Last night, I finally went to the Sirocco Sky Bar that all my friends have been talking about. It is an open air bar on the 64th floor of the state tower. I have also been to the Baiyoke sky hotel is much higher (80th floor?) but the view and ambiance at sirocco is way superior. Also, glass panel until waist level borders the skybar instead of metal grills that cage you up like the ones at Baiyoke. It was windy and chilly last night, a stark contrast to the pollution and humidity of Bangkok on ground level. I am usually not afraid of heights but I took a while before getting used to the height://We only had drinks (for about 320baht each) but you could also dine there for at least 700baht for a main course. I suppose a large part of the cost goes to their very attentive service (ed told me that they would go to you with a lighter if they see you holding your cigarette.. but I didn't see that happen last night). There was also dessert buffet(:
The good thing about this place is that entrance is free and so if you are on a tight budget, you could just enter for a breathtaking view of Bangkok, of the Chao Praya River and to take some pictures too. I highly reccomend this place for all! families, couples, friends or even if you're alone!
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You take lift to the 64th floor from behing the glass panels of The domethen you walk down the stairs to the the skybar
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The dome, the bar and a little bit of the view *
