First Bars in Boyztown?

[TotallyOz]

What were the first bars in Boyztown? I remember that a history of this area was written somewhere. Does anyone have a link?

[pong]

What were the first bars in Boyztown? I remember that a history of this area was written somewhere. Does anyone have a link?

the first PTY-gay bars were not in Boyzotwn or even near that area as it is named today.

When the first gay bars there opened (I guess that must have been Cockpit and gentlemen's Club-but those who know PTY better will surely correct this and know more. Only some time after BBB had opened and gained a big reputation, to be followed up by other places opening nearby, this name was chosen and a big street-sign erected. Must (memories may fail) around 1884/95, I guess.

I could search for it as I hold various old edtions of TMOT=The men of Thailand, in pre-www years the best source for general intro and specific listings.

[2lz2p]

My first visit to Pattaya was in 1986 - no BBB back then. The go go bars as I recall were Gentleman Club and My Way (Pattayaland Soi 1). Going South on Walking Street and continuing on toward what is now Bali Hai Pier, there was another bar called "69." In North Pattaya there was Adam and Eve. There were two bars (may have been more, but they were the only ones I visited) - one was Cafe Paris (If I recall correctly) which was a little ways before "69." The other one was the Homex Inn in North Pattaya. The Cafe Paris did not have any boys for off, but it was a hang out for many freelancers. The Homex did have some boys I think (I wasn't looking as I already had my Thai companion).

 

As time went by, more and more places were opening each year - some didn't last long, others did. In Pattayaland Soi 3 you had BBB and Cockpit (about where Copa is now I think) - also, the Amor (yes, I said Amor - before Richard Burk acquired it and made it into a restaurant, it was a go go bar). There was also a beer bar with off called cocobanana - originally on same side of soi as BBB, but moved to a new location (later sold and renamed Panorama).

[Guest travelerjim]

From Gay Affairs Pattaya

http://www.pgreport.com/301208/301208.htm

 

"Boyztown 1998 to 2008":

an autobiography by Michael J Burchall

 

The long-awaited autobiography by former Cockpit Bar and Topman owner,

Michael Burchall, is now available to buy from most Boyztown venues.

 

 

Michael (left) is pictured receiving an award at Oscars

 

The book recounts his life story and experiences in England and Thailand. How Boyztown developed and a history of the various businesses in "the street".

 

There are thoughts for the future and a listing of all known Pattaya gay bars from 1982 to 2008. The book also contains photos of the early days of Boyztown.

 

 

A photograph from the book showing the first Mr Boyztown contest (Courtesy of Michael J Burchall)

 

There will be an official launch on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 between 9 and 10.30pm on the terrace at Ambiance. The author will be available to sign copies.

 

The book costs 600 Baht with 50% going to the Pattaya Gay Festival charities

and is available from most Boyztown venues

 

Report from www.gayaffairspattaya.com

 

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