Nana Journals

Remembering Hogs Breath Saloon

2012-01-18T16:31:00.000-08:00

Remembering back in the day when Hogs Breath Saloon was a gathering place and watering hole for the expats on the second floor of Nana Entertainment Plaza.
It was the first place many would go after arriving in Bangkok, just to see who else was in town.

Soi Cowboy - Bangkok

2012-01-16T11:08:00.001-08:00

Soi Cowboy - Bangkok, originally uploaded by Asiacamera.

No wonder they call it a "red light district."
photo by Asiacamera.

New Year's at Nana Entertainment Plaza

2012-01-16T10:43:00.000-08:00

The Nana Plaza is probably Bangkok's only "community" Night Entertainment Area. Last month we noted they had a communal Christmas tree, and now this month - free musical performances on New Year's Eve - that is if you call look thoong music.....
Take note - they went all out on the New Year's decorations. Good work, lads.....

Bangkok Eyes

Ladyboys Coming Soon to Soi Cowboy

2012-01-15T13:39:00.000-08:00

The flavor of Soi Cowboy in Bangkok will change next month and what I hinted at several months ago will soon become reality.
Joy Bar will be replaced by Cockatoo, and with a name like that it can only be Soi Cowboy's first.....drum roll.....ladyboy bar! I believe there is (was?) a ladyboy or two in Midnite but there's no dedicated ladyboy bar in Cowboy so this will be a first.

Stickman

Be Nice to Your Hotel Employees

2012-01-01T10:55:00.000-08:00

When I'm in Bangkok, on my way back from the 7/11 (after I’d bought my supply of Red Bull for the day) I’d stop at one of the carts selling fresh fruit along the sidewalk on Sukhumvit. I’d spend 20 Baht and bring back a bag of fresh cut mango for the ladies working the front desk in my hotel.

The ladies were very surprised and very happy at my small gesture of kindness. I figured they would all still talk behind my back about what a horrible, bar-fining farang I was for bringing bar and massage girls back to my hotel room at all times of the day and night but at least they’d think I was a “kind-hearted, horrible, bar-fining farang!"

Bangkok After Hours

Foodland on Soi 5 in Bangkok Has Reopened

2012-01-01T10:16:00.000-08:00

Foodland on Soi 5, home of the branch of Took Lae Dee that is so popular with foreigners on Sukhumvit, has reopened this past Thursday. The diner's lay out has been redesigned and now it is shaped like an island with seating all around the outside as opposed to the food prep and cooking section being up against the wall as it was. The number of seats has just about doubled.

I still maintain that the Foodland at Soi 16 is a much more pleasant experience with a much better standard of patron.

Stickman

A Quick Look in Nana Plaza

2011-12-30T18:46:00.000-08:00

A quick couple of pans from the second floor of Nana Entertainment Plaza in Bangkok, Thailand.

Angelwitch Start Stage Shows Now at 9:30 pm

2011-12-25T08:57:00.000-08:00

One of Nana Plaza's perennial favorites, Angelwitch is best known for its stage shows which now kick off at 9:30 PM each evening. Angelwitch currently has more girls than it has had in some time and between shows all of the dancers get up on stage and shuffle. There were so many this week on the smallish stage that some almost fell off!

The lineup at Rainbow 4 in Nana Plaza is so good that there are probably more genuinely attractive women in Rainbow 4 than there are in all of Soi Cowboy put together.

Sitting in Rainbow 4 with all of the truly attractive, available ladies made me reflect a little about Soi Cowboy. The most attractive girls in Cowboy tend to be the coyotes who are either unavailable or available at lofty rates. And that is the big problem with Soi Cowboy these days, a bar area whose peak has passed. With coyote dancers in a number of venues, Soi Cowboy can feel like one big cock tease!

Stickman

At Sugar Sugar Pattaya

2011-12-20T22:30:00.000-08:00

Soi Cowboy Is Not so Laid Back as It Once Was

2011-11-27T09:11:00.000-08:00

The atmosphere at Cowboy has changed markedly and it's not the sleepy, laid-back soi it once was. With business way down there seems to be instructions across the Arab bars for the girls to stand in the middle of the soi and do whatever is necessary to get customers inside, groping included.

If you find yourself on Sukhumvit at lunch time and are feeling peckish, the buffet at the Ibis Hotel on Sukhumvit soi 4 is worth checking out. At 199 baht all up - with none of the abhorrent ++, nor any extra charges for water or coffee, it's good value, and really is a better option than the other, more famous buffet up the soi.

Stickman

Nana Plaza Will Continue

2011-11-23T20:40:00.000-08:00

The master lease for Nana Plaza is as good as sold. Negotiations are complete and the master lease will be taken over by a group which owns and manages a number of popular Bangkok bars, including gogos and expat pubs. The group has a strong foothold in the industry with bars across different genres, so the Nana Plaza we know will continue!

Expect rents to go up which has to be a good thing. Higher rents means higher prices in the bars. To convince punters to part with more of their hard-earned, the bars will have to invest and look to be more innovative.

Ultimately we should see an improved Nana Plaza with nicer bars, possibly a premium product at a premium price.

