Thanks for the informative post
Just like you, I find Bangkok's Sukhumvit a bit rushed compared to Pattaya. However, the Nuru massages in Sukhumvit are great.
This time around, I'm keen on exploring Patpong, Thaniya, Silom, and the nearby areas. But I wasn't sure where to begin. The top results on Google are dominated by ads and basic information, while some of the niche sites I checked out didn't quite capture the essence of these places.
Your post offered a concise yet comprehensive insight into what to expect in Patpong and Silom. Thanks for sharing such valuable information it's saved me a lot of time. I've decided to dive in and give Patpong a try, especially since my past experiences in Sukhumvit have been a tad underwhelming.
[QUOTE=PayForIt;2852312]So having enjoyed 10 nights in Pattaya, mainly in Gents Clubs, headed to Bangkok a city I know quite well from many trips. On many previous trips I've pretty much concentrated on The area between Nana, via Thermae on Sukhumvit and onto Soi Cowboy, though in 2022 I did have fun on Soi 11 (Suk). This time I wanted to try something a little different, and decided that I would only spend 2 of my 5 nights in those old haunts and for the rest would head to Surawong / Thaniya / Silom area for a change. I was glad I did.
Stayed at various locations including the Okura Prestige very nice indeed though thought the cantilever pool would be the main attraction but it wasn't all that. The lobby and the rooms are superb. Jumped on the BTS to Phrom Phong to check out the "Stocking Spa massage". Appreciate there is a dedicated MP thread so will keep this short fancied the idea of a sexy massage from a hostess in suspenders well was disappointed the girls line up in the parade wearing tights / pantyhose and don't wear stockings with the thick tops at all. 7 girls to chose from and Sky was the best. Stunning slim brunette who made the journey worthwhile chose the Nuru option for 3500 and it was worth every penny everything included.
Decided to do my normal walk in reverse and headed to Cowboy. Absolutely rammed despite the torrential rain no surprise of course as this is rainy season. The overall noise volume has increased somewhat and I found myself asking what on earth I was doing there! Whilst I'm not old and I dolike some great music this was deafening. Conversations are therefore partly shouting. Awful. For old times sake took a beer in each of Baccara, Shark and Suzy Wong's but with one stand out 9/10 in Shark the offerings were poor.
On to Thermae same old You'll find someone to your liking but the format walking that circle isn't the best and the venue is looking tired and past it. Still jam packed inside so I suppose it works and the good news is that it's possible to have a conversation which I found almost impossible in Cowboy. In the many years I've frequented this bar I think I've only taken maybe 5 girls and as I left it I vowed not to return but my guess is I will do!
There are so many other options available in BKK that returning to one that doesn't do it for you isn't worth it.
Onto Nana which was almost a repeat of Cowboy. Tried Billboard and Spankys but nothing special and again the noise levels were prohibitive. Ended up in Hilary 2 also very noisy but good crowd and a decent freelancer made that trip worth it. Not before she begged me to go with her to Analisa massage a short walk away, to "meet her friend" in the hope of a threesome. The friend turned out to be a line up of 6 girls didn't select any but was surprised that 2 of them were 7/10+.
So my 2 nights on Sukhumvit were up and I found myself genuinely wondering if I'm just past the din of it all. I started to wonder why on earth I'the left Pattaya for this but I had work in Bangkok so could not avoid it.
Up and breakfast done headed to new hotel in Surawong the Marriot. It's a 20 min walk to Thaniya but wanted the exercise. Overall I much preferred the Silom / Surawong area. It doesn't suffer the same manic traffic as Suk. Loved the whole area around MahaNakhon and the shops / cafes in its lobby. Thaniya was actually great fun and because it is so wide, it's easy to navigate and without the horrendous booming music of Cowboy or Nana. The options in Thaniya are plentiful. The girls are nearly all in uniform and for sure they are trying to attract a Japanese crowd. As I am not Japanese I noticed that I wasn't getting waved or smiled at as much but I didn't mind that at all and during my 3 nights there no girl I approached rejected an advance. The Managers / mamasans are usually outside with the girls seeking to beckon you in. For most of the bars it is a standard service where you select the girl from outside (most are seated but some stand in lines) and take her to a room for drinks, karaoke if that's your thing and for the sex. Prices range from 2500 to 3500 including 500 or 600 for the room "hire". But there is an expectation you'll buy more than one drink for you and one for the lady at 300 each. It was clearly going to run up a 4-5000 bill which is fine. Yes I know I could get FS in one of the many local oilies for 1500 but the experience was great fun, a little odd in terms of being in an "entertainment" room but you soon relax into it. Alternatively you can go to the Sena club on Thaniya featured in a YouTube video and thought I'the check it out. The girls still sit on stools outside but upstairs there is a large pool table / darts (but no rooms to play in so you take the girl to the hotel if things are going well 3500 inc bar fine so entirely reasonable.
There are a few agogos in the Patpong night market street Kings Castle, Kings Castle II and III and Radio City across the road. Then Pink Panther on the street corner of another road close by. Usual agogo stuff not as full on as Nana / cowboy / or Kink or Windmill in Pattaya (wildest 2 I have been to this trip) but some very pretty options and again 3500 plus a bar fine of only 500.
Visited Octopus Fetish Club small backstreet Patpong Alley (which also boasts a few agogos) 1000 entry plus a drink the guy on the door waving a cane about wanted you to buy a 300 drink on top but relents to 100! Inside wow what a great atmosphere compared to Castle in Pattaya. 8 girls including a mix of ranges and a lovely Madam who is the bar owner who though older still looks really good. Guys butt naked being spanked, one paraded around as a dog in some mask thing (I had to bite a lip not to start laughing). This is not a place for the feint hearted or reserved took a seat expecting to be able to "watch" but you are quickly descended upon by the girls who want you to buy them ladydrinks at 300 and who very swiftly have more than roaming hands and want your clothes off there and then in public view (though its all very red / dark). Several guys were completely naked within 10 minutes of walking through the door and they do not struggle for customers here. That is because the level of "service" in the bar is swift and good. The lady drink 300 price is not cheap but comes with benefits! The girl expects to earn that drink. Two guys came in and bought a round of 5 drinks for 5 girls who then rapidly had their cocks out for blowjobs. It is possible to take girls upstairs to rooms for 3500. Very good vibe in the club.
Plenty of the usual oily options locally in street surrounding Patpong Night Market and usual services all on offer usually for 1000-1500. Got quoted 3000 by the best looking girl I found in one of them but whilst she wouldn't reduce to 1500 we did agree 2000. That was in one of the bigger Urban massage places was surprised they catered for sexual services as it looked more like an upscale massage place and indeed their massages were superb.
All in all another great trip mix of work and pleasure. For those wondering about a break from Cowboy / Nana this was a good choice though you might want to stay at Raya hotel or LE Meridian which are both immediately across the road from Patpong / Thaniya.[/QUOTE]