Posts Tagged ‘bars’

Thailand Tonight - 14/01/10

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

DATE MATE - GOING TO THE MOVIES THAI STYLE

I am your mate with ideas for your date!  Just for a change, instead of dragging your Thai girlfriend around the bars at night, go to the movies instead.  Thailand has some fantastic cinema complexes and this especially applies to the luxurious shopping malls in Bangkok. (more…)

Wishing You A Happy New Year

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

We all look forward to 2010 with great optimism, or do we?  Some people may speculate that 2010 will be a year of global economic recovery.  I would like to think that way, but I feel it will be a year of survival rather than recovery.  (more…)

Daves Raves - Go-Go Guru Guide

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

  • STREET BEAT - Late last night I spontaneously decided to check out the after dark scene in Bangkok. I went to Climax Club on Sukhumvit Soi 11 and it was rocking!  This is where Thai girls like to party after dark and there is no cash ‘n’ carry for a Thai takeaway. Don’t be shy give it a try!
  • STREET BEAT - Formerly known as Spice Club, the renamed Climax Club is located in Ambassador Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 11. It is now open late and gets going from 2am onwards. The Thai DJs stereotypically play techno and hip hop music. Well, that is if you can call that music!
  • STREET BEAT - I also did a street beat patrol of the ‘pavement pubs’ that are located from Sukhumvit Soi 5 right up towards Asoke. These unlicensed mobile bars are turning over a fair trade. From my intensive research I discovered that a beer will cost you 80 baht at all the pavement pubs. Bloody hell, I’m feeling rough today!
  • DAVES RAVES - I like to shop and eat at Foodland, but Sukhumvit Soi 5 transcends into ‘Little Africa’ after dark. It makes Caucations feel like you are Tarzan!
  • PAVEMENT PUBS - The Bangkok Post published an article entitled ‘Bangkok’s sleazy street of shame’ - QUICK CLICK

HOLLYWOOD INN HOTEL NANA PLAZA BANGKOK

Daves Raves - Go-Go Guru Guide

Monday, December 28th, 2009

  • DAVES RAVES - This Christmas Thailand did not have the tourist troops marching in as expected. None of the beach resorts in Thailand were particularly busy for the time of year. Hopefully New Year’s Eve will be busier.
  • BIRTHDAY BOY - My website celebrates its 3rd Anniversary. Thanks for your loyal support over the years, it is always appreciated. Cheers! (more…)

Daves Raves - Go-Go Guru Guide

Sunday, December 20th, 2009
  • BANGKOK CLOSING TIMES - Patpong, Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza are closing between 2:00am and 2:30am. It depends upon the MIB or Men In Brown. #
  • SUPER SAVER - Subway Sandwich on Sukhumvit Soi 7/1 is open 24 hours. ‘Sub Of The Day’ costs you just 69 baht. Join the Sub Club! #
  • SOI COWBOY - Dollhouse Go-Go Bar still have ‘Crazy Hour’ from 7:00pm until 9:30pm. Standard drinks are only 60 baht each. Check it out! #
  • SOI COWBOY - Renowned ‘booby trap’ Dollhouse Go-Go Bar offer Heineken Draught for 80 baht all night, every night. More beers and cheers! #
  • BEER BUFFET - Cathouse Bar above Big Dogs in Nana Plaza, offer a ‘Beer Buffet’ on Chang Draught Beer. All you can drink for just 250 baht. #

Thailand Tonight - Go-Go Guru Guide

Friday, December 4th, 2009

  • JOIN THE Q - Free Entrance to Q Bar (Sukhumvit Soi 11 Bangkok), before midnight on Mondays and Tuesdays. (Note that proper ID is always required). Check it out!
  • SUPER SAVER - Sunrise Tacos Mexican Grill (Between Sukhumvit Soi 12 & 14 Bangkok) has a drinks deal on Corona Beer (149 Baht each) - buy 2 and get 1 free!
  • FACEBOOK UPDATE - Join me as a Facebook friend. Here is my Facebook Profile Page - http://bit.ly/7tXtr
  • WEATHER WATCH - Currently Bangkok is cool and dry. The cool season has arrived and it is the ideal time to visit in terms of the climate.
  • DAVES RAVES - Thailand’s cool guys! Well, it is ‘cool’ in more ways than one, but it is a relief that the temperature has dropped.
  • DAVES RAVES - The tourist troops are marching into Bangkok and the increasing number of foreigners is visible on the streets.

