Nana and Asoke Area BJ Bars
Part 2 of my Bangkok BJ Bar tour report.
I focused for the past two weeks on spending some time in the BJ bars around Nana.
Although I've not been inside the bars there recently, I walk down Soi 8 at least weekly and the two BJ bars that are adjacent to Soi 8 do have half-decent lineups, with Kasalong appearing to have better talent overall. If you've not visited, walk down Soi 8 away from Sukhumvit and take your second right (at the 7-Eleven). Lolita's is on the left and after you've squeezed through the walkway to the adjacent soi after Lolita's you'll find Kasalong, also on your left. If you don't see anyone you like, it's a good idea to go grab a beer on Soi 4 (just keep walking straight after Kasalong and you'll bump into Soi 4) and return 30 40 minutes later for another look. Mid-late afternoon is a good time to go, if you're in the area. I saw a decent looking one about a week ago at Kasalong as I was passing by. Alas, on my way back she was nowhere to be found.
Soi 7/1 has been hopping and, in my view, is a real hidden gem in the lower Sukhumvit area. Easy to miss if you're not familiar with it since the soi curves away from Sukhumvit, making it difficult to see very far down. If you do venture down it you'll find multiple beer bars, several beer bar / massage shop hybrid businesses, and Wood Bar, which is deeper (heh) in the soi on the right. I'd always avaoided this place, pre-Covid, as I thought it was mainly a place for tourists, although I didn't find that to be true when I visited. The name Wood Bar is really something of a misnomer as this place is very much not about drinking / sitting around / chatting. It's all business, and despite the decent lineup (in my view, it's the best lineup of the Nana-area BJ bars) it's a bit too transactional for me.
After you walk in, they'll line up the girls for you and you pick. Then, you pay and head right upstairs. There's no foreplay, no drinking, no groping, no warm up downstairs. And don't even think about hanging out in the bar. That's what I didn't like about it. Mamasan agreed to sell me a beer only after I assured her I would take a girl and I ended up drinking the beer in the room. I prefer a more laid-back vibe, like Soi 6 in Pattaya, where you can sit and drink with the girl for a while. The "squeeze test" is what I call it and it's a fun way to relax, get to know your provider, and get warmed up. So, if you're at all like me then do your warm-up lap at one of the beer bars on Soi 7/1 , and then go take care of business at Wood Bar. (I will likely follow my own advice in that regard for my next visit).
Out of the way a bit is Duangporn's Haven. To get there, take the BTS to Asoke Station (or just walk from Nana) and then head for Exit #4. At the bottom of the stairs, don't cross the intersection. Instead, take an immediate right onto Thanon Ratchadapisek (that's the big road that intersects with Sukhumvit Road at the Asoke interchange). Walk straight on Thanon Ratchadapisek and take your second right (at the cannabis dispensary). Duangporn's Haven will be straight ahead on your right about 50 m down the soi. It's off the beaten track a bit and you would never know that it was there unless you were looking for it. Ladies will be congregated outside and Duangporn uses a queue system, similar to a massage shop, so the girl who gets up to lead you in is number 1 in the queue. Now, you can pick your girl, of course, you don't have to go with the queue girl, but remember to do this before you go inside. If you go inside with the queue girl, buy her a drink, chat with her etc. But then don't take her then she will lose her spot in the queue. If you take another girl upon entry then number 1 in the queue retains her position for the next guy. It's a strange system, for sure, at a bar like this. I've used a queue girl before, when I didn't have a strong preference, but I think I will just stop and pick the one (s) I want during future visits.
Inside, there's a bar, some couches, and even a pool table. If you want to play, the girls are very accommodating. I usually start at the bar, migrate to a couch, and then go upstairs but you can just grab your girl and go directly upstairs, if that's your thing. They have the usual BJ rooms with a sink or you can get the full-service room, which is old but surprisingly nice with a decent bathroom, shower, and bed. Overall, I like this place for its laid-back vibe and friendly staff but I would note that the lineup is likely stronger at the other Nana-area BJ bars.
TLDR: Lolita's and Kasalong both conveniently located near Nana BTS just adjacent to Soi 8; YMMV with both, but for my money Kasalong has the better lineup at present; Wood Bar on Soi 7/1 has a decent lineup and nice facilities but it's highly transactional approach, with a view towards operational efficiency, may be a turnoff for some; Duangporn's Haven has a laid-back vibe with friendly staff, no pressure, and nice amenities, but be mindful of their queue systemjust pick the one you want or take a pass.
Got to finish up a few end-of-year initiatives in the office over the next few weeks. Then, I'll be heading to Pattaya after Christmas and expect to have some good field reports. See you on The Six!
