Buddha & Pals

Buddha & Pals brings live jazz to the Old City (Rattanakosin) in a vintage shophouse setting. Think low lights, a tight stage, and bartenders who know their classics. It’s the spot you hit when Khao San starts to feel loud and you want musicians in the room, not a playlist. Crowds are a mix of local players, art-school kids, and travelers who heard about the horns. Expect rotating bands, proper cocktails, and a relaxed door—no velvet-rope nonsense. It’s a quick tuk-tuk from Democracy Monument. Go early if you want a table near the stage; standing is part of the fun once the solos heat up.