Foolish Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Going for a short trip to Phuket, I know the main gay area is at Paradise Complex. But are there any bars like those in BKK and Pattaya? If there is, what are the expected fees and are they all concentrated around the complex? Quote
Members Tartegogo Posted November 3 Members Posted November 3 https://maps.app.goo.gl/2TLzdyGA8xYKEDN1A This video from google maps shows there is at least one bar like this at the complex. I have no idea about the prices. Quote
vinapu Posted November 3 Posted November 3 My last visit ( which was also my first) was in January and I detected only 2 bars :ZAG and other one in the same soi of Paradise Complex as well as several male massage shops in the neighboring 2 sois. I did not get lucky in Zag and was less than impressed by services in massage venues. But statistic sample was small due to only 2 days there. Still overall had fun on the island but not in rush to return. You can check my trip report from January for more details. Tartegogo and Foolish 2 Quote
vaughn Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Last time I went to paradise complex was 2-3 years ago, the bars seemed more like jomtien complex host bars than anything like gogos (this was during covid, so that may be a factor). There weren't as many guys, but you can ask one of the workers to have a drink with you and negotiate from there. I only had a few drinks with guys and didn't take anyone so i can't confirm price expectations. I had a few massages in the small soi in the middle of the complex, i had a decent experience there, same price as bangkok. I didn't see any other gay oriented places other than Paradise Complex, apps had a few guys around looking for customers. Tartegogo, Foolish, pong2 and 1 other 4 Quote
12is12 Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Foolish, if u visit the Phuket forum u'll c that 95% of the threads there deal not with sex but with news and tourism. There's a reason 4 that. M actually frustrated that my 2 Dec 2022 very detailed reports fron there have disappeared. Zag is great 4 show and dance, but no guys4sex there. I concur with Vinapu's dismal opinion of the massage scene. Best 2 lower expectations )-: Londoner, Olddaddy and Foolish 3 Quote
Foolish Posted November 4 Author Posted November 4 6 hours ago, 12is12 said: Foolish, if u visit the Phuket forum u'll c that 95% of the threads there deal not with sex but with news and tourism. There's a reason 4 that. M actually frustrated that my 2 Dec 2022 very detailed reports fron there have disappeared. Zag is great 4 show and dance, but no guys4sex there. I concur with Vinapu's dismal opinion of the massage scene. Best 2 lower expectations )-: I think I will save alot of money on this trip then 🤣 Quote
spoon Posted November 4 Posted November 4 8 hours ago, Foolish said: I think I will save alot of money on this trip then 🤣 Bring a boy with you is my advise. Phuket is great but id imagine going solo trip wont be as fulfilling and fun. Lucky, vinapu and Londoner 3 Quote
WelshGuyUK Posted November 4 Posted November 4 I'm here right now and Phuket is very nice if you explore on a motorbike. Lovely viewpoints to be seen and Karon Beach and Kata Noi beach are lovely. Patong beach not so good. Went the first night to Soi Paradise ( gay area) and so disappointed. Nothing but full blast dance music and 90 year old drag queen's 🤪 Walked to next Soi....which is massage Soi and some said 'no sex' on the doors. There was one bar called Heaven Bar in which I was the only customer. Manager was nice but other guy just gamed all evening on his phone. All in all it's not a fraction as good as Jomtien. Won't bother again. And Phuket a lot more expensive than Pattaya/ Jomtien also. However, I'd still say come see for yourself as you will then have a true opinion for yourself 👍 pong2, vinapu, Londoner and 1 other 4 Quote
floridarob Posted November 4 Posted November 4 58 minutes ago, WelshGuyUK said: However, I'd still say come see for yourself as you will then have a true opinion for yourself 👍 I believe you, I've never had the urge to go there, and even less these days after many similar reports to yours 😉 WelshGuyUK and reader 1 1 Quote
abidismaili Posted November 5 Posted November 5 What do you think is the reason for this lack of gay gogo's and bars and good massage? They don't want gay tourists? Many Thai guys, gay or not, are willing to sell their body for money. I even ask Thai boys themselves what percentage they think of Thai boys is willing to have sex for money. They all mention percentages around the 90% range. So in Phuket there can't be a lack of willing guys. Ask this question yourself to the Thai guys you know. I am curious if they also quote such a high percentage. pong2 1 Quote
