Duckingand

only 1,600?   Surely no sensible conclusions can be drawn from this.  In a population of 60+ million surely you need to ask at least 16,000, probably 160,000.  

Don't be confused, Mr Petedk. It is clear from the empty bars that the tourists are DIFFERENT people these days.  People who don't drink because their bodies cannot tolerate alcohol like westerners can. People from Asia. And men who don't flirt with girls, but just by a word arrange for a visit to their room. Men who like a dark club where "arrangements" can be made.  The "girls" of Thailand love it. Less fun but more profitable. ...  Have you not learned yet, to every Thai money is everything.