Archive for the ‘News & Views’ Category
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
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…)
Tags: Bangkok, Nana Plaza
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
There is a Bangkok Birthday Bash on Thursday (02/09/10). It is labelled ‘Sweet 16′ and it will be hosted at The Bull’s Head Pub, which is located on Sukhumvit Soi 33/1 (opposite Emporium Shopping Centre, Bangkok). The talented Thai musicians ‘Collide’ will provide the live entertainment from 20:00 and it promises to be a fun night. Congratulations to The Bull’s Head Pub on achieving sixteen successful years.
ATTENTION! Happy Hour Drinks Till Midnight. Cheers!
Tags: Bangkok, Bulls Head Pub
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Friday, August 27th, 2010
URGENT 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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Monday, August 16th, 2010
You 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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Monday, August 16th, 2010
DEAN BARRETT - PHOTO BY RANDY MAGNUS
Bangkok based author Dean Barrett recently hosted a successful booksigning in The Texas Lone Star Saloon in Washington Square. Art TV covered the story – Dean Does Bangkok
Tags: Bangkok, Dean Barrett
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Monday, August 9th, 2010
NANA 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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Friday, August 6th, 2010
Following a disappointing FIFA World Cup (some poor football and appalling refereeing), I am sure many of you are ready for the most exciting football in the world. (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, Bradmans Sports Bistro, Bulls Head Pub, Bullys Pub, Chequers Pub, Finnegan's Irish Pub, Gullivers Tavern, Hanrahans Irish Pub, Huntsman Pub, Jameson's Irish Pub, Kaosan Road, Pattaya, Soi 33, Soi 8 Pub, Soi Nana, Sukhumvit, Thailand, The Dubliner, The Londoner, The Office, The Pickled Liver Pub, The Pig & Whistle, The Robin Hood Pub, Woodstock Bar
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010
If you ever wanted to meet a Bangkok based acclaimed author, then you are in luck. If you want to buy a novel and have it signed by an acclaimed author, then you will be double lucky. If you would like a FREE lunch and discount on the book, then you are triple lucky. My good friend Dean Barrett has published his latest novel and is hosting a book signing. ‘Permanent Damage’ the sequel to Skytrain to Murder, is on sale in Thailand’s book stores now. The book signing will be, as always, at the Texas Lone Star Saloon, Washington Square (Sukhumvit Soi 22, Bangkok). As usual, it will be from 14:30 to 16:30 hours this Saturday afternoon. And, of course, the lovely ladies of the Lone Star Saloon will be there to fulfill your every desire and cater to your every need. Dean commented, ‘Ladies drinks are cheap, so please buy them one, or three with your free meal’. Furthermore, in book stores Permanent Damage will cost you 450 baht. At the signing it will ONLY cost you 300 baht. Despite the fact that Dean is a talented writer, he really is a smashing guy and well worth meeting. I will be there, so I hope to see you then. Cheers!
Saturday, August 7th, FREE lunch at 15:00 hours sharp!
Tags: Bangkok, Dean Barrett, Permanent Damage, Skytrain to Murder, Texas Lone Star Saloon, Washington Square
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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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Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
FIFA WORLD CUP 03/07/2010 - The stage is set for an exciting quarter final. At 21:00 Thai time, it is Argentina V Germany, which is followed by Paraquay V Spain at 01:00 hours. Although it is an unpredictable World Cup this year, I think Spain and Argentina will win. However, as we have seen so far, anything could happen. Yesterday, Holland sent Brazil home in a surprise 2-1 result. Former World Cup winners France and Italy both crashed out very early, and pathetic England suffered their heaviest defeat in the history of the World Cup.
WEATHER WATCH – Heavy rainfall has hit Bangkok these past two nights, but the FIFA World Cup is definitely giving the bar trade in Thailand a much-needed boost.
Tags: Bangkok, bars, FIFA World Cup, pubs, Thai, Thailand
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
SOI 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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Thursday, June 17th, 2010
WHERE 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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Friday, June 11th, 2010
The Sports Schedule is kindly provided by Chequers Pub (located on Soi Nana in Bangkok).
FIFA World Cup - OK footy fans, it’s time for FIFA World Cup Fever… (more…)
Tags: Chequers Pub, FIFA World Cup
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Friday, June 11th, 2010
BANGKOK UPDATE – There is a necessity to keep the Thailand updates coming, because a number of people remain unsure about the situation here in Bangkok. I am still being asked if Bangkok is peaceful and if it is safe to visit. Yes, I can confirm that life in the Thai capital has returned to normal. In fact, Bangkok is too quiet for such a huge, sprawling metropolis. But, the good news is that there are no armed soldiers on the streets, no imposed curfews, no anti-government protests and no violence. If you don’t like crowded and conjested places, this makes it an ideal time to visit Bangkok right now.
WEATHER WATCH – We have received some heavy rain in Bangkok, but as of yet there are no daily downpours. The rainfalls cooler temperature does bring some relief to the searing heat and high humidity, because it has been an exceptional hot season, even by Thai standards.
Tags: Bangkok, news, Thailand
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
BANGKOK 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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Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva announced this afternoon that the curfew has been lifted in Bangkok and 23 other provinces. Since May 14th, when clashes commenced between Thai security forces and ’red shirt’ anti-government protesters, over 80 people were killed and over 1,000 were injured. Thai PM Abhisit went on to say that the situation was under control and that there was no need to extend the curfew. Bangkok’s multitude of bars, pubs and nightclubs now have to try to entice customers back, which initially might not be an easy task. The good news is that Bangkok is back open late again. Let’s hope that from tonight we see a lot of people partying and perhaps blowing off some steam. It has been an anxious and frustrating period, but law and order is now restored in Bangkok. Party on!
Tags: Bangkok, bars, curfew, Thai
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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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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
BANGKOK CURFEW UPDATE 26/05/2010 – All the bars were open in Soi Cowboy last night. In Nana Plaza the go-go bars were open except for the Crown Groups bars. Down in Patpong Soi 2 Bar Bar are open from 2:00pm until 10:00pm for the duration of the curfew. Considering the early hours and the heavy rain, there is quite a good number of bar girls turning up for work. The curfew starts at midnight and ends at 4:00am on Saturday, May 29th.
WARNING! The curfew is serious and starts at midnight until 4:00am. Be aware that a lot of taxi drivers are refusing to take customers from 11:00pm onwards. This especially applies if your destination is some distance. Some notorious taxi drivers are demanding extortionate amounts of money. Therefore, do not leave it too late before you make the journey back to your room. Stickman had to zoom off on a motorbike taxi, because no metered taxi wanted to take him last night. (more…)
Tags: Bangkok, curfew, Nana Plaza, Pattaya, Rainbow bars, Spankys, Stickman, Thai, Thai government
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