Bangkok Reports

[Lefeu]

...unless you want to risk it in some crime filled shithole of a country (Brazil, Colombia, etc.)...

You could not be more wrong my friend. Brazil and Colombia are not shithole countries. Some folks even think that they are the best place to monger. They are definitely not crime filled.

[Syzygies]

When guys on here talk about soi 7 or 8 or 4 or 33 or 22 or 24 or etc. They usaully talk about sois on Sukhumvit Road.

Yes Sukhumvit is the default road for ISG forum, between Ploenchit skytrain BTS station and Ekkamai BTS Station, districts Wattana and Klong Toei on each side of the road. However Sukhumvit road is very very long and goes all the way to Pattaya, Rayong, Traat and beyond.

"soi" is a Thai word meaning lane, alley, sidestreet. If Singapore it would be called Lorong I believe.

Odd numbered Sois of Sukhumvit are on the North side (slightly East of North), and even numbered on the other side. There is no alignment as another poster pointed out. Soi 66 is approximately opposite Soi 101. This caused by very uneven distances between Sois. Sois have branches sometimes with sub-soi numbers but often not.

Soi 31 has several turns and branches to make it confusing.

Many Sois have a Thai name as well as a number e. G. Soi Sawatdi. Some Sois are so major that they have become a "road". Sukhumvit Soi 71 is also called "Pridi Phanomyong" road and it has sub-sois e. G. Pridi Soi 10. Pridi 10 yeak 8 is 8th intersection of Pridi soi 10.

A small soi in between Soi 7 and Soi 9 cannot be Soi 8 because it is on opposite side, and so becomes Soi 7/1, read by Thais as "Soi 7 Thap 1" (they have no clue what is a slash). Thap sounds like Tup as in Tupperware. Two small sois between 64 and 66 would be 64/1 and 64/2.

An address like this " 65/1 55 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110" will mean building number 65/1, in Soi 55 of Sukhumvit road. Wattana is a major district of Bangkok (known as Kheht in Thai) and Klong Tan Neua is a sub-district (Khwaeng in Thai). Postal Code is 5 digits.

Some Thai addresses give very little clue as to the actual location so you need to search on Google Maps. Soapy Parlour Victoria Secret (closed now) was very hard to find from its address, and even google pin was quite wrong originally.

"555, Rama 9 Road, Bang Kapi, Khet Huai Khwang, Bangkok, 10310, Khwaeng Bang Kapi, Khet Huai Khwang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10310" It was located in Rama 9 road Soi 13 but official address never mentioned this Soi, and at one time mentioned "Soi Sun Wichai" (seems to be name of Phetchburi Soi 47) which is somewhere else entirely, just to throw people off the scent I guess.

In days before Google Maps, finding places by address could be very tricky.

I live on a country road that has no name. Ha ha.

[BMoreDog69]

Steve.

No worries. I like a slightly different approach.

I like to think of the main areas by the nearest BTS train station, which runs along Sukhumvit, and is a good way to get around.

Nana Plaza is between the Phloen Chit and Nana stations.

Soi Cowboy is off the Asok station behind the Interchange 21.

Most oily massage joints are congregated off Phrom Phong station.

Other places like the BJ bars, and after hours bars, etc are scattered along the way.

If you google (maps) these BTS stations you'll get oriented. If you look at some of the online blogs (like rocketreports) that talk about the oilies, and soapies, and BJ bars, they often have maps of all the places in the smaller areas.

Sorry for the rookie question, but I've only been to Bangkok once even tho I am very experienced worldwide. When you guys talk about Soi 7 of whatever are you talking about the Sois in the northeast part of Bangkok? Maybe 20 minutes drive from Soi Cowboy?

And if I can easily afford gogo girls at Cowboy or Nana, should I bother shopping in the Northeast sois? I do love experiences. So maybe just for that reason?

And what if Patapong. How does it play in the mix?

I kindly ask you don't RTFF me as I WTFF for the most part. And I do read Bangkok daily but it's a forest for the trees problem. I see the trees clearly but the overview is harder to come by. Thanks.

[Steve 9696]

You guys rock. Nothing short of four solid responses inside of an hour. That is service with a smile. Thanks!

P.S. I know you are a Thailand crew but if you enjoy reading adventures drop me an instant message. I just finished a week in London where my Peruvian "girlfriend" dumped me at the airport (after I flew her there etc) but I filled the week with six Romanian hookers, two civi dates with a Peruvian and a Malay girl, and had a four hour blast duo with two Colombian girls.

People who say London sucks for P6 just have no fucking clue what they are doing. Happy to send you the full FR (much too long and OT for ISG).

[TimTimGuy]

Sorry for the rookie question, but I've only been to Bangkok once even tho I am very experienced worldwide. When you guys talk about Soi 7 of whatever *snip* I see the trees clearly but the overview is harder to come by. Thanks.