Foolish Posted November 5 Author Posted November 5 20 hours ago, WelshGuyUK said: I'm here right now and Phuket is very nice if you explore on a motorbike. Lovely viewpoints to be seen and Karon Beach and Kata Noi beach are lovely. Patong beach not so good. Went the first night to Soi Paradise ( gay area) and so disappointed. Nothing but full blast dance music and 90 year old drag queen's 🤪 Walked to next Soi....which is massage Soi and some said 'no se' on the doors. There was one bar called Heaven Bar in which I was the only customer. Manager was nice but other guy just gamed all evening on his phone. All in all it's not a fraction as good as Jomtien. Won't bother again. And Phuket a lot more expensive than Pattaya/ Jomtien also. However, I'd still say come see for yourself as you will then have a true opinion for yourself 👍 My favourite beach is at Kata, but it can be kind of boring at night haha. This is my first time exploring the gay part of phuket but it sounds so dead 😅 I remembered the first time I visited phuket with friends around 10 years ago, I sneaked a quick look into Paradise and it certainly wasn't as bad as it seems to be now... Quote
colmx Posted November 6 Posted November 6 On 11/5/2024 at 9:06 AM, abidismaili said: What do you think is the reason for this lack of gay gogo's and bars and good massage? They don't want gay tourists? Many Thai guys, gay or not, are willing to sell their body for money. I even ask Thai boys themselves what percentage they think of Thai boys is willing to have sex for money. They all mention percentages around the 90% range. So in Phuket there can't be a lack of willing guys. Ask this question yourself to the Thai guys you know. I am curious if they also quote such a high percentage. There was at least 8 Gogo bars on my first trip to Phuket in 2001. The decline happened after the Tsunami, when gay tourists stopped visiting and the older generation of gay visitors decided travelling to Pattaya was easier than an additional flight to Phuket 10tazione, floridarob, vinapu and 1 other 3 1 Quote
Marc308 Posted November 8 Posted November 8 Thanks guys, your descriptions are amazing... amazingly bad! Once upon a time (15? 20? years ago), Patong had a thriving and lively gay scene in Paradise Complex (and elsewhere). It sounds like the same plight which has visited Sunee Plaza has hit Patong now. The massage places then were also more conservative than those in Pattaya, but there certainly were "No Sex" signs on the doors, that's for sure! And Phuket in general was always more expensive (think hotels, food, transportation) than either Pattaya or Bangkok. Quote
bkkmfj2648 Posted November 8 Posted November 8 1 hour ago, Marc308 said: Once upon a time (15? 20? years ago), Patong had a thriving and lively gay scene in Paradise Complex (and elsewhere). It sounds like the same plight which has visited Sunee Plaza has hit Patong now. Let us hope and pray that the same demise that hit Sunee Plaza does not also hit BoyzTown after the unappealing marketing change that was made to BoyzBoyzBoyz (BBB). BBB being the primary anchor of BoyzTown would greatly impact its future outcome. vinapu 1 Quote
Foolish Posted November 8 Author Posted November 8 After reading about the current dismal state of affairs in Phuket, I have wisely decided to change my upcoming trip to Pattaya/BKK...although I will have to explain why am I going back to BKK so soon (less than 2 months) after my last trip 🤣 WelshGuyUK and reader 1 1 Quote
Popular Post vinapu Posted November 8 Popular Post Posted November 8 3 hours ago, Foolish said: After reading about the current dismal state of affairs in Phuket, I have wisely decided to change my upcoming trip to Pattaya/BKK...although I will have to explain why am I going back to BKK so soon (less than 2 months) after my last trip 🤣 No need to explain. You fell in love like all of us returning time after time bkkmfj2648, Ruthrieston, reader and 3 others 4 2 Quote
10tazione Posted November 8 Posted November 8 14 hours ago, Foolish said: I will have to explain You accidentally boarded the wrong flight You are afraid of Tsunamis It is still too rainy in Phuket You must attend a workshop in Bangkok The flight to Bangkok was cheaper The flight was overbooked and the next available flight was to Bangkok A friend is living in Bangkok and you had to bring him cheese vinapu and BL8gPt 2 Quote
Foolish Posted November 8 Author Posted November 8 30 minutes ago, 10tazione said: You accidentally boarded the wrong flight You are afraid of Tsunamis It is still too rainy in Phuket You must attend a workshop in Bangkok The flight to Bangkok was cheaper The flight was overbooked and the next available flight was to Bangkok A friend is living in Bangkok and you had to bring him cheese Thanks for all the suggestions 🤭 I have my excuse, luckily I broadcasted the shitty weather i experienced in Pattaya last month, so this is now my make up trip lol 10tazione and vinapu 1 1 Quote
Patanawet Posted November 16 Posted November 16 On 11/8/2024 at 9:09 AM, Marc308 said: Once upon a time (15? 20? years ago), Patong had a thriving and lively gay scene in Paradise Complex (and elsewhere) Indeed, thriving and bustling when khun Bon and the awful water melon (Madam Tangmo) ruled the area . Worth the weekend flights after work . Is Bon still around ? Quote
