Yes, they are doing some improvements, but that video was shot a few days ago. But, soon it should be rally nice. I'm not a fan of the paver/tile method. I wish they just poured a concrete sidewalk. Tree roots and just movement, move those pavers in a years time. But, it could be many parts of SE Asia and just dirt.
Definitely a sight. I think everyone should at least take a walk down cowboy. My first visit to Bangkok I was wandering around and after spotting the neon decided to explore a bit. Boy was I surprised. Even though it’s not my usual scene (I’m more of a chill live music venue guy, rock,punk,, and metal too)I still recommend the experience. Thanks for another great video Joe.
I Love your walk about and honest info. I was suppose to arrive on the 20th, but was burglarizes and they took my passport and loads of files plus valuables, sucks. USA is going to shit. Kinda glad I did not catch them in the act, I would of unloaded my clip and put in another until I knew they were going 6 foot under.
Hey man sorry to hear that. Ya, I'm glad you didn't catch them either. This day and age unless you're in Texas or Florida, they would probably arrest you for defending your home. Clean that up and get on over here. Small hurdle.
As always, a great walking tour chock full of nuggets of very helpful information to anyone on planning a visit to the area. Also want to say I love the commentary of you on the back of the Grab scooter, I wish you would do an ENTIRE video this way, that would be great, and you could cover a much wider swath of the city. It is so huge that it would work out well.
Thanks Dan. I've did a bunch of those. Search Moto-Taxi ride on the channel search bar. I did a bunch down Sukhumvit and I know I did one from Phetchaburi to my condo
Ha ha. I heard that. I'm sitting outside Penny Black as I type. Waiting for a buddy. I haven't forgotten about your cards. I run around with the girlfriend on the weekend. I'll do that Chase homework soon. Laters
I like stopping at the corner bar depending on the night they usually have a bottle of beer for 90 B I have been there one night it was Heineken another night it was Leo. A nice place to stop and cool down if you have been for a walk and it is muggy out
@@EagerExpat like I said a good place to stop and cool down and have a couple of beers if you have been out walking on a hot muggy night. Once In awhile I will stop at thermae have a drink make one circle and look at the girls and then have some drinks at the sportsman and sometimes go down to buddys by suhkhumvit and soi 8. The mystique of nana and soi 4 just isn’t there for me as much as it used to be as I can have as much fun for other bars cheaper
Thanks for the video. I'll have to tryout that bar on my next rip. Last month (May) I went to Kozy Kazy and 5 Star Bar. Both had excellent live music. Didn't realize Penny Black was right across from 5 Star Bar. Say that CB sticker, like you, he gets around!
Do you go to the "Beer Gardens" or Beer Bar's (Bar Beers) ? I remember a big popular (late night one) walk distance from Nana, across the Sukhumvit near all the little late night food joints (I recall many single young ladies) ..
That crazy house strip club used to be a small English pub the 'Ship' which I used to frequent to sit drink beer and eat, it was a sad day when they sold it and next door on the corner was a bigger pub 'The 'Old Dutch ' entering Cowboy.
You are a braver man than I. As a former Submariner, ORM was always preached and practiced. Hence the reason I will never ride a moto taxi to save some baht or minutes.😆
Everything comes with a risk. But, I find the moto-taxi to be fairly safe. Much safer than driving 70mph then 20mph, then back to 70mph on I-5 in San Diego. As I watch every car staring at a phone. I used to ride a street bike on the freeway in California. Now that is dangerous. I used to race 100mph down the roads of Baja on a bike. I won't do that again. But 5mph down Sukhumvit is pretty mellow. But, I hear you. You know what they say. More people get killed by falling coconuts than shark attacks. I'm still going to the beach. Ha ha. Usually to dive with sharks.