Hi Steve. A fair question from anyone not familiar with Thailand. Might be helpful to go up one level further from other posts. "Soi" refers to parcel of land on or near a main road. For Bangkok (and other cities) the parcels were absorbed decades ago and the soi " reference is generally a side street. There are also "sub-sois" which branch off from the main lane. For example LollyTas is on a sub-soi of Sukhumvit soi 8. You will see the soi references in Pattaya, too.

For Sukhumvit, even numbers on on the south side and odd numbers are on the north. The sois are NOT lined up numerically, so (for example) soi 8 is directly across sukhumvit from soi 11.

TTG.

[Robert Long]

Sorry for the rookie question, but I've only been to Bangkok once even tho I am very experienced worldwide. When you guys talk about Soi 7 of whatever are you talking about the Sois in the northeast part of Bangkok? Maybe 20 minutes drive from Soi Cowboy?

And if I can easily afford gogo girls at Cowboy or Nana, should I bother shopping in the Northeast sois? I do love experiences. So maybe just for that reason?

And what if Patapong. How does it play in the mix?

I kindly ask you don't RTFF me as I WTFF for the most part. And I do read Bangkok daily but it's a forest for the trees problem. I see the trees clearly but the overview is harder to come by. Thanks.

Go to Hotels.com and request Bangkok, Sukhumvit neighborhood, click on the maps of any hotel. There it is, the Soi by Soi map of the district. Odd numbered Soi's on the top right and even Soi's on the bottom left. Soi Cowboy is an alley off of Soi 21, Nana Plaza is a large area off of Soi 4.

Walking between the two is good exercise and good fun can be had talking to the FL's on the walk. Walk down Soi 7/1 and check out all the ladies and LB's that want your attention. Good luck and enjoy your visit.

BTW, your a senior member, I don't think anyone would tell you to RTFF.

RL.

[Member #4698]

Sorry for the rookie question, but I've only been to Bangkok once even tho I am very experienced worldwide. When you guys talk about Soi 7 of whatever are you talking about the Sois in the northeast part of Bangkok? Maybe 20 minutes drive from Soi Cowboy?
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And what if Patapong. How does it play in the mix?

Steve, when guys are talking about soi 7 here in the BKK Reports section they are usually talking about Sukhumvit Soi 7 which is a short walk from Soi 4 (Sukhumvit soi 4) where Nana is located. Just keep in mind that even numbered sois are on the south side of Sukhumvit and the odd numbered sois are on the north side of Sukhumvit. Soi Cowboy runs parallel to Sukhumvit between Asok and soi 23 (Sukhumvit soi 23). Got it?

Patpong is in the Silom neighborhood. If you are staying in the Sukhumvit neighborhood, you will need to take a taxi or MRT from the Asok station or a combination of BTS trains to get there. Is it worth the trip? Yes. A couple of my favorite Go Go's are on Patpong 1 & 2. Specifically Kings Castle 1 & 2 and Pink Panther.

[Christian G]

Sorry for the rookie question, but I've only been to Bangkok once even tho I am very experienced worldwide. When you guys talk about Soi 7 of whatever are you talking about the Sois in the northeast part of Bangkok? Maybe 20 minutes drive from Soi Cowboy?
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When guys on here talk about soi 7 or 8 or 4 or 33 or 22 or 24 or etc. They usaully talk about sois on Sukhumvit Road.

[EihTooms]

Sorry for the rookie question, but I've only been to Bangkok once even tho I am very experienced worldwide. When you guys talk about Soi 7 of whatever are you talking about the Sois in the northeast part of Bangkok? Maybe 20 minutes drive from Soi Cowboy?

And if I can easily afford gogo girls at Cowboy or Nana, should I bother shopping in the Northeast sois? I do love experiences. So maybe just for that reason?

And what if Patapong. How does it play in the mix?

I kindly ask you don't RTFF me as I WTFF for the most part. And I do read Bangkok daily but it's a forest for the trees problem. I see the trees clearly but the overview is harder to come by. Thanks.

Typically, when we are talking about Soi 7, Soi 7/1, Soi 8, Soi 11, Soi 15 and so on, we are talking about the lower soi numbered area of Sukhumvit Road between Soi Cowboy at Sukhumvit and Asok (bts station) and Nana Plaza (on Soi 4).

None of those sois would be a 20 minute drive from Soi Cowboy unless you are stuck in heavy traffic, of course. It would be no more than a 20 minute walk from Soi Cowboy to Nana Plaza and vice versa. And all of those sois I mentioned are between Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza. Well, Soi 4 is where Nana Plaza is located. Soi Cowboy is off Asok on one end and Soi 23 at the other end. It's only 1 block long.

And it is useful to know the odd numbered sois are on one side of Sukhumvit Road while the even numbered ones are on the other.

Patpong might be more like a 20 minute drive from Nana Plaza/Soi 4 though. Or it can be reached by BTS Skytrain from Nana Plaza area or by MRT subway from the Soi Cowboy area. Just locate it on a map or your GPS and see which methods will get you within easy walking distance to it.

[EihTooms]

Soi 7 had the Taco joint that's all torn out. Same folks as Margarita Storm used to be there.

I have never, not once, ever seen a good looking lady in RedHog.

