good mix of people, although predominately sticky. Shower facilities are sometimes not working very well." -- padthaiari, Oct 24, 2009

35/2 Soi Pipat 2 (off Soi Convent), Silom, Utopia Map, 081-817-4073. Same lane and 5 or 6 blocks away from Eat Me Restaurant. Nearest Sky Train station is Sala Daeng Station; MRT is Chang Nonsi Station. Smaller then Chakran but nice and very clean. Entrance is on 2/F. Dark rooms/maze on 3/F; steam, sauna and shower area and deck on 4/F; and a nice garden on the rooftop. Sun evening starting at 6pm is naked night. There is an attendant ensuring that you are naked when you are on the floor where the maze is. Crowd is mostly young Thai patrons.

PHAHONYOTHIN -- Samsen, Victory Monument, Phahonyothin, Phayathai, Saphan Kwai, Chatuchak

1511/39 Phaholyothin Rd, Soi Phaholyothin Theater (opposite Paolo Memorial Hospital, close to the Saphan Kwai Sky Train Station), Utopia Map, 02-279-1511, email. From the Saphan Kwai Sky Train Station, take Exit 1 and walk towards Pradiphat Rd, then take the 2nd lane on the right after AMB bank (less then 3 minutes). You will see the big sign for 39 Underground at the end of this small short lane. G/F has lockers, steam, sauna; 2/F has TV and a tiny gym area; 3/F dark rooms, 4/F roof top cruising area (most are not shy there). Theme nights. Cheap admission and popular with the local Thai crowd.

Comments from Utopians:

"I like 39 Underground because it is easily accessible and the entrance fee is reasonable. I feel the patrons are friendlier as night approaches." -- yinghuantang, Mar 4, 2009

169/44 Pradiphat Rd, Saphan Kwai, 02-618-4130. Small, local sauna.

Comments from Utopians:

"Quite easy to find. At Pradiphat Rd, ask for Elizabeth Hotel - Adonis is on your right as you face the hotel. Adonis looked like a very local sauna, with a very mixed age group of clientele. It has a dry sauna, a karaoke room, video room and about 10 private rooms." -- yinghuantang, Feb 16, 2009

32 Soi Ari 4, Phaholyothin Soi 7 (close by the Ari BTS Train Station), Utopia Map, 02-279-1359, 02-278-5310, email. This multi-story facility features swimming pool and large jacuzzi, steam and dry saunas, well-equipped gym, restaurant, poolside lounge, private cabins, mazes and video theater. Beautifully designed with exotic details, textures and colors -- a leisure and pleasure oasis. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"I went to Chakran and the the heater of the jacuzzi was not working, so the water was really cold. But really nice, clean place." -- MikoGarcia, Oct 2, 2009

"Nice venue, but mainly locals seeking locals." -- ozimp, Mar 14, 2009

1448/6-7 Phahonyothin Rd (opposite Major Cineplex Ratchayothin), Utopia Map, 02-930-3538. First branch of this local neighborhood sauna.

108/3 Pradipat 19, Saphan Kwai, Utopia Map, 02-618-4505. From Saphan Khwai BTS station, walk towards Pradipat Rd parallel to the Sky Train track, and turn right into Pradipat Rd (about a 15 min walk). Pass the Liberty Garden Hotel and look for Soi 19 to your right. Walk some 50m until you see the Farose sauna sign on the left side of the lane. Turn right into a housing estate, follow the road turning to your left and you'll find the house number on a multi-storey gray wall with an impressive doorway. There are five levels in two wings in this huge complex, with the most happening in the right wing (go to the rooftop for access or to the door at the back end of the locker room). Sauna and steam, dark room, video, snacks. Mostly young Thai crowd, a few mature men, a few foreigners. Open until early morning.

1155/1 Soi Ronachai 2 (small soi opposite Sam Sen Railway Station), Phayathai, Utopia Map, 02-279-3807. Take a cab to Samsen Railway Station. Get to the side of the tracks where there are restaurants along a green residential neighborhood. Across from the station and past the Railway Restauant is Soi Ronnachai 2. Walk in about 50m and you'll come to a junction. GG sauna is exactly at the junction. Look for a pink fence with 'GG' on it. It is a two storey detached house with pink pillars, converted into a sauna complex. Sauna, steam, karaoke, snacks. This is the place if you fancy more mature men or pandas (Asian chubs)! Friendly and popular local club. Parking in front.

RAMKHAMHAENG

Ladprao Soi 128/4, Ramkhamhaeng, 02-378-0692. Small neighborhood gay sauna attracts a local Thai crowd.

Ramkhamhaeng 21, Soi 2, Utopia Map, 02-618-4505, 02-618-4515, email. A second branch of this popular local crowd sauna offers entertainment fitness gym, sauna, swimming pool, karaoke, food and drinks.

