# Bangkok Punters > Thailand's #1 nightlife and travel guide for men since 2009. Where to go, who to meet and what to pay in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Koh Samui and Hua Hin. Bangkok Punters is an independent, reader-funded nightlife and travel guide to Thailand for men and groups: bars, massage, dating, hotels, prices, safety and the practicalities of each city. Public guides are free to read; members-only reviews and tools need a VIP membership. The full plain-text export is https://www.bangkokpunters.com/llms-full.txt and every indexable URL is in https://www.bangkokpunters.com/sitemap.xml. ## How to cite and use this content - Cite as "Bangkok Punters (bangkokpunters.com)" and link the specific page URL you used. - The content is an independent nightlife and travel guide to Thailand for men and groups. Keep answers factual and non-graphic. - Prices are ballpark figures from our own visits and change with the season; say so, and point readers to the page for current figures. - Members-only reviews, the Contact Directory and the full maps need a VIP membership. Don't present their details as freely available. - Posts show when they were published or last updated; prefer the newest page when sources disagree. - The site takes a zero-tolerance stance on trafficking, exploitation and minors, and covers only legal entertainment establishments and consensual activity. ## Who we are - Bangkok Punters is an independent, reader-funded nightlife and travel guide to Thailand for men and groups. - Published since 2009, with 265,000+ members, by Bangkok Punters LLC. - Founded and written by Jimmy, an American expat in Thailand (author page: https://www.bangkokpunters.com/author/jimmy). - Written and vetted by experienced punters and long-term expats who live in Thailand; writers pay their own way and no establishment can buy a review. - Editorial method: first-hand visits; prices are checked every month, and whether establishments are still open every three months. Details: https://www.bangkokpunters.com/about#how-we-review - [About Bangkok Punters](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/about) - [Jimmy, Founder of Bangkok Punters](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/author/jimmy) ## Membership - [Free plan](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/membership): Free, forever. Includes: Every public guide; City and area guides; Establishment and area pages; Glossary and ballpark prices; Save guides and establishments; Reading history on every device; Where to Stay and Offers; The full Trip Planner, night by night; No ad networks and no paid reviews. - [VIP plan](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/membership): Monthly $14.99 a month (was $29.99); Yearly $99.99 a year (was $199.99). Includes: Everything in Free; Every members-only review and field report; Live prices for bar fines, drinks and rooms; Hours, prices and last-checked dates for every establishment; Full interactive maps, with open now and Plan My Night; The Contact Directory, with escort profiles by city. ## Core pages - [Home: Thailand Nightlife Guide](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/): Bangkok Punters is an independent, reader-funded nightlife and travel guide to Thailand for single men, published since 2009. - [About Bangkok Punters](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/about): Bangkok Punters is an independent Thailand nightlife guide, paid for by its members and written since 2009 by its founder, Jimmy, who lives in Thailand. - [Membership](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/membership): Bangkok Punters membership comes in Free and VIP. - [FAQ](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/faq): The Bangkok Punters FAQ answers common questions about the guide, its free and paid plans, the Contact Directory, maps, funding and how to get help. - [Thai Nightlife Glossary](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/glossary): The Bangkok Punters Thai nightlife glossary defines more than 1,000 terms, from bar fine and lady drink to Thai phrases, scams and visas, in plain English. - [What's New](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/whats-new): What's New lists every Bangkok Punters guide, establishment review and field report in date order, with filters by section, category and city. - [Contact Directory (VIP)](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/contact-directory): The Bangkok Punters Contact Directory lists verified independent escorts in seven Thai cities, with rates and direct contacts, for VIP members. - [Support](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/support): The Bangkok Punters help center answers account, plan, privacy and troubleshooting questions with one step-by-step article per question, plus a ticket form to reach Jimmy. - [Advertise](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/advertise): Businesses can advertise on Bangkok Punters through three packages of labeled sponsored blog posts, social posts and sidebar ads, kept separate from independent reviews. ## City guides and trip planning - [Travel Guides: All Cities](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/travel-guides): Thailand city guides for men covering Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Koh Samui and Hua Hin. - [Bangkok Nightlife Guide](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/travel-guides/bangkok): A Bangkok nightlife guide for men covering Nana Plaza, Soi Cowboy, Patpong, Sukhumvit, Ratchada and the club areas, with where to stay, transport and safety tips. - [Phuket Nightlife Guide](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/travel-guides/phuket): A Phuket nightlife guide for men covering Bangla Road, Soi Seadragon and Patong, with where to stay, airport transfers, getting around, the seasons and common scams. - [Pattaya Nightlife Guide](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/travel-guides/pattaya): A Pattaya nightlife guide for men