Archive for November, 2007

Bangkok Night Fever - It’s Party Time!

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

SIXTH ANNIVERSARY FOR THE OFFICE BAR

After Dark Asia - ThailandThe Office Bar located on Sukhumvit Road, Soi 33 celebrates its 6th Anniversary Party.  Tonight Thursday, November 29th, The Office Bar state that all are welcome and they label it, “A celebration not to be missed.”  The party night will generously include FREE San Miguel Beer, FREE Shustov Russian Vodka, FREE Shooters and FREE snacks.  Please take note that the “FREE DRINKS & SNACKS” are between the hours of 7:00-8:00 PM and 10:00–11:00 PM.  My congratulations to The Office Bar, which still remains a popular choice on Sukhumvit, Soi 33.  Enjoy the party!

Shakerz Coyote Club - Soi Nana - Bangkok 

GRAND OPENING PARTY FOR SPORTS ACADEMY POOL HALL

There is a Grand Opening Party for Sports Academy Pool Hall this Friday, November 30 from 4:00 PM.  It is located on the second level of Seafood Palace at Asoke junction (BTS Skytrain Station Asoke).  This latest sports addition is most definitely “cool for pool” with 10 Brunswick pool tables and also BIG TV screens.  They are kindly offering FREE FOOD and FREE POOL.  It will be interesting to see how Sports Academy Pool Hall compares to the rival equivalent Ball In Hand.  At this point we cannot say, but we will soon find out how cute and friendly the pool hall attendants are.   Check it out!

FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER – BULL’S HEAD PUB DISCO

Bull's Head Pub - Sukhumvit, Soi 33/1 - BangkokDo you wanna dance?  For those that want to shake their stuff, or watch others shake their stuff, then fear not.  The Bull’s Head Pub is hosting its last Friday of the month disco.  Dance the night away with “Top Of The Pops” hits from the 1970’s right into the millenium.  The Bull’s Head Pub is located opposite the Emporium Shopping Centre on Sukhumvit Road, Soi 33/1 (BTS Phrom Phong Station).  Ran by the fun and friendly “Billy Don’t Be A Hero,” you are guaranteed a good time.  Of course, I don’t mean with Billy himself – fortunately Billy is not on the guy’s menu!    Swing by if you want to swing your bits about.  DJ Paul Jackson gets the party going.  It’s party time! 

Pattaya Night Fever

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

PATTAYA – PLEASURE PLAYGROUND

Walking Street - Pattaya - ThailandOnce upon a time Pattaya was a tranquil little place.  A small community of Thais lived in this sleepy and secluded fishing village.  But, all of that changed during the escalation of the Vietnam War.  Pattaya transcended into “Patpong-On-Sea.”  Time passed by and the rush for tourist cash totally ruined its image both above and below the surface.  Frankly speaking, from the mid 1970’s, right into the 1990’s Pattaya was an ugly, stinking mess!  European travel magazines often gave their readers clear warnings about the appalling pollution and other serious health hazards.  In 1992 Which Holiday magazine voted Pattaya one of the world’s worst beach resorts.  This is not at all an accolade that any holiday destination would wish to acquire. (more…)

Thanksgiving Night Fever

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

THE COOL SEASON IS HERE… ER, WELL I THINK IT IS?

Angelwitch Go-Go Bar - Nana Plaza - BangkokWhenever you read through any general guide to Thailand, you will learn that November is the start of the cool season. This is the time of year (supposedly speaking), when Thailand sees the least rainfall and less humidity.  Also, the average temperature is generally lower as well. 

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Saturday Night Fever

Friday, November 16th, 2007

Tomorrow night (Saturday, November 17) there will be two parties – one is in Pattaya and the other is in Bangkok.

Walking Street - Pattaya - Thailand 

PATTAYA PARTY IN SISTERZ GO-GO BAR

Ricky is throwing a party in Sisterz Go-Go Bar on Walking Street.  However, it is a party with a difference.  Officially it is a staff party with the girls split into two teams.  The teams will consist of Dancers VS Service.  There will be games and competitions throughout the night.  Customers will be encouraged to join in the fun and games.  Lots of prizes, free drinks and free food.  The party kicks off tomorrow night at 9:30 PM.    

