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Originally Posted by rantvsrave
Thought I might shed some light on my very recent 5D4N trip to Bangkok. It can be rather lengthy so I ask for your indulgence. I will also be using some abbreviations – those who frequent these places will know where I’m referring to.
I’ve been visiting Bangkok for about 4 times a year for the past 10 years since I was 18. I don’t know if that makes me a regular but I think I’ve seen my fair share of places to visit and built solid rapports with hotel staff and business owners.
Due to work commitments, this was my first trip to Bangkok in a year. Hence I decided to venture into new ground to see what was on offer. Boy was I surprised at my findings.
Saphan Khwai (approximately 300m walk from Saphan Khwai BTS)
I’ve always been visiting NEP so I decided to stray and explore this place so many people have been talking about. Entered T-Ded99 at around 9pm (Friday) and was ushered to a booth. Place looks old and dingy, what you would expect if the place existed in the late 1990s to early 2000s. Looked at the price menu and saw that a beer costs 140B – I thought to myself why the hype since it didn't differ much from NEP (80-160B) and SCB (140-180B).
My order for beer came and to my surprise it was a 660ml bottle instead of the usual 330ml you get at NEP. I would say slightly better value there. Looked around to scout for a potential night-time playmate – plenty of girls I should say, but the prettier ones were already seated with their regulars. Finished up my drink and chatted with the MMS for a bit. Paid up and left. Found out that it opens at 8pm and closes at 4am. Bottom line, not somewhere I would visit again.
The Lord (approximately 300m from Hwai Khuang MRT)
Decided to try somewhere new as I usually visit Nataree and Poseidon. Very pretty girls were on offer when I arrived at The Lord. It was around 4pm (Saturday) so only 7 girls were available. Prices were steep – ranging from 3400 – 9900B for normal class girls to XX class models. Had a good chat with the PPS and left for Nataree since they had more girls on offer (more than 50 when I arrived at 4.45pm).
Nana Plaza
Entered my regular AGG bars – RB1 and R&B Bar (formerly R4). Was greeted by my friendly MMSs and was told of the newcomers. Some looked alright – could have been the lighting and the beer goggles (this lightweight already had a grand total of 4 beers prior).
Just one or two years ago (I think), ST used to cost be 2500B in R&B. Now it has gone up to 3000B for ST and 6000B for LT. LT only covers you for 6 hours. Most girls are also more reluctant to stay beyond 5am the next morning or even be barfined for LT. Spoke to 4 girls that night, mostly just making my presence felt. Times have changed I guess. Girls are now more picky yet customers are still willing to paying such rates. Most girls will also try to leech at least 2 LDs from you if they sense you are not going to barfine them. Left after paying the bill.
Went down to RB1 and MMS immediately brought me my regular girl. Sat for 3 drinks, barfined and left.
Massage parlours along Sukhumvit Soi 33
5 mins walking into Soi 33 you will see massage shops on your left and right. They are not discreet at all. Saw Akane (some have commented on this place before) and Love Teen (further up from Mitu). Prices here are competitive – 60mins for just over 1000B. Girls however, are limited (Love Teen had 7 girls, Akane had 5) and not lookers. This was slightly after 1.30 pm (Sunday). I moved on to Mitu.
My intention of exploring Soi 33 was to visit Mitu on my final afternoon in Bangkok. There was quite a lot of hype about their good service so it made me curious. When I arrived at around 2 pm, only 3 of the 15 girls were available. Before me were 2 Japanese dudes but they also left upon knowing the lack of girls at that time. IMO, the prices here are extremely steep for a 50 min massage, unless you go for their rookie girls (2000B). Even so, 2000B can easily get you a 1.5 hr session elsewhere. A session here can cost on the upwards of 3500B.
Walked out and headed to Healthland for a 2 hr traditional massage (550B) before taking a taxi to the airport.
Summary
Indeed, times are changing. The new prices and timings are here to stay. Either get used to it or find somewhere else to monger. For me, I just enjoy the vibe this city exudes and the availability of girls. This is just something that Singapore cannot provide. Everything I have commented on so far is just my own opinion. I welcome you to correct my perception and engage in healthy and constructive discussions.
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Sorry for thread digging,
but Bro rantvsrave, totally agree with you. Im also similiar in terms of 4 times a year, and around 4-5 years of chionging.
6 months ago Soi Cowboy LT was 5k, until 6am, ST was 2.5k
today, for my this trip, they told me 3k for ST, 5k for 4hrs, until 1am, and 7k until 5am. wtf...
Even for Thermae, at 9-10pm, no girls will LT anymore... they all want multiple ST. the market has changed.