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„Normal“ clubbing places :

1.STADIUM, Jl. Hausann Wuruk No.3

Huge, legendary club. This place is very controversial, always full of people. I really enjoy the music and dark, gloomy atmosphere. It is like a cathedral for all “evil” minds. The owner also operates Malioboro Hotel. Stadium is an original : The world’s only place that is a club/disco, restaurant, short-time hotel all in one.

http://www.vimeo.com/6561089

2. MUSRO, Hotel Borobudur, Jalan Lapangan Banteng Selatan

Very cool, small-sized club. I wish it had more events and would be open more often.

http://www.vimeo.com/6562512

3. X2, Plaza Senyan, 4th flor

The biggest clubbing place in Jakarta, always packed with people. A bit too large for me and it has nothing that really dazzles me. Still always worth a visit for some special events. It is also a good place for nanpa with normal girls.

4. BARCODE, Le Codefin, rooftop, Jalan Kemang Raya 8

People you encounter in Kemang are extremely friendly. Place is owned by DJ Riri, Indonesia’s most famous one. Interesting place, but far away when staying near the Welcome Monument.

5. DRAGONFLY, Graha BIP

The most stylish club of Jakarta. Women dress to kill and plenty of international guests. People could be friendlier though.

6. RED SQUARE, Arcadia Plaza, Senayan complex

Popular expat club, moved upstairs. Some Bats/CJs girls hang out there also. This place gets packed at weekends and it is not that big actually, around 350 sm.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln-mK-VzaiY

7. Blowfish, Wisma Mulia, Gatot Subroto

Next to Dragonfly and had the same interior designer; Ismaya Group. Both places are stylish, it depends on your taste. Blowfish also exists in Surabaya where I like it more.

Hotel bars :

1. MO Bar, Mandarin Oriental

Most classy hotel bar. Ladies night is sweet, it can get surprisingly crowded at special events. Managed by a cool German guy.

2. BURGUNDY, Grand Hyatt Hotel

Small-sized but stylish place. Good thing about the Grand Hyatt is that it is very established and you always meet interesting people.

3. BATS, Shangri-la Hotel

Larger bar with live music and many freelancers. Feels like CM2 in BKK.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4n1GJJawx4

4. CJs, Mulia Hotel

A bit lower class than the other three, but more easy-going and relaxed atmosphere.

Bargirl places :

1. TOP GUN, BLOK M

Best bar on Blok M. Quite large, mostly around 50 girls, good pool tables and often live music.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkN3jJUJYX8

2. MY BAR, Blok M

Used to be my favorite place at Blok M in the beginning.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDwZk-4B7h4

3. D’s, Blok M

Upstairs at D’s got sadly closed now, but the place is still fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E0NqR7Tuo8

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This list shall not be seen as a complete guide to the SEA gogo scene. I only list a few places I recently visited and that I find worth mentioning. I will extend this list from time to time.

I believe that describing gogo bars in words does not make much sense except giving a bit of background information. You mostly have to check out the places yourself and find out if you like it or not. I can only give you a first idea what might be a good spot and then you have to see if that could be a place to visit or not.

Thailand

Pattaya :

1. HAPPY AGOGO, Soi Happy, Walking Street

2. CLUB BOESCHE, Soi 16, Walking Street

3. AIRPORT CLUB, Walking Street

4. SECRETS, Soi 14, Walking Street

5. HEAVEN ABOVE, Soi Diamond, Walking Street

Bangkok :

1. RAINBOW 1 and 4, Nana Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 4

2. BACCARA, Soi Cowboy, between Sukhumvit Soi 21&23

3. TILAC, Soi Cowboy, between Sukhumvit Soi 21&23

Philippines

Angeles City :

1. ATLANTIS, Fields Avenue

2. CLUB ASIA, Fields Avenue

3. CRYSTAL PALACE, Fields Avenue

4. DOLLHOUSE, Fields Avenue

5. CAMELOT, Fields Avenue

6. PONY TAILS

Manila :

1. FLAMINGO’S, Burgos Street

2. BANDITOS, Burgos Street

3. FIREHOUSE, Edsa Entertainment Complex

4. LA Cafe, Ermita

Indonesia

Jakarta :

1. TOP GUN, Blok M

2. MY BAR, Blok M

3. D’s, Blok M

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This list shall not be seen as a complete guide to Bangkok’s nightlife. I only pick and review a few places i recently visited and that i find worth mentioning. I will update the list several times per year.

