Bangkok with the lads?

Question

I'm going to Bangkok soon with a few mates. Whats the best bars etc, whats the best places to go and what are the "rules"

Answer 1

Rules... ok I take it you mean naughty bars...


ok.

1. Do not go with idiots who get drunk and agro. You try and get agro with anyone like the girls ... the Mauy Thai bouncers will see to it you mum wont recognise you if you live.

That only happens if you deserve it but you may get twatted as a group. As said... the thais are very easy going and nice but wont take that.

2. AVOID ping pong shows ie upstairs bars. They operate much like soho hostess or clipjoint bars. ie you go in, girl sits near you, you get drinks, then when you realise this is crap and walk out, door locked from outside, metal door, and big scarey bouncers... see above wont let you out unless you may huge amount of money. The gog go bars are fine

3. See above... Go to the gogo bars... Here the girls get treated ok by bar owners and free to choose unlike some other places and pretty much tourist market.

Patpong is lots of hastle from touts to get you in their bar and the market in the way etc.

Soi cowboi and Nana Plaza are better and relaxed, soi the most relaxed.

Soi also has several bars with glass ceiling s and dancers upstars like bacara... in general the girls dance in bikinis, topless or in skirts with no panties...See the glass ceilings.


You can walk between the two, it takes like 10 minutes.


4. Dont touch people on the heads or show the soles of your feet. Both are offensive.

5. In most cases you get the annoying pounce ie as soon as you enter barstaff try and get you to sit down and get a drink... litterally...

They dont get that this is off putting. Try and calmly explain you are just having a quick look.


6. Usualy be polite, wai ie hands togther like a prayer and bow.
saying sawadi ka

And treat the girls with respect similar to a girl you pulled for a one night stand. Even if two girls. If you have fun and are a laugh the girls like you more and thais like fun.

If a girl does not want to be with you or feels uncomforatable they politly let them go. Plenty more and it would not be fun to be with them

7. the deal is normally pay a bar fine to the bar 500 bhatt then about 1500bhtt or 2000bhatt to the girl for short time ie back to your place then she goes home or add another 1000bhatt for all night...


The better looking you are the nicer and more fun maybe a bit less, if ugly, fat abnoxious etc and old maybe more.


8. Go early ie aim to get there before 8 so time to look around and relax

9. Mild touchy maybe ok, grabbing a girl not


10. You can often get a cheaper hotel in the area just as good as most are not adertised in the west. ie book one night in the nana sukamvit are then look around for somewhere lese or stay.


Nana hotel is opposite nana plaza.


11. Thai food is yummy, esp off the street. Dont be a muppet ina mc donalds.


12. Always insist on meter in taxis esp from the airport or go on the monorial or subway train. Motorcycel taxi you need to negotiate at least 100bhatt.

Taxis best away from hotels.

Thais may get cheaper... you have more money. Thats fair but taking the micky ie taxi driver saying a price twice or 3 times the meter is taking the micky out of stupid tourist

As are tuk tuks which take you all over .. (hence cheap or free as they get commssion).

No hookers back to hotels/guest houses in Kao San . it upsets them. But standard hotels are usuelly ok

Inc getting girl taxi fare back.

or food if staying a while.

Also see places like tigher temple.

www.tigertemple.co.uk

Again do not take idiot drunk **** mates.

The tigers maybe friendly but unlikly to take crap from pissed yobs who want to stare them out and jump on their backs...

reult, mauling or death of several, end to it for everyone, poor tigers put down. Monk who sees them as his children devastated, no sympathy from fellow westerners and the police and country wont be impressed.


Also no insulting the king or stepping on his picture say a bank note...

it can get you 75 years they worship their king.

Im not kidding.


AND STAY AWAY FROM ANY DRUGS...

THEY HAVE DEATH SQUADS FOR DEALERS DEALING IN METHAMPHETAMINE

Answer 2

Hi, ther are many bars in Bangkok. And it will be more of exactly how you define as best. Just typical bar drinking, head to Sukhumvit Road. Along the side lanes are many bars, and many foreigned-owned. So you can expect the same kind of atmosphere as back home. Snacks are usually available from there and some are also restaurant.

