Topkart Bangkok

Formula 1 vibes, minutes from Central Chidlom. A 410-metre circuit designed by French Karting World Champion David Terrien and part of the Sodi World Series – aka the world's largest go-kart ranking system.

The fleet here is Sodikart RT10 karts with 270cc engines that'll hit 75 km/h. F1-style steering wheels, integrated screens (a Thai first) showing your lap times in real-time and patented Sodi tech that means you can absolutely hammer corners without losing grip. Low centre of gravity equals confidence for days.

For those bringing someone who's less speed-demon, more nervous passenger, the 2Drive two-seater karts let you ride together – French-made, beginner-friendly, still thrilling.

Safety-wise, it's international standard all the way: shock-absorbing barriers, digital flag systems, the works. And once you’re done, your results get emailed straight to you, ideal for a little light bragging over faster lap times.

Come evening and the immersive LED lighting turns the circuit into this glowing, neon-lit arena under the Bangkok skyline. Post-race, you can head to the rooftop lounge or grab a cocktail at the bar overlooking the neon-lit track, easily one of the most photogenic in the city.

Location: 1087/170 Thanon Phetchaburi, Makkasan, Ratchathewi (near Central Chidlom)