Stickman

Vegas GoGo Bar in Nana Plaza, Bangkok

2011-11-23T19:23:00.000-08:00

I was seriously impressed with Vegas GoGo on the 3rd floor (next to Billboard) in Nana Plaza. They are slowly building up to be the most popular GoGo in Nana. An Angelwitch on steroids with easily the best shows in a large venue.
I was blown away by the professionalism and transitions of the shows. One or two of the show girls are professional caliber and show interest in only the shows, which was a big turn on for me.
What really did it for me was the contrast in the end of the night music played from your normal GoGo. Normally, the pop Isaan songs come on and the girls liven up a bit. The other night in Vegas the DJ put on a song from Chicago and that’s what livened up the girls.

Pmmp at Big Mango Bar

Straps Go Go Bar in Nana Plaza

2011-11-22T21:51:00.000-08:00

I stayed behind at Straps, which is possibly my new favorite in small go go bars. Located on 2nd floor of Nana Plaza where Cathouse used to be, it was full of dirty little strumpets with good attitudes on Saturday night.
I stayed behind at first to buy a drink for a lithe girl who was dancing a set, but moved my sights onto a tall, buxom, flat tummied girl showing about 5 inches of ass-crack above her micro-denim shorts.
Bought her a drink and spent 20 minutes or so touching her body, but her damned phone kept ringing and she kept going out to the balcony to answer it. I finally got frustrated and left.

Werewolf
photo by Bangkok Eyes

The Katoeys of Nana Plaza now eBook

2011-11-09T10:10:00.000-08:00

The Katoeys of Nana Entertainment Plaza is now available as an ebook. 120 pages shot during a 3 year period in Bangkok, Thailand.
So click below, order the ebook and you can see all of the images.
"The Katoeys of Nana Entertainment Plaza,"
photographs by Randy Magnus.

Loi Krathong in Bangkok, Thailand - Cancelled

2011-11-03T22:21:00.000-07:00

Loy Krathong Festival.
On this day the moon is at it fullest shape and the sea tide is at its highest.
Loy Krathong is November 10th.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has cancelled the Color of the River, Loy Krathong Festival 2011 in Bangkok and all festivities along the Chao Phraya River due to the flooding, resulting in the loss of more than 56 million THB of income which is supposed to be earned by the business of 30 dinner cruises on the Loy Krathong night alone.

Party at Pretty Lady Bar this Friday

2011-10-23T08:55:00.000-07:00

Pretty Lady Bar in Nana Plaza will host a special party this coming Friday, October 28, featuring sexy and lesbian shows, a mask changing show, and free snacks. The DJ will take you back to the 70s and 80s. Leo beer is available all night long at just 49 baht a glass. Best of all, proceeds from the party will be donated to the flood victims.
Great stuff!

Stickman

More Rain at Soi Cowboy in Bangkok, Thailand

2011-10-12T13:12:00.000-07:00

It's hard to see which is the busiest or most popular bar area in Bangkok these days with Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza battling it out.
At this time of year, Cowboy suffers more from the rain than any other bar area.
Soi 33 is prone to flooding and soi 22 can be a mess at times too, but those are very much second tier bar areas. Patpong never seems to be too bad and Nana Plaza doesn't suffer terribly either - and you have the advantage of awnings covering most of the plaza so while getting in or out might be a nuisance, moving between the venues is not.
But Soi Cowboy gets it worst and it isn't unusual to see much of the soi underwater few times every rainy season. This year's rainy season has been the worst in memory - and this week they're predicting more water to descend on Bangkok, both from the heavens and from overflowing dams up north!

Stickman

Cascade - A Fun Place to Hang Out with Lots of Ladyboys

2011-08-28T15:13:00.000-07:00

The number one ladyboy bar in Nana Plaza, around 60 ladyboys available, all tastes will be satisfied.. beer 145, ladydrink 130 – 150 baht.. but beware, check your bin immediately after receiving, because the papa-san likes to put his drink bill in your bin… !!!!
They have a good cabaret show at midnight…. some superstars from internet also working there.. unfortunately I was very drunk, so not many pictures.. lol

Update from Your Thailand.

More Rain at Nana Plaza in Bangkok, Thailand

2011-08-28T14:31:00.000-07:00

It looks like there is lots of rain in Bangkok. You have got to watch your footing, and for puddles of water on your way to your favorite gogo club in Nana Plaza. But after you arrive, might as well settle down with some drink and a warm body, and hope that the aircon doesn't get turned on too high.

(photos by Your Thailand)

Rain Now Too Much at Soi Cowboy

2011-08-21T15:13:00.000-07:00

As is the norm at this time of year, bar and restaurant trade is detrimentally affected by the rain.
We've had rain pretty much every day, often heavy, and some nights it has continued to fall for hours.
Bangkok might be good for a fun night out, but when it rains the combination of bad traffic, slippery streets and the idea of getting to a bar drenched and then sitting in ice-cold air-conditioning makes it an easy decision to just to stay home.

Stickman

Eating Options in Pattaya, part 1

2011-08-17T10:49:00.000-07:00

There is the old-school style where you can find the real Thai food.

Like this dish of spicy SOM TUM with chicken and rice.

Or you can eat along the street some chicken noodle soup.

And there is the popular food court with a wide variety of choices, like this kebab stand.

Or just stop by, select your combination of fruit for a freshly made fruit smoothie.