Thailand Tonight - Sep 23rd, 2009

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

NANA PLAZA - ENTER THE NEON JUNGLE

Recently, there is a noticeable increase in visitors to Nana Plaza and this past weekend saw some go-go bars packed to capacity with customers.  One reason is due to a five-day national holiday in Japan.  The three main Rainbow Bars, or ‘Jap Traps’ in Nana Plaza namely; Rainbow 1, Rainbow 2 and Rainbow 4 were brimming with Japanese customers.  I know I have a laugh at their expense, but the Japanese are usually no trouble at all as paying punters.  They never seem to complain, never get aggressive and rarely cause trouble.  In terms of behaviour and generosity, the Japanese are ideal customers for the go-go bars and not surprisingly, very popular with Thai bar girls.  (more…)

Thailand Tonight - August 23rd, 2009

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

AFTER DARK ASIA MAGAZINE

ROYAL CITY AVENUE - GET YOUR KICKS IN ROUTE 66

Royal City Avenue or ‘RCA’ is a popular little strip for Thais and foreigners alike to party the night away.  If you agree to buy a bottle of whisky, you will receive free entrance to the clubs.  If you don’t manage to finish the bottle that night, most clubs will reserve your bottle for another time.  If you are not into doing the hip-hop bop, some clubs provide live music as an alternative.  Live bands perform both Thai and Western songs. (more…)

Pattaya Bars Closing At 3:00am

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

PATTAYA STUNNED BY NIGHTLIFE CLAMPDOWNS

Thai authorities are continuing to order beer bars, go-go bars and nightclubs in Pattaya to close at 3:00am sharp.  Nobody seems to know why this nightlife crackdown has been imposed and how long it will last.  During a critical time for Pattaya’s nightlife scene, this harsh decision is a severe blow.  What on earth the Thai authorities think they will achieve is totally beyond disgruntled bar and nightclub owners.  Meanwhile, late night revellers are left in a state of shock and bemusement.  It’s remarkable to think that Bangkok currently offers better late night options than Pattaya.  The critical point is that Bangkok does not need to rely upon late night party-goers, but for Pattaya it is absolutely essential.  The good news is that most of these clampdowns don’t last very long.

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Nana Plaza Update - Go-Go Guru Guide

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

NANA PLAZA GO-GO BARS, BANGKOK, THAILAND

  • NANA PLAZA - Spankys Go-Go Bar offer ’short time’ barfines (up to 90 minutes - 7:00-11:00pm) for only 300 baht. Now this is a great deal @ 50% off guys!
  • NANA PLAZA - The Crown Group Go-Go Bars have unwisely raised the price of standard beers and spirits to 145 baht. It’s unbelievable!
  • CROWN GROUP GO-GO BARS - These are the go-go bars in question - Carnival, Lollipop, Voodoo, Fantasia, G-Spot, Hollywood Rock, Cascade, Obsession and Casanova. (For your info, all these go-go bars are not ’showing’ and the last three on the list are ‘katoey’ or lady boy bars).
  • NANA PLAZA - Spankys Go-Go Bar now have sexy dolly birds performing shows nightly from 10:00pm. In addition, Spankys has just installed a shower unit. Worth a visit. 
  • NANA PLAZA - Erotica Go-Go Bar currently has a sexy set of go-go girls. They have slender figures and they are farang friendly too. Also, Erotica offer Tiger Light Beer for only 69 baht from 6:00-9:00pm. Don’t doubt just check ‘em out!
  • NANA PLAZA - Mandarin Go-Go Bar has arguably the sexiest bunch of go-go girls in Nana Plaza right now. Don’t be shy give ‘em a try!
  • RAINBOW ROUNDUP - My ‘Q’ Factor says that Rainbow 4 is higher on quantity of go-go girls, whereas Rainbow 1 is higher on quality. Do you agree?

Thailand Today - July 30th, 2009

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

NANA DISCO - BANGKOK ANGELS THAI DANCERS

  • BANGKOK POST BREAKING NEWS - H1N1 flu outbreak may have hit 500,000 Thais - http://bit.ly/185Sjj
  • BANGKOK POST TOURISM REPORT - Thai tourism falls 22% on last year - http://bit.ly/bKMO9
  • THE NATION - Breaking News Page List - http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/
  • NANA DISCO PARTY - Grand Finale Party this Friday, July 31st.  Full details are in this article - http://bit.ly/XN3bi
  • FREE FRIDAY FEEDING FRENZY - Sukhumvit Soi 8 in Bangkok, offers two free buffets @ DET 5 Bar and @ Soi 8 Pub.  Starts @ 7-8pm.
  • NANA PLAZA - Angelwitch Showgirl Porn celebrates her birthday this Friday, July 31st.  Porn is a popular Angelwitch Showgirl.
  • PATTAYA - New Living Dolls 1 on Walking Street has been sold.  Join the Farewell Party for Shane & Jason on Friday, July 31st.  The new owners take over on August 1st.
  • PATTAYA - Sakura Club 69 on Soi 15 Walking Street, has reopened under new management.  Sakura offer 2-4-1 on house spririts and draught beer is only 60 baht per glass.
  • DAVE THE RAVE is featured in this online article on Stickman’s Guide To Bangkok website - Stickman Weekly

