Soi Nantha off Sathorn Soi 1, 02-213-2108. From the Malaysia Hotel parking lot make two right turns and a left (8 minute walk). World famous men's complex and sauna. Gym, restaurant, disco, internet access, jazz performances, parties. Facilities including swimming pool, sauna, steam, jacuzzi, dark maze, large gym, disco, fantasy spaces, private cabins and hotel rooms (in their Barracks section). International crowd.

Comments from Utopians:

"Babylon is the most amazing edifice and perfectly run facility. No detail has been overlooked from the art to the sleaze; it is truly a world-class, one of a kind playground. It rates the best of over 50 countries I've visited." -- vatraveler, Dec 17, 2008

"Babylon continues to totally live up to its reputation! The real action starts after about 5pm when they open the connecting door between the two sides of the Garden of Earhtly Delights (labyrinth and relaxation cabins) and circulation begins. The pool is clean and well maintained, and the gym is as well equipped as any I have seen in the USA or Europe. If you are shy, just wander around and feast yours eyes. Rest assured that others are feasting on you and you will not be alone for long. One quibble, you only get one condom and lube in your locker, and I could not find out where to get more." -- top8guy, Nov 2, 2008

"If you want to lie by the pool, get there when Babylon opens at noon. By 12:45pm the lounges are gone. Management opens up more areas in the sauna area as the crowd grows, so if you arrive early, don't expect to experience the full play area until later in the evening. Weekends still attract the largest crowds, especially local Thai. They still have a problem with stolen jewelry, now rings as well as necklaces being slipped off naive customers in dark rooms. Don't wear any if you're going into the dark areas. Store in your locker with your own lock on it! Otherwise, still a great space." -- gkwanger, May 15, 2008

"Babylon was amazing. The most beautiful facility I've been in. Went on a Fri around 7pm and there were a fair amount of guys. The crowd was half white and half Asian. I think it's more crowded on weekends, though. A 10 minute walk from the Lumphini MRT station." -- chakra88, Mar 23, 2008

"Nice place though most of the white guys were quite snobbish. The workers there look really cute and cool - especially those in the gym. If you're worried about your belongings in the locker, bring your own padlock. They also offer massage. Take the MRT to Lumphini station and walk there. It's near Pandanus Restaurant." -- Benjamin, Feb 29, 2007

"They now have posted signs everywhere warning people that gold chains were being stolen in dark rooms. There are lots of security boxes available. Taxi scams are everywhere in Bangkok if you look like a tourist." -- beep888, Jan 16, 2008

"Entry is at least B$260, and more on weekends. Good fun, but the steam room is VERY dark. The bigger sauna and steam rooms open at 7pm." -- bulenakal, Jan 7, 2008

GSM Sauna

7/F Suapa Plaza Bld (with the big leaping tiger logo on top, a block away from Grand China Princess Hotel), Chinatown, 02-225-9400, 02-225-9401, email. When you enter Suapa Plaza, look for the lift which will be on your left hand side. Go to the 7th floor. Neighborhood sauna and guesthouse with two large steam rooms, two dry saunas, video, karaoke, restaurant, and rooftop garden. Massage also available.

Comments from Utopians:

"For me it was quite interesting because there are nearly no farang in the sauna, only Asians. It's big with many different corners and places going on three floors. Especially if you like big sumo style men you will be right at home here. But they also have slim men of all ages." -- Megamann, Oct 17, 2008

4/F Warner Building, 119 Soi Mahesak, 02-266-9092, email. Sauna, steam, bar, jacuzzi and garden. Outdoor garden. Utopia Member Discount

35/2 Soi Pipat 2 (off Soi Convent), Silom, 081-817-4073. Same lane and 5 or 6 blocks away from Eat Me Art Restaurant. Nearest Sky Train station is Sala Daeng Station; MRT is Chang Nonsi Station. Smaller then Chakran but nice and very clean. Entrance is on 2/F. Dark rooms/maze on 3/F; steam, sauna and shower area and deck on 4/F; and a nice garden on the rooftop. Sun evening starting at 6pm is naked night. There is an attendant ensuring that you are naked when you are on the floor where the maze is. Crowd is mostly young Thai patrons.

