Brief summary of current state of Bangkok gogos
As things are starting to open up a bit more fully figured it was a good time to share a brief summary of my take on the current state of the main BKK gogo areas. Obviously I expect this to change a fair bit over the next few weeks as restrictions relax further.
Nana:
Almost feeling back to pre covid normalaity, seeing a few new openings to a Rainbow rip off Rainbow 69, Mandarin being resurrected and others.
Busiest - Billboard, always full and lively yet I find the girls a bit more hardened and mercenary than other bars, ataost a bit of a western strip club vibe in the attitudes.
Best talent - No particular stand outs like the old Rainbows used to be, although the two Rainbows back right corner of second floor probably edge it currently.
Quickest return to normalcy - Spankies, it's almost like restirctions never existed in there, nudity and shows in full effect.
Wildest = Twister, high volume of girls but sketchy quality, some gem spinners though, definitely most hands on.
Cowboy:
Still not great here in general that said fun to be found, don't be put off by things looking closed several bars have upstairs open despite looking closed at ground level.
Baccara (for my taste the best quality in a bkk gogo by some distance) is getting pretty good again all be it only second floor. Likewise Crazy House second floor is feeling very much like it's version of normal, full nudity at times, girls living up to the "crazy" reputation. Honourable mention to Penny Black while not a gogo consistently open well past usual closing hours and lots of the girls pile in there after work.
Patpong:
Feels like Patpong has been hit hardest by the ongoing closures, on the main drag only Kings Corner seems to have got going again, that said signs of life particularly on Patpong 2 alley, Badabing and Black Pagoda both been going strong and the Strip/xxx cluster seem to be getting going to.
Will write up some more depth on individual bars if there's interest, just figured a summary would be good so people could get a feel for life signs. | |
