Three Sixty Lounge, 32nd floor, The Millennium Hilton, 123 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan, Bangkok 10600. +66 2 442 2000. Sitting 32 floors up and chilling out to a little jazz provides the perfect setting to take in all of Bangkok. A relaxed, romantic setting with an extensive cocktail list, this jazz bar is quickly becoming a city favorite.
Sirocco Restaurant, 63rd floor, The Dome at the Lebua Hotel, State Tower, 1055 Silom Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand. +66 2 624 9999. Sirocco is the world's highest al fresco restaurant. Also one of Bangkok's most appreciated dining choices. This award-winning restaurant offers the most breathtaking views of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River.
Red Sky, Centara Grand & BCC at Central World, 55th floor, 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok. Red Sky, a chic, urban bistro and lounge with breathtaking, al fresco vistas of Bangkok. 5pm - 1am. email
Fifty Five, Centara Grand at Central World, 55th floor, 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330. +66 2 100 1234, ext. 11 (dining reservation). Fifty Five is dramatically perched with amazing views of Bangkok. It covers the entire outdoor area of the 55th floor and, with artfully arranged wind protection, provides one of the most impressive and romantic dining options in the city. Music from the resident jazz pianist and vocalist. 11.30am - 2.30pm. 6.30pm - 11.30pm. email
Ginger, 24th floor, Centara Grand at Central World, 55th floor, 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330. +66 2 769 1234. 11.30am - 3pm. 6pm - 11.30pm. email
The World, 24th floor, Centara Grand at Central World, 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330. +66 2 769 1234. Open 24 hours. email
Globe, 23rd floor, Centara Grand at Central World, 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330. +66 2 769 1234. 5pm - 1am. email
Poolside Bar, 26th floor, Centara Grand at Central World, 55th floor, 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330. +66 2 769 1234. 8am - 10pm. email
D'Sens Bar & Restaurant, 22nd floor, The Dusit Thani Hotel, 946 Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10500. +66 2 236 9999 ext. 2499. A graceful French restaurant, D'Sens' large windows allow guests to gaze out onto all the early evening activity of historical Lumpini Park and the hustle and bustle of Silom, Bangkok's city center.
Vertigo Restaurant, 61st floor, Banyan Tree Hotel, 21/100 South Sathon Road, Bangkok 10120. +66 2 679 1200. The amazing Vertigo restaurant is not for the faint-hearted, but where else can you dine so high, al fresco, while checking out the city's rooftops? On top of the Thai Wah II Tower 'n Bar,
Sky Garden, 20th floor, Unico Grande Silom Hotel, (Formerly Tower Inn Hotel), 533 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500. Rooftop bar and pool.
R R& B Bar, 31st floor, The Landmark Hotel. A rooftop steakhouse and bar offering breathtaking views of the city's skyline and one of Bangkok's best grills. The flair of Italian cooking, along with a selection of superb seafood, can be enjoyed at the Hibiscus Ristorante Italiano, a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of Bangkok.
The Rooftop Bar, 83rd floor, Baiyoke Sky Hotel, 222 Rajprarop Rd, Rajthevee, Bangkok 10400. +66 2656 3000. Thailand's tallest building, the Bayoke Sky Hotel rises 88 storeys above the Bangkok skyline, and offers maginificent views from dizzying heights. Professional bands and singers perform nightly at the indoor Rooftop Bar.
The Bangkok Sky Restaurant, 76th & 78th floors, Baiyoke Sky Hotel, 222 Rajprarop Rd, Rajthevee, Bangkok 10400.
Crystal Grill, 82nd floor, Baiyoke Sky Hotel, 222 Rajprarop Rd, Rajthevee, Bangkok 10400. (The Observation and Revolving roofdecks on the 77th and 84th floors are open until 10.30pm, but no drinks or refreshments are served there).
Rang Mahal Restaurant, 26th floor, Rembrandt Hotel, 19 Sukhumvit Soi 18, Klong Toei, Bangkok 10110. +66 2 261 7100, ext 7532. Rooftop dining in splendor.