@@EagerExpat Yeah. Everybody has their own risk tolerance but when I hear of head trauma and broken bones in the PH and Thailand from moto accidents it makes me cringe. Old bones are fragile. 555
@@Robmar40 This is true. But, the worst accidents I've seen are guys getting hit my moto-bikes crossing the street. I had to help a guy with a compound fracture a few months ago. So just walking across the street can be a risk. These bikes, especially going the wrong way, come out of nowhere. You can avoid the bike and break bones just walking to the train.
I like Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub. It's 100 feet away on Soi 23. But there are many more great spots. That is my go-to in the area. Unless it's Thai food. That is like pizza to me. Even average Thai food is still pretty good. But, most places don't last if they are average.
@@EagerExpat every been to the whisky bar just up the road Whisgars? Will definitely check it out next time plus there's a little beer garden out front
Good advice telling people not to drink and drive cause even if you have all good intentions to only have 1 or 2 beers if the bike is parked right outside the bar if you've had a few 🍺 your judgement is a bit clouded and there's a chance you might do something stupid so what it costs for a taxi its best to leave your transportation at hotel or condo and take a 🚕 cause its just not your life its other people's lifes as well and sometimes I think farangs do things they perhaps wouldn't do back home,
Who knows. They always talk about cleaning up Pattaya. But, I would guess that's a multi billion dollar tourist area. Will Vegas still have casinos in 20 years?
Ever see or try a "Non Alcohol" San Miguel / SM 00 ? (I quit drinking) .. I was s Beer Drinker and I Disliked Thai Beer (I drank it but it would give me a hangover-headache) .. I started drinking Heineken when there (pre SML days) .. Not a Heine Drinker so I would Mix it with Ice (not bad) .. Carlsberg was pop .. Couldn't beat Phil (PI) for Beer (and esp Prices) ..
Never have. I don't see it here. San Mig Light is #1. I see guys drinking Heineken Zero. If you want cheap today, go get a beer in Vietnam. I think it's under a dollar
@@EagerExpat Heineken 00 is popular, but to me the worst (zero taste water) .. NA Beer has been pop in Europe, but it's really taking off in the US now .. Used to be just a couple but now there's a lot of choices .. "If I start drinking again" (lol), but I def want to visit Vietnam (never been) and for their Coffee Scene and the food (etc) ..
I remember, Downtown (by me drinkie honkeytonk) San Diego & Tijuana, back in the early 80's .. A large % of the Hookers were "Trans" .. I'd "warn" some fellow navy kid (hayseed) but "they wouldn't listen" and we'd hear the story (omg) the next day .. TJ (Trans w/ Surg), some were from the US .. I lived in San Fran for a couple yrs and vast maj of Hookers were "Trans" ..
Ya Tijuana is crazy. But, the ladyboys on Soi Cowboy are a pretty classy group. It's not the alleys of Tijuana or street walkers in the Mission District
Always stayed & hung out around Nana Plaza .. Checked out Soi Cowboy couple times, but (naa) .. I remember Patpong 1 & 2 (Old school) yrs ago .. I remember a kid with a Video Cam there, back in the day .. Guys were BS .. He was risk getting his ass kicked ..
Today, Soi Cowboy seems to be the most popular. Nana just blasts the music. They seem to cater to the 25 year old Chinese and Indian night club guys. Lot's of Techno music. But, I've been to Nana once in the two years since I moved back. It's never been my spot. Patpong is making a comeback. But, it catered to Chinese tourists for a long time. Many of which pay top dollar. I've had buddies who aren't Chinese, tell me they offer to buy a lady a drink, and they say no. They want the Chinese of Korean tourist. Cowboy is classic rock and just has a mellow vibe. I'll meet friends at Cowboy maybe once a month.
"How many guys" have been with "Trans" (surgery) Drinking / Drunk, esp in Pattaya (or wherever) and never had a clue .. NO big deal, I'm just saying .. They def Are Not All working in "Lady Boy Bars" (Boyz Town) or "declaring it" in Pattaya .. I remember guys in San Fran Bars use to debate "if it really mattered (tech biologically etc) lol ..
