A Guide to Bars, Girls, Shows & Sex

It’s no secret that hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to Thailand each year for the naughty nightlife.

This has given Thailand a reputation as a “sex tourism” destination, which is a little unfair, since it is just a small part of Thailand and, while somewhat unique in its delivery, is not something you can’t find elsewhere in the world.

Some holidaymakers are put off coming to Thailand because of this reputation, while others are intrigued to see what all the fuss is about. The reality is that it is easily avoided if you don’t want to see the neon lights, and easily found if you do.

Indeed, if scantily clad bar girls aren’t what you’re looking for, there are plenty of other nightlife options: regular pubs and bars, cabaret shows, nightclubs, night markets; and of course, lots of restaurants.

And while some bars in the likes of Patong in Phuket, Chaweng in Samui, and Soi Cowboy…