If you are for the frisky type, head to Patpong in Silon, or Nana Complex or Soi Cowboy on Sukhumvit Road. Just note, you are on your own risk. These are seedy places and frankly I do not see how foreigners can like and enjoy themselves there.

Have fun, but I hope common sense prevails. There is much more to Bangkok than just the bars. You can find the same bars in every country that you can choose to go to.

Answer 3

Yes all over the place in Bangkok not so much in Phuket if you check a girl into your room she well have to leave her I D at the front desk and you pay a small fee When she leave they well call and ask ''is every thing O K '' before they give her back her I D Most well expect you to pay them They all know this English phrase ''handsome man'' Don't inhale when you hear it There are many good and decent Thai ladies I take business card from the hotel and write my name and room number They well call you if they like you

Answer 4

Suhkumvit Soi 4 and Soi 7. There is a beer garden in soi 7 and Soi 4 is a bar area. I recommend this over Patpong. Patpong is a bit much. Suhkumvit is much better.

I would also advise, since you are going with your mates, you will probably get rowdy (loud and obnoxious!). That's cool as long as you are respectful of others ( specifically, the locals!). If one of you gets in a confrontation with a local (most likely not, Thais generally are not violent) remain calm (and understanding) and things usually sort themselves out without incident. Thais love pleasant people. Of course, this depends on the situation.

Good luck, be safe, and have fun!

Answer 5

Are you straight, gay or some where in between? There are many bars in Bangkok that cater for most tastes, the one's that cater to occidentals are in the Patpong area of Bangrak (Silom/Surriwongse) and on Sukhumvit, Soi Cowboy area.

There are also areas that cater for the Japanese crowd, and for Thais themselves. Japanese more expensive than for whites, Thai areas tend to be less expensive. Of course there are always massage parlours but be careful these tend to be legit concerns and not interested in the 'happy ending'.

If you are gay then I suggest any of the go go bars in Soi Twilight and a few other smaller places in Sapan Kwai and Sukhumvit. Try also the 'man to man' massage parlours, Lumpini and other parks - again be careful of personal safety - and the usual cruising areas.

In the bars the beers are more expensive and if a girl or boy comes to join you you are expected to pay for a drink, if you want to take them 'off' there is a bar fine and then the fee to your companion.

All in all an expensive time. Trust, respect and kindness go a long way here.

Answer 6

Everything as_it_is says is spot on,going back to what he was saying about their king,you also HAVE to stand for the national anthem.The thai's also dont like public displays of affection,and ladies are not allowed to speak to,touch or offer anything to the monks,even a donation will not be accepted from a woman,it has to be first passed to a man.Fantasea and the 007 experience are supposed to be excellent,

Answer 7

Follow the links, they explain everything.
The typical model of behavior appears to be to dash to the nearest bar, have girl attached who will dog your every step of your time in Thailand, have her surgically removed in the Departure lounge of the airport but send her money when you get home.
My advice;
If you want to party you should take them to one of the many short time hotels and not to where you are staying. Don't give telephone numbers and addresses, particularly e-mail addresses.
Always use a condom.

Answer 8

Watch out for the ladyboys they even have the adams apple done now so you never know what your getting!! If I was a guy I just wouldn't risk it but if your happy to take the risk then it's your call big boy!!!!! ;o)

Oh and by the way 75 per cent of go go girls are HIV positive and AIDS is biggest killer in Thailand of people under 50 years !!

Answer 9

The rules?? They pretend to love you and need you and you are the one - the only one - and you are handsome man, good man, good heart -

and then you pay them.

ps - they are very good at what they do. Even with this email in your head, you will believe - - have a nice time, be generous, be kind.. they can make your head spin..

Answer 10

the "lady boys" are best discerned like this: too beautiful for reality; large, nervous or flamboyant or both; and the dead give away: they are triangle, not pear shaped. Thai woman are pear shaped, a slender pear often, but pear shaped.
Personally i think it is horrible to come for prostitution b/c did you know many many of these girls do this because they are sold into it? They are slaves. Like slavery????