Pattaya is it's own thing. But I'd guess most of those ladies aren't trying to hide anything. If you are cruising Beach Road at 2am, that's where the ladyboy works. So that's on that guy. I was answering the question will a ladyboy try and trick you at a Go Go bar. Nah, that doesn't really happen. It's the same on Sukhumvit or standing in front of Nana Plaza. I thought I said working in the bar like Shark. Yes, if you want to play the $25 street lotto, hey that guy is on his own. You go into a Soi Cowboy Go Go, it's not an issue. If you have any concern, just ask her. She won't lie. Or ask the mamasan. But, most guys that are into ladyboys know exactly where to go. It will say Ladyboy bar. They don't go to Shark. There might be one ladyboy in a Go Go, but again it's no secret. They have plenty of customers. As for the street, ya anything can happen out there.
@@EagerExpat It took me a while to fig it out but I noticed a couple in Pattaya, working in bars on Soi 6 & a couple other nearby streets there "Some" are hiding it .. They were amazing and "my point is a guy can be" (may have been) with someone (and not looking for that) and not know it (Esp "binge drink" on a vaca) .. not that it's a big deal (just saying) ..
The urban myth about ladyboys not saying that are ladyboys is simply a myth. The vast majority of ladyboys are honest and will simply tell you up front. Also, they don't want to waste your time and her time. Ladyboys in bars are there to earn money. Why would a ladyboy go back to a hotel room, not get paid and potentially get into a fight after wasting time in the bar with you. There are plenty of other punters lining up for her company. Here is a couple of tips - ask if she is a ladyboy. And also ask if you can cope a feel of the package. Also ask to look at her National ID card. It will say whether or not she is female. Although that may change will the recently past marriage equality law and changing of gender identity law. On the other hand, some bars have post-op ladies working in the bar. Then checking the National ID would work, but probably not in future. For some reason the urban myth never includes post-op ladyboy. Also the urban myth never talks about Toms. For every ladyboy I see in Thailand, I would see 1,000 Toms.
What amazes is the fact there's sooooo many of these go-go/lady drink (or whatever you wanna call them) bars....all right next to each other & even on adjacent streets... don't think they're exclusive to Cowboy or Nana in bkk if I recall... that's just the 2 hot spots for them..Lady drink Central...& as You say fantastic for people watching as well > just be careful not to buy any Ladyboy drinks... some really do a phenomenal job with the makeup😳😜 Pattaya too...soooo many bars all right down a line & on both sides of the street > overhead must be low... although they also are known to change hands more often than other establishments so maybe business is indeed a grind for the owners ...we know it's definitely a grind for the lady's who're on the clock. Would be interesting to interview a bar owner willing to go on camera talking about various aspects of the business... challenges & other things folks may not be aware of regarding operating a business where there's a boatload of competition > then again I suspect it may be difficult finding an Owner willing to go on camera. In other news > the new 60 day Visa Exemption stamp....Arsen (Live Love Thailand) saying it'll be when they make it legal...in the next week or 2 and so far people are still getting the 30 days > I heard someone say people are getting the 60 day ink only if requested > not so sure about that 1....but I sure hope that's the case....or they make it official within the next 2 weeks... otherwise there's gonna be a trip to Immigration for an extension > may be worth a 3-4 day trip down South where immigration only takes 15-20 for a quick extension > last yr in Hua Hin I arrived at Immigration about 30 mins affer opening & it took maybe 45 mins max...30 waiting for my # to be called & another 10-15 at the window > so here's hoping the 60 days is soon implemented 🙏