I'll be roaming out tonight and will study the situation.

I think you mean Soi 7/1, not Soi 7. Soi 7/1 is where the Subway sandwich shop used to be, it shared the space with Sunrise Mexican Grill (also of Margarita Storm) and there was a Thai Bistro upstairs. Well, now the Thai Bistro is downstairs, open for business, and the menu includes Sunrise Mexican Grill fare as well as the expected Thai food.

[Steve 9696]

Soi 7 had the Taco joint that's all torn out. Same folks as Margarita Storm used to be there.

I have never, not once, ever seen a good looking lady in RedHog.

I'll be roaming out tonight and will study the situation.

Sorry for the rookie question, but I've only been to Bangkok once even tho I am very experienced worldwide. When you guys talk about Soi 7 of whatever are you talking about the Sois in the northeast part of Bangkok? Maybe 20 minutes drive from Soi Cowboy?

And if I can easily afford gogo girls at Cowboy or Nana, should I bother shopping in the Northeast sois? I do love experiences. So maybe just for that reason?

And what if Patapong. How does it play in the mix?

I kindly ask you don't RTFF me as I WTFF for the most part. And I do read Bangkok daily but it's a forest for the trees problem. I see the trees clearly but the overview is harder to come by. Thanks.

[Nyezhov]

Great info! I live up that Soi during the winter months and it used to be necessary to make the trek to Soi 4 or 11 to find a beer bar or a place where FL's hung out (with the exception of the awful RedHog). The place you mentioned was an Indian restaurant that seemed empty every time I walked by last winter. I have also read that Soi 7 has some space on the corner of SUK that is being built out and many of the bars from Soi 22 are transferring to that location. Now, if someone can resurrect Bangkok Beat!
LOL!

Soi 7 had the Taco joint that's all torn out. Same folks as Margarita Storm used to be there.

I have never, not once, ever seen a good looking lady in RedHog.

I'll be roaming out tonight and will study the situation.

[Tomasb]

Great info! I live up that Soi during the winter months and it used to be necessary to make the trek to Soi 4 or 11 to find a beer bar or a place where FL's hung out (with the exception of the awful RedHog). The place you mentioned was an Indian restaurant that seemed empty every time I walked by last winter. I have also read that Soi 7 has some space on the corner of SUK that is being built out and many of the bars from Soi 22 are transferring to that location. Now, if someone can resurrect Bangkok Beat!
LOL!

It seems some of the girls who have been working in the soon-to-close (3 months?) Queen's Park Plaza bars on Soi 22 are showing up at a small new outdoor/indoor beer bar on Soi 8 near the corner of Sukhumvit Road called Today@Soi 8 Bar. Lady Drinks are 190 baht, sodas are 70 baht, don't know about beer or other drinks. Barfine is 700 baht, the rest is up to the girl and the customer, as usual. I only sat there for a few minutes last night waiting for my dating site FL girl to arrive on the BTS train nearby. There were 7-8 girls there at 7PM. 2-3 looked doable to me. But I have walked past this new bar a few times since it opened about a week ago and I have seen different girls there every time.

It is open from 10AM to 2AM/3AM. It is said some girls will show up as early as 10AM. There is an indoor section of the bar behind glass doors with pool tables and air-conditioning. They are not serving food yet but I was told they will sometime in the future.

[Syzygies]

I realize from reading through the posts, that some bars don't welcome black and brown skinned clientele (aight with me).

So far I got Crazy House, Crazy House 2 and MaXX. Are there any other places in Soi Cowboy / Nana or any main stream areas?

I guess you man Kazy Kozy by "Crazy House 2". My favourite waitress there could not get on with the gay "mamasan" (who is a full on nuisance. We don't need gays much in girly bars), and so left there.

MaXX seems to be the name of a Hotel??? Am not aware of a bar like that. Maybe its new.

I don't really think its the colour of the skin that matters at all. It is more the perception that certain ethnic groups can be unwilling to buy many drinks, argue over bill regularly, or cause other problems. That is my guess. Any one guy may not fit the generalisation but maybe discriminated against. If a group of guys, even more unlikely to be welcome. Not sure if excessive body odours is a factor or not. Just possible. Manner of dressing could matter too. Best to know dress like those that are generally turned away. Perhaps try to look like a person from USA etc. Can help. Can depend who is on the door.

In some bars unknown guys can be asked to buy drinks up front, so that is why I have not been in Bacarra for a long time now. There may not be any suitable seating, so I don't want to buy a drink first.

I recommend for you Billboard as the best bar in Nana and does not seem to worry about ethnicity. One problem is Billboard has a lot of slim girls that may not suit every guy. Better to know good bars since unlikely anyone will try them all. I avoid the big fat mamasan (bad experiences in the past).

[Nyezhov]

I realize from reading through the posts, that some bars don't welcome black and brown skinned clientele (aight with me).

So far I got Crazy House, Crazy House 2 and MaXX. Are there any other places in Soi Cowboy / Nana or any main stream areas?

Folks from the USA, whatever their ethnic origin, are usually welcome everywhere.