Had a recent quick stay in Bangkok either end of a business trip to region.
First night was during Songkran. Loved the party spirit and water fights. Stayed out by the university and great to see the local area on holiday. Drenched by smiling kids. At night went with Thai friends to app arena. They move the whole club outside and rig up ‘sprinkler scaffolding’ so you spend all night drinking and dancing under constant rain. Brilliant fun. 95% locals, guess 750 there at least. Sharing whisky bottles and getting soaked through. Great jet lag cure and so much more fun than the commercial tourist scene.
Next weekend checked out silom area and took probably last chance to stay at Dustit Thani - good value offers available as hotel winds down. It was post Songkran and quiet in bars. Thought new place Moonlight getting it right. Good humour in routines, right balance of sexy fun and sleazy. No ladyboys. Good range of Handsome boys who come out into audience to mix. No.8 has the cutest smile in the entire City so got to know him more.......
Dream boys so dull. Too much ladyboy and laboured sketches. Relying on some ropey old boys in shows.
Jupiter too much a fashion show. Attractive boys but come on, show a bit more. So chaste. Is this standard now?
Also enjoyed spotting local guru Paulsf and then having a chat. Lovely man.