Ultimate Guide to the 5 Red Light Districts of Bangkok

Did you know there are 5 red light districts in Bangkok, Thailand?

Bangkok actually has 5 red light Districts. Not 3 as most mainstream travel websites claim. Which is why the information you find here is going to be new to you.

Most websites that claim there are only 3 areas in Bangkok to find prostitutes are regurgitating old information.

Or simply because they don’t know shit.

Lucky for you, if you’re planning right now to visit Bangkok I’m going to show you every single sex district this city has on hand.

Whether day or night in Bangkok, on this post you’ll learn where to find daytime action and where to go out at night to look for sexy Thai girls to keep you company.

By the end of this post you’ll know all of the nightlife entertainment districts in Bangkok by name!

I’m going to let you in on which go go bars you should visit. Which massage parlor with happy endings you should try before hopping back on that plane.

Also, one of the best places to get a blow job in Bangkok right at this very moment.

Because I can say for certain right now, that Bangkok is one of the best cities in the world to find prostitutes. Especially when this is going to be your first visit to Bangkok’s red light districts.

On this guide I’ll also tell you how much it will cost to hook up for sex with Thai prostitutes inside go go bars, massage parlors and pick up bars.

Each of the 5 Red Light District in Bangkok Has a Specialty

You’re also going to learn how big each of the nightlife areas are. As well as what’s there to do. Because each location has a specialty. For example Huay Kwang red light district only has soapy massage parlors. But no go go bars.

In Thailand, Bangkok has the most red light districts. Even bigger than sin city Pattaya, a few hours drive away. So if you’re wondering which city you should stay longer in Thailand for prostitutes, it’s a no brainer, Bangkok is the clear winner.

First off, I’ll point out where all five red light districts are in Bangkok for foreign tourists.

I Present to You, the 5 Red Light Districts in Bangkok

1. Nana – Nana red light district is the largest in terms of the sheer number of Thai prostitutes working inside gogo bars, beer bars and freelancing in the area. Many Thai ladyboys are present in Nana too. Hand job and blow job bars can be found around Nana.
2. Soi Cowboy – The smallest sex district in Bangkok. Yet packed with many popular go go bars including my personal favorites. And I’ll name those go go bars below.
3. Patpong – The second largest sex district in Bangkok. There’s a mix of all ladyboy go go bars and bars with real ladies. Patpong is also a prime location for gay bars and clubs. Very touristy area but sex for sale is rampant in Patpong.
4. Phrom Phong – Majority of massage shops for hand jobs, blow jobs and of course full services are in Phrom Phong. A short walking distance from Soi Cowboy.
5. Huay Kwang – Bangkok’s main strip of soapy massage parlors are in this location just north of Sukhumvit. Many Thai prostitutes; real girls and ladyboys live in Huay Kwang area and can provide in-call service.

As you can see all 3 above are go go bar districts, which are Bangkok’s primary claim to fame.

However, there are two unmentioned red light districts where foreign tourists can find massage shops for special massage services.

These Two Red Light Districts Are For Naughty Massage

Both Phrom Phong and Huay Kwang were never officially labeled as one of Bangkok’s red light districts.

But I’m doing it here because it takes a real pervert to share this sort of information.

I have to add that Huay Kwang which is mainly known for body to body soapy massage parlors is shrinking due to government crackdowns on underaged working girls.

Getting a soapy massage is still one of the things you’ve got to cross off your bucket list on your Bangkok to do list.

Phrom Phong is widely known for special service or oily massage shops with full-service sex options and mainly visited by non-Thais. While Huay Kwang is mainly visited by a mix of local Thais and Asians. Western customers are welcomed so no worries.

All Five Red Light Districts in Bangkok are Connected with BTS and MRT Train Stations

Finding prostitutes in Bangkok has never been easier today. All of them either has an MRT station or BTS station nearby.

For example, if you’re having fun at Soi Cowboy and have a sudden itch for a soapy massage you can take the subway train. Because right next to Soi Cowboy is the Sukhumvit MRT station. Take the subway to Huay Kwang Station (just 4 stops) and you’ll be just a few minutes walk to Emmanuelle Entertainment.

Every single red light district in Bangkok is connected by the city’s train system. It can’t get any easier than that.

Patpong also requires a short ride on the MRT subway to Silom Station. You can also see on the map, it’s also 4 stops away on the blue line from Sukhumvit Station.

Phrom Phong red light district is rapidly growing as one of the best areas for guys to find massage parlors with happy endings. And it’s just a short walk to Soi Cowboy red light district, about 15 minutes.

