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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 15 July 2025
Inside the Struggle: Aid for Pattaya’s Bar Staff Picture courtesy of Unsplash An aid distribution event in Pattaya for entertainment workers has ignited online debate, as many question whether bar workers truly need assistance during slow seasons. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1366771-inside-the-struggle-aid-for-pattaya’s-bar-staff/ -
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Report Inside the Struggle: Aid for Pattaya’s Bar Staff
Picture courtesy of Unsplash An aid distribution event in Pattaya for entertainment workers has ignited online debate, as many question whether bar workers truly need assistance during slow seasons. Critics argue that nightlife workers, especially in popular beer bars and go-go clubs, should not require financial support. Some question if these employees receive regular salaries. However, insiders highlight a more complex reality. "Most bars don’t pay the girls any salary at all," noted a longtime Pattaya resident. They explained that bar girls earn from lady drinks and accompanying customers. While cashiers and mama-sans might receive fixed wages, most bar girls depend on commissions and bar fines. This arrangement works during high season but fails when tourist numbers drop. While some bars in Pattaya have begun offering basic salaries, they often remain low — around 10,000 baht a month (approx. 230 GBP). In some cases, failure to sell enough lady drinks results in salary cuts. A former bar staff worker in Phuket described it as "a cruel life." Certain Chinese-owned bars reportedly employ over 200 women without base salaries, offering only commissions. A recurring argument is that bar work is a choice, suggesting jobs are available. However, the financial disparity is striking. Factory jobs offer 20,000–30,000 baht a month, with hours stretching to 12-hour shifts, six days a week. In contrast, bar work can pay significantly more, but only if tourists are present. During off-peak times, earnings diminish rapidly. While aid for nightlife workers attracts criticism, others see it as a spotlight on flawed support systems for informal workers. Many bar girls lack contracts, social security, or protection during downturns. A longtime expat remarked that the issue is less about charity and more about awareness. "You see the workers when times are good, but ignore them when they’re struggling." As Pattaya navigates its low season, with tourist numbers still unpredictable, it’s evident that the nightlife economy is more fragile than it seems. Whether it's due to a flawed business model, lack of worker protections, or basic economics, one thing is clear: while bar girls in Pattaya may not always need help, when they do, it’s often because their work environment never offered them real stability. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-15 -
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Accident London-Bound Air India Flight Crashes Near Ahmedabad
Interim reports state known facts. As the condition of the locking mechanism was not mentioned, it is possible that it was unknown at the time of writing.- 1
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