See more on
The Pattaya Photo Blog

Angelwitch Bangkok

2011-08-04T11:56:00.001-07:00

Everyone has their favorite seat to watch the show at Angel Witch in Nana Plaza. Where is your favorite spot?

Angelwitch Bangkok now has a website.

Ladyboys, Food, and Bad Weather in Koh Chang, Thailand

2011-08-03T22:45:00.000-07:00

So my choice for vacation was Kacha Resort in Koh Chang at white sand beach… raining all day long, clouds, no sun, and red flag at the beach with high waves.. and it was cold.

It's better to go in March. Better weather.

Pattaya Photo Blog

Is the End Near for Nana Plaza? Say It Isn't So.....

2011-07-17T10:57:00.000-07:00

The land owners don't appear to be interested in re-leasing to the bars at Nana Plaza, but rather selling the land.
I have said it before, and I will say it again - the land on which Nana Plaza sits is much too valuable for a bunch of gogo bars, some of which generate very little revenue.

My prediction? In 18 months Nana Plaza will be history and the soi 4 we have come to know will change forever.

read more about what Stickman has to say at:
Stickman

Dean Barrett recently mentioned
'there seems to be some question about the future of Nana Plaza, in this case after the end of 2012.
Tracking down ownership of anything in Thailand can be a tricky business but it seems Indians are leasing the place from Chinese who, for all I know, are leasing it from members of Scientology or Falan Kung.'
Dean Barrett

Just say it isn't so........

Werewolf says
"Other nightlife options that have opened to the east as older venues have closed include Penalty Spot near Soi 29, and a slew of places on Soi 11. The owners of Coyote opened the Australia Pub on 11 a couple years back, and are about to open a wine & tapas bar nearby on the same soi.

Queen’s Park Plaza seems to be showing signs of some resurgence, and there’s a vibrant nightlife along Sois Thong Lo and Ekkamai. Sherbert & Piano can’t be said to be “new” anymore, but they’re not long in the tooth yet.

If NEP closes it’ll put a dent in the go go bar business, but there’ll certainly be no shortage of entertainment options. And with Bangkok being Bangkok, it’s likely that the P4P businesses lost at NEP would find an outlet in some form and some location somewhere else.
Perhaps a few stops north on Ratchadapisek Road, linking to the massage heaven of Hway Kwang, or maybe a bit further out along the now extended BTS line, east of Onnut, or even somewhere to the south near Khlong Toei.

One thing is sure; Bangkok won’t close down if NEP does."

Checking Out Nana Entertainment Plaza

2011-07-15T11:32:00.000-07:00

Nana Plaza: I had not been to Nana Plaza for awhile and decided to check it out.
On the bright side, there are some mighty purty ladies dancing there and it is fun to sit at Big Dogs or Lucky Lukes and watch the ladies come to work (some are real ladies).

Dave the Rave, while managing Angel Witch, is also in overall charge of the new Billboard Bar (which will be expanded). I also like the beer bars in the center of the place, the shape, etc., is pretty cool.

I can say that a fellah can definitely have some fun at night in Nana.
Dean Barrett

Shanghai Bar in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

2011-07-11T11:34:00.000-07:00

Easily the best hostess bar we visited in Phnom Penh was Shanghai Bar, located on street 51, not far from the long-running Walkabout, a low-end guesthouse with even lower-end damsels lingering in the open-air freelancer bar on the ground floor.
Back to Shanghai Bar, it is well-run, had really great food, but the highlight was the friendly and attractive girls decked out in sumptuously short black miniskirts.
(Especially this one girl...)

Stickman

Mr. Soi Cowboy

2011-07-06T16:54:00.000-07:00

Soi Cowboy is named after T. G. "Cowboy" Edwards, a retired American airman who opened one of the first bars there in 1977.
A tall African-American, Edwards got his nickname because he invariably wore a cowboy hat, and he ran the Cowboy Bar on that Soi.

photo of TG Cowboy Edwards supplied by Bangkok Eyes.
additional information on the history can be found here:
Soi Cowboy history.

Nana Plaza Making A Comeback

2011-07-03T23:51:00.000-07:00

Six months ago Nana Plaza in Bangkok was a shadow of its former self. Some even called it a waste of space. Soi Cowboy was the most popular bar area. Things have changed.

Attitudes at Cowboy have deteriorated horribly and prices have shot up while Nana seems to be experiencing something of a renaissance. Who could have predicted how the industry would be turned on its head in such a short space of time?

Are we witnessing the start of a new era? Nana Plaza is the new Soi Cowboy, and Las Vegas is the new Tilac.

Stickman

New Bar in Nana Plaza Ready To Open

2011-06-19T10:23:00.000-07:00

The newest bar in Nana Plaza, Las Vegas, on the top floor, next to Billboard, is virtually ready to open, and will open its doors officially on Monday, June 27th.
The bar features a casino table-themed dance floor, a mezzanine floor, part of which has a glass table and poles that from which the girls can slide down to the dance floor below a la Angelwitch Pattaya.

Now all they have to do is find a bunch of pretty girls to fill the place with...

Stickman

Girls at The Bank

2011-06-01T11:16:00.000-07:00

The Bank THIRD Anniversary Party @ THE PIMP
A sample of some of the girls associated with members-only clubs in Bangkok, Thailand.

