Surveys in the United States and Europe point to falling alcohol consumption and declining club attendance and wonder aloud whether Gen Z cares less about nightlife altogether. When no one insists on permanence, leaving quietly becomes a feature rather than a flaw. When leaving early becomes normal, the meaning of social time shifts. In that sense, the art of leaving quietly isn’t really about disengagement. It is about remaining woven into the city’s social fabric without surrendering entire nights to it.

Source: Bangkok Post January 08, 2026 07:33 UTC