PHAHONYOTHIN -- Victory Monument, Phahonyothin, Phayathai, Saphan Kwai

1511/39 Phaholyothin Rd, Soi Phaholyothin Theater (opposite Paolo Memorial Hospital, close to the Saphan Kwai Sky Train Station), 02-279-1511, email. From the Saphan Kwai Sky Train Station, take Exit 1 and walk towards Pradiphat Rd, then take the 2nd lane on the right after AMB bank (less then 3 minutes). You will see the big sign for 39 Underground at the end of this small short lane. G/F has lockers, steam, sauna; 2/F has TV and a tiny gym area; 3/F dark rooms, 4/F roof top cruising area (most are not shy there). Theme nights. Cheap admission and popular with the local Thai crowd.

Comments from Utopians:

"Went there last week and it was quite good. The place is clean and the guys very friendly. They had a nude night on 2/F between 8-9pm the night I went." -- deltapool, May 27, 2008

169/44 Pradiphat Rd, Saphan Kwai, 02-618-4130. Small, local sauna.

108 Rajwithi Soi 6, 02-245-3946, email. Small sauna with local crowd. Facilities include café, sauna and steam, and gym. Open until early morning.

32 Soi Ari 4, Phaholyothin 7 (close by the Ari Sky Train Station), 02-279-1359, 02-278-5310, email. This multi-story facility features swimming pool and large jacuzzi, steam and dry saunas, well-equipped gym, restaurant, poolside lounge, private cabins, mazes and video theater. Beautifully designed with exotic details, textures and colors -- a leisure and pleasure oasis. Massage also on offer. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"I was at Chakran on Sat night and had a really good time there. Most guys were warm and friendly and the sauna was beautifully furnished and most importantly, it was clean and well maintained. Beautiful ambience and decor. Highly reccomended." -- deltapool, May 27, 2008

1448/6-7 Phahonyothin Rd (opposite Major Cineplex Ratchayothin), 02-930-3538. First branch of this local neighborhood sauna.

108/3 Pradipat 19, Saphan Kwai, 02-618-4505. From Saphan Khwai BTS station, walk towards Pradipat Rd parallel to the Sky Train track, and turn right into Pradipat Rd (about a 15 min walk). Pass the Liberty Garden Hotel and look for Soi 19 to your right. Walk some 50m until you see the Farose sauna sign on the left side of the lane. Turn right into a housing estate, follow the road turning to your left and you'll find the house number on a multi-storey gray wall with an impressive doorway. There are five levels in two wings in this huge complex, with the most happening in the right wing (go to the rooftop for access or to the door at the back end of the locker room). Sauna and steam, dark room, video, snacks. Mostly young Thai crowd, a few mature men, a few foreigners. Open until early morning.

SUKHUMVIT -- Sukhumvit, Thonglor, Ekkamai

316 Soi Panit Anant, Sukhumvit 71 (turn right at the pet clinic), 02-392-4783, email. Sauna, steam, swimming pool, restaurant, karaoke and cruise nooks. Local crowd and foreigners in-the-know. This is a casual, unpretentious club. Open until 6am.

924/5 Ruam Rudi Soi 2, 02-650-9862, email. New location for the formerly named Angelo. Small local sauna with steam, karaoke, video, and private cabins.