“Normal” clubbing places :

1. NOIR, Ratchadapisek, next to Emerald Hotel

Extremely cool club, one of SEA’s hottest. The entrance tunnel is spectacular, often electronic music.

http://vimeo.com/5153305

2. FUNKY VILLA, Thong Lo

Currently the hippest club among Thais. Crowd is sexy, the area is ideal for clubbing. I prefer the sound at the not so popular Club Demo more though, next to it.

http://www.vimeo.com/12141287

3. 808, RCA

If you like electronic music, you should check out the place. Good location at RCA and they have good international DJs. Not so popular among Thais.

http://vimeo.com/8365511

4. NARCISSUS, Sukhumvit Soi 23

Narcissus recently got completely modernized and is now managed by 2 ladyboys. The place became way lot better than before. The club is a bit too huge for me with different levels, so I mostly only hang out in one of their rooms where I like the music most. Lots of electronic music there.

http://www.vimeo.com/11983890

5. BED SUPPERCLUB, Sukhumvit Soi 11

A lot of foreigners, mostly hip-hop and electronic music, well established already but still always worth a visit.

http://www.vimeo.com/1410502

6. MUSE, between Thonglor and Ekamai

Hip club among Thais on Thonglor/Ekamai. Lots of young Thais. Club plays live Thai and is mostly crowded with people.

http://www.vimeo.com/2724583

7. FLIX on RCA

RCA is a street with a lot of clubs where many Thai locals go. Slim/Flix (Route 66) are the largest ones.

http://www.vimeo.com/2373518

8. INCH BAR, Ratchadapisek 55/49-60, behind Esplanade

Interesting club on Ratchadapisek and a welcome change from RCA and Thonglor/Ekamai clubbing. Crowd can be a bit too young sometimes though.

http://www.vimeo.com/6949615

9. JET CLUB, Ekamai

Popular club among high-so Thais. Packed on weekends, virtually no exisiting dance flor and live music reduce the fun for me.

10.ESCUDO, Thonglor, between Soi 13 and 15, 4th flor

Mostly Thais. Nice club on Thong Lo, focussing on hip-hop and electronic music. After re-opening it lost its appeal to me tough, used to be cooler in the past.

Hotel bars :

1. SPASSO, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 494 Rajadamri Road

Upscale bar, more expensive drinks, a lot of business people. Girls mainly range in the age group 25 to 35, so more old but stylish dressed and mostly well behaving.

http://www.vimeo.com/2953972

2. MET BAR, Metropolitan hotel, 27 South Sathorn Rd.

Used to be more classy, now more or less public and not such a great party place anymore.

3. FLAVA BAR, Dream hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 15

Very stylish small bar and hotel.

http://www.vimeo.com/1368872

4. CRYSTAL LOUNGE, Sukhumvit Soi 20

High-so spot at Koi restaurant.

5. CM2, Novotel 392/44, Siam Square Soi 6

Mostly hip-hop, many Russian girls. Not that classy, but some people love it.

Gentlemen (G-) clubs :

1. THE PENT, 31/1 Wireless Road, Lumpini

Different rooms with specific music themes. Party room is brand-new renovated and has a fresh appeal now.

http://www.vimeo.com/8397381

2. ST.MORITZ, Sukhumvit Soi 11

Former known as the Ritz, I never liked their name and location being next to stupid Q-bar. It is just 1 large room for about 300 guests but better structured than the Resort. The owner and the girls make a very good impression on me as well. Moreover they have great shows and the best G-club DJs.

http://www.vimeo.com/12148345

3. THE RESORT, Ratchadapisek Rd. 13

Famous G-club. One large room, often playing live Thai music. Quality of girls has declined in the past 2 years.

4. SHERBET, Ekamai road

Nice G-club, but it lacks a special atmosphere.

5. EXOTICA, Soi Thong Lor, Soi 5-7

Large club with many rooms. Designed mainly for Asian members with a lot private karaoke rooms.

Bargirl places :

1. SOI COWBOY, between Sukhumvit Soi 21&23

Street with about 30 bars. Baccara and Tilac are the largest and most popular ones.

http://www.vimeo.com/1993253

2. NANA ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA (NEP), Sukhumvit Soi 4

Plaza with about 30 bars on 3 flors. Most famous ones are the Rainbow bars which have a large number of Asian customers.

http://www.vimeo.com/1993253

3. SUKHUMVIT SOI 33

Compared with Soi Cowboy a bit more expensive and upscale. More Asian customers. Also known as the dead poets street.

4. PATPONG, Silom

Forget Patpong, a lot places are rip-offs or girls are pushy. BJ bar Star of Light is a place worth mentioning there.

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