Thailand has lovely scenery and is well known for its outrageous nightclubs. The established reputation of the evenings are like Amsterdam without the wooden shoes. Believe it or not, this is only some of the picture. As with any trip abroad, before departing, remember to check with the proper authorities to determine all of the regional laws and customs.
While traveling in foreign countries, only keep original documents such as driver’s licenses, passports, and birth certificates on your person if you are absolutely sure you will need them – for instance, if you are boarding a plane. Otherwise, make copies of the documents, and keep the originals in your hotel room, preferably secured in a hotel safe.
Bangkok pubs and drinking establishments are a gold mine for pick pockets and all other type of illegal activity because of large number of tourists that visit them. If you drink or do drugs, you should use extreme caution and always keep your personal property close to your person at all times.
Additionally because of the increased popularity for everyone, Thailand’s government and bar owners have worked to pass laws that will make tourists feel safer and be better able to enjoy themselves. For example, identification is now required at the entrance before anyone can enter a bar. To guarantee your own entry, you might want to call ahead and ask if your passport will suffice to allow you entry into the place you want to visit.
Second hand smoke is a serious problem in Thailand, like it is in the United States. Thailand has new laws about if and when a person is allowed to smoke in Bangkok bars. These laws are always changing, they depend on the time of day, day of week, and what club your in. It’s always best to double check if smoking is important to you.
Strip clubs are the most popular bars in Bangkok in the later part of the evening. Regulations for Thai strip clubs are much looser than they are anywhere in the United States. One term to be aware of is “katoeys,” which is the Thai word for transvestite. This is just one of those little pieces of knowledge that can save you from humiliation or more serious trouble if you know about it in advance.
Although Thailand has many lovely cities, if you are a social night owl, you must check out the bangkok bars. Since there are so many nightclubs in Bangkok, a guide toBangkok bars can be helpful. The variety, style, glamor, and affordable high energy of Bangkok’s many nightclubs, bars, and discotheques await your discovery.
- Larry Willis