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While Patpong is internationally known as a red light district at the heart of Bangkok's sex industry, it is in fact only one of several red-light districts with some catering primarily to Thai men while others, like Patpong, cater primarily to foreigners. [1] A busy night market aimed at tourists is also located in Patpong. [2]
Patpong Night Market. Patpong Night Market is a night bazaar in well-known red-light district Patpong neighbourhood in downtown Bangkok. Patpong is a popular entertainment district located in the namesake soi (alley) of Silom road. One of the most important commercial zones of Bangkok. During the day, it is full of office workers and street ...
The second part of the exhibition is dedicated to Patpongs further development into one of the world's most famous entertainment areas and eventually red light districts. Superstars like David Bowie, Robert De Niro, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Christopher Walken visit and film in Patpong marking its presence in popular culture. [5]
According to Oat Montien, a former artist-in-residence at Patpong Museum where history of sex tourism around Patpong area is studied, Soi Pratuchai began its name as a gay destination from a gay go-go bar named Twilight; later the soi's alias, that relocated from Sukhumwit area to the entrance of Soi Pratuchai in 1971.
The “police station” built in a few days from an old retail unit in Surawong, central Bangkok, is so realistic from the outside that several pedestrians stop and stare, perhaps wondering if ...
The city is known for its street life and cultural landmarks, as well as its red-light districts. The Grand Palace and Buddhist temples including Wat Arun and Wat Pho stand in contrast with other tourist attractions such as the nightlife scenes of Khaosan Road and Patpong. Bangkok is among the world's top tourist destinations, and has been ...
Pages in category "Red-light districts in Thailand" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. ... Patpong; S. Soi Cowboy; Soi Pratuchai; Sunee ...
Nana Plaza (formerly Nana Entertainment Plaza) is an entertainment complex and red-light district in Bangkok, Thailand.Originally built as a shopping center, Nana Plaza occupies a three-story commercial building in the Khlong Toei District of Bangkok about 300 metres (330 yd) from the BTS Skytrain's Nana Station.