Event Dates
From: Friday, April 11, 2025
To: Monday, April 14, 2025
G Circuit Songkran 2025
The Songkran Festival is the largest gay circuit party in Asia and takes place during the Thai new year attracting thousands of guys from all over Asia.
Songkran – Songkran Bangkok Gay Circuit Party 2025
The G Circuit Songkran , takes place in of April each year, for the Thai New Year, featuring 3 huge circuit events and two pool parties, attracting thousands of guys from around the world.
- Visiting for the event? Stay close to all the gay bars and clubs in Silom. Enjoy a unique experience at the Bangkok Marriott with superb views and world-class amenities.
Songkran 2024
- Next Edition: Friday April 11th – Monday April 14th, 2025. – Venues to be confirmed.
- Bangkok celebrates the annual Thai New Year’s celebration known as the Songkran Festival, in April,
- The event has been adopted by the International gay community in recent years and Bangkok now hosts one of the largest gay festival weekends in the Asia during Songkran.
- Upgrade your Bangkok stay at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, rated “Wonderful” by guests with spacious rooms, high end amenities, superior service and great location.
The Theme
- Awaiting theme for the 2025 Edition.
The Parties
- Produced by GCircuit, Songkran is spread over four days of parties.
- Both the night time events and the pool parties are held at the stunning new Emsphere entertainment complex, in the Sukhumvit district.
- Night time events run from 7 pm until late.
- Daytime pool events run from noon to 7 pm.
- Stay close to the party at The Landmark Bangkok, rated “Fabulous” by guests with world-class amenities, spacious rooms, superb breakfast options and excellent location.
Day 1
- Friday – Opening Party – Opening Party at Emsphere, Level 6 from 7 pm ’till late.
Day 2
- Saturday Daytime – Bear Pool Party at Emsphere, Level 5, Tribe Sky Beach Club, from 12 pm to 7 pm
- Saturday Nighttime – “Main Party“, at Emsphere, Level 6 from 7 pm ’till late.
Day 3
- Sunday Daytime – Boy Pool Party at Emsphere, Level 5, Tribe Sky Beach Club, from 12 pm to 7 pm
- Sunday Nighttime “Main Party II” at Emsphere, Level 6 from 7 pm ’till late.
Day 4
- Monday – “Closing Party” at Emsphere, Level 6 from 7 pm ’till late.
The Venue – Emsphere Bangkok
- Empshere – Located in the Sukhumvit district, in the heart of Bangkok, a shopping and entertainmenent complex, made up of multiple spaces including:
- UOB LIVE: – A state of the art entertainment venue with space for up to 6,000 guests
- BEACH CLUB: – A stunning beach club venue located within the Empshere.
- Check out our insiders gay guide to Bangkok and discover the best places to dine, stay and play.
The District
- Sukhumvit is Bangkok’s vibrant artery, where where traditional Thai culture blends with a cosmopolitan energy and an inclusive vibe.
- From luxurious malls like Emporium and EmQuartier to quirky street markets, Sukhumvit is a shopper’s paradise.
- Indulge in a culinary journey with street food stalls, chic cafes, and upscale restaurants serving both traditional Thai and international cuisines.
- It’s approximately 5-6 kilometers from Sukhumvit to Silom’s gay district. A quick BTS ride from Asok to Sala Daeng station will have you mingling in Silom’s rainbow-colored streets in under 20 minutes.
Where to stay in Gay Bangkok?
The following Bangkok hotels are all close to the city’s best gay bars:
W Bangkok Hotel, COMO Metropolitan, Banyan Tree, Bandara Suites.
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Sofitel So, Our editors stay at the
official hotel, great location & gay friendly.
Official Website
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Gay Map of Bangkok
Silom Street 2 and 4 is the epicenter of gay nightlife in Bangkok. Here you will find the best bars and restaurants, the perfect place to begin your night on the town.
