Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Bangkok's rooftop bars can be divided into two categories: those visited for the drinks and those for the view. This bar on Lang Suan Road aims to offer both, and the price reflects its focus on cocktails. It's more of a place for a memorable evening or to impress someone than a pub for a few cheap beers.

The doors open at 4 p.m., and that's exactly when I'd go. You can enjoy the sunset, choose your own seat, and experience the city lighting up before you, instead of fighting with everyone else for a spot by the railing at 9 p.m. The crowd is well-dressed but not stuffy. Smart casual attire is perfectly acceptable.

Anyone looking for a bargain or a loud party night should probably look elsewhere. The high prices on a rooftop terrace in Pathum Wan are exactly what they sound like, and there are plenty of cheaper alternatives nearby if that's what you're after.