Find good parties in Bangkok

Oktober already!
Celebrate Oktoberfest by the sea tonight and tomorrow at the Hilton Pattaya. Enjoy a feast of authentic specialities including meats and cold cuts, as well as a spread of Thai delights, an array of fine German brew and live entertainment by Anton & the Funny Guys. It costs Bt1,500. Reserve at (038) 253 008 and BKKHP.Pattaya. [email protected].

Va-va-Voorn
Party with the Netherlands’ finest spinner, Jesse Voorn, tonight at Q Bar on Sukhumvit Soi 11. Among the jostling number of talented Dutch producers coming through, Voorn has been busy putting himself about on the likes of labels such as Roger Sanchez’s Stealth. His hit “Magic is All Around” is already a club hit worldwide. Entry with a drink is Bt600. Call (02) 252 3274; www.QBarBangkok.com.

Great dub Swindle
Dubway Sessions returns tonight to Cafe Democ on Silom. Expect the freshest up and coming talented selectahs that Bangkok has to offer, including Swindle, Vincent Smith, Bariyard, MikeE and hosts Dragon and MC Sinamon. The party starts from 10pm. Entry is free all night. |Call (089) 497 8422; Facebook.com/ Democ.Ratchadamnoen.

Let it be Leger
French underground house and techno wizard Sebastien Leger is set to destroy the dance floor at Glow on Sukhumvit Soi 23 tonight. While many house DJs and producers are killing the pop charts by AutoTuning it up, Leger keeps things a bit more cerebral, focusing more on his craft than trying to please the fair-weather fans. Cover charge applies. Call (02) 261 4446; www.GlowBkk.com.

Oak is massive
Celebrated British dance DJ/producer Paul Oakenfold is headlining the third annual DJ Lab party tomorrow and Sunday at the W Bangkok on Sathorn Road. Move, mix and mingle with the maestro plus guests DJ White Shadow and Andy Caldwell at the hotel’s hip venues, WooBar and Wet Deck by the pool. Tickets starts from Bt950. Call (02) 344 4000 or look up www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.