There are a bunch of bars, that's for sure. Way more in Pattaya than Bangkok. You can thank the US Military. Pattaya was a huge R&R spot for Vietnam. Even Soi Cowboy is named for a US Airman who started the Soi. As far as the 60 day stamp, ya people are still getting 30. TIT. This is Thailand. They announce June 1 and figure it out July 15. No biggie. Until it's in the Royal Gazette, no Facebook group or TH-camr knows what's happening. Even when the 60 starts, there was no language if you can extend the 60 for another 30 days. They'll figure it out. I haven't did an extension in 6 or 7 years. But, I believe you can make an appointment. Usually they fill up about 3 weeks before the date you want. I'm not positive, but I think you can arrive on say June 15, get 30 days until (whatever that is) say July 15. On June 16 you can go to immigration and get the extension until Aug 15. Unless, they changed the rules (or I'm wrong) it used to work that way. Go to the Thai website. You have to enroll your email. Go get a half dozen "Thai" size photos. US size I know is different. there is a place across from Emsphere called Asia Photo (I think) Get to immigration for the first appt. 8:30? It keeps moving. IT Square today? Get there at 7:45. Fill out the three forms in blue ink. They don't like black. Maybe it looks like a photo copy? Hopefully out in a half hour. They close for lunch for 1 hour. So go early or go after lunch. Go at 11:30 and you'll leave at 2:00. Never go on Monday of the day after a holiday. Even with an appointment it's crazy. Or you can pay an agent. I'm not sure what they charge. Never used one. I'm not sure if you have to go with them either. When you hire an agent for the retirement visa you have to go. When they do a 90 day check in, you hand over your passport. I did videos on those things. Check out my tips playlist. Best of luck
@@EagerExpat> maybe I misunderstood you...but when I last did a 30 day extension from my original 30 day stamp back in August '23 (in Hua Hin) no extra photos were required... just the Passport & whatever it was...$1,500 baht if I recall...or maybe 1,900 > other than that & the 45 mins it took ...it was relatively easy/painless...at least in Hua Hin...gotta assume BKK would take longer > no idea however an appt can be made for a Visa Exemption Extension....good to know.. especially if considering doing it in BKK > sure hope they haven't made it more difficult to acquire... pix, etc. & absolutely the bars are supported by Foreigners....all throughout the Decades as you say > Western $$$$??? right this way 😉
@@3ClicksAndTheTruth I might have been wrong about the photos. I haven't did an extension on a 30 since 2016. When I do an extension on my Non-O photos are required. Both cost 1900b. Ask the photo guy at 7:30am. They are set up 50 feet away. But, yes get an appointment at either location. The schedule is out in Bangkok 21 days in advance. They sell out fast. So 21 days before the date you want to go start booking. I thinks it's 21. Maybe it's 20. But, that's close
Great video. Looking forward to the next one. Can't wait to visit Thailand.
Thank you very much. Check out my playlist. Hopefully, one of the videos will be a help.
Such a great video. Thank you for taking the time to share.
I appreciate you watching
Those sidewalks up and down soi 23 (as well as many other sois around bkk) were torn up and redone in the last few months. Nice work! :)
Yes, they are doing some improvements, but that video was shot a few days ago. But, soon it should be rally nice. I'm not a fan of the paver/tile method. I wish they just poured a concrete sidewalk. Tree roots and just movement, move those pavers in a years time. But, it could be many parts of SE Asia and just dirt.
Definitely a sight. I think everyone should at least take a walk down cowboy. My first visit to Bangkok I was wandering around and after spotting the neon decided to explore a bit. Boy was I surprised. Even though it’s not my usual scene (I’m more of a chill live music venue guy, rock,punk,, and metal too)I still recommend the experience. Thanks for another great video Joe.
I agree. It's a wild part of town. It's the neon of the Vegas strip
I Love your walk about and honest info. I was suppose to arrive on the 20th, but was burglarizes and they took my passport and loads of files plus valuables, sucks. USA is going to shit. Kinda glad I did not catch them in the act, I would of unloaded my clip and put in another until I knew they were going 6 foot under.
