PULSE CITY GUIDE: SILOM GAY NEIGBOURHOOD GUIDE

Silom is one of the most famous neighbourhoods in the city of Angels. Known as the ‘Wolf Street’ of Bangkok, this bustling and hustling district is surrounded by many skyscrapers, catering to several business entities and livelihoods. So, if you plan a quick trip to the area, this Silom neighbourhood guide will surely help you!

Health comes first, so the places where you can get general health services are at the top of the list. Let's go!!!

PULSE Clinic Silom - The Only Gay Clinic in Town

Asia’s leading lifestyle clinic flagship branch is beside the BTS Sala Daeng on Silom Rd. The clinic offers extensive medical products and services, including the most comprehensive STD screening PCR 28, IV Drip, general health checkups, STI tests, PrEP/ PEP medication, traveller’s medicine, and many more.

PULSE Clinic is famous to foreign visitors, and its international branch is in Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.

All 20 branches in 5 countries of PULSE Clinic offer one-stop services for everyone regardless of age, race, sex, gender, religion, or political views. 

• 100,000+ lives from 196 countries in care
• 9 years of making the world a better place, 
• 9 years of making life a little easier. 
• 9 years of fighting to erase stigma.
• 9 years of ending HIV, getting to zero.

Contact Details: +66 65 237 1936 
For more info: https://www.pulse-clinic.com

The Bangkok Christian Hospital, Bangkok

Bangkok Christian Hospital, established over 71 years ago, ranks among Thailand's oldest general hospitals. Renowned for its affordability relative to other Bangkok hospitals, it offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services. Specialties include Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Surgery, Dentistry, and Health Check-ups.

Contact Details: 02 625 9000
For more info: https://www.bch.in.th

Photo Credit: Bangkok Christian Hospital Facebook

WHERE TO STAY IN SILOM?

As for the best hotels to enjoy a fun-filled staycation, Silom is home to countless lodging venues from 5-star hotels to mid-range establishments.

Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Bangkok Silom

Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Bangkok Silom provides the comfort of home and the excitement of discovery during your travels.

We aim to offer a peaceful sanctuary where you feel like it's "home on your journey." Let us be your gateway to new adventures.

Conveniently located next to BTS Sala Daeng, our hotel combines relaxation and exploration for a memorable stay.

Contact Details: +66 02 211 8999
For more information: https://nnr-h.com/croom/bangkoksilom/en/

Pullman Bangkok Hotel G

Pullman Bangkok G makes for a stylish, pleasurable, and luscious experience with excellent amenities and highly comfortable room units. Conveniently located in the heart of Silom, this luxury hotel is near shopping malls and other cultural heritage locations you would want to visit in the district.  

Contact Details: +66 2352 4000 
For more info: https://www.pullmanbangkokhotelg.com

Photo Credit: Pullman Bangkok Hotel G

Heritage Bangkok Silom

Another great pick for accommodation is the classic Heritage Bangkok Silom where modern design meets world-class facilities. This Urban Hip Hotel combines the authenticity of Thai culture with a touch of contemporary hospitality service. Located between Silom and Sathorn, this hotel is surrounded by several venues where you can enjoy delectable Thai and international delicacies. 

Contact Details: +66 2235 2889 
For more info: https://www.theheritagebangkok.com

Photo Credit: Heritage Bangkok Silom

HOLIDAY INN Silom

Silom's largest hotel with more than 600+ rooms. Only Gem Shines Next to Gem, Holiday Inn Silom is located next to the Jewelry Trade Centre, in the middle of famous shopping & entertainment venues, restaurants, and even hospitals. If you love to travel in comfort and luxury, Holiday Inn is the one answer.

Contact Details: 02 207 4300

For more info: holidayinn

Photo Credit: Holiday Inn® Bangkok Silom

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK IN SILOM?

It is a common fact that Silom has countless restaurants, cafés, and bars where you can indulge in some of the best cuisines in all of Bangkok. You can also witness the overwhelming scene of entertainment hubs, gay bars, and rooftop bars, making Silom the go-to location for visitors from all over the world who are looking for a variety of fun experiences. 

As the area is filled with office buildings, dining locations are usually swarmed by the busy crowd of the working sector.

Eat Me Restaurant Bangkok

Eat Me is hardly a secret. Since 1998, it has been known for carefully cooked dishes that join global influences with local flavors. The best meals here start with Thai food-inspired cocktails at the ground-floor bar. They continue at the minimalist second-story dining room or leafy balcony with the star of the menu—mixed clams served with nam, or fermented Thai sausage, and coriander lime broth—and one of the unmissable desserts.