Sukhumvit Soi 48, Prakanong, 02-391-9317, 081-510-8572. Soi 48 is between the Prakanong and Onut BTS stations. Walk down Soi 48 to an industrial building with the letters BNPC on it, turn right past the guard hut, left at next soi and then right; it's on the right corner with good signage. If you take a "motorsai" tell them to take the bridge (bai saphan) because you must cross over to the other side of the klong via the inbound side of Sukhumvit. Sauna is in two 6-story shop houses. This venue is cheap and clean, but not crowded and almost entirely Thai. Downside is the six flights to climb up and down, plus no air con! But for a very Thai-Thai gay experience, it's fun and easy to reach. Facilities include private rooms, clean steam and sauna rooms (up top), plus karaoke and free beverages (Coke, water and ice). Massage also available but only a couple of masseurs. Inexpensive entry. Open daily from 2pm-midnight.

OUTSIDE CITY CENTER -- Ramkhamhaeng University, Chatuchak, Ratchadapisek, etc.

383 Sukhothai Rd, 02-241-3385, 02-668-2392. Neighborhood sauna, nice decor, local crowd.

Ladprao Soi 128/4, Ramkhamhaeng, 02-378-0692. Small neighborhood gay sauna attracts a local Thai crowd.

Soi LG (near Soi Taksin 14), Taksin Rd , Thonburi, 02-466-0707, 086-006-5565. In the same no-name, dead-end soi as Shape Massage and Spa (between Soi 14 and Soi 14/1). There is a footbridge (the 2nd one along Thaksin Rd after turning left from Thonburi Rd/Thaksin Bridge Rd) at the entrance to the soi and an LG shop on the corner. EDOK is on the left past LG.

Ramkhamhaeng 21, Soi 2, 02-618-4505, 02-618-4515, email. A second branch of this popular local crowd sauna offers entertainment fitness gym, sauna, swimming pool, karaoke, food and drinks.

508 Kasemsan Residence Village, Ladprao Soi 112 (Ramkhamhaeng Soi 53), 02-539-3259, 081-755-0509. Same owners as The Beach. Sauna, steam, swimming pool, nude zone, underwear parties.

1155/1 Soi Ronachai 2 (small soi opposite Sam Sen Railway Station), Phayathai, 02-279-3807. Take a cab to Samsen Railway Station. Get to the side of the tracks where there are restaurants along a green residential neighborhood. Across from the station and past the Railway Restauant is Soi Ronnachai 2. Walk in about 50m and you'll come to a junction. GG sauna is exactly at the junction. Look for a pink fence with 'GG' on it. It is a two storey detached house with pink pillars, converted into a sauna complex. Sauna, steam, karaoke, snacks. This is the place if you fancy more mature men or pandas (Asian chubs)! Friendly and popular local club. Parking in front.

91/194 Siam Park City, Sukhapiban 2 Rd, 02-919-9609. Large sauna club way out in the suburbs. Facilities include sauna and steam, karaoke, gym, restaurant, and massage. Adjoining hotel is also gay-friendly, but a long way from the city. Crowd is suburban locals.

Rama II Soi 52 (opposite Big C and HomePro), 02-848-1190. Facilities include wet and dry sauna, small gym, TV lounge and karaoke. Local crowd. Inexpensive.

Ladprao 113 (100m in on the right), 02-734-0536. Clean and friendly. Steam, jacuzzi, cruise floor on 2/F. Inexpensive an good food. Crowd is mostly Thai and Asian.

Ramkhamhaeng Rd Soi 81/4 (opposite Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, in an alley between Soi 81 and 83), 02-732-0613. Small local place. Very cheap.

Bang Khen, 02-953-4039, 086-994-3943.

1111/60 Soi 6, Bann-Kiangmuang Village, Ratchada-Ladprow, Ladprow Rd (between Ladprow Soi 23 and 25). Nearest MRT station: Ladprow. Sauna, steam, jacuzzi, karaoke, garden, free Internet, private rooms, and S&M room. They also provide massage service. Open daily from 3pm till late."

639/26 Ladprao Soi 5 (in small sub-soi on the right as you enter Soi 5), 02-513-5734. Small local sauna and steam, relaxing area and karaoke.