BANGKOK BIRTHDAY BASH

Willem, the amiable new owner of Cat House invites you to his Birthday Bash.  There will be FREE FOOD from 6:00 PM.  The “booze buffet” consists of 50 Baht drinks ALL NIGHT LONG!  Cat House is situated directly above Big Dogs Bar on the middle level in Nana Plaza.  Willem and his Thai wife Bow are working hard to give the bar a more respectable reputation.  A considerable amount of cash has been spent on giving Cat House a facelift.  Swing by Cat House tomorrow night and enjoy the party!

Thailand Night Fever

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

BANGKOK AND PHUKET AWARDED TOP SPOT

Asian Babe 002USA TODAY recently listed “Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards” in the magazine’s November issue.  Phuket claimed the top spot for most popular Asian/Indian Ocean Island, and Koh Samui was awarded 5th place.  Bangkok was voted top Asian city, while Chiang Mai was awarded 5th place.  A number of Thailand’s hotels, like the Bangkok Peninsula and Phuket’s Amanpuri, were ranked among the top 100 hotels around the world.  Singapore Airlines retained its top spot for Best International Airline.  Since the readers’ survey has been conducted, Singapore Airlines has held the title for 17 out of 18 years.  Most impressive! (more…)

Thailand Night Fever

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

FIRST ANNIVERSARY FOR DAVE THE RAVE’S WEBSITE

This week marks the first anniversary of my Thailand nightlife website.  Woohoow!  What a rollercoaster ride it has been.  Who would ever have thought I would be running my own website?  I guess I am as surprised as you guys! 

After Dark Asia Magazine ThailandThis is the story so far… After a few beers with my friend John, I decided that it would be fun to have my own website.  John went away and in a couple of days he got me started.  The website was certainly not at all appealing when it was first set up.  In fact, I was heavily criticised by some people about how awful it used to look.  OK guys, you can stop laughing now!  Then, as luck would have it, a skilled web wizard called Mr Ed came to the rescue.  I think you will agree that Mr Ed has done a fantastic job.  The critics will not give us credit for the vast improvement, but they are not laughing now either.  As one reader commented, “Well done Dave, your website is a zillion times better.”  (more…)

Halloween In Angelwitch Go-Go Bars

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Angelwitch Go-Go Bars - Pattaya - Bangkok - Thailand 

Angelwitch Go-Go Bars would like to thank everybody who visited for the BIG Halloween Party Night.  It was a great success, in fact it was a HUGE night.  So much so, my head was still spinning the day after.  Mind you, there is not much brain matter left to damage!

Please note that Angelwitch in Nana Plaza is still keeping the Halloween party theme until this Sunday.  There was so much time and effort in putting up the Halloween decorations, that it is a shame to take them all down after only one night.  And so, don’t worry if you missed Halloween, we are still offering a haunting Halloween of scary fun.  The Angelwitches are still in their revealing Halloween body stockings, and as always they are eager to devour you.  There are some special *NEW SHOWS* just for Halloween, so come along and enjoy “Nightmare On Nana Street.”

*REMINDER - If you bring your own witch with you, could you please park your brooms outside.* 

Party In Madrid Bar Tonight

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

WINE, WOMEN AND PATPONG 

Madrid Bar in Patpong will celebrate surviving 38 years.  Madrid Bar’s 38th birthday bash features 38 Baht drinks from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM.  There will be FREE FOOD from 6:00 PM.  Swing by if you are in the Silom area tonight.  Congratulations to Madrid Bar!

*Madrid Bar Party news was from Bangkok Bad Boy.*

THE JOLLY GREEN GIANT

Due to a change in plans, Jameson’s will open some time next week.  Jameson’s is located in the Holiday Inn in Silom.  It will be the largest Irish pub in Bangkok.  The general manager is the amiable Aussie John Bell.  John has extensive experience as one of Bangkok’s top bar managers.  The only question a few savvy expats have mentioned is whether they have selected a good location or not?  Time will tell, but I wish John and his team the very best of luck.

*Jameson’s will NOT open until some time next week.*

So guys, there you have it.  A double date with two Madrid Bar in Patpong tonight.  I am pleased to say that the Bangkok nightlife scene is far from dead and buried.

BANGKOK’S COLUMNIST GODS

Can’t make it to the Madrid Bar Party?  OK, here is an interesting analysis called the Bangkok Columnist Gods. Bangkok Dan explores a comparison between Bangkok’s most popular internet columnists.  The article features Bernard Trink (Nite Owl) and the enigmatic Stickman, plus other contenders for the title. 

Click on this link - http://absolutelybangkok.com/?p=52