Gay Thailand and Gay Bangkok Thrives and is Alive

[TotallyOz]

I have been worried since Soi Twilight closed as so many have said the area was gloom and doom and the gogo scene in Bangkok was dead. I have no idea where these ideas came from. The scene is just as active and vibrant as before. The venues have changed. The beer bars are gone but the bars and the gogo scene is great. I was in three bars tonight on Patpong 1: FreshBoys, LuckyBoys, and Screwboys.  All three were excellent. All had a plethora of sexy guys to choose from and the boys were just as plentiful as before. In fact, I think the bars have been upgraded as I certainly did enjoy the new seats, new looks, and lighting. Do not listen to the naysayers. It may take some time to walk around and see everything. But, the gay scene and the gay gogo bars are great in gay Thailand and Bangkok's scene is fun and active. 

[reader]

The demise of Twilight was indeed the end of an era but the makeover of Patpong 2 is the beginning of a new one. What has taken place in less than few months is remarkable by any measure.

From Surawong to Foodland, there seems to be something for everyone. And if you can't find it there, you surely will at Moonlight or Soi 4. Or at the dozens of massage shops within 10 minutes walking distance.

My next trip can't some soon enough.

A friend sent me this photo (looking toward Silom). The signs say it all.

 

 

[KevKev01]

1 hour ago, Michael said:

I have been worried since Soi Twilight closed as so many have said the area was gloom and doom and the gogo scene in Bangkok was dead. I have no idea where these ideas came from. The scene is just as active and vibrant as before. The venues have changed. The beer bars are gone but the bars and the gogo scene is great. I was in three bars tonight on Patpong 1: FreshBoys, LuckyBoys, and Screwboys.  All three were excellent. All had a plethora of sexy guys to choose from and the boys were just as plentiful as before. In fact, I think the bars have been upgraded as I certainly did enjoy the new seats, new looks, and lighting. Do not listen to the naysayers. It may take some time to walk around and see everything. But, the gay scene and the gay gogo bars are great in gay Thailand and Bangkok's scene is fun and active. 

Wow thanks Michael! What do you think of Lucky Boys? What type of boys mostly will we see in there?

[Guest guest_BenG1000]

I can't wait, I'll be there on Friday and no doubt ... like a kid in a candy shop, a few minutes away from my hotel room ...

[TotallyOz]

6 hours ago, KevKev01 said:

Wow thanks Michael! What do you think of Lucky Boys? What type of boys mostly will we see in there?

I counted 60 boys. But, the mamasan said 80. There was a full stage of guys with a ton of variety. That is the bar I chose a guy from and had a lovely time with him. 

PaulSF will have to give you more details as he planned the night for me and we hit 4 places. The goal for him was for me to see the bars but miss the shows as I don't really care for them and he planned things perfectly. I think the drinks were 350 baht per drink.  The bars were not packed but plenty of customers in each. LuckyBoys is huge. Screwboys is the same makeup as before and nothing changed. I was able to meet another poster from this lovely board last night that I have wanted to meet.  All in all, it was an excellent night. I am not often into the bar scene as I like massages and the like. But, I was very happy to see that the scene is still fun, enjoyable and lots to choose from. 

[vinapu]

43 minutes ago, Michael said:

, I was very happy to see that the scene is still fun, enjoyable and lots to choose from. 

I like to hear that, past was great but present is always greater for that very reason that is present

[JimmyJoe]

11 hours ago, Michael said:

But, the gay scene and the gay gogo bars are great in gay Thailand and Bangkok's scene is fun and active. 

Thanks so much for the update with such great news and optimism. So nice to read after all the concern many have voiced.

It would be great if PaulSF might chime in with details. I would love to know a precise program to follow to hit several bars and avoid all the shows. The shows don't interest me in the least and I try to time things, but I think PaulSF has it down to an art ! My system is really hit or miss.

[hank75]

I second the above request, I’d like to know when’s the best time to go in and survey all the boys at once instead of sitting through shows.

