Bangkok Rooftops: 3 hand-picked places

A casual rooftop on the 40th floor of Kimpton Maa-Lai Hotel, like a backyard barbecue transplanted to a garden in the sky. A multiple winner of BK Magazine’s B.A.D. Awards for Best Rooftop Bar, it pairs sunset city views with DJ parties at night and pan-Latin dishes from a Peruvian chef.

A jungle-inspired rooftop atop the T-One Building, famous for its glowing bamboo LED tree that resembles a jellyfish and draws plenty of social media attention. Spread across several levels, it’s a stylish spot for tropical cocktails, DJ sets, and 360-degree city views, popular with younger travelers.

An iconic Bangkok rooftop bar on the 63rd floor of State Tower, beneath its golden dome, with sweeping views of the Chao Phraya River. Famous as a filming location for The Hangover Part II, it’s pricey, but the riverside sunset views make it worth visiting at least once.