Visitors to Thailand may find some of the local watering holes a tad on the strange, bizarre, or even weird side, which only adds to the fun after a few drinks. In fact, it wouldn’t hurt to have a designated chaperone, or teetotaler, along to keep an eye on things in some of the more far out drinking establishments.

Some of these places have unusual locations, such as ledges with sheer drops only feet away; or tables surrounded by water, where knowing how to swim may come in handy.Others may be serving snacks you probably wouldn’t even consider eating when sober: beetles, crickets, grasshoppers, and larvae come to mind.While still others may blur the traditional dichotomies between the sexes, creatively constructing new avatars or genders.Chances are you’ll never be bored in these places.