10 going out tips for nightlife in Bangkok
Bangkok is known for its special and vibrant nightlife and is a popular destination for those looking for an evening of fun and entertainment. The city has a wide range of entertainment venues, including clubs, bars, rooftop bars, night markets, cabaret shows and live music.
Who knows, maybe a few nice bars with live music in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima). I went to the Monkey bar this week, but I was really disappointed.
The Thai government announced that bars and pubs across the country will be allowed to stay open until 06.00am on New Year's Day. This special measure, announced by Traisuree Traisoranakul of the Ministry of the Interior, is part of a broader regulation that extends closing times in key tourist areas.
A Thai lid fits on every farang jar
Before Covid you could go out just fine in Hua Hin. Although the nightlife is less exuberant than in Pattaya, Bangkok or Phuket, there is no shortage of bars and discotheques.
Bars push for nightlife reopening
Entertainment operators will reiterate their request for their businesses to reopen on Thursday as the Health Ministry considers designating certain provinces as "green zones" where nightlife can resume.
Bars and pubs in Thailand open again tomorrow
Nightlife in Thailand is getting back on track. Starting tomorrow, pubs, bars, karaoke bars and soapy massage parlors will be allowed to reopen, under strict conditions.
Bars, pubs and other entertainment venues are not happy with the strict corona rules that the government has devised. A decision on the so-called fifth phase of the lockdown relaxation will be made on Friday. Operators hope that they can open on July 1, many of them have now run into financial problems.
The famous Thai nightlife is getting a bit of its shine back now that it will soon be allowed to open its doors again. A key member of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today pledged to allow pubs, bars, karaoke and other entertainment venues to reopen.
Government wants to reopen bars, pubs, soapy massages and amusement parks, among other things
The government is considering the reopening of 12 types of high-risk businesses and activities. These include pubs and concert halls, soap massage parlors and sports competitions.
Those who yearn to visit a bar in Thailand again will have to be patient, they will remain closed for the time being.
Pubs, bars and other entertainment venues may reopen in the coming weeks if the number of daily new infections remains below 10, the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reports.
Surviving in Pattaya during the corona crisis
The closure of bars in Pattaya due to the coronavirus outbreak has caused a domino effect on the economy. The bar employees no longer use motorbike taxis and the (mobile) food sellers also see their turnover drop sharply. This chain shows how the (micro) economy of Pattaya is interconnected.
Health Minister Anutin (yes, that one), is going to ask the committee that takes measures against the Covid-19 outbreak to close all entertainment venues in the country.
Soi 6 in Pattaya (video)
When we talk about the exuberant nightlife in Pattaya, the conversation quickly turns to the famous – or if you prefer – the infamous Walking Street. That strip has built up a name as the center of the city, where a lot of beer and many willing ladies predominate.
Pattaya police in (catering) business
According to a previous story by Gringo, it is estimated that there are more than a thousand beer bars in Pattaya. You may have some doubts about whether they all have a reasonable existence. It is not for nothing that many pubs regularly change owners.
Slowly but surely, the strings in Pattaya are being pulled by a number of measures taken by the local government. Due to various reasons, the number of bars and go go clubs has been declining for some time. However, for an indefinite period no more permits will be issued to open a new club.
Pattaya bars threatened with closures
Although clear guidelines have been in force for months for bars, clubs and catering companies about opening hours and the sale of alcohol, a number of operators believe that they are above the law and do not pay much attention to it.
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If you are a party animal, you cannot skip Pattaya. The nightlife in Sin City is famous or some say infamous. Nevertheless, Pattaya offers a very varied nightlife, you can easily say: something for everyone.
Reader question: In which bar in Pattaya can I watch Dutch football?
I tried to watch Dutch football in Pattaya on Sunday, but where are all those Dutch people?
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Reader question: where in Pattaya can I meet Dutch people?
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Walking street is going to disappear
We can't ignore it, Walking Street in Pattaya is going to disappear. The idea of Pattaya without Walking Street is hard to grasp, but the decision is made.