DJ Station
DJ Station is Bangkok's longest-running LGBTQ+ nightclub, situated on the edge of Patpong's Soi 2. The club runs nightly drag shows, dance competitions, and DJ sets playing pop, house, and Thai pop to a predominantly LGBTQ+ crowd. The energy is celebratory, the shows are professional, and the crowd is welcoming. It's a Bangkok institution.
What to Expect
Bangkok's LGBTQ+ nightlife institution. Professional drag shows, great music, and a celebratory atmosphere.
Celebratory, inclusive, and fabulous.
Pop, house, Thai pop, and show music
Casual to dressy.
LGBTQ+ travelers and anyone who loves a good show.
Cash preferred
Price Range
Cover THB 200-300 (includes one drink), drinks THB 150-250 - Bar Fine: 700-1,000 THB - Short Time: 2,500-3,000 THB - Long Time: 4,000-5,000 THB
≈ €4-8 / $4-9
Hours
Daily from 10 PM to 2 AM
Insider Tip
The drag shows are the highlight. The crowd is warm and welcoming. One of Bangkok's best nights out regardless of orientation.
Full Review
DJ Station has been Bangkok's LGBTQ+ nightlife anchor for decades, holding its position on the edge of Patpong Soi 2 while the neighborhood around it has shifted and changed. The interior is a nightclub setup: dance floor, DJ booth, bar, and a stage where drag shows run nightly. The lighting and sound are professional, reflecting years of investment in a venue that takes its programming seriously.
The drag shows are the headline. Professional performers run through lip-sync, comedy, and dance numbers that hold the room's attention. Between shows, the DJ plays pop, house, and Thai pop to a crowd that's there to dance and celebrate. The atmosphere is inclusive, warm, and proudly queer. Straight visitors and couples are welcome and common, drawn by the show quality and the energy.
DJ Station has no real competitor in Bangkok for combined legacy and quality. Maggie Choo's offers LGBTQ+ nights with a different aesthetic. Stranger Bar in Silom runs a more intimate cocktail experience. But for the full-production LGBTQ+ nightclub experience, DJ Station is the institution.
The drag shows are the reason to visit. The cover charge includes one drink and is modest for the entertainment provided. The crowd peaks after 11 PM. One of Bangkok's best nights out regardless of orientation.
The Neighborhood
DJ Station sits at the edge of Patpong Soi 2, adjacent to Bangkok's Silom Soi 4 LGBTQ+ entertainment strip. The area functions as Bangkok's primary gayborhood, with bars, clubs, and restaurants catering to the LGBTQ+ community.
Getting There
BTS Sala Daeng or MRT Si Lom station, then a short walk to Patpong Soi 2. The venue is near the Silom Road end of the soi, close to the Silom Soi 4 intersection.
Address
Silom Soi 2
Where to stay in Bangkok
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