Rooftop bars are the new face of Bangkok’s luxury scene, blending nightlife with high design and global hospitality. Once known for its street food and tuk-tuk traffic, the City of Angels is now climbing the charts for these sky-high spaces that represent a shift in how it is positioning itself on the luxury map. With open-air lounges, curated menus and layout-driven venues, rooftop bars have become the calling card of modern Bangkok, fusing skyline drama with five-star hospitality.
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