New nightspots in the Ekamai area tend to look the part but disappoint with bland commercial sounds. However, Sonic (90 Soi Ekamai, Sukhumvit Soi 63, formerly Jet | 02-382-3396) is looking to change that by satisfying the cool kids’ thirst for DJs and bands that don’t blast the usual David Guetta-produced hip-hop or covers of… [more]

Time to dig out those hot pink afros and tie-dye flairs! The Pintsman, a recently opened gastro pub in the basement of Silom Road’s United Center building (BTS Silom / MRT Silom), is now hosting a 70s theme party, Wanna Funk, every Saturday night. Supplying the soundtrack is Love Bone, a new four-piece who play… [more]

“Imbibing in the Thai capital has never been more accessible or more interesting,” declared the New York Times recently – and we can’t help but agree with them. Our wine coming-of-age continues apace this month with the opening of Scarlett on the 37th floor of the Sofitel Bangkok Silom Hotel (188 Silom Rd | 02-238-… [more]

As well as his own albums, US Hip-Hop DJ and producer Statik Selektah has provided beats for the likes of Foxy Brown and M.O.P. He plays Q Bar (34 Sukhumvit Soi 11; BTS Nana, 02-252-3274; www.qbarbangkok.com) on March 11. B 600 entry includes two drinks; women get free entry until midnight plus two free drinks.

The Bangkok Boat Party promises Hip-Hop, Electro-Breaks, Dubstep, D’n’B and “cheap drinks all night” as it cruises the Chao-Phraya River on March 10. Tickets are B 900 including two drinks. Check www.facebook.com/bangkokboatparty for details.

American singer Alice Day is back at the Living Room in the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel (250 Sukhumvit Road, BTS Asok/MRT Sukhumvit; 02-649-8640; www.sheratongrandesukhumvit.com) until April 1, singing jazz standards backed by the Shawn Kelley Trio, with pianist David Gomes.

Brit-Thai band The Standards play Club Culture (Ratdamdoen Klang (behind Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall), 089-497-8422; www.club-culture-bkk.com) on March 3 as part of their Popscene Asia Tour 2012, with support from Mattnimare.

Events at Bed Supperclub (26 Soi Sukhumvit 11, BTS Nana; 02-651-3537; www.bedsupperclub.com) this month include DJ sets from Pendulum with support from DJs Orawan and De Lorean on March 1, and Maya Jane Coles on March 8, who was voted #1 Breakthrough Artist 2011 by Mixmag. Entry to both is B 900, inclusive of one… [more]

A couple of years back, the owner’s of the seemingly immortal, New York-style night spot Q Bar added an upstairs lounge designed by the guy behind Europe’s renowned Buddha Bars. It was a wise move. Q UP, as it’s known, was an instant hit that gave those not interested in throwing shapes on Q Bar’s… [more]

DiVino is a small but welcome player on the local vino scene: an intimate space helmed by an ebullient Italian who really knows his labels, all 300 or so of them. Indeed, Roberto Ferin is not one of those winebar owners who only shows up to host his friends or fire somebody. He ushers guests… [more]

For us, there’s no better way to spend an evening here in the capital than sipping cocktails under the moonlight as you gaze out over our sprawling metropolis. Luckily for locals and visitors alike, this city is filled with scores of venues perfect for rooftop drinking sessions; Leapfrog Restaurant and Bar, on the eighth floor… [more]

Descending the steps to this basement-based boozer leads to a store of surprises: what lurks behind the heavy art deco-style doors is a cavernous space punctuated by minimal lighting, nicotine- coloured walls and a wood and brass finish which lend the place a subterranean speakeasy feel. The huge freestanding bar dominates the entrance but the… [more]

This is perhaps the best ladies night special we’ve come across, especially when it comes to endless drinks in your hand, wind in your hair and a stunning skyline as backdrop. Through February, ladies who head up to the Ramada Encore hotel’s (21 Sukhumvit Soi 10, BTS Nana, 02-615-0999; www.ramadaencorebangkok.com) new rooftop bar Leapfrog on… [more]

“How Sundays should be!” “Ibiza, Miami, St Tropez move over!” Stylish, maritime-themed cocktail bar Viva Aviv (River City – Unit 118, 23 Trok Rongnamkhaeng, Charoen Krung Soi 30 | 0-2-639-6305 | www.vivaaviv.com | 11 am- midnight, later on weekends), on the promenade by River City, has been getting rave reviews for its pumping Sunday afternoon… [more]