The short answer
RCA Bangkok, Royal City Avenue, is Bangkok's club street, where licensed clubs may open until 4am.
- Where
- Royal City Avenue, off Rama 9 Road
- Busiest
- Friday and Saturday, 11pm to 3am
- Entry
- Paid at the door, often with drinks
- Late
- Licensed clubs may open until 4am
- Bring
- Your original passport, 20+
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RCA or Soi 11?
For a big club evening that goes late, RCA is better: licensed entertainment venues in Bangkok's Silom, RCA and Ratchada zones may open until 4am under Ministerial Regulation No. 3, the Government Public Relations Department confirms, while ordinary bars and restaurants close earlier, usually by 2am, and Soi 11 winds down then. For an easy first evening with dinner and rooftops on one street, Soi 11 wins.
The best plan for most groups: Soi 11 or Thonglor for dinner and drinks, then the car to RCA before midnight.
For the other areas, see our Bangkok nightlife guide. Ask Tanner which one suits your group tonight.
The biggest clubs, until 4am
- Go to:
- RCA
- Why:
- Onyx, VOID, Spaceplus
Dinner, a rooftop and two clubs on foot
- Go to:
- Soi 11
- Why:
- Everything on one short soi
Cocktails and a dressed-up crowd
- Go to:
- Thonglor
- Why:
- Rabbit Hole, Octave
When to go
Go on a Friday or Saturday and arrive around 11pm: the clubs are full, the big DJs play, and you're in before the longest queues.
Weekdays are quieter, and VOID only opens Thursday to Sunday.
November to February is the cool season, the most comfortable time for a long night on the strip.
On the five Buddhist holy days, ordinary bars and restaurants stop selling alcohol; licensed entertainment venues and hotels are exempt. See our Thailand nightlife laws guide for the closing-time rules.
Ask Tanner to hold your table for Friday.
Getting there and back
There's no train station on the strip, so take a taxi from MRT Phra Ram 9 or MRT Phetchaburi, about ฿50–70, or a car straight from Sukhumvit.
- From the MRT: Phra Ram 9 or Phetchaburi, then a short taxi.
- From Sukhumvit: a short drive, but traffic adds time before 10pm.
- Going home: book the car, because taxis are scarce at 3am.
Ask Tanner to have the van outside at 3am.
The group plan
The best group plan starts on Sukhumvit and ends at 4am: dinner on Soi 11 or in Thonglor, the van to RCA at 11pm, then your own VIP section at Onyx or Route 66 until the lights come up.
The cars wait outside all night. The club bills the table, and Tanner sends the club's total, service and VAT included, before you book. With a table, the entry fee at Onyx is usually waived, TUK ME says.
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RCA Bangkok in short
- What it is: Royal City Avenue, Bangkok's club street in Huai Khwang, a short taxi from MRT Phra Ram 9.
- RCA Bangkok nightlife centres on Royal City Avenue, a club street off Rama 9 Road with about 14 clubs and bars.
- The big clubs are Onyx, Route 66, VOID and Spaceplus, all within walking distance.
- Licensed entertainment venues in Bangkok and licensed venues inside hotels may open until 4am; ordinary bars and restaurants close earlier, usually by 2am. In Bangkok, the licensed clubs are in Silom, RCA and Ratchada.
- It's busiest on Friday and Saturday, from 11pm to 3am.
- Foreigners need their original passport, and the drinking age is 20.
Checked October 2026. Tanner's pick for a first night at RCA: Route 66 at 11pm, then the Onyx main floor.
RCA in numbers
These are the figures to plan with, and who says so.
Clubs and bars on the strip
- Figure:
- about 14
- Who says:
- royalcityavenue.com
Onyx entry, foreigners
- Figure:
- ฿400 to ฿500
- Who says:
- TUK ME, 2026
Route 66 entry
- Figure:
- about ฿300 with coupons
- Who says:
- TUK ME, 2026
Onyx capacity
- Figure:
- about 2,500
- Who says:
- TUK ME, 2026
Late licence
- Figure:
- until 4am
- Who says:
- Ministerial Regulation No. 3
Taxi from MRT Phra Ram 9 or Phetchaburi
- Figure:
- ฿50–70
- Who says:
- Checked 2026
Spaceplus on DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs
- Figure:
- number 43, 2025
- Who says:
- TUK ME, 2026
Questions groups ask about RCA Bangkok
What does RCA stand for in Bangkok?
RCA stands for Royal City Avenue, Bangkok's club street off Rama 9 Road in Huai Khwang. It's home to Onyx, Route 66, VOID and Spaceplus, all within walking distance.
Is there an RCA club in Bangkok?
RCA is a street, not a single club. The big RCA clubs are Onyx, Route 66, VOID and Spaceplus, all within walking distance, so a group can try two in one night.
What is the best club in Bangkok?
For EDM, Onyx or VOID at RCA; for a mix of K-pop, hip-hop and EDM, Route 66. RCA's licensed clubs may open until 4am, and Tanner calls the club to check the night's hours.
How much is entry to RCA clubs?
Onyx is about ฿400 to ฿500 for foreigners, and Route 66 about ฿300 with drink coupons (2026). Spaceplus is free on most nights. Tanner confirms the door price before you go.
Do I need a passport for RCA?
Yes. Foreigners need their original passport to get into the clubs, not a photo or a copy, and the drinking age is 20. Keep it on you all night.
What is the RCA dress code?
Smart casual. No flip-flops, sandals, caps or shorts, so pack long trousers and closed shoes. The door can turn away anyone in the group who gets it wrong.
What time does RCA close?
Licensed entertainment venues in Bangkok may open until 4am, and RCA is one of the three licensed club zones, with Silom and Ratchada. Ordinary bars and restaurants close earlier, usually by 2am. Tanner calls the club to check.
How do I get to RCA Bangkok?
Take a taxi from MRT Phra Ram 9 or Phetchaburi, about ฿50–70, because there's no station on the strip. Or have your own car drop the group at the door.
What time should you get to RCA?
Around 11pm on a Friday or Saturday. The clubs are full by then, and you're in before the longest queues build after midnight.
Is RCA worth it on a weekday?
Friday and Saturday are the big evenings. Weekdays are quieter, and VOID opens only Thursday to Sunday, so save RCA for the weekend if you can.
Where is RCA in Bangkok?
On Royal City Avenue, off Rama 9 Road in Huai Khwang. There's no station on the strip, so take a short taxi from MRT Phra Ram 9 or Phetchaburi, or come by car.
Is RCA safe at night?
For a group that sticks together, yes. Keep your passport on you and your drinks in sight, and book the car home, because taxis are scarce at 3am. For help, call the Tourist Police on 1155.
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