{"id":10274,"date":"2019-04-24T09:18:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T09:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spartacus.gayguide.travel\/blog\/?p=10274"},"modified":"2019-05-03T10:39:35","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T10:39:35","slug":"insider-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spartacus.gayguide.travel\/blog\/insider-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"INSIDER: Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paul Boonrungreung is the figurehead of the super cool SO\/ Bangkok and knows the Thai metropolis like the back of his hand.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After running a lifestyle and fashion boutique in London, you moved back to Bangkok in 2013 to work as SO PerSOnality at the SO\/Sofitel Hotel opened there. What is it that makes this city so attractive?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bangkok is incredibly lively, inspiring and never comes to rest. The “City of Angels” is a wonderfully hip and chic place, where you can discover timeless historical sights and find your very own and unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n

What is not to be missed on a first visit to Bangkok?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Great Palace<\/strong>, the sensational Street Food<\/strong>, a visit to the club in the famous DJ Station<\/strong> and a walk through the largest market on weekends, the Chatujak<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Bangkok is known for its gay scene, especially on Silom Soi 4 street. Is this still “the place to go” today?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In fact the Silom Soi 4 has something timeless and is still important as it has a sexy atmosphere. The Telephone Bar<\/strong> is just as popular as the Strangler Bar<\/strong> which is and remains my eternal favourite. Silom Soi 4 is the coolest place to meet up with friends and then head for a night out.<\/p>\n

What other options can you recommend for gay night owls?<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Sundays, the cool Magie Choo<\/strong> will entice you with funky beats and a fantastic cabaret show. The Sweetest Rabbit Bar<\/strong> at Silom Soi 2 is a popular meeting place before and after a visit to DJ station, and The GOD<\/strong> is an underground club where you can dance to hard House until dawn.<\/p>\n

And what else is not to miss?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Vogue Lounge<\/strong> in the Mahanakorn Cube Building is located on Narathiwas Road next to Silom Road: it’s super in right now, yet offers a service with a personal touch. My cocktail recommendation would be a mojito with rum, mint leaves, lemon juice and syrup. I can also recommend a candlelit dinner in the Thai restaurant Issaya Simse<\/strong>, where you can watch the chef prepare the meals. At the end of the night you can stop by Osha<\/strong>. The caf\u00e9 at the night market Asiatique on the shore of Choa Phraya serves Thai fusion cuisine.<\/p>\n

Thailand is known for excellent massages and spas. What are your recommendations?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Divana Spas<\/strong> are an oasis in the heart of Bangkok. Here you can relax and indulge in luxurious treatments. In our SO\/ Spa<\/strong> old traditions meet the refinement and know-how of French cosmetic art and provide a refreshing experience.<\/p>\n

When do you think is the best time to travel?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thailand celebrates Songkran<\/strong>, the New Year celebration in April. In SO\/ Bangkok we start the celebrations with our SO\/ Pool Party<\/strong> a few days before the start of G-Circuit, one of the biggest LGBTIQ* events in Asia with DJs from all over the world and non-stop parties. The Silom Road is the scene of a big water battle during Songkran, which has been part of the Thai New Year celebration for generations and today is mainly carried out with spray guns.<\/p>\n

Information about Thailand for LGBTIQ* tourists can be found at www.gothaibefree.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Information about SO\/ Bangkok can be found at www.sofitel.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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