Texas Lone Star to Close

2011-05-27T12:29:00.000-07:00

Saturday May 28th will be the last day for the famed Texas Lone Star Saloon in Bangkok (Washington Square).

Party at 3 p.m. buy ladies drinks, retell tales of the Lone Star over the years, find a new home for my detective who has been living over the place.

Good ole boys descending from across Thailand to be there so get there early.

Dean Barrett

A Bangkok Nightlife Update by Werewolf

2011-05-18T10:22:00.000-07:00

Brought Werewolf out of retirement for a little Bangkok nightlife update:

Nana Plaza:
Billboard - yes, been there. It's Carousel with a hot tub added. The girls were dirty (in a good way).
DC-10. Same night. Stopped in for a drink. Forgettable.

The Beer carts in the center of Nana Plaza are what they are I guess. I haven't been to them.
For beer bars, pick from about 7 of them stretched along Soi 4 from Morning Night, through Strickers, to the newest one across from Golden Bar (dunno the name). They are usually full of both girls and customers.

I'm in Soi Cowboy regularly. Looks to be full of Yanks & other white faces. It's heaving most nights; at least in the main bars. Most of the bars are half or full nude these days at Cowboy, which I like.

Chiang Mai is a nice town, with a reasonable night life. The pay for play is limited, but doable. I hooked up with two girls there... one a serious cutie that I barfined almost nightly, the other a spot-pick up from a beer bar for 1,000 baht. The price is right. They also have three fish bowl massage places.

BigDummyKenny.com just got a short write up on Sutthisan Road, which is generally accurate -- more so if you read the comments at the end. At one-price 1,500 (bar fine & tip) for the girls, it's a hassle free, low cost option.

Werewolf
(ex-Bangkok nightlife blogger)

Soi Cowboy vs Nana Plaza by Stickman

2011-05-15T10:59:00.000-07:00

Soi Cowboy in Bangkok.

Nana Plaza in Bangkok.

In summary:
These days there's little to separate Nana and Cowboy.
Both feature similar style bars staffed with girls from the same part of the country, similar shows, similar pricing, similar attitudes and similar service standards.
In short, they share more in common than not. There is no clear winner and it's tough to make a case that one bar area is better than the other.
But if you were forced to make a decision - and it would be a points decision rather than a knock out - Nana has more girls, and the girls in Nana are, arguably, girl for girl, prettier. There is a case that Nana Plaza has regained the crown.

(To read the rest of the article, which includes pricing, attitudes, ladyboys, and more, click on the author's name.)

Stickman

Big Mango Bar Does a Remodel Job

2011-05-11T11:36:00.000-07:00

Looks like the Big Mango Bar that's located off Soi 4 in Bangkok has redone its entrance way, creating an open-air patio for the smokers.
Also, it looks like the bar has been moved to along one of the walls.
Check it out, enjoy a beer and the special of the day is usually worth getting. Rumor has it that the prices have gone up, but only slightly. Still a nice retreat from or a meeting place to Nana Plaza that's around the corner.

Under The Escalator at Nana Plaza

2011-05-06T16:06:00.000-07:00

For the last three months, a small "game of chance" parlor has been operating underneath the escalator in Nana Plaza in Bangkok. It doesn't look like any heavy-duty betting is going on - apparently something to keep the drivers, etc, occupied.

Bangkok Eyes

Katoeys of Nana Plaza

2011-05-02T17:29:00.000-07:00

The Katoeys of Nana Entertainment Plaza
by Photographs by Randy Magnus | ©2007

Check out this photo book on the Katoeys (or ladyboys) of Nana Plaza taken a few years ago.

YouTube preview.

Songkran 2011

2011-04-17T09:59:00.001-07:00

PENTAX Songkran, originally uploaded by Zeta Valencia.

Happy New Year

Elephant and Babe During Songkran

2011-04-14T21:34:00.001-07:00

O Hay Elephant, originally uploaded by ethics_gradient.

Is this at Soi Cowboy?

Songkran 2011 Water Festival

2011-04-14T12:49:00.001-07:00

Songkran 2011 Water Festival-12, originally uploaded by Aung@.

Silom Bangkok. Taken on April 14, 2011 by Aung@

Songkran Buddha Cleansing

2011-04-12T19:18:00.001-07:00

Songkran Buddha Cleansing, originally uploaded by Daily Travel Photos .::. Pius Lee.

Songkran 2011 has begun.....
(Happy New Year)

Billboard GoGo Bar Coming Along Nicely

2011-04-10T09:25:00.000-07:00

The newest venue in Nana Plaza, Billboard, which can be found up on the top floor is coming along nicely. The group in charge - the same group running Angelwitch - picked it up for a song after former tenant Czech Peter stopped paying rent and the lease was repossessed by Nana Castle, the Nana Plaza leaseholders.
Billboard has been redecorated with a large Jacuzzi and showers installed as props for shows. There's new strobe lighting, a new sound system and it's all coming together nicely.
The one problem is the lack of staff, specifically dancers. The venue desperately needs more.

Stickman

Nana Plaza

2011-04-09T18:20:00.001-07:00

Nana Plaza, originally uploaded by dentarg.