So if you stay at a hotel in Phrom Phong red light district you’ll be near massage parlors and go go bars. Which is the best of both worlds.

So Which Red Light District in Bangkok is the Best?

Right now, the hottest area to pick up Thai prostitutes is in the Sukhumvit area, specifically Nana, between Sukhumvit Soi 4 and down to Sukhumvit Soi 15 where Thermae Bar is located. Can’t wait to find out more about Thermae? Hit this button and you’ll find out all about it.

Nana is the only area where you can find Russian and African prostitutes also. They are strictly freelancing in the area so you will only find Thai sex workers inside go go bars and massage shops.

Prostitution in Bangkok is a big business bringing in tourists from all around the world. It’s a safe city and so easy to pay for sex with Thai prostitutes. And there are so many hotels all over the red light districts, from cheap to expensive.

But I bet you didn’t know just how big Thailand’s sex industry really is.

What You See is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

In general, local Thai men do not visit the businesses where foreigners go and frolic with Thai prostitutes. Unless they’re entertaining foreigners they’re doing business with. For local Thai guys, there are many smaller pockets of areas and places where they go to pay for sex with Thai hookers.

You should check out my page on where to find prostitutes in Bangkok for some interesting ways on hooking up with Thai prostitutes.

Typically Thai men go to massage bath houses อาบอบนวด like the ones found today in Huay Kwang red light district. Though we refer to them as body to body soapy massage parlors.

Here’s a great article relating to Thailand’s sex industry for Thai men.

The red light districts in Bangkok for foreigners are very much in your face. While sex businesses designated for local Thai men are low key.

Now You Know the Names of All the Red Light Districts in Bangkok

Okay so now you’ve been briefed on the key areas you should visit in the city.

You learned where the go go bars are found. And where you can go find body to body massage shops also.

Now I’m going to show you one of the best experiences you can have in Bangkok during the daytime. I’ll give you a clue. It has two letters, BJ.

Let’s get started!

Finding Day Time Action in Bangkok

As a newbie in Bangkok, you’re probably focused on go go bars and beer bars. Those are the classic places to find Thai prostitutes during night time.

However, there’s plenty of action available during daytime if you know where to look for it. And I’m going to show you where exactly.

But first, I do not recommend picking up Thai prostitutes early in the morning on the streets of Sukhumvit near Nana Soi 4. Those early morning riser type 500THB asking Thai hookers are the types of prostitutes you wouldn’t want to be messing around with.

Places You Want to Go For Day Time Action

In general, the best places to find sex in Bangkok during the day are at blow job salons and massage shops.

Such as Kiss Massage for erotic lingam session or 101 Premier Massage for straight up oiled sex with pretty Thai girls. Both establishments open from 12:00pm to 1:00am.

How About a Blow Job to Start the Day

Here’s what I recommend for an afternoon delight. I recommend going to 7 Heaven BJ Salon on Sukumvit Soi 33 to experience some nice blow job skills from decent looking Thai girls.

I’m not a fan of blow job bars in particular but 7 Heaven is a BJ salon and not a bar. I won’t get into why I don’t like BJ bars on this post. 7 Heaven is a strict hand job and blow job joint. They don’t offer massage services nor intercourse. But they have a unique approach to service.

7 Heaven charges 1300THB for a 40 minute bare back blow job. Cum in mouth is included. If that doesn’t convince you enough to go to 7 Heaven then I don’t know what else will.

7 Heaven charges 1000THB for a hand job which is kind of pricey if you think about it. Stick with 7 Heaven’s BJ service it’s very good and the girls are trained to do it right.

Getting an Erotic Body to Body Massage in the Afternoon

Years ago you only had a choice of oil body to body massage or a nuru gel body to body massage. Today you’ve got a bigger list of options to choose from. There are 4 hands massage, kinky massage, and even prostate massages.

Now you’ve also got the tantric or erotic massage option. Which I really enjoy. Personally there are two massage shops offering tantric massage service that I always go to; Paradise Massage and Bangkok Passion Massage.

You can find more information on both of those happy ending massage parlors right here including maps and more reviews of other massage shops in the area.

Most naughty massage shops open in the afternoon, around 12pm. But it’s best to go in around 3pm to 4pm when more Thai massage girls get into work. That’s when you have more choices of massage ladies to choose from.

Massage shops are some of the best places to find daytime action in Bangkok. And some even provide quickie services for around 1500THB for 30 minutes.

