Construction and not destruction is underway in the controversial Nana Entertainment Plaza. Once known as the sleepy Nana Shopping Center, it is still a shopping center, but a very different merchandise is on sale nowadays. (more…)
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Nana Plaza Update – 03/09/10
Friday, September 3rd, 2010Tags: Bangkok, Nana Plaza
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Bangkok Bars Closed On 28/08/10
Friday, August 27th, 2010URGENT UPDATE – Due to local elections some of the go-go bars, beer bars and nightclubs will be closed in Bangkok on Saturday (28/08/10). Pubs have been told not to serve alcohol, so Saturday is likely to be a dry day in most Bangkok bars. The good news is that Pattaya is open and serving alcohol as usual, so you can plan accordingly. I know that a number of guys have headed down to Pattaya for the weekend.
SOI COWBOY & NANA PLAZA UPDATE - Some go-go bars will be open in Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza tonight (28/08/10). Several bar bosses have decided to open, but not serve alcohol. It is never easy to give accurate updates, because the situation often changes so quickly. A number of bars will close and others will open, but it will probably be a dry day. Several sources are saying that the MIB or Men In Brown will be out checking the bars in Bangkok tonight. Thai Elections and Buddha Days are sometimes taken very seriously. Tonight in Nana Plaza the four Rainbow Bars, Mercury, Mandarin, Spankys and Angelwitch will be open tonight. It will be interesting to see what happens.
Tags: Angelwitch, Bangkok, Go-Go Bars, Mandarin, Mercury, Nana Plaza, nightclubs, Pattaya, Rainbow bars, Soi Cowboy, Spankys
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AC/DC Live In London (1976)
Saturday, August 21st, 2010Here’s an excellent quality YouTube video of AC/DC performing ‘Livewire’ in London (1976). This was their first TV appearance, with the legendary lead singer Bon Scott and the awesome lead guitarist Angus Young. Now this is real rock and not the rubbish these young punks play today! What puts AC/DC in a league of their own is real rock, tremendous talent and pure passion. You can hear AC/DC songs in Angelwitch Go-Go Bar (Nana Plaza, Bangkok). AC/DC are played religiously in Angelwitch…
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Video Of The Day – Eric Clapton Live
Friday, August 20th, 2010An awesome live performance of ‘Layla’ by Eric Clapton. With over 10 million views on YouTube, this is proof that Eric Clapton is seen as one of the greatest singer/guitarists of all time. This is an example of the classic rock music played in Angelwitch Go-Go Bar (Nana Plaza, Bangkok). Turn the volume up and enjoy, as both Eric and his guitar sing!
Tags: Angelwitch Go-Go Bar, Bangkok, Eric Clapton, Layla, Nana Plaza, YouTube
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Thailand Tonight – 18/08/2010
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Today I have posted a few photos to show you what is happening in the nightlife scene in Bangkok. What exactly is happening in Nana Plaza? (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, bars, Nana Plaza, Thailand
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Cactus Go-Go Bar In Soi Cowboy
Monday, August 16th, 2010You could say that Cactus Go-Go Bar in Soi Cowboy has real character. Well, the guy that runs Cactus Bar is definitely a real character! Cactus John owns and operates one of those bars that can only be described as very different from the norm. Native American John, serves up some awesome American home style cooking. Along with his wacky charisma and wicked sense of humour, ole Cactus John has attracted a cult following. If you do visit Cactus Bar in Soi Cowboy, please pass on kind regards from Dave The Rave. Cheers!
CHARISMATIC CACTUS JOHN - PHOTO & COPYRIGHT RANDY MAGNUS
MORE ABOUT CACTUS BAR – In case you missed it, I recently talked about Cactus Bar in Thailand Tonight – 04/08/2010 (ninth paragraph down the article).
Tags: bars, Cactus Bar, Dave The Rave, go-go bar, Soi Cowboy
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Thailand Tonight – 11/08/2010
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010THAILAND TONIGHT – Every Wednesday night in the Bull’s Head Pub (Sukhumvit Soi 33/1 Bangkok), there is a pub quiz and live music with Lee Shamrock. The Bull’s Head quiz is free to enter and starts at 19:30 sharp. (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Nana Plaza, Pattaya, Thsailand
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Nana Construction Not Destruction!
Monday, August 9th, 2010NANA PLAZA, BANGKOK – The demolition of three ground level beer bars in Nana Plaza caused quite a stir recently. Once again, there were all kinds of rumours flying around. (11/08/10 – There is an update at the end of this article)… (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Go-Go Bars, Nana Plaza
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Thailand Tonight – 04/08/2010
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010BANGKOK BOUNCES BACK
Despite what some people may say about Thailand, there is an increase in tourist traffic. Both the roads and the pavements in Bangkok now have busier traffic. The number of foreign arrivals into Bangkok is on the rise. (more…)
Tags: Angelwitch, Bangkok, bars, Cactus Bar, Dave The Rave, Go-Go Bars, Nana Plaza, Pattaya, Soi Cowboy, Thailand, Town Lodge, Toxic Bar, Walking Street
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Video Of The Day – Rammstein Live
Saturday, July 31st, 2010RAMMSTEIN PERFORMING ’RAMMSTEIN’ LIVE
Who are Rammstein? It was Matt, the co-owner of the two Angelwitch Go-Go Bars, who introduced the German rock band Rammstein to Thailand. Rammstein are a world famous heavy rock band and their inimitable musical style is played religiously in Angelwitch Go-Go Bar in Nana Plaza on a nightly basis.
Below is an HD YouTube video of Rammstein performing the song ‘Rammstein’ live (Volkerball Concert). Incidentally, an exciting new Angelwitch Showgirl (Nana Plaza, Bangkok), performs an acrobatic solo show to this song. If you were unsure about the inspiration and origins of the rock music in Angelwitch, now you know. Enjoy!