Contact Details: 02 238 0931 
For more info: EAT ME

Photo Credit: Eat Me Facebook

Baan Dusit Gourmet

Experience an elegant breakfast setting with Baan Dusit Thani’s beautifully preserved heritage home repurposed as a cozy, stylish dining place with an alfresco set up by the pool. Offering a mouthwatering menu of deliciously baked goods partnered with freshly brewed coffee and gourmet tea for your morning meal, Baan Dusit Gourmet’s classic decorations, and displays of memorabilia will make for an ideal trip down memory lane. This place is worth the visit! 

Contact Details: +66 2200 9009 
For more info: https://baandusitthani.com/restaurants/dusit-gourmet

Photo Credit: Baan Dusit Gourmet

Somtum Der

For a well-served lunch or brunch meal, Somtum Der offers authentic Thai-Isan delicacies that will truly give you a chance to taste true Northern Thailand gastronomy. Home of the famous som tum dish, this restaurant creates one of the most sought-after som tum recipes and other popular Thai favorites. 

Contact Details: +662 632 4499 
For more info: http://somtumder.com/home.html

Photo Credit: Somtum Der

Mezzaluna Bangkok

Offering a premier culinary experience through the combination of the finest Japanese ingredients and French cooking techniques, Mezza Luna Bangkok will certainly hit the spot with their selection of award-winning recipes being a 2-Michelin-starred venue located on the 65th floor of the famous Lebua Hotels and Resorts. This is a favorite dinner place for local and international tourists who long for fancy dining while overlooking the scenic view of the city skyline. 

Contact Details: +66 2624 9999 
For more info: https://lebua.com/restaurants/mezzaluna

Photo Credit: Mezzaluna Bangkok

Sky Bar Bangkok, Lebua Hotels and Resorts

Located in the same hotel as Mezza Luna, 250 meters above sea level SKY Bar is a famous rooftop bar in Silom that offers a mesmerizing and breathtaking view of the city. Luxurious atmosphere and uniquely crafted concoctions await the visitors of the World’s Coolest Hotel Bars by Travel + Leisure, The World’s Most Influential Travel Brand. You can get a sip of the iconic Hangovertini, a famous cocktail mix made by the cast of the popular American movie, The Hangover II.  

Contact Details: +662 624 9555 
For more info: http://www.lebua.com/sky-bar

Photo Credit: Sky Bar Bangkok

Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant

Another must-visit Michelin-recommended French restaurant in Silom is the Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant located on the 37th floor of the Pullman Bangkok G, featuring a spacious and intimate dining location with a flickering view of the Bangkok skyline. This fancy destination provides gourmet French cuisine including tapas, French cheeses, and high-grade cold cuts which are best paired with a glass of your favorite wine.  

Contact Details: +66 96 860 7990 
For more info: https://www.randblab.com/scarlett-bkk

Photo Credit: Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant

Gay Nightlife in Bangkok

Silom is considered the center of Bangkok's gay nightlife which is why international tourists are flocking to the streets of Silom to witness the bustling entertainment specifically in Soi 2 and Soi 4. If you are planning a nightlife visit at Silom, here are the places you don’t want to miss!

RUSH Bangkok

The Only Gay CLub with a Darkroom in Bangkok! Yes, a real darkroom with actions!!! This is the newest and hottest bar in Bangkok designed by and for sexy and raunchy international crowds. RUSH Bar is the newest gay bar in Bangkok. SLEAZY - SWEATY - SLUTTY. RUSH bar is located on 4F and 5F of PULSE's Club Back Door Building. You can go up by taking a lift.
We have a dark room inside, in case someone might feel a little cruisy. Don't miss >> DARKROOM

Contact: +6684 242 6292

For more info: https://www.pulse-clinic.com/rush-bar-bangkok-the-newest-sexiest-gay-club-in-bangkok

BEEF Bangkok

If you love all types of bear, muscle, beefy, or chubby this is the place for you.
The queue going in BEEF is legendary!

Contact: +6698 654 2887

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/beef.bkkbar

Stranger Bar (House of Drag Queens)

Witness a variety of on-stage renditions and impersonations of famous worldwide superstars while dancing to the beats of superb DJs at Silom soi 4 featuring Thai and international drag queens. The Stranger Bar is a dazzling venue that offers creatively crafted cocktails, live performances, and a vibrant atmosphere. Mostly swarmed by international tourists, this soi has been the go-to bar for a night filled with fun and music.  

