josephbloggs Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 13 hours ago, bartender100 said: Immortalized in Christopher Moore's book, and yes I was probably right behind you at closing time. To be fair I don't mind popping in there now on quiet nights I read one Christopher G. Moore book and it was so riddled with spelling mistakes and grammatical errors I never bought another one. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, josephbloggs said: I read one Christopher G. Moore book and it was so riddled with spelling mistakes and grammatical errors I never bought another one. I think when he started writing books a spell checker was an expensive add-on to the word processor. ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Thanks for passing an afternoon while in ASQ. How could we have this thread without mentioning Bernard Trink? Nite Owl. He was an integral part of the bar scene, but unfortunately went on past his sell-by date and ended up a rambling old fool. There was a small book of memories of Patpong, based on Trink's memories. I had a copy many years, and moves, ago. Remember the "Siam Lek," anf "Malaysia" coffee shops. The last resorts for unfined bar girls. What will result post Covid is anyone's guess, but it will not bee the same. Covid has allowed the Amart to settle old scores and kick out some of the dirty farang that were polluting their country, and it will let them clear out most of the bars, so their massage parlours will flourish. Cjhawala's travel agency in Patpong? A great place for cheap flights to anywhere 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 23 minutes ago, Robin said: Thanks for passing an afternoon while in ASQ. How could we have this thread without mentioning Bernard Trink? Nite Owl. He was an integral part of the bar scene, but unfortunately went on past his sell-by date and ended up a rambling old fool. There was a small book of memories of Patpong, based on Trink's memories. I had a copy many years, and moves, ago. Remember the "Siam Lek," anf "Malaysia" coffee shops. The last resorts for unfined bar girls. What will result post Covid is anyone's guess, but it will not bee the same. Covid has allowed the Amart to settle old scores and kick out some of the dirty farang that were polluting their country, and it will let them clear out most of the bars, so their massage parlours will flourish. Cjhawala's travel agency in Patpong? A great place for cheap flights to anywhere I liked the first part of your comment. But then when you tell us about the Amart I had to think what you wrote about the sell-by-date and ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordchild Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Robin said: Thanks for passing an afternoon while in ASQ. How could we have this thread without mentioning Bernard Trink? Nite Owl. He was an integral part of the bar scene, but unfortunately went on past his sell-by date and ended up a rambling old fool. There was a small book of memories of Patpong, based on Trink's memories. I had a copy many years, and moves, ago. Remember the "Siam Lek," anf "Malaysia" coffee shops. The last resorts for unfined bar girls. What will result post Covid is anyone's guess, but it will not bee the same. Covid has allowed the Amart to settle old scores and kick out some of the dirty farang that were polluting their country, and it will let them clear out most of the bars, so their massage parlours will flourish. Cjhawala's travel agency in Patpong? A great place for cheap flights to anywhere Chawla, I guess you mean. I think she moved on from the cheap flight market many , many years ago; turned her focus onto being more of a business and first class specialist for the local Silom/ Sathorn corporate account market. If you want a cheap deal to Sydney via Bali with a couple of hops along the way , maybe not the place for you, anymore, but if you want a great deal in business or first , for a trip to Europe , nobody was better in Bangkok, my opinion. I am not sure she will bother rebuilding her business after COVID, she is not short of money and has some valuable properties in the area. The travel business was more of a hobby, in recent years, at least that was always my impression. Edited January 24, 2021 by wordchild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 4 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: That is statistically unlikely - but of course not impossible. I like to think one pandemic in my lifetime should be enough. I'm thinking you're not much younger than me, and I've lived through five or six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Salerno said: Statistics have little to do with conspiracy theories You think covid 19 is a conspiracy theory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyenyen Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) One place I haven't heard mentioned yet was my personal favourite bar, The Den in Suk Soi 12. It was a big place with a square bar in the middle which had a shark tank above it. There were lots of small cosy seating areas which could be made more private by pulling the muslin curtains around. It had a real Gentleman's Club feel to it. Nice clean ST rooms were next door. I had many happy times in there. Edited January 24, 2021 by jaiyenyen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, Yellowtail said: You think covid 19 is a conspiracy theory? 5 hours ago, Yellowtail said: What I mean is, once we're done with 19, 20 is right around the corner. A lot of people love it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Salerno said: Should I take that as a yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 27 minutes ago, Yellowtail said: Should I take that as a yes? No, you should take it that what you wrote sounded like, to me at least, you do. If I misinterpreted my apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Salerno said: No, you should take it that what you wrote sounded like, to me at least, you do. If I misinterpreted my apologies. Apologies accepted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 9 hours ago, jaiyenyen said: One place I haven't heard mentioned yet was my personal favourite bar, The Den in Suk Soi 12. It was a big place with a square bar in the middle which had a shark tank above it. There were lots of small cosy seating areas which could be made more private by pulling the muslin curtains around. It had a real Gentleman's Club feel to it. Nice clean ST rooms were next door. I had many happy times in there. is this still open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I have'nt been to Bangkok for ages, is "Thermae caf'e" & the "Beer garden" still operating?? in Nana & Asoke areas pre covid of course?