In recent years, Bangkok has developed and evolved so much that it’s earned the reputation of being the “New York of Asia” or the “new New York”. Endless high-rises now pierce the skyline and sitting at the top of many of them are these dazzling rooftop bars. Each time we arrive in the city and take a taxi from the airport, we’re struck by how many skyscrapers we can see out the window - rising like massive bamboo shoots.

We’ve been to a few rooftop bars over the years but nothing quite impressed us like Nobu. The views are incredible. You can see 360-degrees around the city, the iconic King Power Mahanakhon building towers above you, and in the distance you can make out the golden dome of Lebua and the bright lights of IconSiam. It’s the best view we’ve ever seen in Bangkok, and for that reason alone you should visit!

Forget rooftop bars, night markets or river cruises for a second, the best nightlife experience in Bangkok has got to be watching a Muay Thai fight at Rajadamnern Stadium. This is the conclusion we came to after enjoying an incredible Sunday night here: exhilarating fights, showstopping entertainment and a rambunctious atmosphere that we haven’t experienced anywhere else in Thailand.

Bangkok is home to dozens of different rooftop bars. Some of them just offer nice views while others capture the city’s energy - and Tichuca Rooftop Bar is one of those places. Sitting high above Sukhumvit Road in the T-One Building, Tichuca has become one of the trendiest hotspots in the city, mainly down to its viral “Avatar Tree”. This LED masterpiece is the focus of the bar and it shifts colors throughout the night.