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Nana Plaza Looks A Bit Run-Down

2011-04-07T10:00:00.000-07:00

Thailand, Bangkok,
05 April 2011.
Nana Plaza looks a bit run-down these days with the third floor's collection of girlie bars mostly under reconstruction, the escalator out of service and garbage everywhere, Soi Cowboy on the other hand, is pleasant with the Isan sisterhood's giggles and screams ringing through the early night...

" Me want take care you good," , " oh, sexy man, come inside please", " me love you big time"

heraclio

Girl from Soi Cowboy

2011-04-02T16:24:00.001-07:00

three700, originally uploaded by twomeats3.

Look who's in my bathroom.

Joyful Adult Shop

2011-03-25T23:06:00.001-07:00

Tokyo Party Time (vodkatronic dj set)

photo by 'dat' in Tokyo.

Nana Plaza Slideshow 2011

2011-03-21T09:49:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to a slide show that includes some of the girls of Nana Entertainment Plaza and Soi Cowboy by Thai photographer Pascal Della Zuana.
Warning: Some nudity.
Check it out at:
Sorry. He had to take the nude shots out.
He changed the slideshow.
Try this link of Bangkok Nights.to see what's left.

Photos of Angkor Wat

2011-03-13T12:10:00.000-07:00

Took a break from Thailand to check out Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
See more at Your Pattaya Photo Blog.

New Club: Billboard GoGo Bar in Nana Plaza Opens

2011-03-10T19:25:00.000-08:00

(photo by Bangkok Eyes)

The same people who bought Angelwitch in Nana Plaza also purchased and took over Hollywood Carousel Go-Go bar on the top floor.
Now its called Billboard, complete with new neon on the outside, as they try to get the inside into shape.
Dave The Rave is managing both clubs, so he's running up and down between the two locations all night.

Sukhumvit Psycho says that "Billboard Go Go bar looks inside very much like Hollywood Carousel Go Go bar at the end of its life. A rather bad start. Let’s see if things get better in the future…"
Give it time. Maybe it'll end up as a bigger and more over-the-top Angelwitch. We shall see.

A Fun Time With Ladyboys in Cascade at Nana Plaza

2011-03-06T12:09:00.000-08:00

Some secret pic inside Cascade Agogo Bar at Nana Entertainment Plaza last month. It cost me a fortune in ladydrinks to take a few pictures there..
Hope u appreciate...

See more at:
Your Pattaya Photo Blog

Walk Around Nana Plaza 11-2010

2011-02-21T14:51:00.000-08:00

A walk around Soi Nana and around the ground floor of Nana Entertainment Plaza by SwanInnSongkran back in November of last year (pre-bar booths).

Quote in Jasmine Fever

2011-02-11T18:53:00.000-08:00

"I believe that sex is one of the most beautiful, natural, wholesome things that money can buy." Tom Clancy

from the book Jasmine Fever

Beer Bars Grow Outside Nana Plaza on Soi 4 (Soi Nana)

2011-02-08T11:33:00.000-08:00

One can notice that with more and more beer bars opening outside Nana Plaza (Stumble Inn, 4, Strikers, etc.), directly on Sukhumvit soi 4, and with more and more Freelancers working directly on this soi (now they’re not only waiting on the Nana Hotel Parking lot, but they are standing or walking all along the soi, from the corner with Sukhumvit Road to the corner with Sukhumvit soi 6), the action is now more outside the Plaza than inside.

Read more updates about Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy at the Sukhumvit Psycho

photo by Randy Magnus of the Morning-Night Bar from Bangkok Tales

Angelwitch Has Been Sold

2011-02-06T11:32:00.000-08:00

After 15 odd years, the time has come for Matt, the creator of Angelwitch, to say farewell. The multi-million dollar deal to sell the two Angelwitch bars (one in Nana Plaza in Bangkok, and the one in Pattaya) has taken months to finalize.
Matt's last day in Angelwitch will be February 28 so you still have a few weeks to wish him well before he leaves the industry to spend more time with his young family.
I note that in his goodbye email he said that he won't miss the booze. It's that sort of frank honesty that separated Matt from so many bar owners.

Stickman

Casual Girl in Pattaya, Wow ........

2011-02-02T23:11:00.000-08:00

You only see this in Pattaya Thailand..
A pretty young girl is coming into a Thai restaurant in her sleeping shirt.. lol.. no make up, house shoes and sleeping dress... wow.. right from her bed into the restaurant..
This is Thailand.. I love it

Your Pattaya Photo Blog

Sexy Pinup Girls

2011-02-01T11:31:00.000-08:00

Nothing to do with Bangkok, but I thought they were nice.
Some pinup girls from Hells Belles Burlesque.

Naughty Girls in Pattaya

2011-01-24T20:10:00.000-08:00

Here are some hot shots of a sexy show at the Maya Karaoke in Sri Racha in Pattaya.
Are they ladies, or ladyboys?
Click on Your Pattaya Photo Blog to find out.

Soi Cowboy

2011-01-23T11:54:00.001-08:00

Soi Cowboy, from Soi 23, Asoke, Bangkok. Thailand, originally uploaded by www.thailand-delights.com.

Soi Cowboy from Soi 23, Asoke, Bangkok. Thailand.

Thailand Delights posted this on flickr.

