thainet Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) Sorry to say that the TQ1 on Beach road has just been burn't to the ground. Been one of the longest Go Go's in existence. Moderator-- sorry can you please post under the normal 'Forum Topics' Thanks Edited April 16, 2010 by monty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Wow - always enjoyed TQ1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalkingMan Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 WOW! That place has been there forever. I hope no one got hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somtampet Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Was going to make my first visit tonight.Does anybody know what happened and if anybody hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Pattaya's first and for a long time only gogo bar... a piece of local history. I hope nobody was hurt and also that Woody's most excellent selection of music DVD and videos weren't lost. This would be a Friday afternoon fire? I bet the fire trucks had a struggle getting there with all the Songkran bs. Not enough water maybe? Anyone with news and pics, please post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 One down, 10,000 to go. As President Ronald McReagan said, you've seen one redwood tree go go bar, you've seen them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thainet Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 Pattaya's first and for a long time only gogo bar... a piece of local history.I hope nobody was hurt and also that Woody's most excellent selection of music DVD and videos weren't lost. This would be a Friday afternoon fire? I bet the fire trucks had a struggle getting there with all the Songkran bs. Not enough water maybe? Anyone with news and pics, please post. Nanlaew--PM for picture detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penkoprod Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 It seems the "old" Pattaya is being shunted out using whatever means necessary Possibly all in the name of "quality tourism" Penkoprod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 One down, 10,000 to go.As President Ronald McReagan said, you've seen one redwood tree go go bar, you've seen them all! Not really Jing, some are rubbish and others are quite good. I'd say TQ was in the quite good category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I have just confirmed on the telephone that there has indeed been a fire at the TQ1 Bar on Beach Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 One down, 10,000 to go.As President Ronald McReagan said, you've seen one redwood tree go go bar, you've seen them all! Not really Jing, some are rubbish and others are quite good. I'd say TQ was in the quite good category. Exactly. Jing is not exactly an expert on straight Go-Go bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I have just confirmed on the telephone that there has indeed been a fire at the TQ1 Bar on Beach Road. And have it now confirmed as well, not a total loss, estimated re-opening in two weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Well this is a f**king disaster, TQ's was about the only gogo place worth going to. I sure hopr nobody was in there at the time or, if they were, they got out okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I have just confirmed on the telephone that there has indeed been a fire at the TQ1 Bar on Beach Road. And have it now confirmed as well, not a total loss, estimated re-opening in two weeks! 2 weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I have just confirmed on the telephone that there has indeed been a fire at the TQ1 Bar on Beach Road. And have it now confirmed as well, not a total loss, estimated re-opening in two weeks! 2 weeks? Yup, they're hoping for 1 week, but knowing Thailand and Songkran etc they reckon 2 weeks tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prefabs Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 One down, 10,000 to go.As President Ronald McReagan said, you've seen one redwood tree go go bar, you've seen them all! Not really Jing, some are rubbish and others are quite good. I'd say TQ was in the quite good category. Exactly. Jing is not exactly an expert on straight Go-Go bars. Not very nice. I got banned for saying something similar, but a hoot anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) Yup, they're hoping for 1 week, but knowing Thailand and Songkran etc they reckon 2 weeks tops. Well guess we shall see.... figured be a few months. Bit drab in there, hopefully they will take the opportunity to make improvements. Edited April 16, 2010 by britmaveric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSixpack Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Sad news, very glad it wasn't so bad after all. TQ1's a great place even though the music has been going somewhat downhill in recent years. I can only hope that the carving along the left wall got burned up so they can replace it with a mirror. It's the only flaw in an otherwise great layout. To see themselves, the dancers all face the mirror on the right side, so that if you sit on the left, you only get the rear view, and conversely. Me, I like a bit o' variety in my viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Spoke to a fella who was in there at the time, apparently one of the aircons burst into flames and the fire spread through the roof. Everyone got out ok though thank god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Sad news, very glad it wasn't so bad after all. TQ1's a great place even though the music has been going somewhat downhill in recent years. I can only hope that the carving along the left wall got burned up so they can replace it with a mirror. It's the only flaw in an otherwise great layout. To see themselves, the dancers all face the mirror on the right side, so that if you sit on the left, you only get the rear view, and conversely. Me, I like a bit o' variety in my viewing. One of the special conditions the current operators had to agree to when they took over the joint was keeping that wall 'mural' intact as it had special sentimental value to the original owner/operator (gift from one of the Patpong family who was a major love interest and investor when she first set up shop). The door through to the girls lockers. kitchen and 'Comfort Room' (it was never a short-time room!) took an act of congress before it was approved. IMHO if it had more mirrors, it would be just another go-go bar with the girls staring over your head on both sides of the stage! Good luck in getting it up and running in 2 weeks, not a total loss then. I just emailed my lawyer buddies who are coming in from Houston on 25th and they are gutted as they are only in for a short visit. The very good news is that night manager Tom isn't completely out of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 I can only hope that the carving along the left wall got burned up so they can replace it with a mirror. It's the only flaw in an otherwise great layout. To see themselves, the dancers all face the mirror on the right side, so that if you sit on the left, you only get the rear view, and conversely. Me, I like a bit o' variety in my viewing. Dancers? Good news all got out okay and there's plans to reopen soon. I agree with NanLaew, more mirrors and it's just another gogo bar. TQ's is more of a social club and meeting place, but the girls do provide a little something extra that the Barnsley town working men's club lacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 ^more seating would be a nice edition. Too many times when you go in there - nowhere to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Get a life it's a go go bar for christ sake. 1000000 more there, just go round the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Get a life it's a go go bar for christ sake. 1000000 more there, just go round the corner. No, it's not just a go-go bar. It's an institution for many long time residents and frequent visitors. Go-go bars come and go but TQ has always been there. Good music, cold draft beer and usually a familiar face among the guests. Hope to see them opening again soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimSiam Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Get a life it's a go go bar for christ sake. 1000000 more there, just go round the corner. TQ 1 established since 1978 It is the Home for The Jesters MC Thailand and The Pattaya Dirt Road H3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Glade to hear everybody got out OK, I am worried that one day there will be a fire in a Pattaya entertainment establishment where there will be lose of life because of the lack of emergency exits or they were locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soihok Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 TQ1. I,ve spent many a night in there but alas I'm banned from it. Well, not only TQ1 but TQ2 also. In fact every Go Go bar..,,," er,, what was that luv?" Just as well really I'ld only get into trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimSiam Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Heres the video of the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soihok Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Looks like it'll be out of order for more than two weeks looking at that video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Get a life it's a go go bar for christ sake. 1000000 more there, just go round the corner. You've obviously never been in there, next time you are in Thailand give it a try you might find a life for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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