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyenyen Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, HashBrownHarry said: is this still open? Unfortunately, The Den closed about 4-5 years ago. I understand that the landlord wanted the land back. It was demolished and something else stands there now. I think there's still one in Pattaya. Pattaya seems to have many 'Gentlemens' clubs. I can't work out why they have never been popular in Bangkok. Edited January 25, 2021 by jaiyenyen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 11 hours ago, jaiyenyen said: One place I haven't heard mentioned yet was my personal favourite bar, The Den in Suk Soi 12. It was a big place with a square bar in the middle which had a shark tank above it. There were lots of small cosy seating areas which could be made more private by pulling the muslin curtains around. It had a real Gentleman's Club feel to it. Nice clean ST rooms were next door. I had many happy times in there. I knew a sexy small girl called Pim who supposedly worked there. She was the perfect girl until she found a reason to complain. That was LOUD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 hour ago, jaiyenyen said: Unfortunately, The Den closed about 4-5 years ago. I understand that the landlord wanted the land back. It was demolished and something else stands there now. I think there's still one in Pattaya. Pattaya seems to have many 'Gentlemens' clubs. I can't work out why they have never been popular in Bangkok. yeah there's one on Soi Pothole in Pattaya, it's not all that tbh IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdomingo Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 1/10/2021 at 5:17 PM, OneMoreFarang said: I heard about that. It seems he had another sign for those Arabs: We respect your religion and we won't server you any alcohol. ???? The Dogs Bollcxx in Pattaya used to have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdomingo Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 1/4/2021 at 7:22 PM, camble said: Star of Light Behave yourself. Or take it on and re-open it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdomingo Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 1/5/2021 at 11:41 AM, jeffbkk1 said: One long gone bar on PP2 that I used to frequent for the live music as much as the beer was the "Executive Lounge," which was owned by the same group as the "Patpong Cafe" and the "Crystal Palace" further down the Soi. Also, surprised that no one has mentioned "The New Cowboy Bar" on Soi 22, as one of the old time haunts that are still around - I think? Also, "Moonshine" has moved from QPP to just off of Soi 7 in a new beer bar "plaza" that's still expanding. New Cowboy Bar has changed hands. I have been having the occasional drink there the last few months. Still a lovely bar but still (in my experience) not many customers. Crystal Palace still seems to be going, not sure about the Patpong Cafe. I think the museum has gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdomingo Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 1/5/2021 at 5:02 PM, Nout said: Jools same owner? The big fella? I doubt it very much. Didn't know they had relocated just thought they closed down Current owner Matt, formerly Big Dave's Best customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdomingo Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 On 1/6/2021 at 2:06 PM, GrandPapillon said: Did anyone mentioned "Woodstock" back in the late 90s in Nana? great place for drinks and food Great little place, easy, relaxed, nice bar atmosphere. Then they went to Ekamai and started a "minimalist" place with the same name and zero else going for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdomingo Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 On 1/8/2021 at 10:47 AM, Laughing Gravy said: Great pub and had many a good day/night there. The Barbican around the corner of Oriellys was a decent place. I first arrived in 97 and was in Bobby's a few times, decent enough place and people. Not the same heavy drinkers and everything else lads that were in Jools at that time but alright. Only went in the Barbican once and didn't really take to it. O'Reillys was fine for it's happy hour but not really for the likes of us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 17 minutes ago, saintdomingo said: Great little place, easy, relaxed, nice bar atmosphere. Then they went to Ekamai and started a "minimalist" place with the same name and zero else going for it. I saw the Woodstock entrance all the time when I visited G-Spot next door. I don't think I ever went inside. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Woodstock was the meet up place for the Nanaplaza.com crowd on Friday nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, saintdomingo said: Great little place, easy, relaxed, nice bar atmosphere. Then they went to Ekamai and started a "minimalist" place with the same name and zero else going for it. Nitpicking but it was Thonglor, not Ekamai. Thonglor soi 13 which runs from Thonglor to Soi 49. Agree it didn't have a lot going for it although they did spend some money on the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintdomingo Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Well there you go, could have sworn it was Ekamai. Possibly getting it confused with Bourbon St. Only went there the once, shame they moved it was a nice little bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ADog Posted April 8 Popular Post Share Posted April 8 On 1/3/2021 at 1:13 PM, moe666 said: I guess what you would call old bars are all gone, Cheap Charlies, Check-In, And the old favorite Golden Beer Bar at Nana Hotel. Hilaries is still around but new and not improved. The string of Bars under the express way have been gone for a while and the Saxophone Bar Victory Monument. O well the beat goes on. Golden Bar used to be my favourite circa 2003, went there for months and never set foot into Nana Plaza, wasn't until my birthday that the girls from there took me in and I realised it was full of agogo bars, best place for people watching on earth back then ... Seem to remember it being 50/60bht a beer when it was 70bht ish to the pound. Crime against humanity when they turned it into a Hooters, and put the price of beer up to 150bht and the pound down to 45/50 baht. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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