Russian GoGo Girls in Pattaya

2011-01-18T10:29:00.000-08:00

Its been reported in Your Pattaya Photo Blog that there are some pretty sexy Russian girls gogo dancing in Pattaya.

Paul Spurrier's Advice on Dating Thai Bar Girls

2011-01-04T10:42:00.001-08:00

Don't risk any more than you are prepared to lose - not only financially, but emotionally.

If you have expectations, she will disappoint you.
If you have none, she will constantly surprise you.

Accept that you probably have never been as poor as she has, and that you can never really understand how that affects someone.

Understand that due to everything she has been through, in the West she would almost certainly qualify for free psychotherapy - and she may need it.

Understand that she probably will never love you as much as her parents, and that she will always choose them over you, if made to decide.

If you dump her, your life won't change that much. Hers will change utterly..

Her jealousy may be a nuisance to you, but it is a greater burden to her..

If you want her to love you for more than just your money, you have to be able to offer more than just money.

If it doesn't work and you split up, it doesn't mean the relationship was a failure - it was just a temporary success..

Ignore all advice about dating bargirls.

Paul Spurrier in Dean Barrett's blog.

New Year's Eve in Bangkok 2010-2011

2011-01-04T10:06:00.000-08:00

With the temporary beer carts in place in the middle of Nana Plaza, the party began.

The staff was outside the Casanova Katoey Bar for their new year group photo op.

Suzy Wong knows how to party at Soi Cowboy for New Year's Eve.

photos by Bangkok Eyes

Exotic Christmas Packages of Thailand

2011-01-03T13:34:00.000-08:00

Dressed for the holidays.....
The Girls at The Bank in Bangkok, Thailand

Merry Christmas from the Thailand Nightlife

2010-12-25T10:52:00.000-08:00

The Christmas Tree located in the middle of Nana Plaza from Bangkok Eyes, and Santa Claus from the Hollywood Disco.

Plenty Rain in Pattaya Recently

2010-12-16T17:23:00.000-08:00

Hard rain in pattaya now.. luckily i did it just in time to my mothers restaurant... but now i am stuck and the streets are flooded... again.

Your Pattaya Photo Blog

Making Love to a .......

2010-12-08T10:56:00.000-08:00

"....
They're soft and gentle,
its like making
love to butterflies.

Have you ever had a
Chinese girl?"

written in
"The Fireman"
by Stephen Leather

Party On in Bangkok, Thailand

2010-12-07T07:48:00.000-08:00

http://www.blurb.com/books/1735287

Bangkok Party - Photographs by Randy Magnus |

Photos taken in August of 2010 around the Soi Nana Plaza area, including Morning-Night Bar, The Tavern, Big Mango Bar, the Queen's Birthday Celebration, etc.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

A Werewolf Quote about Thai Girls in Bangkok

2010-11-27T19:03:00.000-08:00

There are many different kinds of girls in Thailand, but they all have one thing in common: if you handle them right they will do anything and everything you demand of them. A faithful pet dog is happiest when you are in complete control. Likewise, Thai women.

Leave any pussy-whipped habits and attitudes at home when you come to the Land of Smiles.
The women here need to be told what to do.

You can read more Werewolf wisdom by clicking on his name here:
Werewolf

Walking Street in Pattaya

2010-11-12T16:48:00.000-08:00

Walking Street in Pattaya on November 10th, 2010.

Your Pattaya Photo Blog

Loi Krathong

2010-11-08T14:57:00.000-08:00

Loi Krathong will take place on November 17 - 21, 2010.
A beautiful event.
Enjoy.

A New Lounge Opens in Nana Plaza

2010-11-04T20:51:00.000-07:00

Bunnies has opened up in the old Cat House digs on the second floor. They are now enclosed, and are basically a 'lounge', however management has indicated that they should be going "A Go-Go" in two to three months.

Bangkok Eyes

Secret Photos in Obsession / Kitten Club Agogo in Pattaya

2010-11-01T21:52:00.000-07:00

I went to Obsession / Kitten Club Agogo Pattaya yesterday and did these secret pictures ... I hope you like them.

This mixed agogo is located in Soi Pattayaland.

I am not allowed to take pictures, but for my followers I am taking the risk....
I only live once... lol

Your Pattaya Photo Blog

Loy Krathong

2010-10-28T18:16:00.000-07:00

Got Milk?

2010-10-09T17:49:00.000-07:00

Nick Patong in Club Hollywood Disco

Nana Liquid After Hours Club

2010-10-03T15:40:00.000-07:00

Across the street and around in back is Nana Liquid (formerly Nana Disco with a new entrance) which seems to be hopping on Friday and Saturday night after Nana Plaza closes. I even saw a few of the dancers from Nana Plaza enjoying the night away.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Slow Progress on Nana Plaza Beer Court

2010-09-29T11:21:00.000-07:00

Looks like from this image from Stickman that the brick work is done on the new center Beer Court. I wonder if they included any drainage for those rainy days.

Korean BBQ in Pattaya

2010-09-29T11:10:00.001-07:00

i loooove this isaan food in pattaya but korean style... its much fun.. actually its finger food. you just open your mouth and some food are magically apearing in your mouth by some foreign fingers.. lol

Your Pattaya Photo Blog

Another Night in a Nana Plaza Gogo Bar

2010-09-24T17:59:00.000-07:00

Thai Gogo Girls

The Neon Lights of Soi Cowboy

2010-08-18T05:45:00.001-07:00

A few shots of the neon at Soi Cowboy.