Hey man sorry to hear that. Ya, I'm glad you didn't catch them either. This day and age unless you're in Texas or Florida, they would probably arrest you for defending your home. Clean that up and get on over here. Small hurdle.
As always, a great walking tour chock full of nuggets of very helpful information to anyone on planning a visit to the area. Also want to say I love the commentary of you on the back of the Grab scooter, I wish you would do an ENTIRE video this way, that would be great, and you could cover a much wider swath of the city. It is so huge that it would work out well.
Thanks Dan. I've did a bunch of those. Search Moto-Taxi ride on the channel search bar. I did a bunch down Sukhumvit and I know I did one from Phetchaburi to my condo
Tell ya what when I leave this World I already told my loved ones that I want some of my ashes scattered about Soi Cowboy and Bangla Road
Ha ha. I heard that. I'm sitting outside Penny Black as I type. Waiting for a buddy. I haven't forgotten about your cards. I run around with the girlfriend on the weekend. I'll do that Chase homework soon. Laters
Great episode!
Soi Cowboy is fun once in a while. Another fun part of Bangkok
I like stopping at the corner bar depending on the night they usually have a bottle of beer for 90 B I have been there one night it was Heineken another night it was Leo. A nice place to stop and cool down if you have been for a walk and it is muggy out
Cowboy is always fun. I usually stop in a few times a month
@@EagerExpat like I said a good place to stop and cool down and have a couple of beers if you have been out walking on a hot muggy night. Once In awhile I will stop at thermae have a drink make one circle and look at the girls and then have some drinks at the sportsman and sometimes go down to buddys by suhkhumvit and soi 8. The mystique of nana and soi 4 just isn’t there for me as much as it used to be as I can have as much fun for other bars cheaper
Thanks for the video. I'll have to tryout that bar on my next rip. Last month (May) I went to Kozy Kazy and 5 Star Bar. Both had excellent live music. Didn't realize Penny Black was right across from 5 Star Bar.
Say that CB sticker, like you, he gets around!
CB has been at it a while. Good channel
Do you go to the "Beer Gardens" or Beer Bar's (Bar Beers) ? I remember a big popular (late night one) walk distance from Nana, across the Sukhumvit near all the little late night food joints (I recall many single young ladies) ..
I'll go to meet a buddy. But, today I'm more a pub guy
That crazy house strip club used to be a small English pub the 'Ship' which I used to frequent to sit drink beer and eat, it was a sad day when they sold it and next door on the corner was a bigger pub 'The 'Old Dutch ' entering Cowboy.
That sounds familiar. I remember the Old Dutch. Everything changes. I used to hang out at Washington Square.
Great video! Don't tell anyone but I might have to give that place a try before heading to Stella's 😬
Ha ha, worst kept secret in town
Few people can afford the prices in those gogo bars nowadays.
That might be. But, I just walked the Soi an hour ago. Maybe a 1000 people were attempting to spend. It was packed at 900pm on a Sunday night.
You are a braver man than I. As a former Submariner, ORM was always preached and practiced. Hence the reason I will never ride a moto taxi to save some baht or minutes.😆
Everything comes with a risk. But, I find the moto-taxi to be fairly safe. Much safer than driving 70mph then 20mph, then back to 70mph on I-5 in San Diego. As I watch every car staring at a phone. I used to ride a street bike on the freeway in California. Now that is dangerous. I used to race 100mph down the roads of Baja on a bike. I won't do that again. But 5mph down Sukhumvit is pretty mellow. But, I hear you. You know what they say. More people get killed by falling coconuts than shark attacks. I'm still going to the beach. Ha ha. Usually to dive with sharks.
@@EagerExpat Yeah. Everybody has their own risk tolerance but when I hear of head trauma and broken bones in the PH and Thailand from moto accidents it makes me cringe. Old bones are fragile. 555
@@Robmar40 This is true. But, the worst accidents I've seen are guys getting hit my moto-bikes crossing the street. I had to help a guy with a compound fracture a few months ago. So just walking across the street can be a risk. These bikes, especially going the wrong way, come out of nowhere. You can avoid the bike and break bones just walking to the train.
