Maintaining a party lifestyle and keeping fit at the same time is not the easiest task for anyone in Thailand. Fear not, for there are musical movements sweeping across the nation that can offer the biggest party beats whilst helping you to stay fit at the same time. Obviously, excessive drinking and smoking are not going to help the cause, but the art of dance in the 21st century can go some way to contributing to a healthy lifestyle. Dancing is, after all, one of the most energetic past-times for the lazy bi-products of the digital age.

Use this guide to the hottest genres sweeping across Thailand and then go and dance yourselves senseless.

Drum ‘n’ bass
One of the most exciting musical genres from the UK now has an established following in Thailand. The music is based around break-beats – think hip hop, but faster, and more energetic. As a product of hardcore music, drum ‘n’ bass is fast-paced and energetic. It’s also a lot of fun. Get ready to sweat like you’ve never sweat before in a steaming room full of clubbers dancing to as if there was no tomorrow. Drum ‘n’ bass has a lot of scope for clubbing and keeping relatively fit at the same time, if only because of the carefree, uninhibited way it compels people to dance. Hot-spots in Bangkok right now include the Vertigo events at Astra, RCA. Be sure to check out The Specialist, one of Bangkok’s hottest DJ imports, fresh from the UK.

House and trance
Slightly more conventional, but just as athletic, house and trance are musical genres crafted around the generic four-four beat. Dance moves are more thoughtful, and may require some practice. Regular attendees to house and trance nights have been known to dance for periods of up to 12 hours without rest. Imagine step-aerobics, but with a few more smiles and a bit more jumping. Don’t be afraid to jump around like a maniac if you hear some crowd pleasing sounds. Happening places in Bangkok include Glow Bar and Bed Supperclub in Sukhumvit.

Electro
Less conventional than house and trance, electro music is deep, down and dirty. The bass-lines are low, and the music is pounding. Dance-floors have been known to erupt into spontaneous chaos to the likes of New Order’s Blue Monday and Josh Wink’s Higher State of Consciousness, as was the case when Ladytron’s Reuben Wu graced the decks at Time:Out, RCA, in May. For those that like to dance the night away without a hint of pretension, scope out your local electro scene and sweat the calories out of your body.

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There are, of course, more than 10 reasons why I hate your blog. Feel free to suggest more.

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