(More images at Bangkok Tales,
photos taken by Randy Magnus)

The Neon Lights of Nana Plaza

2010-08-15T13:12:00.000-07:00

A few shots of the neon lights of Nana Plaza.

(Taken by Randy Magnus of Bangkok Tales)

The Way It Goes In Thailand

2010-08-15T01:13:00.000-07:00

Damn.
I hate it when all three of the girls I am seeing are horny at the same time.

The Regular Faces of Nana Plaza Discuss The Center Bars

2010-08-12T20:29:00.000-07:00

A couple of the regular faces at Nana Entertainment Plaza, Dave the manager of Angelwitch and Keith, an owner of the Ladyboy bar Temptations, are now thinking that the recently demolished bars in the center part of Nana Plaza is going to be reconstructed as a Beer Garden, which seems to make sense.
That way you could sit in the beer garden and watch the girls go by to their respected gogo bars.
As the longtime Mama-sen of 8 years Daeng at Angelwitch is always willing to hook you up with the girl of your dreams. Just ask her.

(For another story about the uses of Angelwitch, click here.)

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Slow Times at Soi Cowboy

2010-08-11T02:50:00.000-07:00

It has been fairly slow lately at Soi Cowboy, especially on the rainy evenings. Few customers, and in some bars few girls. I went into one bar for a little while with a friend, and came out in was pouring rain.
But the motorcycle taxis were still there, zooming through the Soi, trying to get customers. Like who wants to ride on the back of a motorcycle taxi in the middle of a downpour?

from Bangkok Tales

Cactus Bar in Soi Cowboy - Still Independently Owned

2010-08-10T08:54:00.000-07:00

The Cactus gogo bar in Soi Cowboy is one of the last small independent bars. It's ran by Cactus John, who prides himself in being a bit of a gourmet cook.
He serves up one item on Tuesdays and Thursdays, different each time. This time is was a massive burger which had a touch of horseradish along with homemade fries and a bowl of leach & potato soup, which also had a touch of spiciness to it.
You can wash it all down with a wide selection of Belgium beer while watching nude dancers on stage.
Its a rather funky little bar, a little like the old Hog's Breath Bar in Nana Plaza before Spankys took over that space.

And as Cactus John says, the more you drink, the prettier the girls look. (The prettier and slimmer girls come out after the meal is near conclusion.)
And the music is setup by John himself, and its never the same.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Southeast Asian Author Dean Barrett Does Booksigning in Bangkok

2010-08-07T02:58:00.000-07:00

Dean Barrett was hard at work promoting and selling his books at the Texas Lone Staar Bar recently. He was signing and talking it up with his fans in one of his favorite bars in Bangkok - The Texas Lone Star. The bar even offered free fried chicken and potato salad for the event, and Dean ran out of some of the books that I wanted.
But he still has a few back at his apartment, so contact him through his blog, Dean Barrett Thailand, get yourself a copy of all of his books.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

A Pessimistic View of the State of Nana Plaza

2010-08-06T03:12:00.000-07:00

For long time customers, the old Plaza took on the air of a derelict hulk being towed to the wreckers to be broken up for scrap.
Personally, I took a piece of the rubble as a keepsake just like Germans snatched pieces of the Berlin Wall when it was finally torn down. I suggest others do the same before it is too late.
The inside skinny has long been that the when the master lease is up in the next couple of years, the land on which Nana Plaza stands will be sold, the plaza razed, and a hotel built on the site.

Big Baby Kenny
(photo taken with his Panasonic GF1 with its 20mm 1.7 lense)

LadyBoys Just Want To Have Fun at Nana

2010-08-05T05:20:00.000-07:00

Around midnight on Monday and Tuesday is a Katoey Cabaret Show at Cascade. Have a drink and enjoy the show. (And buy a ladyboy drink for the lucky one sitting next to you. They'll love you for it.)

(photos by Randy Magnus)

The Center Bars of Nana Plaza Torn Down - Finally

2010-08-03T11:23:00.000-07:00

After years of it being considered a fire hazard, the center bars of Nana Plaza are no more. The fire department thought that it would be necessary in case of a fire in Nana Entertainment Plaza that they would be able to drive inside to fight a blaze.

I remember when it was hard to walk inside the complex with all of the motorcycles blocking the entrance.

Will it be better, or is it part of the end of Nana?
Maybe its the start of a new renaissance.

(photos by Randy Magnus)

Boobie Fondling at Sheba's in Soi Cowboy

2010-07-27T20:01:00.000-07:00

Leave it to the kids fresh off the plane to invest time in the playful side of Soi Cowboy.....
Sitting in Sheba's with my pal as he reached around the back of this hostess he had been flirting with to undo her bra, and when it became apparent that he was over challenged, she reached behind herself and undid the strap of her bra.....
She got him staring at her boobies, then leaned in and grabbed his head from behind, thrusting it between her massive mammaries where he responded with the inevitable “brrrrrrrrrrrrr…..” as he shook his head side to side between them.

It’s the kind of behavior that can make you cringe if you see it from across the room, but sitting with my mate all I could do was laugh and enjoy myself. He was completely at ease and just having fun.
It was pure enjoyment.