Blue Sky, Sofitel Centara Grand Hotel, 1695 Phaholyothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand 10900. New rooftop bar and restaurant.
River View Guest House Restaurant, 8th floor, 768 Soi Panurangsri, Songvad Rd, Chinatown, Bangkok 10100. +66 2 234 5429. A great location overlooking the Chao Phraya river.
Revolving Club Lounge and Restaurant, 25th floor, Grand China Princess Hotel, 215 Yaowarat Road, Samphantawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand. +66 2 224 7997. International cuisine. Right in the middle of Bangkok Chinatown's business district.
Siang Ping Loh, 8th floor, Grand China Princess Hotel, 215 Yaowarat Road, Samphantawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand. Chinese restaurant.
Phranakorn Bar & Gallery, 4th floor, 58/2 Soi Damnoenklang Road, Bangkok 10200. +66 2 622 0282. Drinks on the rooftop. From 6pm.
The Nest, Le Fenix Sukhumvit, 33/33 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Klong Toey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110. +66 2 305 4000. ph email
The Long Table, 25th floor, Column Tower, 48 Sukhumvit Soi 16, Bangkok. +66 2 302 2557.
Gazebo Khao San, rooftop bar-cum-club, 44 Roof Top, Jakrapong Rd, Pranakorn, Banglampoo (Khao San Road), Bangkok 10200. +66 2 629 0705. You Tube Video.
Wine Me Up, top floor, Seen Space, 13 Thong Lor Soi, Bangkok. A restaurant-cum-wine bar.
The Meridian Revolving Restaurant, 54th floor, Pattaya Park Beach Hotel, 345 Moo 12, Tabpraya Rd, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20260. International Buffet for Lunch 11am to 3pm. Seafood Dinner 5pm to 10pm. +66 3825 1201 8.
The Pinnacle Revolving Restaurant, 53rd floor, Pattaya Park Beach Hotel, 345 Moo 12, Tabpraya Rd, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20260. +66 3825 1201 8.
The Panorama Revolving Restaurant, 52nd floor, Pattaya Park Beach Hotel, 345 Moo 12, Tabpraya Rd, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20260. +66 3825 1201 8.
The 9th Floor, Sky Inn Condotel, 47 Rat-U-Thid Rd, Patong, Phuket, 83150. +66 76 344 311. Open Air Restaurant Wine And Dine in Phuket. Floor-to-ceiling sliding windows afford unprecedented views of Patong Beach with refreshing sea breezes. Daily 4pm until late. email
Cheap Charlie's Rooftop Beach Bar, 3rd floor, 54 Nanai Rd, Patong, Phuket. email
Andaman Grill, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, 231 Moo 3, Mai Khao, Phuket 83110. +66 76 33 8000. Next to the Main Pool on the beachfront. Dinner 6pm - 10pm.
Rooftop Terrace, 7th floor, Courtyard by Marriott Phuket at Patong Beach, 48 Ruam Jai Road, Patong Beach, Patong, Phuket, Thailand 83150. +66 76 337 000 Some cocktail parties.
Sunflower
Sunflower Chinese Restaurant, Centara Duangtawan Hotel, 132 Loy Kroh Road, Chang-Klan, Muang, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand. +66 5390 5000. Perched atop the hotel the restaurant has a spectacular view of the city.
Lavender Sky, Lavender Lanna Hotel, Beautiful rooftop restaurant. Gay.
The Loft
Loft Pub & Restaurant, Floor 10, Doi View Tower soi 9, Nimmanhaemin Road, Chiang Mai. Features fine dining with a panoramic inner city scene and the spectacular view of Doi Suthep at one glance.
The Peak, 10th floor, Dusit Island Resort, is a fabulous steak restaurant in Chiang Rai. Type: Steakhouse. Reservations recommended.
Amphur Muang, 8th and 10th floors, Nonthaburi, Thailand. A split-level rooftop restaurant, lounge and bar serve Mediterranean cuisine with a Tibetan twist.