DO YOU WANNA GO HOME? RETURN TO THE HOME PAGE
Tags: Angelwitch, Angelwitch Go-Go Bar, Bangkok, Nana Plaza, Rammstein, video, YouTube
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Thailand Nightlife Newsflash
Monday, July 26th, 2010
DRY DAYS – Thai authorities have ordered beer bars, go-go bars, discos and nightclubs to close in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket on Monday 26/07/2010 and on Tuesday 27/07/2010. (more…)
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Club Mistys Go-Go Bar Video
Sunday, July 18th, 2010Club Mistys Go-Go Bar in Soi 15 Walking Street, Pattaya. Great video. Enjoy!
Tags: Club Mistys Go-go Bar, Pattaya, video, Walking Street
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Thailand Tonight – 14/07/2010
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010The FIFA World Cup has ended and so has this momentary distraction. I did take a brief break from writing ‘Thailand Tonight’ during the World Cup, but it is time to return to the neon jungles of Thailand… (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Soi Cowboy, Thailand
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Thailand Tonight – 30/06/2010
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010SOI COWBOY – LITTLE LAS VEGAS
I have visited Soi Cowboy several times in recent weeks. Despite the hype from some people, it was not that busy in the majority of go-go bars. In fact, Marc who is the manager of Dollhouse told me last night, bar trade in Soi Cowboy slowed down a lot these past few weeks. As I have said before, it is the same everywhere with very few exceptions. (more…)
Tags: Bacarra, Bangkok, Dave The Rave, Dean Barrett, Dollhouse, Facedbook, Go-Go Bars, go-go girls, katoeys, lady-boys, Long Gun, Midnite, Raw Hide, Sahara, Soi Cowboy, Thai girls, Thailand, Twitter
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Thailand Tonight – 17/06/2010
Thursday, June 17th, 2010WHERE HAVE ALL THE FARANGS GONE?
Just lately, the Thais are asking us why there are so few foreigners visiting Thailand this month. With confused expressions they genuinely ask, ‘Where farang go, why not come Thailand?’ With a wry smile we reply, ‘Why do you think they are not coming?’ It is as though the mini civil war in Bangkok never happened. Hey, perhaps they think it was a Hollywood movie! (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Nana Plaza, Patpong, Pattaya, Soi Cowboy, Thailand, Thais, tourism
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Thailand Tonight – 16/06/2010
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010Thailand Tonight is running late and will be online tomorrow 17/06/2010 at around 18:00 Thai time. It has been a hectic week for Dave The Rave with added pressure from the aftermath of the violence in Bangkok. Currently, it is a testing time for many of us here in Thailand.
GO-GO GURU GUIDE – I have started to write my Go-Go Guru Guide, which will cover various aspects of Thailand nightlife. I will guide you through the maze of Thailand’s bar culture. Many people ask me questions and the Go-Go Guru Guide will answer those questions and conundrums for you.
QUICK CLICK – GO-GO GURU GUIDE – BAR CODE
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Tags: Bangkok, Dave The Rave, Go-Go Guru, nightlife, Thai, Thailand
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Thailand Tonight – 03/06/2010
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010BANGKOK BURNING – THE AFTERMATH
I recall the ancient Chinese curse, ‘May you live in interesting times.’ Well, it has certainly been interesting times, if not downright frightening times in parts of Bangkok recently. (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Dave The Rave, Hua Hin, Koh Samet, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Phuket, Stickman, Thai, Thailand, Town Lodge
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Pattaya By Night Video Tour
Saturday, May 29th, 2010VIDEO OF THE DAY – PATTAYA BY NIGHT
Suberb quality video of Pattaya by night. Enjoy!
Tags: Pattaya, video
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Thailand Tonight – 28/05/2010
Friday, May 28th, 2010
DOUBLE TROUBLE – BUDDHA DRY DAY PLUS THE CURFEW
BANGKOK UPDATE – Tonight is a Buddha Day and therefore, supposedly a dry day. Also, with the curfew still enforced tonight at midnight until 4:00am, there is no doubt that some bars will not open. Other bars will open, but it is stated as a strict ‘NO ALCOHOL’ policy. However, there’s always some bars that serve alcohol. It might be served in plastic cups, or out of the coffee pot. Ask around and you will probably get lucky. (more…)
Tags: Angelwitch, Bangkok, bars, Black Pagoda, curfew, Hollywood Inn Hotel, Patpong, Spankys, Thailand, Town Lodge, Toxic Bar
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Thailand Tonight – 12/05/2010
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010SOI COWBOY – LITTLE LAS VEGAS
Out of the three main go-go bar areas in Bangkok, Soi Cowboy remains the busiest overall. This will probably become more evident, as the rainy season approaches. The main reason is simple; the clientele in Nana Plaza and Patpong consists of an increasing number of tourists and infrequent visitors. Therefore, the number of foreign visitors drops in the rainy season, as you well know. In addition to a general decline in foreign visitors, Patpong has recently suffered further from the anti-government violence in Silom. Furthermore, Patpong and Nana Plaza have more restrictions on ‘showing’ than in Soi Cowboy. It is unfortunate for Patpong, but with Soi Cowboy being relatively unaffected by the anti-government protests, Cowboy will inevitably benefit from this situation. Soi Cowboy has become popular with resident expats for several reasons, which includes the numerous Happy Hours on offer. (more…)
Tags: Angelwitch, Bacarra, Bangkok, bar girls, Facebook, Go-Go Bars, Hollywood Carousel, Nana Plaza, Patpong, Shark, Soi Cowboy, Spankys, Thai, Thai girls, Thailand, Tilac, Tilac Go-Go Bar
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