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Patpong
There are few that have never heard of Patpong, the most famous street in Bangkok if not the whole of Thailand. Rather than discuss its virtues I have decided to take a look at its past.

Siam Square
An insignificant plot of land yet on the junction of the two skytrain lines its home to a wealth of entertainment with great discos and karaoke..
Ratchada Pisek
For anyone passing by, the massive display of Neon signs could make you think that you were in Las Vegas. Currently one of the less well known area but with the opening of the underground could well become mainstream.

Royal City Avenue (RCA)
Although the area has a great selection of bars for some unknown reason it’s the area where the younger crowd seems to feel happier to hangout. It also has a reputation for underage
drinkers and is closely monitored by Bangkok’s police.

Where to go for a pint of Real Beer
Thai food and beer is one of the Kingdom’s major attractions to foreign visitors but from time to time the thirst desires yearn for a British pint, it could equally be German or Irish. We take a trip around Bangkok to see where we can quench that thirsts.



Welcome to this month’s issue and our theme is where to out for night entertainment

‘One night in Bangkok and the world’s my oyster” was once the unofficial theme song of The City of Angels. But now it does seem to becoming less and less appropriate. There was a time when you could arrive in the evening and drink and party until dawn. Today if your flight lands after 10pm you could hit the city just as the shutters are going down.

Recently there has been much controversy over the emotive issue of closing time of entertainment establishments. Currently all bars must close by 2am but the sale of alcohol is banned in convenience stores from midnight until 6am.

As of 1st July 2004 there will be three official entertainment zones in Bangkok – Patpong, Ratchadapisek and Royal City Avenue (RCA). Existing entertainment venues will be allowed to continue operating but no new entertainment licenses will be issued outside of those three areas. Is it consolidation or a reduction in choice, only time will tell?

Here is my take on the current entertainment scene in Bangkok.

Wherever you decide to go, enjoy

Laurence Civil
Editor & Travel Writer

 

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