TAX — Restaurant in Pom Prap Subdistrict

During my recent short trip to Bangkok, I visited TAX—my first bar experience in the city. There were four bartenders that night, all young, professional, collaborative, and full of energy.

I really enjoyed my drinks—about three cocktails and a shot. The best part was that all the bartenders shared their perspectives on TAX itself: its name reflecting Thailand’s historical alcohol monopoly, the evolving modern Thai identity (which fascinated me after visiting Museum Siam), and their own personal life experiences as modern Thai people living in Bangkok.

We had an in-depth and meaningful conversation. I also tasted the renowned Thai rum (ISSAN x SAMUI), which they refer to as White Spirit—since officially calling it rum is somehow prohibited and would incur unaffordable taxes for local distillers.

They made me a Daiquiri using this rum, and I absolutely loved the freshness, body, and fragrance of it—not to mention other iconic items on their menu.

They also introduced the full group of bars, which includes TAX, G.O.D, Teens of Thailand, Independence, and Asia Today, and explained the unique Thai bar-hopping etiquette—which I found refreshingly different from Taiwan (yes, I’m from Taiwan!).

The strong impression left by the bartenders, their craftsmanship in cocktail making, and the soul behind the brand concept of “TAX” made it clear this is more than just a commercial bar. It truly stands out.

I highly recommend visiting TAX yourself. It was an insightful and delightful experience.

Oh—and they make their own vinegar and shrubs, which give the bar a wonderful, fragrant atmosphere. I...

This was one of the 4th/12 bars that I went this last evening and TAX was one of them!

I really enjoy the vibes of this place I like the music and it was kind of dark but very mysterious!!

We had ordered a few drinks and I had ordered the drink with the stout in it & my friend ordered the one with the Guinness and the stout in it it was really good mine was OK I would’ve preferred a little bit less sweet of a drink but overall I really really enjoyed it but I’m definitely gonna come back here and tie all the other cocktails that they!

And I will come back to try the food 🥘

This was one of the perfect bars to come on a bar hop with my friend so I would highly recommend coming here even for if it’s just for one drink each it’s definitely worth the trip into Chinatown!

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The core of this place is… insects🦋 Yes, you heard that right! But the insects here are different, ( and also with classic cocktails ) They are not the greasy fried insects you see at the market 😄 If you like to learn or try new things, you must give yourself a chance to try the insect cocktails here, a good welcoming and the cocktail recommendations are quite friendly and polite. Most importantly the bartender he is knowledgeable about cocktails (with insects that have been processed in a hygienic way), The name of the place, the interior design, and the main characters “insects” go a long well without any doubt (if you already understand the life cycle of insects). My own experience after trying the insect cocktail was… I felt lightning bug touch my tongue! :)) It took me back to my childhood, The cold in the dark forest, but made me feel warm and surprisingly safe! Each person's personal experience may vary. Just Remember….drop yourself and pay your TAX here....