Cool vlog ❤
Thank you very much
Any good places to eat around Cowboy?
I like Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub. It's 100 feet away on Soi 23. But there are many more great spots. That is my go-to in the area. Unless it's Thai food. That is like pizza to me. Even average Thai food is still pretty good. But, most places don't last if they are average.
@@EagerExpat every been to the whisky bar just up the road Whisgars? Will definitely check it out next time plus there's a little beer garden out front
@@Epoch-vu8cj I haven't. I'll put that on my list
"it is..what it is...."
Roger that. Thanks for watching
That's what I'm talking about
The Cowboy is a crazy part of a wild city.
Good advice telling people not to drink and drive cause even if you have all good intentions to only have 1 or 2 beers if the bike is parked right outside the bar if you've had a few 🍺 your judgement is a bit clouded and there's a chance you might do something stupid so what it costs for a taxi its best to leave your transportation at hotel or condo and take a 🚕 cause its just not your life its other people's lifes as well and sometimes I think farangs do things they perhaps wouldn't do back home,
Ya it's best to just leave the bike at hone if you want a beer
Do you think even in 20 years time etc pattaya and bkk will still have the red light element to it mate?
Who knows. They always talk about cleaning up Pattaya. But, I would guess that's a multi billion dollar tourist area. Will Vegas still have casinos in 20 years?
Yeah same kinda question about vegas and yes i think so lol@EagerExpat
@@Stephenuk-zc3xo I don't think either are going anywhere
yeah just what i need watch someone enjoy life…thanks anyway
If it helps any, I had a hangover
Still can remember, Soi 10 (enough said lol) ..
Soi 10 is a great street. Nice shortcut to the park too
if you want good entertainment you nkan go to sapan qwai area yust a opinion
Roger that. Thanks for watching
Ever see or try a "Non Alcohol" San Miguel / SM 00 ? (I quit drinking) .. I was s Beer Drinker and I Disliked Thai Beer (I drank it but it would give me a hangover-headache) .. I started drinking Heineken when there (pre SML days) .. Not a Heine Drinker so I would Mix it with Ice (not bad) .. Carlsberg was pop .. Couldn't beat Phil (PI) for Beer (and esp Prices) ..
Never have. I don't see it here. San Mig Light is #1. I see guys drinking Heineken Zero. If you want cheap today, go get a beer in Vietnam. I think it's under a dollar
@@EagerExpat Heineken 00 is popular, but to me the worst (zero taste water) .. NA Beer has been pop in Europe, but it's really taking off in the US now .. Used to be just a couple but now there's a lot of choices .. "If I start drinking again" (lol), but I def want to visit Vietnam (never been) and for their Coffee Scene and the food (etc) ..
@@enzos711 The coffee and bakery is incredible. Great savings on food
I remember, Downtown (by me drinkie honkeytonk) San Diego & Tijuana, back in the early 80's .. A large % of the Hookers were "Trans" .. I'd "warn" some fellow navy kid (hayseed) but "they wouldn't listen" and we'd hear the story (omg) the next day .. TJ (Trans w/ Surg), some were from the US .. I lived in San Fran for a couple yrs and vast maj of Hookers were "Trans" ..
Ya Tijuana is crazy. But, the ladyboys on Soi Cowboy are a pretty classy group. It's not the alleys of Tijuana or street walkers in the Mission District
Always stayed & hung out around Nana Plaza .. Checked out Soi Cowboy couple times, but (naa) .. I remember Patpong 1 & 2 (Old school) yrs ago .. I remember a kid with a Video Cam there, back in the day .. Guys were BS .. He was risk getting his ass kicked ..
