A First-Timer’s Essential Handbook
Thailand is world-famous for its vibrant nightlife and adult entertainment venues, a paradise for those seeking an unforgettable experience. In this article, we’ll provide you with a complete guide on the most exciting of all venues in Thailand: The Go-Go Bar. This is one type of venue in Thailand where you need to know how to play the game. We’ve listed everything you ever wanted to know about the Go-Go Bars, what’s inside, what to expect, and how they work. Knowing what to expect ahead of time will ensure that you have fun.
What is a Go-Go Bar?
A Go-Go Bar is very similar to the strip clubs you might have been to in your country. These are small bars, similar to the small strip joints you might see on the corner in a small town in the USA or Australia. When you enter the go-go bar, the first thing you see is a stage in the center of the room. Jetting up from the platform to the ceiling are several poles. There are usually ten or so girls dancing to club music, using the poles to create erotic movement, with mirrors on the walls for reference and inspiration. Facing the stage on either side are arena-style booth seats, so everybody has a good view of the sexy bodies on stage. Most of the dancers are wearing lingerie or bikinis, but some are dancing nude or topless. Every few songs, the dancers will leave the stage, and another group of dancers will start dancing in their place.
What Happens in a Go-Go Bar?
Meet the Go-Go Bar Mamasan (Host)
The Mamasan or a hostess will lead you to a table when you first walk into the go-go bar. Someone will then take your drink order. The Mamasan is usually an older woman, who at one time might have been a dancer herself. She’s in charge of all the dancers, hostesses, and waitresses, and it may be to your benefit to make friends with the Mamasan. During your visit, you might even want to buy her a drink or two. Making friends with the Mamasan can make getting to know the dancers a little easier. If you want to learn more about the word Mamasan and the vocabulary of bar girls and go-go bars, read this post.
Take a Seat: Get to Know the Dancers
Once you’re seated at a table and have a drink, don’t be surprised if one of the dancers waiting to perform comes over to sit with you. She may have been sent over by the Mamasan or come over on her own. She’ll ask your name, where you are from, and how long you have stayed in Thailand. They’re trying to figure out how much money you have to spend and how long you can spend it. All the dancers have numbers. So if a dancer catches your eye, give the hostess or waitress her number. They will bring her over when she finishes dancing. Once a girl joins you, you need to buy her a drink if you want her to stay.
Have Fun at Go-Go Bars: Buy Lots of Drinks
A go-go bar makes most of its profit from liquor sales. And in the same way, the go-go dancers earn the majority of their income from the shots that customers order for them. These shots are known as “lady drinks.” They are usually around 200 baht, more expensive than cocktails and beers sold in the club. The dancers receive a commission on every glass that a customer buys for them, usually about 40%. Understand that the dancer keeping you company will only stay with you as long as you keep ordering them shots. Once you stop ordering, they will politely excuse themselves and disappear. During the show, waitresses appear with trays of shots for the dancers. Don’t get suckered into buying shots off the tray for several girls. Or else you’ll be in for quite a shock when your bill comes at the end of the night.
Taking The Dancers Back Home: About Bar Fines
You’ve been having a great time talking, and you would like to get to know her a little better. Most go-go bar dancers will leave with customers, but you have to pay the bar a fee so she can go; this fee is called a bar fine. A bar fine ranges anywhere from 600 baht to 1500 baht depending on the club. Once you’ve paid the bar fine, it’s time to decide how much time you want to spend with the dancer. You can either go for a short time (about one hour) or a long time (all night). A short time will cost you anywhere from 1,500 baht to 2,500 baht, and a long time could be 2,500 baht to 5,000 baht. And if you want to take the girls all night (a long time) in Bangkok, consider finding a guest-friendly hotel. We have covered the best 16 places in this report.
Taking The Ladies on Holidays
After spending the night at your hotel, your new friend might want to spend the rest of your holiday in Thailand with you. For this to happen, you will have to pay the mamasan a certain amount to be negotiated. This compensates the go-go bar for the dancer’s income for the time she’s away. And if you plan to take one of these gals out of the go-go bar for a month-long holiday on the beach somewhere, be prepared to pay the bar anywhere from 9,000 baht to 20,000 baht. This does not even include what you need to pay the girls for her services as your sexy tour guide, something always up to negotiation. So if you’re planning on taking a hot model from a go-go bar to spend your holiday with you, make sure you’ve got plenty of cash.
Explore Bangkok’s nightlife, from Patpong to Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza, and discover the best bars, clubs, and go-go bars the city has to offer. Whether you’re enjoying the excitement of Bangkok’s adult entertainment venues or relaxing at a rooftop bar, the city promises an unforgettable experience. Use this guide to navigate the vibrant and dynamic nightlife scene in Bangkok.
