Thailand does rooftop bars like nowhere else — think glittering skylines, balmy evenings and cocktails with a view. From Bangkok’s buzzing high‑rise terraces to chic coastal spots, these sky‑high venues mix glamour with a dash of adventure. Whether you’re after a romantic sunset, a lively night with friends or simply the thrill of sipping a martini above the city lights, Thailand’s rooftop scene delivers in spades. Here are the most spectacular spots to raise a glass and soak up the atmosphere, all with that unmistakable Thai flair.

MAI The Sky Bar

Chiang Mai’s highest bar, Meliá Chiang Mai’s 360-degree rooftop bar dubbed MAI The Sky Bar affords sweeping views of the Ping River to the city’s east and famed Doi Suthep Temple on the mountaintop to the west. Perched on the 22-floor, the bar features rooftop terraces at varying heights, with a spectacular glass bridge connecting the bar’s highest seating areas. Surrounded by glass balustrades that give way to stunning views of Chiang Mai at sunset and by night, the bar’s entertainment includes live bands and DJs.

Drawing on Meliá’s Spanish roots, the city’s most happening venue’s menu serves a variety of tapas and pinchos, grazing boards and desserts under sections dubbed “Para Picar”, “Tableros” and “Postres” respectively. The mixologists craft a selection of beverages including imaginative cocktails that reference Chiang Mai’s forests and mountains.

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Yitong Sky Bar

Perched on the 12th floor of the newly opened Meliá Pattaya Hotel, Yitong Sky Bar makes for a chic rooftop space that pairs sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand with imaginative cocktails. The venue is part of Yitong Chinese Restaurant & Sky Bar that serves Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine promoting health and sustainability; food and beverage menus have a prime focus on “goodness for the body, mind and soul”.

“Kuaile De” made up of gin infused with goji berry, honey, lemon juice, topped with cava, “Chun Hou” with brandy, orange curacao, lime juice, rosella tea, and rose syrup, and “Tian De” featuring Campari with ginseng, Chinese liquor, and brown sugar syrup are among Yitong’s innovative signature cocktails. Paying homage to the longstanding Chinese communities of Chonburi and their shrines and markets, the name Yitong translates to “together”, with dishes served family-style to encourage shared meals and connectedness.

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The Speakeasy Rooftop Bar

Perched high above the city on the 24th and 25th floors of Hotel Muse, The Speakeasy Rooftop Bar is one of Bangkok’s most stylish hideaways. Think handcrafted cocktails, sweeping skyline views and a dash of 1920s glamour — the perfect recipe for a romantic evening, a chic celebration or simply a night out with a touch of flair.

The setting is all about atmosphere: elegant interiors meet open‑air terraces, where the city lights sparkle beneath you. Order a classic martini or something more inventive, and let the mood take over.

Adding to the allure, The Speakeasy hosts live bands every Thursday to Saturday. Expect smooth vintage beats, jazzy rhythms and a soundtrack that feels straight out of a vinyl collection. Its retro glamour with a modern twist, and the rooftop backdrop makes it all the more memorable.

Whether you’re unwinding with friends or dancing under the stars, The Speakeasy delivers a rooftop experience that’s both timeless and distinctly Bangkok. Casual yet refined, it’s the sort of spot that makes you want to linger long after the last cocktail has been poured.

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The Giant Swing Pool Bar

Together with INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s jewel in the crown, a transparent infinity pool, The Giant Swing Pool Bar commands the 34th floor. Nestled between bar and pool, a compelling contemporary interpretation of Bangkok’s Brahman structure The Giant Swing makes for a dramatic photo backdrop. Adjacent to the infinity pool is an expansive rooftop terrace, dotted with outdoor lounges and sunbeds that evokes an Ibiza mood accompanied with panoramic vistas.

Open from 10am until midnight, the open-air pool bar serves Mediterranean, Thai and international snacks and dishes such as INNSiDE’s Burger and cool beverages including imaginative cocktails. By night, the pool bar becomes an upper-floor extension of the hotel’s 33rd floor LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar. A spectacle unlike any other in Bangkok, tapas bar guests peer into the bottom of the infinity pool.

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