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Does Patpong Nightlife Still Exist?
I’m a bit surprised by people saying it has suddenly become a gay area, for a couple of reasons. Anywhere you go in Bangkok at night for nightlife, there’s always some kind of gay presence, so that’s nothing new. Specifically around Patpong, you’ve always had Silom Soi 4 right next door, which was a mix of bars, many of them gay. The Rome Club at the end, for example, was owned by a gay foreigner and had a lot of gay clientele. Then there’s Silom Soi 2, which has long been the main gay nightlife soi in the city center, at least back in the day. So the whole area has always had a big gay presence nearby. But Patpong itself was never really part of that scene. Around 80% of the bars were bar girl places, and the rest were mostly ladyboy bars. Ladyboys are a different scene and not part of the regular gay nightlife crowd. You also had some purely gay gogo bars over on Suriwong, with a couple of separate sois for those, if I remember right. Not sure if those are still around these days either. -
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Report Paetongtarn Shinawatra Vows to Restore Faith in Thai Buddhism
Politics and religion. The professions of fraudsters, liars and scammers! -
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Community Drunken Russian Man Jumps to His Death from Phuket Villa Roof
Picture courtesy of Amarin A 36-year-old Russian national has died after jumping from the roof of a villa in the Nai Harn area of Phuket while reportedly under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred at approximately 15:50 on 19 July, when Chalong Police Station received an emergency call from their operations centre reporting that a foreigner had fallen from the roof of a villa inside the NBC Nai Harn condominium complex in Rawai subdistrict, near Nai Harn Beach. Police investigator Pol. Lt. Kiangkrai Daokrachai, together with officers from Chalong Police Station, medical staff from Vachira Phuket Hospital, and volunteers from the Kusoldharm Foundation, rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of a man identified as Mr Khushang Bakiev, a Russian national. He was found naked, lying in a pool of blood on the ground beneath the villa. According to witnesses, including a close friend of the deceased who was present at the scene, Mr Bakiev had been heavily intoxicated and was acting in a highly agitated and irrational manner. At one point, he allegedly assaulted a friend without clear provocation. As others attempted to calm him down, he fled upstairs and climbed onto the roof of the villa, from which he ultimately jumped to his death. Preliminary examination by forensic staff from Vachira Phuket Hospital confirmed multiple injuries consistent with a fall from height. His body has been transferred to the hospital for a full autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Chalong police have informed the Russian embassy in Bangkok, who will now contact the deceased’s next of kin to arrange the repatriation of his body and religious rites. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remains ongoing. If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help. Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-07-20 -
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Getting a cruiser in Thailand
I like to have the option going on the dirt roads, and I had a few adventure bikes and also dual sports bikes, so it comes down to experience and preferences. I looked at the Royal Enfield 650 super Meteor, and those bikes looks good, but for reliability I would go for Honda or Kawasaki. Honda do have more service places tho -
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Travel Suvarnabhumi Airport to Introduce Prototype Indoor Smoking Rooms by End of July
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. The Department of Disease Control has revealed detailed plans for new prototype indoor smoking rooms at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The move comes in response to repeated incidents of passengers illegally smoking in airport restrooms and other unauthorised areas, raising concerns about second-hand smoke exposure and public safety. Dr Chayanan Sithibus, Director of the Tobacco Product Control Committee Office at the Ministry of Public Health, confirmed that two locations within the airport have been approved for the new facilities. The smoking rooms will be installed in the SAT-1 satellite terminal (1 room) and on the 4th floor of the main international departure terminal (3 rooms). Outdoor smoking zones will remain in designated areas on the 2nd floor, outside the main terminal. Dr Chayanan explained that the initiative is aimed at accommodating transit passengers who are unable to leave the airport between connecting flights. “Previously, smokers were forced to seek out private areas such as toilets, which is illegal and harmful to others,” he said. “By creating these controlled environments, we are prioritising safety and reducing public exposure to second-hand smoke.” The design of the prototype rooms will follow international best practices, functioning similarly to infectious disease isolation units. Each room will feature a double-door entry system, negative air pressure, and a high-efficiency ventilation system to prevent smoke leakage. No specific size has been mandated, but the technical standards for air quality management are strict. The smoking rooms are expected to be completed by the end of July, followed by a safety assessment and trial period in August. Feedback from this pilot will be reviewed in a future meeting of the National Tobacco Products Control Committee. The Ministry of Public Health has also advised that all future airport construction projects include designated indoor smoking areas that comply with these new safety and ventilation standards. “The Minister of Public Health has been clear, any smoking area must be entirely safe for non-smokers,” said Dr Chayanan. “This includes ensuring that second-hand smoke is fully contained and eliminated through proper design and engineering.” The initiative marks a shift in Thailand’s approach to public smoking, balancing public health concerns with practical solutions for air travellers. Adapted by Asean Now from khaosod 2025-07-20
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