iaminwa Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Went to Soi Cowboy last night and Baccara tried to charge us before we went in - <deleted>? I have lived here for 10 years, and never seen a GoGo bar try to charge you an entry fee. It is the quietest peak tourist season I have ever seen in Thailand and Baccara try to charge us... We told them to shove it and just went to the next bar. What a scam... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted February 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2015 how is it a scam....you want to go in, they want to charge a cover...you pay it or your don't...no scam in that...if you don't want to pay you walk away maybe they are getting fed up with the cheap charlies going into the place and sitting their all night looking at the girls and only buying a soda water... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post iaminwa Posted February 22, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2015 Lol. Well, my average spend when I go out is 10000 Baht a night, so I am not a cheap charlie. It's the principal of the matter that pissed us off. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post uptheos Posted February 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Lol. Well, my average spend when I go out is 10000 Baht a night, so I am not a cheap charlie. It's the principal of the matter that pissed us off. Another principal thread Edited February 22, 2015 by uptheos 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jspill Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 A soda water is the same price as a beer in these places, ~135 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It usually means its a slow night and not many girls inside.....they got to get something from you before you leave. I always ask just to peak inside before I commit. Baccara is one of my favorites, but I don't ever remember paying to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted February 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2015 Lol. Well, my average spend when I go out is 10000 Baht a night, so I am not a cheap charlie. It's the principal of the matter that pissed us off. in some circles 10k/night would be classed as a cheap charlie, so careful how you label yourself dear boy... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessi Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I would never pay a cover charge BUT yes I am a cheap charlie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted February 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2015 Lol. Well, my average spend when I go out is 10000 Baht a night, so I am not a cheap charlie. It's the principal of the matter that pissed us off. Another principal thread exactly....intending to walk into the establishment which basically is a front for prostitution/exploitation of women and then starts banging on about principles......priceless 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrtoad Posted February 22, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2015 Prnciples and Red Light districts, sort of has a ring to it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 how is it a scam....you want to go in, they want to charge a cover...you pay it or your don't...no scam in that...if you don't want to pay you walk away maybe they are getting fed up with the cheap charlies going into the place and sitting their all night looking at the girls and only buying a soda water... Exactly. Cover charges are crappy,but certainly not a scam. Not that I go out much these days, but now in Australia I think every club has cover charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Its a scam when there is no cover.....and, There is no cover. Boss was away or just trying it on to see if it would fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Personally speaking, they should be paying me to bring some class to the proceedings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Moved to Pub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konying Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It usually means its a slow night and not many girls inside.....they got to get something from you before you leave. I always ask just to peak inside before I commit. Baccara is one of my favorites, but I don't ever remember paying to get it. It's because they apply entry charge to Indian and Arab looking patrons because those 2 are known to buy 1 beer to share between 5 people, and 1 beer is lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It usually means its a slow night and not many girls inside.....they got to get something from you before you leave. I always ask just to peak inside before I commit. Baccara is one of my favorites, but I don't ever remember paying to get it. It's because they apply entry charge to Indian and Arab looking patrons because those 2 are known to buy 1 beer to share between 5 people, and 1 beer is lucky I was thinking the same thing. The same sort of double standard exists in Singapore in some bars - Ipanema comes to mind - where some ethnic groups are charged a cover, and others just walk straight in. Was talking to an African girl in there and she said that she had to pay $50 to...um...work, in there. Not sure if true or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Any idea what the poor people are doing tonight, iaminwa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) I think with Bacarra you actually have to buy a drink before entering? I'm not sure as not been in there for a few years. I wouldn't be surprised if they are charging certain "races" which are well known for sharing everything if they can Edited February 22, 2015 by mrtoad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Any idea what the poor people are doing tonight, iaminwa? As per post nr 7.....around his place maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Baccara has operated this policy for about a year now. It's only when it's full (which is most nights as it's by far the most popular bar on Cowboy) and is designed to stop people walking in, walking around without buying a drink and then leaving. It's not an entry charge, you just buy your drink outside and take it in with you. An annoyance but not a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konying Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) It