Aldo’s

Cascade Club, The Ascott, 187 Sathorn Rd., Yannnawa, Sathorn Bangkok, 02676-6969.
Aldo’s is divided into a large air-conditioned room and an outdoor pool area, which features romantic cabana dining. Offers delicious and healthy Mediterranean cuisine and a great wine list. Dining under the roof of a sala with a pool beside you—that’s one romantic Songkran.

AQUA

Four Seasons Hotel, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-254-1137. BTS Ratchadamri. Open daily 11am-midnight.
The ducks as well as the punters love the misty fans in this cool outdoor hangout. Dipping yourself in the pond or using that water to splash into your date’s face is not recommended—unless you really hate him/her.

Bay Ta Ra-Bar Ta Le

100 Jakraphong Rd., Soi Rambutri, Pranakorn, 02-281-2899, 08-6323-5403. Open daily 6pm-1am.
Secluded bar with vivid blue pool and painfully hip glass building as a backdrop. The alfresco area gives you space to chill out on white beach chairs while the band plays Thai and English songs nightly. Nice.

WATERSIDE

13/16, Moo 9, Pradit Manootham Rd., Bueng Koom, 02- 943-9496/-7. www.waterside-bkk.com. Open daily 5pm-1am.
This establishment actually sits on the water. The sophisticated lighting creates a convincing illusion of intimacy. Live music performed by in house bands starts at 7pm. Expect Thai pop rock, commercial pop and inter songs, plus lots of golden oldies of Thai/inter pop tunes.