Contact Details: 02 632 9425 
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/TheStrangerBar

G.O.D. Bangkokg or G Bangkok (GOD)

Right through the next soi, you can easily find G Bangkok or GOD in Silom soi 2. This gay bar features guys on display, thus the initials GOD, where you can enjoy the intense clubbing scene from almost naked hunk guys dancing the night for entertainment, as well as watch grand cabaret shows at midnight. With its loud, hot, and busy gay scene, it is the place to be for an ultimate gay clubbing experience. 

Contact Details: 02 632 8033

For more info: https://www.instagram.com/god_bkk

DJ Station

Another one of the most visited bars in Silom is DJ Station, a popular gay night bar offering an oozing, lively experience with its hyped-up DJs fueling up the energetic, packed crowd. A classic house remix of phenomenal divas makes for old-but-gold boozy nightlife. The dim-lit venue is filled with a mix of foreign visitors sharing the dancefloor with a bunch of gay guys looking to have fun. 

Contact Details: 02 266 4029 

For more info: https://www.instagram.com/djstationbangkok

WHERE YOU CAN RELAX ON WEEKEN?

After a Saturday night of booze and boys, head over to these must-try spas and wellness venues for a relaxing weekend. 

Perception Blind Massage

A unique-concept massage place called Perception Blind Massage can be found in the heart of Silom. If you fancy a soothing massage after a tiring day, this place offers revitalized massage therapy performed by their visually impaired or blind masseurs. Take the chance to relish the healing sense of touch while providing a good job opportunity for blind people.  

Contact Details: 099 115 6669 
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/perceptionsilom8

Photo Credit: Perception Blind Massage

Panpuri Wellness & Spa

Located at King Power Mahanakhon, Panpuri is one of the leading spa and wellness centers in all of Bangkok. Savor the luxurious wellness service through Panpuri’s high-standard spa products made from organic ingredients offered in their spa havens all over the city. The venue also offers home products like body care, hair care, and many more.  

Contact Details: 02 253 5959 
For more info: https://www.panpuri.com/th

Photo Credit: Panpuri Wellness & Spa

PULSE Clinic Branches

Thailand

PULSE Clinic Silom Bangkok info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com Tel: +66 65237 1936 or WhatsApp or LINE official account 

PULSE Clinic Nana Bangkok info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com Tel: +66 95915 6385 or WhatsApp or LINE official account 

PULSE Clinic Nana2 Bangkok info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com Tel: +66 99426 6982 or WhatsApp or LINE official account 

PULSE Clinic Patong Beach, Phuketinfo.phuket@pulse-clinic.com Tel: +66 95261 5282 or WhatsApp or LINE official account 

PULSE Clinic Sukhumvit 37,info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com Tel: +66 92497 9353 or WhatsApp or LINE official account 

PULSE Clinic Airport Link Phayathai, Bangkok info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com  Tel : +66842426292

PULSE Clinic Asoke – Executive Health center Asoke, Bangkok info@eu-health.org   Tel :+6664 742 6528 or WhatsApp or LINE official account 

PULSE Clinic South Pattaya info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com  Tel :+66 62 828 7969 or WhatsApp or LINE official account 

PULSE Clinic North Pattaya info.bkk@pulse-clinic.com Tel :+66 62 828 7969 or WhatsApp or LINE official account 

PULSE Clinic Nimman Chiang Mai info.cnx@pulse-clinic.com Tel: +66 99479 7168 or WhatsApp or LINE official account 

PULSE Clinic Phuket Town, Phuket info.phuket@pulse-clinic.com  Tel: +66 65237 1936 or WhatsApp or LINE official account 

Malaysia

PULSE Clinic Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur info.kl@pulse-clinic.com  Tel: +60321102122, Whatsapp +601165388678

PULSE Clinic Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur info.kl@pulse-clinic.com  Tel: +60321102122, Whatsapp +601165388678

PULSE Clinic George Town, Penang, info.pg@pulse-clinic.com  +60138039693, Whatsapp +60138039693

 Hong Kong

PULSE Clinic Central, Hong Kong info.hk@pulse-clinic.com  Tel: +852 2389 8250

 Singapore
PULSE Clinic Tanjong Pagar, Singapore info.sg@pulse-clinic.com  Tel: +65 6974 59190 or WhatsApp 

 Philippines 

PULSE Clinic Manila, Philippines info.ph@pulse-clinic.com  Tel: +63 91712454970 or WhatsApp or LINE official account 

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