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Title says it all.
Been reading a lot of threads on the site and all I read about are expat pubs, EDM, and Hip Hop themed night life.

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Being sent over there for work so hopping to find decent Alternative music venues, hopefully not filled with prostitutes ๐Ÿ™‚

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There was this place...ย  Speakerbox...ย  ย but, its now closed...ย  the owner is opening up a new project, though I'm not sure when.

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... I'm guessing the new place will also be called Speakerbox to continue using the name and maintain the following.- so watch that space...ย 

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https://bk.asia-city.com/nightlife/news/thonglors-favorite-live-music-spot-speakerbox-closes-its-doors-party-weekend

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The Bangkok nightlife and bar scene is absolute crap now and has been for a long time. You are about 15 years too late. The days of Mystique, Q-Bar, and Bed Supper Club are long gone. Silom Soi 4 now RIP too.ย 
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Post Covid all you got left are two nightlife ghettos that were resurrected. You got Sukhumvit Soi 11, which got reincarnated into an Indian ghetto filled with overpriced and uninspiring bars and hookers. And then you got Khao San Road, which is an offensive backpacker ghetto that is way too loud and is now also filled with hookers.ย 
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The only nightlife scene you might find without lots of hookers would be something very local, which most foreigners aren't interested in. You could try Ekamai or RCA if you're determined though.

There are a couple of cool cocktail bars down in Chinatown, or there were anyway before Covid, maybe a couple of them are still there, but I haven't bothered checking.ย 
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Maybe there are a couple of cool hotel rooftop bars still around, but in general they're going to be pretentious and boring AF.

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I can't think of any place that I would consider "having a vibe" though in Bangkok anymore and there hasn't been for at least 10 years already. It disappeared with all the Western expats.ย 


@Yagoda should chime in on this topic. He's the undisputed expert on all nightlife in Bangkok that isn't sleazy or entrenched with hookers. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Jazz any good for you?ย  Try;

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Smalls Bar & Live Music,ย 186, 3-4 Suan Phlu 1 Alley, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10120

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Groovin High Jazz Bar, 118 Si Lom Rd, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

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Thanks everyone for the feedback.

Can't say I am surprised. But disappointed all the same.

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Was in Taiwan for 6 months a while back and was surprised they had some pretty cool places.

And a couple of good alternative night clubs.

Looks like Bangkok is catering to a different market.

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Jazz, classical, too, I like. Maybe I might have more luck in those departments?

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3 hours ago, Kevin_Beethoven said:

Thanks everyone for the feedback.

Can't say I am surprised. But disappointed all the same.

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Was in Taiwan for 6 months a while back and was surprised they had some pretty cool places.

And a couple of good alternative night clubs.

Looks like Bangkok is catering to a different market.

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Jazz, classical, too, I like. Maybe I might have more luck in those departments?

Internet is your friend. There are plenty of clubs for any variety of music. I wouldnt be looking to this forum for suggestions.ย 

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2 minutes ago, Dan O said:

Internet is your friend. There are plenty of clubs for any variety of music. I wouldnt be looking to this forum for suggestions.ย 

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Why wouldn't you ???.. .ย  This forum can be an outstanding resource for local information, often much better than the AI generated bumf and sponsored results google searches return.ย 

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So... whats wrong with the answers this forum may result in ?...ย 

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Are you under the flawed impression that all forum members are not capable of providing a healthy decent response because they are too busy propping up a bar in Pattaya ??

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Not sure what "Alternative music" is. In my experience, Thailand has a decent amount of live music. Venues open and close and some oldies just keep going.

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As mentioned above, Saxophone pubย (unnofical page - their website appears broken), has good jazz and different bands each night of the week. Normally 2 or 3 bands per night starting at 8pm. No cover charge and food served.

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If you want Thai style as an "alternative", then any of the Tawan Daeng pubs https://g.co/kgs/hw9P6Teย are a good night out. Not just music but stage shows too. The one in Rama 3 is my favourite. Good food and beer too.ย  Again, no cover charge but best to book in advance.

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Also, Saeng Jan (many venues all over Thailand), offer similar to Tawan Daeng. Don't be surprised if you, as a foreigner, are a minority of one in these places. I've had some good party nights and the Thais are friendly anf fun.

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9 hours ago, Yagoda said:

How dare you insult me and implyย that I don't know anything about filth and sleaze and hookers? I don't go to any place where sex isn't openly sold


I was throwing you a bone and giving you a chance to clean up your public image. I forgot though, you love your public image just right where it is. ๐Ÿ˜‚

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