How Bangkok Became Asia’s Hottest Cocktail Capital

How Bangkok Became Asia’s Hottest Cocktail Capital

Bangkok's transformation into Asia's hottest cocktail capital in just six years is a remarkable story. Founders of the Bangkok Bar Show, Colin Chia and Niks Anuman, share their insights on uniting the city's best cocktail talents and growing a community.

For years, Bangkok witnessed Singapore and Tokyo receiving accolades on the World’s 50 Best Bars list, while being conspicuously absent. However, by 2025, two Bangkok bars - Bar Us and BKK Social Club - made it to the list, with Dry Wave Cocktail Studio and Opium featured on the extended list.

It’s the sort of transformation that doesn’t happen by accident, and it certainly didn’t.

Author's summary: Bangkok rises as Asia's cocktail capital.

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