508 Kasemsan Residence Village, Ladprao Soi 112 (Ramkhamhaeng Soi 53), Utopia Map, 02-539-3259, 081-755-0509. Same owners as The Beach. Sauna, steam, swimming pool, nude zone, underwear parties.

Ramkhamhaeng Rd Soi 81/4 (opposite Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, in an alley between Soi 81 and 83), 02-732-0613. Small local place. Very cheap.

SUKHUMVIT -- Sukhumvit, Thonglor, Ekkamai

28/7 Sukhumvit Soi 19, Utopia Map, 086-667-6755 (Thai and English), 086-665-5001 (English, Mandarin and Cantonese), email. 69 Sauna is a gay sauna with a special stress on cleanliness. Three floors, 11 private rooms, two dark rooms, dining room, TV lounge, designated smoking areas, steam room, sauna and more. Weekly discount tourist pass is also available. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"Been to 69 Sauna two weeks ago on Sun. It says on the website Sun is naked day, but I could see many Thai walking around in their underwear and only farang in the nude. The premises are clean, a house actually, with bedrooms and hall divided into small cabins with wardrobe cabinets attached. Love the bathrooms...very homey." -- lordshaz, Nov 7, 2009

"I've been on three Sun evenings over the course of six weeks. Normally Sun from 5-7pm is busy at Thai saunas. 69 Sauna has had just a few people - I counted six one night, including me. There is a mix of people and they aren't shy or pretentious. Owners/employees are generally friendly. But for B$250 entry they need better facilities and more guests." -- padthaiari, Oct 24, 2009

"I prefer going to 69 Sauna. The crowd is friendly and open. I enjoy the rooftop where a lot of young Thai are not ashamed to show their stuff. Yes! During naked days (Sat, Sun and Tue). Cool!" -- MikoGarcia, Oct 2, 2009

316 Soi Panit Anant, Sukhumvit 71 (turn right at the pet clinic), Utopia Map, 02-392-4783, email. Sauna, steam, swimming pool, restaurant, karaoke and cruise nooks. Local crowd and foreigners in-the-know. This is a casual, unpretentious club. Open until 6am.

924/5 Ruam Rudi Soi 2, Utopia Map, 02-650-9862, email. New location for the formerly named Angelo. Small local sauna with steam, karaoke, video, and private cabins.

Sukhumvit Soi 48, Prakanong, 02-391-9317, 081-510-8572. Soi 48 is between the Prakanong and Onut BTS stations. Walk down Soi 48 to an industrial building with the letters BNPC on it, turn right past the guard hut, left at next soi and then right; it's on the right corner with good signage. If you take a "motorsai" tell them to take the bridge (bai saphan) because you must cross over to the other side of the klong via the inbound side of Sukhumvit. Sauna is in two 6-story shop houses. This venue is cheap and clean, but not crowded and almost entirely Thai. Downside is the six flights to climb up and down, plus no air con! But for a very Thai-Thai gay experience, it's fun and easy to reach. Facilities include private rooms, clean steam and sauna rooms (up top), plus karaoke and free beverages (Coke, water and ice). Massage also available but only a couple of masseurs. Inexpensive entry. Open daily from 2pm-midnight.

Comments from Utopians:

"Only a couple of guests were there. Probably around ten. So, don't expect too much action." -- MikoGarcia, Oct 2, 2009

THONBURI

Soi LG (near Soi Taksin 14), Taksin Rd, Thonburi, Utopia Map, 02-466-0707, 086-006-5565. In the same no-name, dead-end soi as Shape Massage and Spa (between Soi 14 and Soi 14/1). There is a footbridge (the 2nd one along Thaksin Rd after turning left from Thonburi Rd/Thaksin Bridge Rd) at the entrance to the soi and an LG shop on the corner. EDOK is on the left past LG.

OTHER AREAS

383 Sukhothai Rd, 02-241-3385, 02-668-2392. Neighborhood sauna, nice decor, local crowd.

91/194 Siam Park City, Sukhapiban 2 Rd, 02-919-9609. Large sauna club way out in the suburbs. Facilities include sauna and steam, karaoke, gym, restaurant, and massage. Adjoining hotel is also gay-friendly, but a long way from the city. Crowd is suburban locals.

Rama II Soi 52 (opposite Big C and HomePro), 02-848-1190. Facilities include wet and dry sauna, small gym, TV lounge and karaoke. Local crowd. Inexpensive.

Ladprao 113 (about 1km down Soi 113, on the right), 02-734-0536. Clean and friendly. Steam, jacuzzi, cruise floor on 2/F. Inexpensive an good food. Crowd is mostly Thai and Asian.

Bang Khen, 02-953-4039, 086-994-3943.

1111/60 Soi 6, Bann-Kiangmuang Village, Ratchada-Ladprow, Ladprow Rd (between Ladprow Soi 23 and 25). Nearest MRT station: Ladprow. Sauna, steam, jacuzzi, karaoke, garden, free Internet, private rooms, and S&M room. They also provide massage service. Open daily from 3pm till late."