Bangkok Reports

**Nyezhov** · 03-11-26 00:54

Originally Posted by SatoSan [View Original Post]

Coming to Bangkok soon it's my first time been to Pattaya before. Can someone please tell me if the hotel charges you a guest fee? Will be there during Sonkrang festival staying at Shangri-La because I have points. I don't live in India and I'm Asian so it will be interesting to see how things are there, when I was at Pattaya last year just had one issue of entry at XS but that was resolved quickly. As I said never been to Bangkok so would appreciate some tips as to current prices. Looking forward to going to Nana Plaza Gogo clubs. Thanks in advance for the advice.

There is a section here on hotels.

**Sato San** · 03-10-26 21:40

Coming to Bangkok soon it's my first time been to Pattaya before. Can someone please tell me if the hotel charges you a guest fee? Will be there during Sonkrang festival staying at Shangri-La because I have points. I don't live in India and I'm Asian so it will be interesting to see how things are there, when I was at Pattaya last year just had one issue of entry at XS but that was resolved quickly. As I said never been to Bangkok so would appreciate some tips as to current prices. Looking forward to going to Nana Plaza Gogo clubs. Thanks in advance for the advice.

**Catire** · 03-04-26 20:07

Actually Houston Player is correct. Last night. , Nana was dark. Ergo closed.

Everything open today (not sure why Thermae was closed 2 nights ago though.

Inside of Thermae wasn't great. A lot of past their sell date models. Everyone looking bored. Even the usual cadre of very snobby lookers was mostly nowhere to be found. In fairness, I went around 12:30 but they've been there before on past trips, though this one is a little later in the season, and one can very much tell that high season is either over or winding down. Maybe they went back to Isan flush with their earnings but it's a one time sample. I'll stop there several times before my week is over.

**Houston Player** · 03-04-26 15:17

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

Some months ago the law was changed so that bars in tourist areas in Pattaya could still do business on religious holidays. They did not do the same in Bangkok?

In Bangkpk only Hotels were exempt as far as I now. No bars in Nana or Cowboy and no bars on Soi 4 were open.

**Catire** · 03-04-26 15:13

Just walked by. WIll pop inside for an "official" inspection a little later.

**Nyezhov** · 03-04-26 13:00

Originally Posted by PuneRomper [View Original Post]

Am not an expert, but here is my two cents.

Stay in Sukhumvit. Hit Fin69 for Nuru or Annie's or Tulip for soapy and go bar hopping in the evening.

Actually if it was my first time in Bangkok and I had studied the situation, I would play the 20 hour layover as follows:

1. Stash my bag.

2, ARL to Makkasan.

3. MRT to Sala Daeng.

4. BTS to Saphan Kwaii.

5. Hop on hop off boat gets you to what Arun, Grand Palace, Icon Siam, go explore.

6. I've killed till about 5 pm for you. Now go get a super nice dinner. Take a Bolt.

7. Head over to Nana at 8 ish.

8. Bar Fine.

9. Head to airport at 11 pm. I would use a Bolt.

Why would you waste a whole day in BKK chasing pussy? Ya only need an hour or two.

**Catire** · 03-04-26 10:30

Originally Posted by HoustonPlayer [View Original Post]

Tuesday was Makha Bucha Day a Buddhist holiday with 24 hour alcohol sales ban. All bars were closed.

That would not quite explain Monday night when I'm quite sure the Nana Soi 4 bars were open, but I guess we will know tonight for suire.

**Mr Enternational** · 03-04-26 03:39

Originally Posted by HoustonPlayer [View Original Post]

Tuesday was Makha Bucha Day a Buddhist holiday with 24 hour alcohol sales ban. All bars were closed.

Some months ago the law was changed so that bars in tourist areas in Pattaya could still do business on religious holidays. They did not do the same in Bangkok?

**Houston Player** · 03-04-26 01:26

Originally Posted by Catire [View Original Post]

Arrived in town last night, went to Thermae hoping to catch some past paramours (3 specifically, last year's was semi expensive but amazing).

But found the place closed. Was told something about "drinking" , which I figured out was not appropriately renewing and or bribing the people responsible for the liquor license.

Went back tonight, still closed. Hope it re opens before my week stay runs out.

Tons of trans women around though, if that's your thing.

Tuesday was Makha Bucha Day a Buddhist holiday with 24 hour alcohol sales ban. All bars were closed.

**Sam Sanuk** · 03-04-26 00:44

Originally Posted by RahulMistry [View Original Post]

Hi everyone,

Due to the unfortunate situation in the Middle East, I'll be traveling through Bangkok and have a 20-hour layover starting from 8 AM. I'm Indian and this will be my first time in Bangkok.

I'll definitely go through the forum, but with limited time before my trip, I'm not sure I'll be able to gather all the key information. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could kindly guide me on how best to make use of my layover areas to stay around, things to do during the day, and any tips for a first-timer.

Thanks in advance for your help!

If this is your first time in Bangkok, there are a lot of things to see and do during your layover. I would suggest that you book an English speaking guide included with a private car. A bit pricey, but a good investment in my opinion. The link below is representative of options. You can discuss your specific interests with the guide / driver upon arrival; I'm sure some variance with listed venues and time can be made and perhaps the number of hours also. You should plan on 1 hour upon arrival and 2 hours before departure spent at the airport clearing immigration upon arrival and checking in for departure. An alternative might be to book a hotel that has a tour desk, so you can get a bit of sleep during your short stay. https://www.pelago.com/en-US/activit...-tour-bangkok/ This tour provided is associated with Singapore Airlines, so I would guess that it is legit. Picks you up and brings you back to the airport.

