'Waiting for a customer who never comes'
In a stuffy Thai bar, Jinda, an unremarkable woman with a worn smile, waits for a customer who never comes. Until an old, life-beaten Farang steps in and turns her world upside down. A story of hope, loneliness and the unexpected power of a look that can change everything.
'A fight against emptiness'
In a Thai bar where the days flow into each other, Fon and others like her fight against the void. Men buy moments, women sell illusions, and everyone is looking for a way out that doesn’t exist. Between flickering fluorescent lights and cheap whiskey and yaba, the hard life shows itself without a filter. No one escapes, except perhaps the hope that has long since disappeared.
'The Impossible Rescue of a Woman Who Doesn't Want to Be Saved'
A regular customer thinks he can save Lek from a shady bar in Bangkok, but she has her own ideas about freedom and safety. In a sharp conversation, the true intentions and desires come to light, in which help and compassion unexpectedly collide. Not everyone wants to be saved.
10 best rooftop bars for tourists in Bangkok
Rooftop bars have become increasingly popular in Bangkok in recent years, offering visitors a unique experience with breathtaking views of the city and delicious cocktails.
Nightlife in Bangkok: Wild and Insane!
The nightlife in Bangkok is world famous and known for being wild and insane. Of course we know about the infamous adult nightspots, but that's only part of the nightlife. Going out in Bangkok can be compared to the nightlife in trendy cities in Europe: trendy clubs with DJs, atmospheric roof terraces, trendy cocktail bars and much more entertainment color the night in the sultry capital.
Problems with a cashier in a bar in Nong Prue
How a 26-year-old cashier manages to scare away regular customers. I won't mention any names, because that would ruin the bar with only two ladies (previously more than twenty).
Does anyone know a nice pub or bar in Satuek (Buriram)?
I have been living in Thailand since July last year and have rented a house in Satuek, Buriram. Everything is going well and I am starting to get to know my surroundings better. It's only lacking (so far) one thing, and that's nightlife.
Where are there more Dutch or Flemish bars in Pattaya?
Last week I read in the Thailand blog about the Dutch Rinus' pub in Jomtien. I also know about the existence of Tulip house in Jomtien from a Dutchman. But surely there are more bars owned by Dutch or Belgians in Pattaya-Jomtien-Naklua?
What is the revenue from a bar in a tourist place in Thailand?
I would like to know if there are people who know what the average revenue of a bar in a tourist area in Thailand is in 2023 (for example in Pattaya, Phuket, Samui, etc.)?
The city of Bangkok has temporarily closed 83 of the city's 400 pubs that do not meet fire safety standards. When the calf is drowned, the well is filled in, as this action comes after last Friday's deadly inferno at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip (Chon Buri), which killed 15 visitors and injured 38.
13 dead, 40 injured in bar fire in Sattahip
Last night things went horribly wrong with a raging fire in a bar in Sattahip. Many young people became victims when the fire spread rapidly and they had nowhere to go.
Tough times for the bar
It is bad and angry for the bars in Pattaya. Walking through SinCity would make you depressed. The photos on this page speak volumes. This statue can be seen all over South Pattaya. It is even special that some bar complexes are still there because the bulldozer is unrelenting. The annoying pimples are expressed during the corona crisis.
Pubs, bars and karaoke bars in Thailand will not open on December 1, as Prayut previously said, but only on January 16.
Reader Question: Will 'Johns Place' Be Demolished in Chiang Mai?
In Chiangmai in the old city, on the moat (Moon Muang) is a bar / restaurant called Johns Place. I always liked sitting here at the end of the day with a beer, nice people watching. Now I hear that they are completely stripping the tent.
Bangkok takes Covid-19 measures: Nightlife must close
The Thai capital is taking measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Since last night, the closure of all entertainment venues has been ordered. The measure applies for at least 1 week.
Reader Submission: My First Introduction to Thailand (continued)
Because apparently there are few people who write a story, I'm willing to give it a try. It is about my first acquaintance with Thailand.
The Queen Maxima Bar in Nong Prue
There are numerous beer bars in Pattaya and the surrounding municipalities. No one knows exactly how many, but I quickly estimate a number close to 10.000. It is not a constant number, because these occasions disappear regularly and new ones are added all the time.
Is there a Dutch bar in Chiang Mai?
High season in Udon, or not?
Fortunately, Charly's life is full of pleasant surprises (unfortunately sometimes also less pleasant ones). Until a few years ago, he would never have dared to predict that he would spend the rest of his life in Thailand. However, he has now been living in Thailand for a while and in recent years close to Udonthani. This time an impression of the high season in Udon and a small update of soi sampan.
At around 22.30:XNUMX p.m. on Saturday night, a fire broke out at the Titanic bar in Pattaya's Walking Street. Eyewitnesses also reported several explosions. Panic broke out among visitors and staff. A number of people were injured and have been taken to Memorial Hospital.
Dream of a future bar owner
Starting a bar in Thailand is a dream for some. This dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if you don't arrange it properly. Gringo explains what is involved if you want to start a catering establishment in the Land of Smiles.
Cheap charlie's bar is reopening
A piece of nostalgia that returns, that's good news. Many expats have warm memories of the well-known and 35-year-old bar that used to be located on Soi Sukhumvit 11 in Bangkok. That building has since been demolished to make room for urban development in that area.