I visited this cafe for the first time last week. This is the absolute best mongering scene in Asia.
If you search "Thermae Cafe Bangkok", you'll see secret videos taken inside. Here's a good example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Eb0jm1yD8. If you look at this video, you'd see the quality of ladies is quite high and it's a fair depiction of what's inside.
Here's how it works...
- Guys must buy one drink to get in (B80 to B200). Immediately after you enter, you'll be ushered to an ordering area.
- Ladies (sex providers) must pay B50 to get in. They get a ticket for re-entry in case they get a short-time customer and want to return later.
- Men are to walk a circular path in the cafe lined by 150-200 ladies (typical night). Vast majority of ladies are standing although some are seated.
- There's usually 30-70 men at any given time. Women far outnumber men.
- Men can stay all night if they want. No requirement to buy more drinks. There's a small sitting area.
- No stupid loud music. In fact, no music at all. Perfect for chatting with the ladies.
- Women get their IDs checked (not men). No ladyboys are allowed and ladies must be at least 20 years old.
- Ladies are not allowed to approach men. Must stand stationary. But some ladies (maybe 10-20%) would smile, wave or speak to you as you walk past.
- Expect some rejections. It's up to the lady if she wants to go with you although most will. It's all about the money.
- Most mongers are Asian (perhaps 90%) but it's cool if you're not.
- You negotiate with the girl on services. The cafe is not involved. No bar fines.
- The majority of ladies are clearly non-pros. They look like normal Thai women there for pocket money. Some are shy which is why many won't make eye contact or wave. Some are dressed rather conservatively.
- It's been said end of month is the best time to go because the ladies need rent money.
- A sign warns you'll be charged B5000 if caught taking video inside. You'll probably get your ass kicked by security.
- B20 to use the toilet. That's the only bullshit thing about the cafe.
- Outside the cafe, you'll find ladyboys (who aren't allowed in) and some ladies who for whatever reason don't want to be inside.