You can read the rest of the story on Werewolf's blog.

Recent Bangkok Weather

2010-07-27T10:58:00.000-07:00

And the weather in Bangkok recently has been perfect for “cold & flu season”. It’s been raining for long stretches at a time the past few days. Nights have been cool, requiring a blanket to sleep comfortably, but daytime temperatures have still been in the “sweat range”.
Werewolf

Also a lot of rain in Pattaya. This is a shot from Your Pattaya Photo Blog of Walking Street.

Entertainment Centre in Chiang Mai

2010-07-19T19:20:00.000-07:00

The best bar complex in Chiang Mai is the Entertainment Centre about 200 yards west of Chanklan rd. It houses about 25 small bars and provides ample seating, most have small pool tables and on average 3 girls work in each bar. On most nights the total complex has about 75 bar girls and about 15-20 bar patrons. Great odds if you want to talk to the girl of your choice.
The largest shopping area in Chiang Mai is that in the Night Bazaar area - Chang Klang rd.

Retire on 550 a Month

Big Mango Bar 2nd Anniversary

2010-07-19T19:09:00.000-07:00

The Big Mango Bar celebrated a 2nd anniversary in their new location around the corner of Nana Plaza.

Big Mango

Brick Bar - Live Music in Bangkok

2010-07-19T11:44:00.000-07:00

For live music beyond the usual bands covering songs from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Maroon 5, try Brick Bar. It’s large, dark and cavernous, featuring two floors, pool tables and a reasonably priced menu. The crowd is a mixture of Thais, from punks to middle-aged men, and a few foreigners. A variety of bands play here every night, performing everything from ska and rock to jazz and blues in both Thai and English.

265 Khao San Road. Tel: +66 (0)2 629 4477. To get to Brick Bar, head to Buddy Lodge and walk through to the very back of the building

Read more information on 11 buzzing Bangkok pubs, check it out at:
Matt Crook at CNNGO.

Soi Cowboy Girls Are Begging For Attention

2010-07-08T18:38:00.000-07:00

The lack of customers in Soi Cowboy is certainly having an affect on the girls.
They seem more forward with 'You can buy drink for me or not'.
They seemed to ask for a drink as soon as we got in a bar and ordered our first drink!
But I can live with that.
A laugh and a 'no' had the desired effect.

(The same can be said about Nana Plaza also, I think.)

Bangkok Unlimited

The Katoeys of Nana Entertainment Plaza, Bangkok, Thailand

2010-06-24T15:52:00.000-07:00

Now available, a 120 page 8x10 inch book of color portraits of the Katoeys of Nana Entertainment Plaza, by Randy Magnus.
It can be ordered at:
The Katoeys of Nana Entertainment Plaza.

Photographs by Randy Magnus

Katoeys:
This is a land where the boys are often prettier than the girls.
Someone told me that if it looks too good to be real, its a Katoey (Ladyboy.)
These girls are from Nana Plaza clubs Temptation, Cascade, Obsession, and Casanova.

Young Love in Patong Beach, Phuket

2010-06-13T09:38:00.000-07:00

A few portraits by Nick Patong shot in the Hollywood Discotheque at Patong, Phuket.

Recent Video Outside Nana Plaza

2010-06-09T11:56:00.000-07:00

video by alaywah

Songkran at Cherry Bar in Pattaya 2010

2010-05-28T19:27:00.001-07:00

At least someone had some fun during the Songkran holidays in Thailand,

at The Cherry Bar.

Bangkok Burning - from Bangkok Post

2010-05-17T10:26:00.000-07:00

Central World, the BIG shopping center, on fire.

Plans to announce a curfew have been put on hold, but all schools and government offices in Bangkok will be closed Monday as chaos continues to wrack the capital.

Black smoke fills the sky over Din Daeng junction as red shirt protesters burn tires to keep soldiers at bay.

bottom photo by APICHIT JINAKUL

The Best Chicken Kebab

2010-05-10T11:49:00.000-07:00

Shot by $$$2006 in front of the Tilac Bar in Soi Cowboy.

Red Shirt Protests in Bangkok, Thailand

2010-05-04T10:43:00.000-07:00

The military is present in the city.

The red shirt protests continue to cause havoc in Thailand, seriously damaging he country's reputation.

The protests are inconveniencing much of the Bangkok populace, putting some out of business, many out of work and the whole debacle has changed the vibe in Bangkok.

I can't count how many times I have been asked by fellow foreigners whether I am yellow or red. I am neither. Many, many people are fed up with both of these groups and you can count me in that number.

I'm sorry to say that the whole protest situation shows no sign of ending any time soon, in fact I would go as far to say that the red shirted protesters seem more settled and more entrenched - and the odds of them being forced out by the authorities is much less likely than it was say a week ago.
It really looks like this could go on and on and on...

Stickman

Black Pagoda in Patpong 2

2010-04-18T12:30:00.001-07:00

If you have yet to check out Black Pagoda, located on what was once a walkway between two buildings up above Patpong soi 2 where sexy girls dance and put on a show for those below (see right), now is your chance. Black Pagoda has a new happy hour in place and from 7 until 9 pm it's just 100 baht for standard drinks, good value in what is a high end bar.

Stickman