Skybar at Sirocco

63-64/F, The Dome, State Tower, 1055/111 Silom Rd., 02-624-9555. Open daily noon-1am.
Though #1 for nightmarish accounts about the prices, the service, the food, the GM, etc., this is still the place to take out-of-town guests. From the elevator ride up to the live jazz and steep stairs to the standup bar that changes colors to the "floating" platform...wow.

Moon Bar at Vertigo

61/F, Banyan Tree, 21/100 South Sathorn Rd., 02-679-1200. Open daily 5pm-1am .
Sky-high open-air rooftop bar offers a panoramic view of the city, with telescopes on hand to provide close up views. Some call it a poor cousin to Skybar, but it's more like the little brother who got a better education. Great for sunsets—arrive early to get one of the more comfortable seats.

Phranakorn Bar

58/2 Soi Damnoenklang Tai. 02-622-0282. Open daily 6pm-1am.
This artsy venue featuring two floors and a rooftop bar not only boasts an art gallery showing the works of young promising artists, but also a relatively cheap (and good) menu of drinks and Thai food. The music is a mix of Thai pop, classical and jazz.

Sin Bar

18 Sukhumvit Soi 4, (02) 656-4840-1. Open daily 3pm-1am. www.sin-bangkok.com.
All-in-one vogue nightspot with club, rooftop garden, restaurant and lounge. DJ selections along the lines of hip hop, R&B and house keep the dance floor busy every night. Pool tables and views of naughty Nana.