Okay, so now you know what to do during the daytime to get that naughty erotic massage and a quick release. When the night rolls in, it’s time to head to the go go bars.

Hit the Best Go Go Bars in Bangkok at Night

Bangkok’s go go bars open around 6pm but don’t go in too early unless you want to take advantage of happy hour. Best time to visit go go bars are around 10pm because by that time most of the bar girls have shown up for work.

One of my favorite gogo bars in Bangkok is located in Soi Cowboy. It’s called Shark Bar.

In my opinion, it has the most prettiest Thai go go dancers which you can take back to your hotel for 600THB bar fine. If you want to hook up with hotter dancers inside Shark Bar you’ll have to shell out a 1500THB bar fine.

Just a refresher for all you newbies; a bar fine is a payment made directly to the go go bar establishment. On top of that bar fine, you have to pay a short time rate or a long time rate which is a payment directly to the bar girl’s pocketbook.

Short time is typically 1 hour time and bar girls in Soi Cowboy charge about 1500THB to 2500THB depending on the girl’s age and look. But it doesn’t mean you get the full hour.

If you’re a Johnny cum quickly she’ll just get up take a shower and leave even when the full hour is not up and you won’t get another chance for another shot. Unless you pay her for the extra shot which could cost about 500THB to 1000THB.

Long time is typically overnight and this rate ranges widely depending on the time of night you’re taking her out of the bar. But could be around 4000THB to 7000THB.

Always Ask a Bar Girl How Many Times She’ll Let You Shoot Your Load

Typically you get to cum 1 time for short time. And 2 times to shoot your load during long time. It is possible to ask for more depending on your bargaining skills and how well you hit it off with her.

Short time and long time cost for sex are negotiable. Though go go bars vary widely as well and either be firm or lax on their rates.

Other go go bars you should check out for your first ever visit to Bangkok’s red light districts are Baccara Bar in Soi Cowboy which is right next to Shark Bar. Because Shark Bar is so popular it always gets packed full of tourists. So Baccara Bar is a worthy standby.

Nana Red Light District – That’s Where to Go for Large Gogo Bars that Put on Shower and Jacuzzi Shows with Naked Bar Girls

And I didn’t forget about Nana Entertainment Plaza (NEP) because I too enjoy the go go bars in that section of Bangkok’s red light district also.

Particularly this new large go go bar on the 2nd floor called Twister with its spacious multiple dance floors where you can check out scores of Thai bar girls dancing topless. Twister has a 700THB bar fine rate and the girls usually go 1500THB to 2000THB short time.

I also enjoy Billboard go go bar on the 3rd floor of NEP which also charges 700THB bar fine. Billboard is also one of the biggest go go bars in NEP and be sure to stay in and watch some of their ladies perform in jacuzzi and shower shows.

Remember, at any go go bars in Bangkok’s red light districts when you call a go go girl over to sit with you, you must buy her a lady drink which typically cost 150THB to 220THB.

You are allowed to touch her body. But please be playful about and not in a rapey manner.

While she’s sitting with you and playing with you, you can ask her how much she charges for an hour or for overnight. Or in other words, short time or long time.

I wrote reviews of the top 8 go go bars in Bangkok but I recommend checking around for your own favorite places. After all, there are about 80 go go bars in the city to explore.

One Really Good Reason Why You Need to Stay at a Bar Girl Friendly Hotel in the Red Light Districts in Bangkok

But wait. If you’re a keen reader you might be thinking, “Well okay if I take out a go go bar girl for a 1 hour short time fling, where do we go get it on?”

This is why it’s really important that you stay at a hotel near either Soi Cowboy or Nana. It’s that simple. I have a list of bar girl friendly hotels in easy walking distances to both red light districts in Bangkok.

Because the clock starts counting down on that 1 hour time the moment you step out of the bar go go bar she works in. It doesn’t start when you’re at your hotel room.

Certain go go bars do have on-premise short time rooms and certain red light districts like Patpong and Nana Plaza have shared short time rooms that charge 300THB for the hour. Trust me, you don’t want to be banging bar girls inside a go go bar short time room.

Finish the Night by Picking Up Thai Hookers at Thermae Bar

Here’s a place near and dear to my heart. Of all the years messing around in Bangkok I will say, Thermae Bar is the place to pick up Thai prostitutes working full time or part time in Bangkok.