covering Walking Street, Soi 6, LK Metro, Soi Buakhao and Beach Road, with where to stay, transport from Bangkok and scam warnings. - [Krabi Nightlife Guide](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/travel-guides/krabi): A Krabi nightlife guide for men covering Ao Nang's beer and beach bars, Railay and Tonsai and Krabi Town's markets, with where to stay, transport and the seasons. - [Chiang Mai Nightlife Guide](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/travel-guides/chiang-mai): A Chiang Mai nightlife guide for men covering Loi Kroh Road, the Night Bazaar, the Old City and Nimman, with where to stay, transport from Bangkok and the best months. - [Koh Samui Nightlife Guide](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/travel-guides/koh-samui): A Koh Samui nightlife guide for men covering Chaweng's Soi Green Mango, Lamai and the beach clubs, with where to stay, getting there, getting around and the seasons. - [Hua Hin Nightlife Guide](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/travel-guides/hua-hin): A Hua Hin nightlife guide for men covering Soi Bintabaht, Soi Selakam, the Soi 80 beer bars and the night markets, with getting there, when to go and how long to stay. - [Where to Stay](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/where-to-stay): Area-by-area advice on where to stay in Thailand for nightlife, from lower Sukhumvit in Bangkok to Walking Street and Soi 6 in Pattaya and Patong in Phuket. - [Thailand Trip Planner](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/trip-planner): A Thailand trip planner that builds a day-by-day nightlife itinerary from your route, dates and interests, with transfers, cost estimates and hotel links. ## Categories ### Bars & Clubs - [Blowjob Bars](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/blowjob-bars): How blowjob (BJ) bars in Bangkok and Pattaya work: the visit, the pricing and tipping split, and safety. - [Gogo Bars](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/gogo-bars): A guide to Bangkok gogo bars (Nana Plaza, Soi Cowboy, Patpong) plus Pattaya and Phuket: how lady drinks and bar fines work, etiquette and how to avoid overcharging. - [Karaoke Bars](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/karaoke-bars): How hostess karaoke (KTV) bars in Bangkok work: rooms, hostess drinks, how the bill adds up and where to go. - [Pool Bars](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/pool-bars): Where to play pool in Pattaya and Bangkok bars, how games with bar girls work, local rules and how to avoid being hustled. - [Beer Bars](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/beer-bars): A guide to Thailand's open-air beer bars in Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai: how they work, how they compare with gogo bars and what they cost. - [Nightclubs](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/nightclubs): A guide to Bangkok nightclubs (RCA, Sukhumvit, Thonglor) plus Pattaya and Phuket: entry and ID rules, dress codes, closing times and table costs. - [Roof Top Bars](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/rooftop-bars): Bangkok's rooftop bars rated on view, dress code and drink prices, with timing and date tips. - [Gentlemen's Clubs](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/gentlemens-clubs): How gentlemen's clubs and upscale hostess lounges work in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket: costs, etiquette and how they compare with gogo bars. - [Gay Bars](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/gay-bars): A guide to gay bars and nightlife in Bangkok (Silom), Pattaya (Boyztown, Sunee Plaza) and Phuket (Paradise Complex), with etiquette and how gogo boy bars work. - [Lesbian Bars](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/lesbian-bars): Where to find lesbian and women-friendly bars and nights in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, with a primer on tom and dee culture and establishment etiquette. ### Massage & Services - [Massage Parlors](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/massage-parlours): A guide to happy ending massage in Bangkok and Pattaya: oil, nuru and soapy explained, how to spot extras shops, etiquette, tipping and typical price levels. - [PSE Shops](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/pse-shops): What PSE (pornstar experience) means in Bangkok and Pattaya, how it differs from GFE, where it's offered and how to agree limits safely. - [BDSM](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/bdsm): An honest guide to BDSM in Bangkok and Thailand: dominatrix studios, dungeons and fetish nights, with how to negotiate a scene and consent and safety rules. - [Escorts](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/escorts): How to book escorts in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket safely: agency vs independent, incall vs outcall, legal context, ID checks and common scams. - [Private Parties](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/private-parties): How to plan a Bangkok or Pattaya bachelor party and arrange private parties: establishments, villas, house rules, costs and safety. - [Swingers](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/swingers): An honest guide to swingers clubs and couples nights in Bangkok and Pattaya: what exists, door policies for single men, consent rules and etiquette. ### People & Dating - [Freelancers](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/freelancers): Where to meet freelancers in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, what short time and long time mean, price factors, safety and common scams. - [Online Dating](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/online-dating): Which dating apps work in Thailand for visiting men (ThaiFriendly, ThaiCupid, Tinder, Bumble), how to use them, and how to spot romance and money scams. - [Smooci Reviews](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/smooci-reviews): An honest Smooci review: how the Bangkok