Girls Night Out, Where We Go

Bangkok, has many streets dedicated to a particular trade or service, such as gold shops and host of mechanics that line the thoroughfares in Chinatown, and the religious paraphernalia shops found in Phra Nakhon. So it shouldn't come as any surprise that, when the talk turns to modern nightlife, things are no different.

The appeal of bars grouped in single areas such as the lively Silom Soi 4, the always evolving Lang Suan and Soi Sarasin with its collection of old stand by's is obvious - if nothing shakes your booty in one, just slip next door until you run across something that does.

The commute is minimal. Yet, the mother of all after-hours strips these nights is Royal City Avenue, better known as RCA, which contains some of the largest clubs in the city, along with a few oddities thrown in for both good measure and good times such as a bowling alley, indoor go-kart racing and small watering holes such Prop Bar.

Multi-room venues like Flix offer a choice of hip hop and house - in all their sub genres - and live pop-rock bands in a pub-style interior. Also check out Astra, Route 66 and Zeta, which is women-only. Just don't be too put off if you feel the years a bit more than in your run-of-the-mill hotel cocktail lounge; RCA definitely represents a younger take on the city's nightowls, which is why it's a forever-changing spectacle after hours.

And not get the evening spoiled, take your ID-card or make a photocopy of your passport, as all clubs need to check ID.