Gogo Bar Hopping

I decided to check out gogo bars last night. In the middle of a pandemic, it seems that the bars are opening up slowly but steadily.

Jimmy

Updated Nov 5, 20265 min read

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Things may look bleak for GoGo bars from the outside, but if you take a walk down Soi Cowboy, you'll notice that a couple of bars have started opening up. They seem to be still quieter than they were before. The number of girls around arent as much as it used to be. And the people around are mostly ex-pats or long-term staying guests in Thailand.

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Which Go-Go Bars Were Open on Soi Cowboy During My Walk?

Baccara and Suzy Wong were open, and Long Gun had girls waiting around, though I wouldn't recommend it. Kazy Kozy was closed, with a guard watching his phone outside. The street was quieter than before, with fewer girls and mostly expats and long-term guests.

How Busy Was Soi Cowboy When Go-Go Bars Started Reopening?

Very quiet. The girls were eager for customers but also looked skeptical, and I've never seen that part of the city so dead. I didn't expect tourist traffic like before, but I did expect more punters. At around 7:30pm Baccara had maybe 10 to 15 girls.

Who Was Drinking in the Go-Go Bars While Tourists Were Away?

Mostly expats and long-term guests in Thailand. At the time, Soi Cowboy had fewer girls than before and only a couple of bars open. The number of girls around wasn't what it used to be, so the street felt quieter than usual.

Which Nana Plaza Bars Were Open During the Quiet Period?

The bars in Nana were open and seemed in full swing, but patrons were few. Spankys was operational, with fewer girls than before, and Billboard, my favorite, was still closed. On Soi 4 a few people were talking to freelancers, and the beer bars were playing music.

Was Billboard Open During the Quiet Period?

No, Billboard was still closed, and I really wanted it to reopen because it's my favorite bar in Nana Plaza. I decided to wait a little longer, and I'll tell readers as soon as it opens. Opening times change in a quiet period, so check the bar's social media before you go out.

What Was Patpong Like During the Quiet Period?

XXX at Patpong was dead, with a few girls there but none worth talking to. Bada Bing was more active, with a couple of girls dancing on stage and a few patrons in the dark corners. Black Pagoda was open too, but I decided not to go in.

How Much Did I Spend at Baccara on My Night Out?

Not much. I had a beer, bought two lady drinks, and walked out, because I didn't want to spend time with any of the 10 to 15 girls. I'd have stayed if a girl caught my eye. Check prices on the night, as lady drink prices vary by bar.

Was the Freelancer Scene Better Than the Bars in Bangkok?

At the time, yes. After a quiet night of go-go bar hopping I went home, had a shower and shopped on Smooci. I found the freelancer scene in Bangkok much better than the bar scene, and I heard more bars were opening that weekend.