Posts Tagged ‘Thailand’

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 - 24/02/2010

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

HOLLYWOOD INN HOTEL NANA PLAZA BANGKOK

PAVEMENT PUB PATROL IN BANGKOK’S CONCRETE JUNGLE

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…)

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…)

Thai Police Crackdown In Pattaya

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

A variety of stealth sleuth operations has discovered shocking evidence that there is sex-on-sale in the tourist resort of Pattaya.  Several police divisions have revealed that a very serious crackdown will begin next month to catch foreign business people who are financial backers of gay bars, beer bars and  go-go bars, where there is sex-on-sale in Pattaya.

Police investigations will determine who pays the bills and gets the profits. If the person is a foreigner, then their visa will be revoked and they will be expelled from Thailand. If it is a Thai, they will be arrested if sex is for sale. There is supposedly much concern about organized crime in the nightlife venues, said one official.

One Police Chief commented, ‘Where did the money come from?  Who is behind it?  Where does the money go?’

‘I advise anyone who has invested in a bar that might be suspected of illegal acts to clear up the problem and make sure they are not associated with any business that is engaged in illegal activities. The Thai police are taking this very seriously. Sure, in the past we have heard rumours of crackdowns, but I don’t think we have ever seen a crackdown like the one that is about to happen,’ said Drew Noyes, Managing Director of the Pattaya Times.

DAVES RAVES - You may have noticed that the Pattaya Times has covered this story, whereas the BIG media channels and newspapers have not covered the story at all.  It will be interesting to see what happens in Pattaya next month.

NOTE THE QUOTE - THAILAND CRACKDOWNS

‘Probably what the Thailand needs more than anything is a crackdown on crackdowns.’  (Anon).

PATTAYA TIMES - Full story on this link  - QUICK CLICK

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…)

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…)

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 - 19-12-09

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

HOLLYWOOD INN HOTEL, NANA PLAZA, BANGKOK

WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BANGKOK

Seasons greetings!  Once again Christmas is just around the corner and so, yet another year has almost ended.  I don’t know about you, but 2009 has raced by for me.  This leads me to think, where has the year gone?  I must be having a mini middle-age crisis!  Nonetheless, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.  Happy Holidays! (more…)

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.