Sam.

**PuneRomper** · 03-04-26 00:42

Am not an expert, but here is my two cents.

Stay in Sukhumvit. Hit Fin69 for Nuru or Annie's or Tulip for soapy and go bar hopping in the evening.

Originally Posted by RahulMistry [View Original Post]

Hi everyone,

Due to the unfortunate situation in the Middle East, I'll be traveling through Bangkok and have a 20-hour layover starting from 8 AM. I'm Indian and this will be my first time in Bangkok.

I'll definitely go through the forum, but with limited time before my trip, I'm not sure I'll be able to gather all the key information. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could kindly guide me on how best to make use of my layover areas to stay around, things to do during the day, and any tips for a first-timer.

Thanks in advance for your help!

**Catire** · 03-03-26 18:16

Arrived in town last night, went to Thermae hoping to catch some past paramours (3 specifically, last year's was semi expensive but amazing).

But found the place closed. Was told something about "drinking" , which I figured out was not appropriately renewing and or bribing the people responsible for the liquor license.

Went back tonight, still closed. Hope it re opens before my week stay runs out.

Tons of trans women around though, if that's your thing.

**RahulMistry** · 03-03-26 14:14

Hi everyone,

Due to the unfortunate situation in the Middle East, I'll be traveling through Bangkok and have a 20-hour layover starting from 8 AM. I'm Indian and this will be my first time in Bangkok.

I'll definitely go through the forum, but with limited time before my trip, I'm not sure I'll be able to gather all the key information. I'd really appreciate it if anyone could kindly guide me on how best to make use of my layover — areas to stay around, things to do during the day, and any tips for a first-timer.

Thanks in advance for your help!

**Elmo** · 03-03-26 05:45

Was back in Bangkok in mid February, after being there in mid Jan 2026. As with the Jan trip, I again hit Nana, Soi Cowboy and the free lancers at Thermae. As in Jan, I continued to find gems at all three places, just have to do a little leg work and keep your eyes open. Stayed at the Hilton Pleonchit Doubletree, S15 Sukhumvit, and the Hilton Grande Asoke while in BKK.

Nana Plaza. I visited Geisha, some of the Rainbow clubs, Billboards, Butterflies, Angel witch, On top and one or two others. Bar fine seemed to be 1000 be with ST at 4,000 be. Beers were about 150-160 be for Chang / Singha. Pulled some hotties from a different club each night and had a great time with each of them. Taking one attractive young spinner back to Doubletree, a security guard saw us in the lobby and gave me the thumbs up. He also must have liked what he was seeing.

Soi Cowoby. Stopped by Tilac, Bacarra, Cowboy two and the Rainbow / Heaven bar there (cannot recall exact name. Was only bar there that I did not like as very aggressive on pushing drinks and girls. Although the quality of the girls there was low and few customers there). Bar fines were 1,000 be and girls asked for 3,000 be for ST. Made sure to avoid the rip off "arab" bars. Rio, Deja Vu, Midnight, etc. So annoying that while these all seem to have the best looking girls standing outside of them, they are dead inside and the girls are super aggressive in trying to get guys to come inside. Avoid these places at all costs, unless you want to spend a lot for lady drinks but with no chance of any bar fine / ST or LT fun. These places kind of kill some of the vib at soi cowboy. Having said that, gems can be found at the other clubs. I pulled an attractive spinner from Bacarra rocking the kawaii / anime style named tinkerbell and took her back to the Hilton Grand Asoke. While walking to the elevator with her, a very drunk Aussie yelled out - "You get to have sex with her?? She is beautiful. " I tried not to laugh as Tinkerbell and I got into the elevator, and the gals working the front desk briefly looked up and then went back to their regular duties. No issues with bringing gals back there. And yes she was beautiful and the sex was great.

Thermae. Saw many of the same gals, standing in the same places, as when I was there in January. It is a nice change of pace from the gogo bar scene. See my 02-05-2026 post for suggestions on improving one's experience at Thermae.

Because I have never been to a Nuru massage place, I did look into them while in BKK on this trip. There are a lot in the Sukhumvit area. Ended up not trying any of them as was getting good enough workouts with the gogo bar girls I was pulling each night. I plan on a repeat BKK trip in May, based on fun I had in Jan and Feb, and may try and sample some then. My only concern is the limited choice / options at each place. If I am not feeling it at one of the Nana or Cowboy gogos, I just move on to the next one until I see something that I particularly fancy.

I did come up with a fun game for the gals. As we got to the hotel, I would give them the key and tell them that they would have to take me to their room (room number XYZ at the hotel). At first they would be a little confused, and I would say to them that room XZY was their room, not my room, and that they had to take me to this room. Their room, that I was coming back with them for short time. Each one of them thought this was funny and they all enjoyed pushing the elevator buttons, finding the room on the hotel floor and opening up the door. One or two even pretended to be "very tired" and saying they had to sleep and jokingly tried to close the room door on me. However, once we were in the room they all laughed, grabbed me and gave me a huge kiss. Was a great way to have a little fun before the real fun began. It certainly put all of them in a good mood. Looking forward to my return visit in May.

**Pinche Gringo** · 03-03-26 03:38

Be good to hear your Cambodia report too. I am off to both places in may.

Originally Posted by PdSuave [View Original Post]

Boots on the ground now, first time in The Kingdom. Instead of boring play by play. I will give you bullets.

* Landed Friday at noon, Nan's Lady Taxi picked me up, took me to Nana Plaza area. 800 baht. Yes, more, but she was waiting for me. Worth it.

* After check in, needed attention. I had been traveling for 20+ hours, just needed a BJ..