Today, Soi Cowboy seems to be the most popular. Nana just blasts the music. They seem to cater to the 25 year old Chinese and Indian night club guys. Lot's of Techno music. But, I've been to Nana once in the two years since I moved back. It's never been my spot. Patpong is making a comeback. But, it catered to Chinese tourists for a long time. Many of which pay top dollar. I've had buddies who aren't Chinese, tell me they offer to buy a lady a drink, and they say no. They want the Chinese of Korean tourist. Cowboy is classic rock and just has a mellow vibe. I'll meet friends at Cowboy maybe once a month.
Even today people working in Soi Cowboy do not like them photographed or seen in video.
@@EagerExpat Oh wow ..
@@ierokiero4444 Ya that's understandable
AUTOTOSPEED Helmets - Chinatown
Is that the name of your punk rock band? Cool name.
It’s the people who have never been to Thailand that always bring up the ladyboy subject.
Ya, some of my best bartender friends are ladyboys. Great people.
"How many guys" have been with "Trans" (surgery) Drinking / Drunk, esp in Pattaya (or wherever) and never had a clue .. NO big deal, I'm just saying .. They def Are Not All working in "Lady Boy Bars" (Boyz Town) or "declaring it" in Pattaya .. I remember guys in San Fran Bars use to debate "if it really mattered (tech biologically etc) lol ..
Pattaya is it's own thing. But I'd guess most of those ladies aren't trying to hide anything. If you are cruising Beach Road at 2am, that's where the ladyboy works. So that's on that guy. I was answering the question will a ladyboy try and trick you at a Go Go bar. Nah, that doesn't really happen. It's the same on Sukhumvit or standing in front of Nana Plaza. I thought I said working in the bar like Shark. Yes, if you want to play the $25 street lotto, hey that guy is on his own. You go into a Soi Cowboy Go Go, it's not an issue. If you have any concern, just ask her. She won't lie. Or ask the mamasan. But, most guys that are into ladyboys know exactly where to go. It will say Ladyboy bar. They don't go to Shark. There might be one ladyboy in a Go Go, but again it's no secret. They have plenty of customers. As for the street, ya anything can happen out there.
@@EagerExpat It took me a while to fig it out but I noticed a couple in Pattaya, working in bars on Soi 6 & a couple other nearby streets there "Some" are hiding it .. They were amazing and "my point is a guy can be" (may have been) with someone (and not looking for that) and not know it (Esp "binge drink" on a vaca) .. not that it's a big deal (just saying) ..
@@enzos711 Soi 6/1 is all ladyboys. Not too many on Soi 6, but there are a few
The urban myth about ladyboys not saying that are ladyboys is simply a myth.
The vast majority of ladyboys are honest and will simply tell you up front.
Also, they don't want to waste your time and her time.
Ladyboys in bars are there to earn money.
Why would a ladyboy go back to a hotel room, not get paid and potentially get into a fight after wasting time in the bar with you.
There are plenty of other punters lining up for her company.
Here is a couple of tips - ask if she is a ladyboy. And also ask if you can cope a feel of the package.
Also ask to look at her National ID card. It will say whether or not she is female.
Although that may change will the recently past marriage equality law and changing of gender identity law.
On the other hand, some bars have post-op ladies working in the bar. Then checking the National ID would work, but probably not in future.
For some reason the urban myth never includes post-op ladyboy.
Also the urban myth never talks about Toms. For every ladyboy I see in Thailand, I would see 1,000 Toms.
What amazes is the fact there's sooooo many of these go-go/lady drink (or whatever you wanna call them) bars....all right next to each other & even on adjacent streets... don't think they're exclusive to Cowboy or Nana in bkk if I recall... that's just the 2 hot spots for them..Lady drink Central...& as You say fantastic for people watching as well > just be careful not to buy any Ladyboy drinks... some really do a phenomenal job with the makeup😳😜
Pattaya too...soooo many bars all right down a line & on both sides of the street > overhead must be low... although they also are known to change hands more often than other establishments so maybe business is indeed a grind for the owners ...we know it's definitely a grind for the lady's who're on the clock.
