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Originally Posted by Fio  Well I think the Patpong shows are pretty seedy. The women who perform these acts aren’t the prettiest ones and most of them have obviously born children …stretch marks and C section scars. Thai women are traditionally very modest about their bodies. I can't help wondering how the children of these women feel about answering the question “What does YOUR mummy do for a living?” It’s pure human exploitation and tourists are condoning and perpetuating it by going to see these shows. Furthermore, the Patpong shows are notorious for excessive overcharging and if you query your bill the bouncers can get very aggressive and threatening...be warned.
Be warned also that some of the shows in the back sois around Patpong are very hardcore, particularly those that cater for gay men. Nana and Soi Cowboy (both on Sukhumvit) are like Sunday school outings in comparison to those places.
If you young first timers really want to see some of the “risquée” BKK nightlife then a katoey (ladyboy) stage show might be more fun and entertaining. Angelwitch in Nana Plaza also does a popular floor show which is considerably more erotic than either Patpong or the usual bored-looking girls shuffling around poles. |
yes the Sex shows on a whole are very boring and I also dont agree with it but it is in many other cities in the world just not so open as Pattaya and parts of Bangkok.
There is always lots of talk in Australia about "Ping Pong"shows and most will say on your return "Did you see a ping pong show?" And some may think they have missed out if they havent been,but they are boring!
More fun is sitting around a bar and watching drunk western men picking up ladymen and having no idea.
On a whole I find patpong to be quite safe as long as you dont venture down some of the seedier soi's and keep in mind that it is a "Red light"district and just as dangerouse as any other in the world.
Most wouldnt go wandering around Kings cross late at night on their own,same applies to Patpong.
In many open bars in some of Thailands tourist areas you will see women pole dancing topless and in G strings and this would not happen in some other parts of the world,and on a whole are really just there to get men to spend money on drinks at their bar as opposed to the next bar.
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