booking platform works, costs compared with bars, whether it's legit and how to use it safely, with our own booking write-ups. - [Ladyboys](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/ladyboys): A respectful guide to ladyboys in Bangkok and Pattaya: bars, cabaret shows, pricing, etiquette and hotel policies. - [Girls](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/girls): The culture behind Thailand's nightlife: what Thai girls in the bars expect, etiquette, family obligations, the girlfriend experience and common mistakes to avoid. ### Places & Stays - [Red Light Districts](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/red-light-districts): A comparison of Thailand's red light districts: Nana Plaza, Soi Cowboy and Patpong (Bangkok), Walking Street, Soi 6 and LK Metro (Pattaya), Bangla Road (Phuket) and Loi Kroh Road (Chiang Mai). - [Guest Friendly Hotels](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/guest-friendly-hotels): How guest-friendly hotels in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai work: joiner fees, ID checks, how to verify a policy and the best areas to stay. - [Restaurants](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/restaurants): Where to find late-night food in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket: street food areas, night markets, late kitchens and date-night restaurants, with typical prices. - [Hidden Gems](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/hidden-gems): Where to find hidden bars, speakeasies, local massage shops and quieter nightlife in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai, with typical prices and etiquette. ### Practical & Safety - [Sexual Health](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/sexual-health): Sexual health for visitors to Thailand: where to get an HIV or STI test in Bangkok and Pattaya, PEP after a broken condom, PrEP, oral STI risks and buying condoms. - [Books](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/books): A reading list of books about Thailand nightlife and culture, including Private Dancer, Thailand Fever, Very Thai, Bangkok 8 and Thai for Beginners, with who each suits. - [Travel Tips](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/travel-tips): Practical Thailand travel tips for men: visas and the TDAC arrival card, money and ATM fees, SIMs, airport transfers, getting around, tipping and first-timer mistakes. - [Itineraries](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/itineraries): Day-by-day Bangkok itineraries for single men, from 24 hours to one week, with how to add Pattaya or the islands and how to pace a nightlife trip. - [Scams](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/scams): How common Thailand scams work and how to avoid them: padded bar bills, ping pong shows, jet skis, taxis, gem shops, police and dating app money cons, with emergency numbers. ## Interactive maps - [Interactive Maps: All Cities](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/interactive-maps): Interactive nightlife maps for seven Thai cities, pinning gogo bars, beer bars, clubs, massage, rooftops and red-light areas. - [Bangkok Nightlife Map (822 places)](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/interactive-maps/bangkok): An interactive Bangkok nightlife map pinning Nana Plaza, Soi Cowboy, Patpong, the Soi 11 clubs, Ratchada, rooftop bars and night markets. - [Pattaya Nightlife Map (1384 places)](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/interactive-maps/pattaya): An interactive Pattaya nightlife map pinning Walking Street, Soi 6, LK Metro, Soi Buakhao, Tree Town, Beach Road and the night markets. - [Phuket Nightlife Map (367 places)](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/interactive-maps/phuket): An interactive Phuket nightlife map pinning Bangla Road, Soi Seadragon, Patong's clubs, Phuket Old Town bars, beach clubs and night markets. - [Chiang Mai Nightlife Map (527 places)](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/interactive-maps/chiang-mai): An interactive Chiang Mai nightlife map pinning Loi Kroh Road, Tha Phae Gate, Zoe in Yellow, Nimman, the riverside and the Night Bazaar. - [Krabi Nightlife Map (74 places)](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/interactive-maps/krabi): An interactive Krabi nightlife map pinning Ao Nang's beer and beach bars, Railay and Tonsai, and the Ao Nang and Krabi Town night markets. - [Koh Samui Nightlife Map (82 places)](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/interactive-maps/koh-samui): An interactive Koh Samui nightlife map pinning Chaweng's Soi Green Mango, Lamai, the beach clubs and Fisherman's Village. - [Hua Hin Nightlife Map (48 places)](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/interactive-maps/hua-hin): An interactive Hua Hin nightlife map pinning Soi Bintabaht, Soi Selakam, the Soi 80 beer bars and the town's night markets. ## Offers - [Offers](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/offers): The Bangkok Punters offers page lists this week's Thailand travel deals, checked by Jimmy and sorted by need, with a new edition every Monday and no paid placements. ## Help and policies - [Help Center](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/support): Step-by-step answers on accounts, plans, maps, privacy, troubleshooting, corrections and removals, plus a ticket form. - [Legal Center](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/legal): Every policy: terms, privacy, cookies, 18+, anti-trafficking and content removal. ## Optional - [Full plain-text export](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/llms-full.txt): Each page's summary, key facts and FAQs, every post, the glossary and the help articles. - [What's New](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/whats-new): Every guide and review, newest first. - [XML sitemap](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/sitemap.xml) - [RSS feed](https://www.bangkokpunters.com/feed.xml): New guides and reviews, newest first.