Posts Tagged ‘Soi Cowboy’

Thailand Tonight - 10/03/2010

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

BRAND NEW NIGHTCLUB OPENS ON SOI NANA

This week I have some exciting nightlife news for you.  The disco formerly known as Angels inside Nana Hotel in Soi Nana, has reopened with the new name Nana Liquid.  The new owner has certainly pumped loads of cash into the project. (more…)

Thailand Tonight - 03/03/2010

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
AFTER DARK ASIA MAGAZINE VOLUME 14

AFTER DARK ASIA VOLUME 14 IS ON SALE NOW!

 This week’s Thailand Tonight comprises of something completely different. I felt that I had to update some of the Pages on the right-hand Side Bar, because they have not been updated for some time. Therefore, this week I have updated the Nana Plaza Reviews Page.  In addition, I have partly, (but not completely) updated the Soi Cowboy Reviews Page.

I have included a video in the Nana Plaza Review Page

I have began to update the Soi Cowboy Review Page

HOLLYWOOD INN HOTEL, NANA PLAZA, BANGKOK

Thailand Tonight - 10/02/2010

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

SOI COWBOY NIGHTSEEING TOUR TRILOGY

Today I continue with my Soi Cowboy sojourn.  I said I was going to visit some different bars to my regular haunts and that is what I did.  This is the final part in this particular Thailand nightlife trilogy… (more…)

Thailand Tonight - 04/02/2010

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

SOI COWBOY - FULL OF FUN FACTOR

I don’t know about you, but every time I look at BBC World News, it is full of doom and gloom.  I seriously wonder what is happening to this world.  Therefore, at some stage, you just have to escape the insanity by switching off the media machine.  How do we do this?  The answer is simple, you get your glad rags on and hit the Thailand nightlife… (more…)

Thailand Tonight - 27/01/10

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

SOI COWBOY - A WALK ON THE WILD WEST SIDE

Once again, I thought it was time to visit Soi Cowboy and so, I took a motorbike taxi to ‘Little Las Vegas’ as I call it.  The neon signs glare at you with a kaleidoscope of colours, and you immediately become immersed into the atmosphere.  Nowadays, Soi Cowboy is very different from the dark, dingy and uninspiring place that I visited over a decade ago.  Perhaps it could now be known as, ‘Disneyworld for the big boys and girls.’ (more…)

Thailand Tonight - 20/01/10

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

NANA PLAZA - WELCOME TO THE NEON JUNGLE

NANA PLAZA UPDATE - The temporary crackdown on ’showing’ in Nana Plaza has been lifted on January 20th.  At least 10 go-go bars in Nana Plaza have reverted back to mono bikinis.  Furthermore, even a few go-go bars have gone from swim suits to birthday suits.  Hooray!

Nana Plaza has gone through several fazes of change over the past decade, or so.  Even today, the changes in Nana Plaza continue.  Currently, there is an issue regarding ’showing’ in the go-go bars that has not been resolved.  The majority of go-go bars are left in limbo and are waiting on a decision from the mysterious MIB (Men In Brown).  Last night the go-go girls in the majority of bars were dancing in bikinis.  However, the permission to ’show’ again from the MIB will be granted very soon.  Nobody seems to know the actual reason for this, except that it is an MIB (Men In Brown) issue of some kind.  If you think ‘teatime’ and power play, you are most probably heading in the right direction.  It is all rather confusing, but it is part of the ‘Amazing Thailand’ landscape, where there is always something happening. (more…)

Thailand Tonight - 06/01/10

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

SOI COWBOY - BACK TO BASICS

Hold tight riders!  I think it is time for a little nightseeing tour of the after dark scene in Bangkok.  And so, recently I visited Soi Cowboy… (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 - 25/10/09

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

SOI COWBOY - LITTLE LAS VEGAS

At the Sukhumvit Soi 23 end of Soi Cowboy, the @ Corner Bar located directly opposite The Old Dutch Restaurant run drink specials that change daily.  One example is Beer Lao @ 70 Baht, which I thought some of you might want to check out. (more…)

Thailand Tonight - Oct 7th, 2009

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

NANA PLAZA - ENTER THE NEON JUNGLE

Builders have been working around the clock to get the refurbishment finished in Spankys.  A brand new section of sofa seats not only makes it more comfortable, but it has increased the seating capacity.  It is a fact that Spankys is about 100% more popular now than when the Iranian owned it. (more…)

Thailand Tonight - Sep 27th, 2009

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

SPICE CLUB REACHES A CLIMAX

The popular nightspot Spice Club has been renamed Climax.  Word is that taxi drivers were taking Spice customers to Spicy instead.  I think it was wise to change the name of the club in this case.  What with Spice, Spicy and Bossy, it was getting confusing for all concerned.  To celebrate the rebirth there is a Climax Party this Tuesday, September 29th.  There will be live music, international DJs, coyote showgirls and your first drink is free.  Spice it up all you want, but we would sooner have a climax! (more…)

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 - Sep 16th, 2009

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

NANA PLAZA - NEWS FROM THE NEON JUNGLE

There is a Birthday Bash at Pretty Lady Go-Go Bar this Friday, September 18th, for the manager Tukata. Pretty Lady offers a ‘free feeding frenzy’ and beers are only 100 baht all night. If you have lost your bearings, Pretty Lady is located on the ground level on the left-hand side, as you enter Nana Plaza. Apparently, there are also some exciting shows. You will be welcomed with open legs… Oops! I mean open arms. (more…)

Thailand Tonight - Sep 9th, 2009

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

FRIDAY FEEDING FRENZY!

It is always important to stoke up your engine, before a bout of ‘Friday Night Fever’ in Thailand.  A variety of bars and pubs in Bangkok, offer a complimentary buffet to get Friday night off to a good start.  This week I feature Soi 8 Pub on the left-hand side, as you enter Sukhumvit Soi 8.  In my opinion, Soi 8 Pub is a serious contender for best pub in Bangkok.  Soi 8 Pub has a variety of food available, which by far exceeds the pub grub found elsewhere.  Some of the dishes make it an excellent ‘meal deal’ by any standards. (more…)

Thailand Tonight - August 30th, 2009

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

SOI COWBOY – WELCOME TO LITTLE LAS VEGAS

Regarding the go-go bar scene in Bangkok, I think it is fair to say that a lot of the action is in Soi Cowboy these days.  Shark Go-Go Bar was packed this week and we are talking about a Tuesday night.  Shark was so busy that they opened the upstairs section.  They have got the formula right in a simple, but effective way.  Shark Bar operates to a standard format of rotating sets of go-go dancing with no shows during the night.  The go-go dancers are so sexy that it could be classed as a show in itself.

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