Most popular gay clubs in BKK + Pattaya?

[bubu]

Hi guys ...

My last Thailand trip is three years ago. But in a couple of days I will fly to Thailand again ... just wanna see if things have changed ...

How about the nightlife in Bangkok in Pattaya? Or better to ask, how about the gay clubbing in the cities?

Three years ago all the crowd went to DJ at night, and after DJ they went to GOD. Do both clubs still exist? And are those places still the places where most of the gay guys go at night?

Same question, but different location ... Pattaya ... I read something about Idol, which must be a new club ... is Idol THE club to go at night?

Where are the experts? And who can give me some information about the typical clubbing night in BKK and Pattaya?

I'd appreciate getting your replies. Thanks guys!

[napawan28]

I found this web page.

http://www.bangkok.com/gay-experiences.htm

http://www.out-in-thailand.com/gay-guide-to/pattaya/

[bubu]

Thanks dude!
The website just give regular information. I am not looking for regular information.

I wanna find out how gay night life actually looks like nowadays ....

[LeCharivari]

"Where are the experts?"

I don't want to put you off as there may be some "experts" here, but as far as first-hand information on Pattaya's gay night life is concerned they're probably on another forum where this particular aspect of Thailand /gay life is of more interest.

[Guest]

IMO Fake Club in Bangkok has the biggest crowds most nights of the week, along with Red Beat Soi 8.

DJ is still there, as is GOD but I believe that GOD doesn't always open; but maybe a regular goer can comment on that better than me.

[onthemoon]

I have never even heard of Fake Club or Red Beat! Gee, am I out of touch....

[Gaccha]

Enormous changes in the last two years.

Fake Club is not as good as it used to be. The old terrace bar was converted into a second disco. That means it is simply two very crushed discos. However, like 2 years ago, there are almost no farang. Obviously there is an effective age limit of 30~35.

Soi 8 was completely demolished about a year ago so the clubs had to relocate. Soi8 Disco moved to the Indian Temple location on Rachadapisek, and renamed itself Soi 8 Redbeat. It has been a disaster. Soi 8 disco ws clearly the greatest disco for gays or straights in Bangkok. Absurdly cheap pricesd drinks, absurdly friendly atmosphere, a unique 'maze', not too crushed but the boys/girls/others averaged around 20 years old. The new one is largely empty. maybe only 20% of the numbers that were seen at the old disco. Where have they all gone? The other disco on soi 8 also moved to a soi down a soi near the Indian Temple but it's tough to escape from at night with few taxis and so on.

Silom remains a niche for Thais that like farang. It is certainly not on the main queer circuit.

Edited December 20, 2013 by Gaccha