usually means its a slow night and not many girls inside.....they got to get something from you before you leave. I always ask just to peak inside before I commit. Baccara is one of my favorites, but I don't ever remember paying to get it. It's because they apply entry charge to Indian and Arab looking patrons because those 2 are known to buy 1 beer to share between 5 people, and 1 beer is lucky I was thinking the same thing. The same sort of double standard exists in Singapore in some bars - Ipanema comes to mind - where some ethnic groups are charged a cover, and others just walk straight in. Was talking to an African girl in there and she said that she had to pay $50 to...um...work, in there. Not sure if true or not. While not fair and general, but well justified and deserved. Some years ago, half the bar was filled with certain nationalities who took up the space, touched the girls stayed for hours sharing 1 beer between all of them. In some bars, after drinking half a bottle, they wanted to pay half the price, because they only drink half.. In case of OP, i find it particularly interesting when he says, he lives here and spends 10 000 baht per night. Surely staff would remember big spender like OP and NOT charge him for drinks knowing he would be spending 10 000. When i am out, i always buy a bottle in my favorite club, all staff know me and even if the place is full, they would move people and give me a table and bottles are only 2000 baht, can not even imagine what they would do if i was spending 10 000 Edited February 22, 2015 by konying 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It usually means its a slow night and not many girls inside.....they got to get something from you before you leave. I always ask just to peak inside before I commit. Baccara is one of my favorites, but I don't ever remember paying to get it. It's because they apply entry charge to Indian and Arab looking patrons because those 2 are known to buy 1 beer to share between 5 people, and 1 beer is lucky I was thinking the same thing. The same sort of double standard exists in Singapore in some bars - Ipanema comes to mind - where some ethnic groups are charged a cover, and others just walk straight in. Was talking to an African girl in there and she said that she had to pay $50 to...um...work, in there. Not sure if true or not. I was in Ipanema a few weeks back and there is a cover charge for all, first drink "free" if memory serves it was SGD 25 on the SGD 50 for the "girls" to work could well believe that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It usually means its a slow night and not many girls inside.....they got to get something from you before you leave. I always ask just to peak inside before I commit. Baccara is one of my favorites, but I don't ever remember paying to get it. It's because they apply entry charge to Indian and Arab looking patrons because those 2 are known to buy 1 beer to share between 5 people, and 1 beer is lucky I was thinking the same thing. The same sort of double standard exists in Singapore in some bars - Ipanema comes to mind - where some ethnic groups are charged a cover, and others just walk straight in. Was talking to an African girl in there and she said that she had to pay $50 to...um...work, in there. Not sure if true or not. I was in Ipanema a few weeks back and there is a cover charge for all, first drink "free" if memory serves it was SGD 25 on the SGD 50 for the "girls" to work could well believe that. I was there last month and there were still 2 effective queues...one that goes past the register, one that the Bouncer stands in. If he knows you or likes the look of you, he steps out of the way and waves you in... It's actually not a bad bar, with a decent band and the United Nations of girls in there... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It's always been one of the better places in OT, and as far back as I can remember always two queues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyHead Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) That's not a scam. A scam would be to charge you the entrance fee upon leaving. They were honest and up front. That's what you get for going to Soi Cowboy. You can't just go to Soi Cowboy and then complain about them trying to get money from you. "I've been a sexpat for 10 years and you've never charged me!" - Move along sunshine. Show's over. Edited February 22, 2015 by EmptyHead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fey Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 covers typically mean the place sucks. it means that people dont hang around for whatever reason once inside, or they dont buy anything for some reason. if theres a band or dj thats different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Don't do the fleshpots any more. Booooooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanAunuum Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 been to baccara a lot of times,during the busy and the quiet periods, never been asked to pay to get in,do not bother much now as it seems like pearl harbor when you get inside now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttthailand Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Japanese and Korean bar so prices for everything too high anyway. I haven't been there in a long time but don't remember ever being charged an entrance fee. Last time I went it was packed with Asians and the ladies were playing them like a fiddle... Hahaha....Suckers !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 covers typically mean the place sucks. it means that people dont hang around for whatever reason once inside, or they dont buy anything for some reason. if theres a band or dj thats different. Japanese and Korean bar so prices for everything too high anyway. I haven't been there in a long time but don't remember ever being charged an entrance fee. Last time I went it was packed with Asians and the ladies were playing them like a fiddle... Hahaha....Suckers !!! It's not a cover charge or an entrance fee. Buying a drink is required in every gogo. If Baccara is full, you may have to buy one before you enter. Or don't go in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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