A complete guide to Phuket's red light district! Having sex on the roadside

If we talk about the benefits of traveling alone, in my opinion, the biggest benefit of traveling alone is that you can visit "sensual places" everywhere without restraint. Today I want to introduce to you the world-famous red light district in Thailand - Phuket Bar Street!



Thailand is a country with the most exciting nightlife in the world. There is probably no other country in the world where the sex industry in the bar street is legal. The famous red-light districts are mainly distributed in three areas: Bangkok, Pattaya and Patong in Phuket. Various hotels, shopping malls, supermarkets, bars and nightclubs are close to each other around them.



Whenever night falls, Patong, which is quiet and decent during the day, tears off its dignified coat and wakes up with a large number of bars and nightclubs. The charming girls, sexy and seductive dances, ambiguous eyes, and music that hits the heart give you all kinds of reasons to revel. A night full of alcohol and sexiness is staged in this style!



Location of Phuket Bar Street

Bar Street (Bangala Road) is located on an east-west street in Patong, connecting the coastal road and the second main road of Patong Beach. It is open to traffic in both directions during the day, and motor vehicles are prohibited after 6 pm, and people can only walk. It should be noted that the price of tuk-tuks near Bar Street is slightly higher, so it is best to negotiate the price with the driver before getting on the car.



Bar types on Bar Street‍

All bars on Bar Street are basically noisy bars, where crazy and energetic sleepless nights start with swaying lights and cool music. They can be divided into three categories according to the types of tourists they are suitable for.



Category 1: Nightclubs, which are more numerous;
Category 2: Bars, which are more numerous;
Category 3: Striptease bars, also called GOGO BARs (for adult performances and ladies), which are less numerous. The purple bar in the picture below is this type of bar.



Nightclub——Disco

Tiger Disco

Tiger Disco is one of the most famous nightclubs on Bar Street. It is located about 40 meters from the exit of Bar Street. You can see the huge tiger sign from a distance, which is very easy to recognize.

There are small bars of various styles here, which is the most lively place on Bar Street. The bands on the stage are wonderful. After 12 o'clock at midnight, the crowds continue to gather and get more and more excited. At this time, there is absolutely no place to sit.



In addition, there is a rule here. Sometimes you will hear the sound of a bell, which means someone wants to treat all the people in the bar to a drink. Then, the barmaid will bring you a small free cocktail. Generally, it costs 1,000 baht to ring the bell in a bar. Often, drunk tourists can't control their hands to shake, causing unnecessary trouble.

There are many other famous nightclubs, such as Hollywood, Tai Pan Phuket, and Illuzion. Due to limited space, Xiaomo will not list them one by one. If you want to go, you can do your homework.



Banana

Opened in 1993, Banana is the oldest nightclub in Patong Beach and the most popular nightclub for young tourists from all over the world. There are rarely any problems here, thanks to the efficient staff management regulations and restrictions on minors. It is located at the exit of the Corniche Road on Bar Street.



The bar is decorated in avant-garde and fashionable, with first-class music equipment. Enjoy the performance of the live band with dynamic music, which is a great pleasure.



You need to pay 300 baht to enter Banana, which is more expensive than other nightclubs and bars, but you will get two free regular cocktails. There are fewer Thai girls, so if you want to make foreign friends, this is the best choice.



Bar——BAR

Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe opened in 2009 and is located on the main road in central Patong. The two-story building is gorgeously decorated, the outdoor stage is also particularly grand and generous, and it is very lively every night.

The live band has superb performances, which can attract the attention of passing tourists to the greatest extent and bring unlimited joy to the audience. Friends who love rock music must not miss this bar!



There are many interesting bars waiting for you to explore, such as Red Hot, Rock City, and Rockin' Angel Blue Café.



Go-Go Bar

Rock Hard A Go-Go Bar

Rock Hard A Go-Go Bar is the most popular go-go bar in Phuket, known as the "Gentlemen's Club". This is a two-story building with a European and American style of decoration, bright and cool. The first floor is a beer bar and the second floor is a go-go bar.

The consumption of GOGO BAR is generally not very high, the minimum consumption is a glass of beer (about 100 strains), and taking photos and videos is prohibited in the bar.



In this kind of bar, you have to admit that you will be a little visually traumatized, and your sense of sexual morality and shame will all fall to the ground.



Tips:

Well, since you are determined to go there, you must follow the rules of the bar! Here, Xiaoyu will say a few more words to remind everyone of the precautions when visiting the bar!



‍/ Is it safe? / ‍
Thailand prohibits gambling but not prostitution, so the places where tourists go are protected by the government, so the red-light district is still very safe. But you should be careful in places with narrow streets and sparse population.

‍ / Dress? / ‍
Are there any dress requirements? Of course not! But try not to dress too casually. Some bars do not allow men to enter in vests, sweatshirts, and slippers. Dressing neatly is not only a respect for yourself, but also a courtesy to others.

/ Ring the bell? /
As mentioned earlier, there is a special bell hanging in the bar, don't ring it. The bell of some bars means that all expenses tonight will be paid by you!

/ Drinks? /
Don't drink unknown drinks given by strangers and don't smoke strangers' cigarettes. You must be vigilant in this regard when you go abroad.

‍ / Tip? / ‍
It is customary to tip in Thailand. Tips do not need to be too much. It is just a courtesy and gratitude to the person who provides you with service. Generally, 20-100 Thai baht is required. But tips should be given in banknotes, not coins.

Actually, I wrote this introduction not to encourage you to consume, but to understand the living conditions and different flavors of different countries and people from different perspectives. In addition, please do not look at the sex workers in the red light district with strange eyes, after all, in their eyes, it is just a job.