Saphan Kwai is the birthplace of gay culture in Bangkok. This is the oldest gay area in the great city of (male) Angels. Plenty of different types of gay and lgbt-friendly venues are spread out over the area. Whatever you're looking for: it's there. Finding it can be difficult because you'll have to navigate small soi's and the area is quite big. But that's where Pinktrails comes in to help. Explore the richly diverse gay scene of Saphan Kwai, which is conveniently accessible by BTS.

Most of the venues are popular with the local Thai gay crowd. Other Asian ethnicities are common however too. Thais are very welcoming and always happy to see a foreigner visiting their neighborhood. If you're into Thai guys, don't hesitate to check out the extensive nightlife and rich LGBT history this area represents.

Gay nightlife in Saphan Kwai

There are numerous gay bars, or "host bars" as they are commonly referred to by local Thais all throughout the area. They are diverse in character, some feature karaoke and others are great to just have a drink and enjoy the local crowd. Even gay go-go bars can be found in Saphan Kwai if you know where to look and conveniently, there are plenty of lgbt-friendly hotels in the vicinity.

Gay Saunas in Saphan Kwai

Looking for something hot and steamy? Saphan Kwai has plenty of that. Some of the oldest, locally well known gay saunas are found here.