21/100 South Sathon Road, Sathorn, 10120 Bangkok, Thailand
Banyan Tree Bangkok offers with of the city or Chaophraya River. It features a swimming pool of 4 m x 25m, a stylish, roof-top restaurant and bar, a spa and 7 dining options. Free shuttle is available daily.
Banyan Tree's rooms and suites are spacious, featuring wooden flooring and large windows. They offer a seating area, coffee/tea maker and satellite TV. Guests may enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic beverages from the minibar. 24-hour room service is available.
106 North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bang Rak, 10500 Bangkok, Thailand
A 3-minute walk from Chong Nonsi BTS Skytrain Station, W Bangkok Hotel offers a luxury accommodation with modern amenities and free Wi-Fi in the public areas. It boasts an outdoor pool, fitness centre and an on-site restaurant.
Stylish rooms are equipped with a cable flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station and a refrigerator. En suite bathrooms come with free toiletries, a bathtub and shower facilities.
27 South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, 10120 Bangkok, Thailand
This 5-star hotel in 's Sathorn area includes Thai-style rooms with free WiFi, a 25 m outdoor pool and a COMO Shambhala Urban Escape spa. Among its 3 dining options is Nahm Thai Restaurant, awarded with one Michelin Star in the first edition of Michelin Guide Bangkok 2018 and 2019, voted number one Asia's 50 Best Restaurants and number 13 in the World's 50 Best Restaurants by San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna. Guests can use a free scheduled shuttle service to Sathorn Road and Saladaeng BTS Skytrain Station on Silom Road.
75/1 Saladaeng Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bang Rak, 10500 Bangkok, Thailand
Located in District, offers rooms and suites with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. It features 2 dining options, 2 and a . Free WiFi is available throughout.
Each room and at the has a minibar, tea/coffee maker and electronic safe. Attached bathrooms include a shower and bathtub. Suites come with a kitchenette.
187 S Sathorn Rd, Khwaeng Yan Nawa, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand
Tastefully furnished, the spacious apartments at Ascott feature full kitchen facilities and a comfortable living room. Each is equipped with a washing machine, satellite/cable TV and DVD player. Outdoor pool, spa, fitness centre. Free WiFi
57 Sathon Soi 10, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Sabai Sathorn offers Bright and stylishly furnished well-appointed serviced air-conditioned apartments with living rooms and kitchens and private bathroom. It features a rooftop swimming pool and a yoga room. Free WiFi
12/1 Soi Sathon 2, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
A home away from home, minimalist studios and suites feature private balconies and fully furnished kitchens. Comfortable lounge areas come with a sofa set and home theater system 40-inch flat-screen TVs, fitness centre. Free Wi-Fi
21 Thanon Saladaeng, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
All apartments come with air conditioning. The Elite apartments features two bedrooms & with living room, dining area & kitchenette. the property offers a 24-hour reception, an outdoor pool, sauna, fitness centre & Laundry room
78 Soi Silom 4, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
The Pride Team have moved back to Bangkok and have opened Pride Bar and Restaurant in Silom Soi 4. offering Live shows and entertainment with an Italian Thai Menu
House of HEALS, ชั้น 33 โรงแรมเรเนซองส์ 518/8 Phloen Chit Rd, ปทุมวัน Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Upmarket gay drag show bar can be lots of fun
22 Si Lom, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
THE place to go for dancing the night away while surrounded by handsome, shirtless, sweaty men!With a name like this, how could you not go in? Home to the sexiest gay dancers in the city with stage shows that will leave you wanting more. GOD is super busy from midnight.
