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Bangkok after work

A Friday evening in Bangkok usually starts with the same question in the group chat: "where are we going tonight?". Some crews sit down to moo kratha, some head up to a rooftop to see the city lights, and some go for live music in a small bar around Ekkamai or Ari. Every neighbourhood has a clear character of its own.

The problem is that the city is big and the traffic is heavy. Arranging to meet someone across town is tiring before you even leave home, never mind apps where you chat for a week and then it simply goes quiet. So YesTonite focuses only on tonight and on people nearby. See who is going out tonight, send one message and pick a place near a BTS or MRT station that works for both of you.

Friday and Saturday are the busiest, but plenty of people go out to eat and drink after work on weekdays too. On some Buddhist holy days regular venues do not sell alcohol; those nights suit a nice dinner or a walk along the Chao Phraya.

Popular areas at night

• ThonglorSukhumvit 55, a long soi full of bars, restaurants and cocktail spots, busy almost every night.
• EkkamaiNext to Thonglor but more relaxed, with plenty of live music spots and small bars.
• AriA leafy area near BTS Ari, with cafes and chilled spots for nights when you do not want to rush.
• Silom and SathornOffice districts that come alive right after work, with several rooftops with city views.
• Banthat ThongA food street near Sam Yan with places open until late, ideal for a late meal after work.
• YaowaratBangkok's Chinatown: street food at night and small bars in old buildings around Song Wat.