A famous (or infamous) neighborhood known for go-go bars, but also has good restaurants, night market, and nightlife.
Patpong is Bangkok's red-light district with legal adult entertainment venues; also has bars, restaurants, shopping.
Touristy, energetic, not dangerous but crowded and sometimes rowdy; sex workers and bar girls everywhere; not for everyone.
If curious about Bangkok's nightlife; good restaurants and bars that aren't overtly adult-oriented; Silom night market is right there.
Generally safe; just use common sense, watch drinks, respect people working there; avoid if uncomfortable with sex work.
A compact network of two short sois off Silom Road, combining a night market (clothing, souvenirs, knockoffs) with Bangkok's most concentrated cluster of adult entertainment venues — the two coexist within the same few blocks.
The night market itself operates independently and is worth a browse regardless — bargaining is expected, and quality/authenticity of goods varies considerably between stalls.
BTS Sala Daeng or MRT Silom stations both put you within a few minutes' walk — the area is busiest and most atmospheric after 8pm.
Generally safe with standard nightlife caution — agree entry costs and drink prices before committing to a venue, and respect that this is also a place where people work.