Take a break from Silom's rooftop bars and visit one of Bangkok’s nicest indie-hipster dives. With walls plastered with fliers, regular musical performances, and an impressive calendar of exhibitions and events, JAM successfully mixes lowbrow and highbrow to offer a night of cheap drinks and art. After you're done catching a performance, try one of the kitchen’s satisfying katsu curries (180B).
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