Insanity

Insanity is on Sukhumvit Soi 11 in the Sukhumvit district of Bangkok. It is a superclub on a soi packed with hotels, restaurants, rooftop bars and nightclubs. Sugar Club, Levels, The Nest, Hillary 3 Bar and Prauw Spa are all within a short walk, so it is easy to combine with other stops.

Insanity is a Soi 11 superclub with a heavy freelancer presence after midnight. That is the main thing people say about it. The crowd is a mix of tourists, expats and women who come to meet customers, so it is a different atmosphere from a gogo bar or a Thai-oriented club.

Yes, especially after midnight, when the freelancer presence is heaviest. Read the room, buy a drink and make your intentions clear. No one will approach you if you are not interested. Agree any price and what it covers before you leave, and never hand over money in advance.

Smart casual works at most Bangkok clubs: avoid flip-flops, shorts and sleeveless tops, and wear clean trainers or shoes. Bring your passport or a clear copy, because clubs check that everyone is 20 or over and may check ID during a police inspection. Staff may search your bag on the way in.

The crowd builds later in the night and stays busiest after midnight, particularly at weekends. Arrive earlier for a table and the best chance of a quieter chat before the club fills. Check on the night, because hours change, and VIP members can see current opening hours and table costs on the venue listing.

These three clubs are neighbors on Soi 11. Insanity is the superclub with the heavy freelancer presence after midnight. Sugar Club is a hip-hop club that is busiest late, and Levels is an upstairs club with a terrace and a mixed tourist and freelancer crowd. They are a short walk apart, so many people try two in a night.

Watch your drink being poured, keep your phone in a front pocket and note the fire exits when you arrive. Do not accept lifts, and book a Grab home. If police raid the club, stay calm and have your ID ready. The simplest protection is never to take drugs, whatever you are offered.

Start on Soi 11 with a drink or dinner, arrive after the club is warm and plan to stay late. Set a budget for drinks and agree any arrangement before you leave. Keep your valuables to a minimum and use Grab for the ride home.