Beginners Guide to Bangkok's Red Light Districts

The red light district in Bangkok is quite possibly one of the ultimate destinations for men traveling in Southeast Asia. Either those who are just curious or those who wish to participate in all that it offers.

For those who are not familiar with Bangkok's red light district and are looking to visit for the first time then a little homework will not go amiss.

The first thing to understand is that the red light district is big business and visitors are seen as walking ATMs. To survive with your bank account still intact takes some planning and know-how.

The one thing to remember on your first visit to one of Bangkok's red light districts go-go bars is to never tell the girls this is your first visit. Do that and the chances are you will be charged more as it will be assumed that you do not know what the regular rates are.

What are regular rates?

Short time (1 Hour) is usually 1500 Baht ($46).

Long time (overnight) is usually 5000 Baht ($153).

Bangkok's red light district area is made up of three major areas, Patpong, Nana Entertainment Plaza and Soi Cowboy. These areas are all within close proximity.

Patpong

Patpong is comprised of two lanes running parallel to each other. The prices for drinks are a little cheaper here than the other two areas and it is here that you will also find fake merchandise such as Rolex and Tiffany jewelry.

In the Patpong red light district the most popular go-go bars can be found in the King's Castle and Queen's Castle Group.

But there are other go-go bars such as the Black Pagoda and the Club Electric Blue that are worth a visit.

Once you have found your girl then you will discover that there are many short time hotels in Patpong usually charging approximately 300 Baht ($10)/hour.

Nana Red Light District

Located on Sukhumvit Soi 4 this is the largest red light district and is just packed with pubs and clubs. The Nana Entertainment Plaza is the biggest attraction being home to bars such as Rainbows, Spankys and Angel Witch.

Again there are several short time hotels within easy walking distance such as the Majestic Suites and the Royal Ivory Nana Resort.

Soi Cowboy

Soi Cowboy may well be the smallest of Bangkok's red light district areas but what it lacks in size it makes up for in entertainment.

Having recently gone through renovations the drink prices have gone up but the bars do have 'happy hours'. Some of the favorite bars here are Rawhide, Long Gun, Cowboy Go Go Bars and Spice Girls.

So the long and the short of it is simple.........do your homework and then go play.