Would be interesting to interview a bar owner willing to go on camera talking about various aspects of the business... challenges & other things folks may not be aware of regarding operating a business where there's a boatload of competition > then again I suspect it may be difficult finding an Owner willing to go on camera.
In other news > the new 60 day Visa Exemption stamp....Arsen (Live Love Thailand) saying it'll be when they make it legal...in the next week or 2 and so far people are still getting the 30 days > I heard someone say people are getting the 60 day ink only if requested > not so sure about that 1....but I sure hope that's the case....or they make it official within the next 2 weeks... otherwise there's gonna be a trip to Immigration for an extension > may be worth a 3-4 day trip down South where immigration only takes 15-20 for a quick extension > last yr in Hua Hin I arrived at Immigration about 30 mins affer opening & it took maybe 45 mins max...30 waiting for my # to be called & another 10-15 at the window > so here's hoping the 60 days is soon implemented 🙏
There are a bunch of bars, that's for sure. Way more in Pattaya than Bangkok. You can thank the US Military. Pattaya was a huge R&R spot for Vietnam. Even Soi Cowboy is named for a US Airman who started the Soi.
As far as the 60 day stamp, ya people are still getting 30. TIT. This is Thailand. They announce June 1 and figure it out July 15. No biggie. Until it's in the Royal Gazette, no Facebook group or TH-camr knows what's happening. Even when the 60 starts, there was no language if you can extend the 60 for another 30 days. They'll figure it out.
I haven't did an extension in 6 or 7 years. But, I believe you can make an appointment. Usually they fill up about 3 weeks before the date you want. I'm not positive, but I think you can arrive on say June 15, get 30 days until (whatever that is) say July 15. On June 16 you can go to immigration and get the extension until Aug 15. Unless, they changed the rules (or I'm wrong) it used to work that way.
Go to the Thai website. You have to enroll your email. Go get a half dozen "Thai" size photos. US size I know is different. there is a place across from Emsphere called Asia Photo (I think) Get to immigration for the first appt. 8:30? It keeps moving. IT Square today? Get there at 7:45. Fill out the three forms in blue ink. They don't like black. Maybe it looks like a photo copy? Hopefully out in a half hour. They close for lunch for 1 hour. So go early or go after lunch. Go at 11:30 and you'll leave at 2:00. Never go on Monday of the day after a holiday. Even with an appointment it's crazy.
Or you can pay an agent. I'm not sure what they charge. Never used one. I'm not sure if you have to go with them either. When you hire an agent for the retirement visa you have to go. When they do a 90 day check in, you hand over your passport. I did videos on those things. Check out my tips playlist. Best of luck
@@EagerExpat> maybe I misunderstood you...but when I last did a 30 day extension from my original 30 day stamp back in August '23 (in Hua Hin) no extra photos were required... just the Passport & whatever it was...$1,500 baht if I recall...or maybe 1,900 > other than that & the 45 mins it took ...it was relatively easy/painless...at least in Hua Hin...gotta assume BKK would take longer > no idea however an appt can be made for a Visa Exemption Extension....good to know.. especially if considering doing it in BKK > sure hope they haven't made it more difficult to acquire... pix, etc.
& absolutely the bars are supported by Foreigners....all throughout the Decades as you say > Western $$$$??? right this way 😉
@@3ClicksAndTheTruth I might have been wrong about the photos. I haven't did an extension on a 30 since 2016. When I do an extension on my Non-O photos are required. Both cost 1900b. Ask the photo guy at 7:30am. They are set up 50 feet away. But, yes get an appointment at either location. The schedule is out in Bangkok 21 days in advance. They sell out fast. So 21 days before the date you want to go start booking. I thinks it's 21. Maybe it's 20. But, that's close