Thailand Today - July 23rd, 2009

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

AFTER DARK ASIA MAGAZINE VOLUME 11

  • DAVES RAVES - Finally it’s here!  Volume 11 of After Dark Asia is on sale now.  After Dark is widely available in book shops and newsstands across Pattaya.  Here in Bangkok, you can pick up a copy at the two pharmacies next to Bully’s Pub and Nana Petrol Station. 
  • DAVES RAVES - The Liverpool VS Thailand footy game in Bangkok ended in a 1-1 draw. Liverpool’s lacklustre performance was not inspiring!  Well played Thailand.
  • THAILAND TODAY - Yet again persistant, drizzling rain yesterday spoiled the night. It was still raining, when I headed home at 3:00am.
  • DAVES RAVES - A welcomed addition to Bangkok’s social scene is ‘The Australian’ theme pub. Located on Sukhumvit Soi 11, ’The Australian’ has made a big impact. Aussie beers on sale include Crown, ‘VB’ (Victoria Bitter), Fosters and Pure Blonde. Check it out!
  • BAR CODE - There’s always some farang idiot who has to go onto the stage in a go-go bar in Thailand. We want to see go-go girls, not go-go gays!
  • NANA PLAZA - Erotica Go-Go Bar offer Tiger Light Beer during a special promotion @ 6:00-9:00pm for only 69 baht. This is a great drinks deal for a Bangkok go-go bar. Cheers for the cheap beers!
  • THAILAND TODAY - The Bangkok Post has this Breaking News Report. Tourism plunges 22 percent - http://bit.ly/ivSw6

Some Pattaya Bars Are Open Tonight

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

PATTAYA NEWSFLASH - A number of bars are opening in Pattaya tonight.  Later in the evening booze will be flowing.  The official time to serve alcohol is from midnight, according to the Thai government.  With the go-go bars and discos closing much later in Pattaya, it does make sense to open tonight.  You never know, the booze might be freely flowing before midnight.  My suggestion is that you could always commence drinking in a pub first.  Bangkok is not so lucky.  In fact, things are taken to extremes with alcohol sections in Supermarkets completely sealed off like a crime scene.

For those in Pattaya, party on!

Daves Raves - Daily Updates

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

AFTER DARK ASIA VOLUME 11

  • THAILAND NIGHTLIFE NEWSFLASH - Bars in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket are ‘most likely’ to close on July 7th (Asarnha Bucha Day) and July 8th (Buddhists Lent). #
  • THAILAND TODAY - The Thai PM has stated that all bars, discos and other entertainment venues, are not to sell alcohol during all Buddha Days.  This is no longer a request, it’s a demand. #
  • SWEET DREAMS - Hollywood Inn (Nana Plaza) is now open.  The immaculately furbished rooms are 400 baht short time and 1,000 baht all night.  Each room has an en suite bathroom and a flat TV screen.  Very stylish!#
  • THAILAND TODAY - Be aware that most banks, bars and other businesses will be closed for a public holiday until July 9th.  Therefore, plan accordingly. #
  • PARTY ALERT - Angels Disco (Nana Hotel) are hosting a ‘Grand Finale Party’ on July 31st.  FREE entrance and FREE drinks.  The cosmopolitan owner Rick is retiring from the business.  Drink ‘em dry! #
  • AFTER DARK ASIA VOLUME 11 will be published mid July.  The cover has changed and the public holiday clashes with the reprint.  Coming soon! #
  • PATTAYA BY NIGHT 5 go-go girly magazine is on sale right across Pattaya.  Here in Bangkok, it is available from Nana Hotel.  The 5th Edition is high quality. #

Are Bangkok Bars Too Expensive?

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Some people say that a ‘booze cruise’ in Bangkok is too expensive.  Hey guys, open your eyes!  You just have to know where to look.  Cathouse in Nana Plaza are offering all bottled beers at just 69 baht all night long.  By any comparison that is a hell of a drinks deal.  Even the Cheap Charlie Clan should be foaming at the mouth from this super saver!

CATHOUSE BAR, NANA PLAZA, BANGKOK