Staying Safe in the Red Light District in Bangkok In general, the bars and clubs in Bangkoks Red Light District are friendly and safe and youre unlikely to run into any trouble. While some bars may lure you in with the promise of a free ping-pong show with just one drink, this is highly unlikely to happen.

What is the best red light district in Bangkok?

Soi Cowboy The most famous Bangkok red light district is Soi Cowboy. Soi Cowboy is a short (only 150 meter long) street, which becomes Bangkoks brightest street as soon as the sun sets. The selection of venues at Soi Cowboy is really good as you can find more than 20 go-go bars and more than 10 beer bars there.

Is Bangkok a red light district?

While Patpong is internationally known as a red light district at the heart of Bangkoks sex industry, it is in fact only one of several red-light districts with some catering primarily to Thai men while others, like Patpong, cater primarily to foreigners.

Which is better Soi Cowboy or Nana Plaza?

Nana plaza is a good place, however Soi Cowboy is much more better. The glittering street lit with neon lights makes you all more excited in Soi Cowboy.

Which country is famous for red-light district?

The Netherlands The Netherlands: Often considered to be one of the most popular sex tourism destinations in the world. Prostitution is legal and regulated while Amsterdams, De Wallen, is the largest and most famous red-light district in the city and a famous destination for international sex tourism.

What is inside Nana Plaza?

Located in Sukhumvit Soi 4, Nana Plaza is Bangkoks naughty central, notorious for its racy themed go-go bars. Its 3 storeys of eye-popping activity all focused around a square-shaped central atrium. Unlike at the better-known Soi Cowboy or Patpong, Nana Plaza is a more adult scene.

Which SOI is Soi Cowboy?

Description. Soi Cowboy is near Sukhumvit Road, between Asok Montri Road (Soi Sukhumvit 21) and Soi Sukhumvit 23, within walking distance from the BTS Skytrains Asok Station and the Bangkok MRTs Sukhumvit Station.

Which is better Nana Plaza or Soi Cowboy?

Nana plaza is a good place, however Soi Cowboy is much more better. The glittering street lit with neon lights makes you all more excited in Soi Cowboy.

What district is Nana Plaza in Bangkok?

Khlong Toei District Nana Plaza (formerly Nana Entertainment Plaza) is an entertainment complex and red-light district in Bangkok, Thailand. Originally built as a shopping center, Nana Plaza occupies a three-story commercial building in the Khlong Toei District of Bangkok about 300 metres (330 yd) from the BTS Skytrains Nana Station.

Why is it called Soi Cowboy?

Soi Cowboy was named after the cowboy hat-wearing African-American who opened the first bar here in the early 1970s. This red-light district has a more laid-back, carnival-like feel to it than Patpong or Nana Plaza. Flashing neon lights up a colorful streetscape of 20 or so go-go bars that line its sides.

What is Soi Cowboy famous for?

The (in)famous Soi Cowboy is the red light district of Sukhumvit, Bangkok. And theres is only one reason to go there…. you know… Catering mainly to tourists and expats, the area, a short strip, is made of 40 go-go bars, rife with ladies (and ladyboys) in tiny bikinis.

Is Soi Cowboy safe?

Is Soi Cowboy safe to visit? Generally yes. Just take care in the bars, pay for your drinks as you go, dont run up a bill. If you feel threatened, dont argue, and especially do not get into any fights!

How long is Soi Cowboy?

150 m Soi Cowboy/Length

What does Soi mean in Thailand?

Soi (Thai: ซอย [sɔ̄ːj]) is the term used in Thailand for a side-street branching off a major street (thanon, Thai: ถนน).