Never been to Texas, but growing up I had my stool in many bars. There is a big difference between a bar in the west and a bar here. Here you can sit at a bar stool on the street and have a meal while watching people walk by, or you can get a table with a good view of the TV and watch cricket or rugby (THE GAME). You can have a beer with it if you want, but it is not necessary. In the evening, you might be asked if you want company. UP TO YOU. If you go to a bar at Cowboy, soi 11, nana, soi 6, or walking street, you will find a nice lady or girl to sit with you and talk to you. This may cost you a drink or 2 but you can also pay 100 baht instead of drinks. As for needing a hotel close by, unless you are like me and live outside Bangkok and plan to stay past BTS, then yes, you might need a room, but if you live in Pattaya, then you simply get a Grab. You have researched a lot of things why have you not researched this there is no need to buy alcoholic drinks you can buy a GRAPE KNEEHIGH AND sit with your teddy bear or clipboard.