[paulsf]

First, thanks to Michael for giving me a call saying he would like to see some of the changes going on in Patpong   now that Twilight is closing down.    We usually meet up at Maxi’s and then head off.   The meeting up point now being changed to ...... need a new Maxi’s.        I’ve met up with a couple other forum members at Banana Boys Bar on Soi 4.  It works ok .   Hot Male is still open in Twilight so we decided to meet there and then walk over to Patpong.   

Arranging the bar hopping was quite simple. I know Michael would prefer to skip shows.    Schedule works great for those of you wanting to ship shows..    FreshBoys 2.  Show at 10.    LuckyBoys show at 10:30.    Screwboys show at 11.                                                                        We went to FreshBoys at 9:30-10.   LuckyBoys 10-10:30. Screwboys 10:30-11.     Time to have drink , meet some boys, have some fun.      Leaving Screwboys at 11 gives you an hour to go back to a favorite bar before the midnight shows start, or just take the boys you have accumulated home with you.  

 Michael was surprised that all the new places were just steps from each other.  Hot Male will be opening soon and next to FreshBoys   Within 2 minutes you can be at all these new Patpong clubs.    We didn’t plan on going to Dreamboys, but standing out front talking to some friends for a few minutes,  it appeared to be full with customers and several shirtless boys were wandering around out front.             More places should have shirtless boys out front than old Mamasans luring us in.   

To me these places have been somewhat show dependent.  During Songkran weeks, places were overflowing with customers.  Now for last couple of weeks, 15 minutes before show time very few customers and as show starts, customers arrive.   Show ends and many leave . Many here on the forum don’t like the shows, but they do draw in customers.    

Thanks Michael and another forum member we met up with in Screwboys.   It was a fun Saturday night.  

 

[TotallyOz]

3 minutes ago, paulsf said:

More places should have shirtless boys out front than old Mamasans luring us in.  

 

I agree! And, if I had been alone, I would have been lured in. But, then I would have missed a sexy lad from LuckyBoys. So, I am glad we stuck to the schedule.

I did like the vibe of the new Soi and look forward to seeing other areas in the future. I was also pleasantly surprised at how nice the new places were. The owners have put time, money and thought behind the new places. (except the old mamasans who have the waiters ask you for a drink)  I guess some things never change. 

[vinapu]

4 hours ago, hank75 said:

I second the above request, I’d like to know when’s the best time to go in and survey all the boys at once instead of sitting through shows.

in my not so humble opinion always is the best time to visit bar , show or not

[vinapu]

3 hours ago, paulsf said:

  Show ends and many leave . Many here on the forum don’t like the shows, but they do draw in customers.    

 

sometimes it goes to extreme, I recall  night at Tawan , bar packed for the show with 1-2 chairs left  and stampede out  after last accords of music  me alone with all that big men , not that I complain

[Will7272]

We just need a beer bar or just one bar in Patpong to take the place of Maxis and be a meeting point etc. I tried a couple of the existing ones, particularly the one opposite Dreamboys P, but it’s not the same and I got tired of being harassed by the old ladies that frequently these places. I just wanted to be left alone to see what was going on !

[DivineMadman]

12 minutes ago, Will7272 said:

We just need a beer bar or just one bar in Patpong to take the place of Maxis and be a meeting point etc. I tried a couple of the existing ones, particularly the one opposite Dreamboys P, but it’s not the same and I got tired of being harassed by the old ladies that frequently these places. I just wanted to be left alone to see what was going on !

I hate (sort of) being a broken record, but don't forget "Chill Out Boy" on Patpong 1.  It's been open a few months now.  Patpong 1 won't have the fun views of any of the Soi T places, but Chill Out is pretty nice and gay.  give it some time and support and who knows?   Chill Out  

[reader]

4 hours ago, Will7272 said:

... I got tired of being harassed by the old ladies that frequently these places. I just wanted to be left alone to see what was going on !

Just curious, Will, but were they harassing you about being gay or complaining about the goings on across the soi?