60/1 Soi, 4 Ratchadaphisek Rd, 10310, Thailand
Energetic, gay hot spot featuring table service & laser beams, plus music & dancing. They play all the most popular divas, from Britney to Lady Gaga
70 -72 Silom Soi 4 Fl.2 Suriyawong Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok
gay bar adventure, setting itself apart with its captivating ladyboy crew and electrifying performances
257 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khwaeng Samre, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10160
A gay luxurious spot serving delicious food and sublime cocktails. They also host an array of dazzling shows
114/14 Silom Soi 4, Bangkok
The Strange bar offers a modern New York style bar with friendly staff and good priced cocktails, open daily from 5pm till 2am known for fab DRAG SHOWs, Nightly DJ playing Great pop Top 20, dance, disco, diva music. Every night HAPPY HOUR
82 Silom 4 Alley, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
HUGs is one of the best bear bars in town offering weekly karaoke parties.
90 Soi Si Lom 2/1, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
5 star all class show and venue. The light show, music and choreography are all impressive and some of the hottest Boys in Bangkok
86-88 Silom Rd. Soi 4,Bangkok, Thailand.
Located on the street of bars The Balcony offers good food and cocktails, a nice terrace for people watching and waiter service a good place to stop at for a beer and a burger. Open daily from 5.30 to 2am
Soi Silom 4, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Gay bar with outdoor terrace & Indoor bar, Music, Thai Lamsing Shows, Karaoke zone
114 Soi Silom 4, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
This relaxed gay bay with a disco ball & sidewalk tables offers cocktails & Thai food.
11 Soi Si Lom 2/1, Khwaeng Silom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Popular gay nightspot with a sleek bar, multimedia screens & a crowded, DJ-fueled dance floor
Soi Silom 4, Bangkok
Formerly The telephone bar, has now been taken over by Pride Bar and Restaurant and is called The Circus bar offering nightly entertainment and lots of hot guys
37/3-17 Soi Phatpong 2, Soi Surawong, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Gay bar offering Strong Drinks and hot boys
Recommended Hotels in Bangkok By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Bangkok that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
COMO Metropolitan
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-Star, Michelin-Star Restaurant
- Close to the gay district
- Cable TV, yoga mat, bathtub
- In Bangkok’s Sathorn area, offers luxurious Thai-style rooms, spa, ideal for a sophisticated retreat
W Bangkok Hotel
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5-Star, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Centre
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, iPod docking station
- Offers modern amenities, pool, fitness center, perfect for a trendy and comfortable stay in Bangkok
Banyan Tree Bangkok
5 Star, Great Value
- 5-Star, Rooftop Restaurant
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Spacious, satellite TV, minibar
- Luxurious rooms with city or river views, rooftop dining, ideal for an exclusive Bangkok experience
Bandara Suites
4 Star, Location
- 4-Star, Silom District, Two Pools
- Close to the gay district
- Flat-screen TV, kitchenette, minibar
- Located in Silom, offers rooms and suites with pools, perfect for a comfortable and convenient stay
Video of the GCircuit Songkran Dance Festival
Highlights from the previous Songkran events.
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Bangkok
Bangkok has a well-established gay scene with a variety of LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, saunas, and entertainment venues. The city is known for its open and accepting attitude towards LGBTQ+ travelers and residents. You can find a range of venues catering to different tastes and preferences.
Silom Soi 2 | The Heart of the Gay Scene
Photo: Silom Soi 2 is home to some of Bangkok’s most popular gay bars
- Silom Soi 2 is considered one of the central locations for LGBTQ+ nightlife in Bangkok.
- The street features a mix of bars, pubs, and clubs, each with its own unique style and ambiance.
- Many of the establishments on Silom Soi 2 host special events, theme nights, and performances, from drag shows to themed parties.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Bangkok
Silom Soi 4
Also known as Soi Twilight, another popular gay area next to Silom Soi 2. Famous for its gay go-go bars
Ratchada Night Market
This night market has become popular as an LGBTQ+ hangout. It features trendy bars & clubs with a younger crowd.
Sukhumvit Soi 22
This area has a concentration of gay-friendly venues, including bars & clubs. A great spot to socialize & have drinks
Riverside
A picturesque area of the city that runs alongside the Chao Phraya River, it’s one of the most iconic & historic parts of Bangkok
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