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…)
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…)
SEXY SALSA CLASSES AT THE BULLS HEAD PUB IN BANGKOK
HOT IN THE CITY – Learn how to be HOT on the dance floor with sexy Salsa dance lessons. You can impress Thai girls with your slick steps and your dirty dance! This special event is hosted by The Bull’s Head Pub located on Sukhumvit 33/1 opposite Emporium Shopping Mall (BTS Phrom Phong, Bangkok). The Salsa dance classes are conducted by sexy Cuban Beisy Quintana. Hit the dance floor!
Despite the recent bomb blasts at Sala Daeng Skytrain Station, I decided a visit to Silom was long overdue. I spontaneously felt I needed to go and report what was happening in Patpong. (more…)
TRAVEL WARNINGS 23/04/2010 - Several countries have issued Thailand Travel Warnings. However, Germany advises that visitors to Bangkok should avoid Silom district and any groups of anti-government protesters. At this stage, I agree with Germany. Meanwhile, America, Britain and Australia continue to send out ‘broken record’ Travel Warnings. No matter where the actual problem areas are located, they constantly send out Thailand Travel Warnings. This makes it a very difficult task for foreigners to evaluate the situation. (more…)
Despite the Thai capital being quieter due to the ongoing political problems, it is still business as usual in Bangkok’s bars, pubs and clubs. In fact, some bars and clubs have recently been granted later closing times. This is good news for the nocturnal revellers who want to party on until the wee hours. (more…)
Nowadays, taking a late night stroll down lower Sukhumvit Road is very different to what it used to be years ago. A continuous row of makeshift mobile bars set up shop after midnight along lower Sukhumvit, right on the roadside. The pavement pubs stretch from Sukhumvit Soi 3/1, right along towards Sukhumvit Soi 19. Some of the pavement pubs sell booze from around midnight until cockcrow. Most of the pavement pubs charge 80 baht for a standard drink, which is reasonable enough. However, this concrete jungle is a dodgy place, with various creatures of the night on the prowl. (more…)
The After Dark Asia 2010 Calendar, which features some stunning Thai girls is available now. It features Thai models from numerous go-go bars in Bangkok and Pattaya. This superb calendar is available from certain go-go bars and book shops in Pattaya. In Bangkok, it is available from Angelwitch Go-Go Bar and Spankys Go-Go Bar in Nana Plaza. Also, the small pharmacy next to Nana Petrol Station have them in stock. The photo quality is excellent and they cost 300 baht.
Below is a photo of the stunning ‘Vun’ from Angelwitch Go-Go Bar in Nana Plaza. A lot of guys are already saying that ‘Vun’ (Miss October) is the prettiest go-go girl by far, but it boils down to personal preference. If you don’t find these Thai girls attractive, you need a check up from the neck up!
We Proudly Present Miss Vun… Happy New Year!
AFTER DARK 2010 CALENDAR - VUN - ANGELWITCH GO-GO BAR
DAVES RAVES – Don’t forget to check ‘DAVES RAVES’ on the Side Bar for regular updates. This is a new feature which allows you to be kept updated frequently.
OK, you can stop staring at Vun! Now look to the right of Vun and there you will find the updates. As always, thanks for visiting and may you have a very Happy New Year, Cheers!
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
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…)
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.
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…)
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?
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
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
They say that all good things come to an end. And so, following a period of 13 years, Angels Disco situated in Nana Hotel, is hosting a fond farewell bash. This is the end of an era in Bangkok’s nightlife history. For the sake of nostalgia, I have labelled it, “Nana Disco Grand Finale Party.” There will certainly be some surprises on the night. The owner of Nana Disco namely Rick, is retiring from the nightclub business. Rick started out in Nana Plaza, when he took over the ownership of Hollywood Stars (now Angelwitch Go-Go Bar) in the early 1990′s. After Rick opened Angels, or Nana Disco as it is more commonly known, it rapidly became an icon and therefore, popular from the very start. Business has dropped off as other discos and nightclubs have emerged in recent years. Also, the Thai authorities with their increasingly idiosyncratic ways have not helped matters at all. Hey guys, think ‘tea time’ and you know what I’m saying here!
I have had some terrific times in Nana Disco, in which my frequent visits have spanned over a decade. Let’s just say, I have met some ‘very interesting’ Thai girls during that period. Personally speaking, I recall many entertaining nights and fond memories will remain forever. I would often finish a shift in Nana Plaza and hit Nana Disco on an almost nightly basis. In the late 1990′s and early part of the millennium, the late night hot spots were Nana Disco and Thermae Coffee Shop. These venues were brimming with notorious ‘ladies of the night,’ but I was prepared to take my chances. I can only describe this exciting era as ‘the good old bad days.’ Long gone are those times, when it was 500 baht to ‘love you short time’ and 1,000 baht to ‘love you long time.’ Nowadays, some Bangkok bar girls and freelancers are coming up with some scary figures. Anyway guys, where were we? Oh, about the party…
On Friday, July 31st, the Grand Finale Party, will offer FREE entrance and FREE drinks to everybody. In case that completely stunned you I repeat; all the drinks are FREE until all the booze has gone. Similar to a bar girl from Lolitas, the motto is ‘drink ‘em dry!’ Doors open at 10:00pm. I would like to take this opportunity to wish Rick and Paul the best of luck for the future. Rick visited me in Angelwitch Go-Go Bar to let me know the news. Rick said, “I want you to be the first to know and that you heard it from the horse’s mouth.” Regarding his plans, Rick said he enjoys travelling and will continue to be based in Southeast Asia.
NOTE THE QUOTE – In the words of William Shakespeare, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.”
FOOD FOR THOUGHT – A final thought for us all to ponder. Will anybody take over the ownership of Nana Disco?
VIDEO OF THE DAY – This video is much higher quality than your average film footage. Therefore, it is well worth a look. A tribute to the sexy Thai girls on Walking Street in Pattaya. Enjoy!
TRAVEL WARNINGS 23/04/2010 - Several countries have issued Thailand Travel Warnings. However, Germany advises that visitors to Bangkok should avoid Silom district and any groups of anti-government protesters. At this stage, I agree with Germany. Meanwhile, America, Britain and Australia continue to send out ‘broken record’ Travel Warnings. No matter where the actual problem areas are located, they constantly send out Thailand Travel Warnings. This makes it a very difficult task for foreigners to evaluate the situation. (more…)