[alex303]

Just a quick note to say really good fun meeting up with both you Michael and Paul again the other night.  Really fun / happy night...great to see you both in action. 

Seems like we have very similar tastes in our guys as that was some seriously good eye candy too. Took 2 of my wingmen from Screwboys to DJ station after and we fell out the door at 2am for food...with another lovely HK chinese lad in tow.

Hope you had a fun night with B from Lucky boys...went there again tonight with one of the Viets who sat with you both in Freshboys 2 (it was his request when asked where he wanted to go) and it is fun venue.

Ok back to nursing offmy latest hangover...night all! (Or is it morning...my body clocks a mess)!

[Will7272]

9 hours ago, reader said:

Just curious, Will, but were they harassing you about being gay or complaining about the goings on across the soi?

Well they told me I was not gay and that I should stay with them and buy them drinks ! I didn’t mind really except I was trying to see what was going on at DBP and Lucky Boy, crowds, type of people going in etc.

[18past19]

5 hours ago, Will7272 said:

Well they told me I was not gay ……..

it was an insult!

[Londoner]

Further to Will7272's remark about beer bars and host bars, he is quite correct; being able to sit in Dick's, or at tables at the other bars at street level, was one of my Bangkok pleasures. Watching people - customers, massage staff, guys on their way to work and staff- over a glass of beer was an enjoyable and inexpensive way of spending a couple of hours.

To be blunt, I'd lost interest in the go-go bars by about 2007...as soon as go- go dancing was replaced by go-go standing and go-go posing.

I hope that the new gay area will accommodate such venues.

[reader]

9 hours ago, Will7272 said:

Well they told me I was not gay and that I should stay with them and buy them drinks ! I didn’t mind really except I was trying to see what was going on at DBP and Lucky Boy, crowds, type of people going in etc.

You did yourself proud in saving your baht to buy drinks for those who don't have tits. lol.

That bar has the perfect location for observing the comings and goings of DBP, LuckyBoys, Bangkok Massage and the list goes on. They have a few outside tables and many stools only about five meters across the soi from the action.

As one veteran member suggested during my last trip, maybe we should just take over those straight bars that suite our purpose.

[hank75]

9 hours ago, Will7272 said:

Well they told me I was not gay 

And what other fortune telling or mind reading services do they offer?

[Will7272]

1 hour ago, Londoner said:

Further to Will7272's remark about beer bars and host bars, he is quite correct; being able to sit in Dick's, or at tables at the other bars at street level, was one of my Bangkok pleasures. Watching people - customers, massage staff, guys on their way to work and staff- over a glass of beer was an enjoyable and inexpensive way of spending a couple of hours.

To be blunt, I'd lost interest in the go-go bars by about 2007...as soon as go- go dancing was replaced by go-go standing and go-go posing.

I hope that the new gay area will accommodate such venues.

Totally agree. My visits over the past 5 years centred on sitting at Maxis, relaxing, drinking, talking and watching. I think this visit will be the last for a while until I hear that there are new placed to sit rather than just gogo bars that are ok, but don’t sustain my interest too much. Given I’m an old fart. 

[Will7272]

33 minutes ago, hank75 said:

And what other fortune telling or mind reading services do they offer?

If I handed over cash, I’m sure they would diagnose all my troubles. 

[Will7272]

1 hour ago, reader said:

You did yourself proud in saving your baht to buy drinks for those who don't have tits. lol.

That bar has the perfect location for observing the comings and goings of DBP, LuckyBoys, Bangkok Massage and the list goes on. They have a few outside tables and many stools only about five meters across the soi from the action.

As one veteran member suggested during my last trip, maybe we should just take over those straight bars that suite our purpose.

Crowd funding perhaps. I’m in !

[jason1975]

I am truly intrigued by Lucky Boys. How did it get 60 boys considering it was a merger of X-Boys and Classic, which just one month ago were on the decline (“bar no customer” their staff always said).

but good for us twink lovers! I can’t wait to visit!