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Bangkok's financial district, known for its vibrant night markets, rooftop bars, and the famous Patpong entertainment zone.

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Meanwhile, lively Silom offers a true diversity of nightlife. Here you’ll find high-end bars, such as the 1930s Cantonese-inspired Maggie Choo’s and the Sky Bar at the Lebua State Tower (famously featured in The Hangover Part II). These swanky night spots come with upscale dress codes, so pack with this in mind if this is your vibe. Back on street level, Silom Soi 4 and Soi 2 are the city’s vibrant gay districts. Soi 2 is the most intense of the pair, while a more diverse range of drinkers sit outside the buzzing bars of Soi 4 and watch events on the colorful street unfold as the sun descends behind the high rises. 
Whether you’re exploring jaw-dropping temples, sipping a cocktail at a glittering sky bar, or simply stuck in a traffic jam, it’s clear that Bangkok is a city with an indomitable spirit. But to truly understand what makes this city so special, dedicate an afternoon to chilling in a local bar with a Chang in hand. I’m in my 30s now, but sitting on the street watching this spellbinding city go by inevitably transforms me back into that travel-naive 20-year-old, hopelessly drunk on Bangkok.
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