I also know a lot of guys are into Thai university girls. If you’re one of those guys it is possible to pick up sexy Thai girls studying in universities around Bangkok inside the Thermae. They won’t be in uniform obviously, but they work inside for some extra spending cash.

I’ve written about Thermae bar countless times and I’ll keep recommending them until I catch something nasty from one of the Thai hookers working out of it.

Where to Find: The Thermae is located in the basement level of the budget-priced OYO 108 Ruamchitt Hotel near Sukhumvit Soi 15. Which is one of the best reasons to stay at hotel Ruamchitt.

All of the Thai prostitutes are standing around by the wall of Thermae bar. Some will be sitting down trying to catch the eyes of potential customers like you.

When you’re inside, just pick an empty chair. Immediately girls will look your way to see if you are interested in them. If you have the time don’t pick too fast.

A waiter will approach you if you haven’t ordered a drink yet at the bar. Take your time. Sip that beer. And look around until you find a girl you want to spend money on.

Here’s How to Do it Right at Thermae Bar

To get the attention of a girl: Simply wave and gesture her to come over to have a seat. The Thermae is not a go go bar. So there are rules. You can’t just go ahead and start groping her in public.

This is what you do next: You can buy her a drink. It’s the least you can do and Thermae drink prices are very reasonable. Just ask the waiters how much. But there is a drink menu with prices near the bar.

And then you seal the deal: Start that little chit chat. You can start asking about prices for sex. Same rules apply for gogo bars. There are short time prices and long time prices. Remember, at Thermae you don’t have to pay bar fines. It’s a pickup joint with freelancer hookers. Not a go go bar or a beer bar with hookers working directly for the bar.

Thermae Bar Thai Hooker Prices

In general, Thai prostitutes inside the Thermae ask for short time 1500THB to 2000THB for an hour including 1 shot. If you don’t drop their prices down you can ask for 2 shots within the hour.

For long time you’re looking to pay about 4000THB to 8000THB after midnight. Before midnight the price will be higher as you’re taking her away from the Thermae where she could possibly earn more throughout the night.

The Thermae is popular with Asian customers and often times it’s filled with Japanese and Koreans. But no worries because everyone is welcomed to the Thermae.

5 Reasons Why I Love Bangkok’s Thermae Bar

1. 1. 1. No need to pay bar fines
      2. Beers prices are reasonable
      3. No loud eardrum damaging music
      4. No Thai girls pestering me for lady drinks. Also no requirement to buy lady drinks. Not unless you want.
      5. Thai prostitutes inside Thermae Bar are the least hardened and jaded ladies in Bangkok’s commercial sex industry.

The Thermae is not a good location for day time action. It only gets busy late into the night. Though you can find Thai hookers starting 7pm. But not in great numbers as compared to night time past 10pm.

If you don’t dig ladyboys I recommend staying away from the men dressed as women in front of the Ruamchitt Hotel and the stairs leading down to Thermae Bar.

Otherwise, the Thermae has a strict no chicks with dicks policy. It’s very rare to find an establishment like this prohibiting ladyboys from the bar premise.

Whichever way you swing it, the Thermae Bar is an institute in Bangkok and thus a must visit and experience.

Try Out Bangkok’s Soapy Massage Experience

A report about Bangkok’s red-light districts won’t be complete without a nod to all the soapy massage parlors. As I mentioned above, Huay Kwang red light district has the most concentration of soapy massage parlors in the city.

Who doesn’t like taking a bath with a hot Thai girl? I thought so. It beats jerking off in a bathtub alone.

Best times to visit the soapies in Bangkok is around 8pm. That’s when most of the massage girls show up for work.

Cost of a Soapy Body to Body Massage

Soapies are full service and you pay only one price. Prices usually start at around 1800THB for fishbowl girls for 1 hour. Model type girls cost 4000THB for 45 minutes.

Okay just to clarify the video clip above. As depicted in this hilarious clip you choose the massage ladies. Afterward, you have sex with them in a private bedroom. Just wanted to put that out there.

For several years I have been recommending body to body massage parlors at Phrom Phong over soapy body to body massage parlors in Huay Kwang.

I like Phrom Phong because massage parlors in that area open for business in the afternoon. Massage parlors in Phrom Phong are smaller than soapy massage parlors. I still find that Phrom Phong massage shops have a very good line up of pretty massage girls.

That said if this is your first time visiting the red light districts in Bangkok you should consider trying out a soapy massage.

And I recommend going to Poseidon Massage which is one of the first soapy massage parlors I’ve ever been to. Cheapest soapy massage girls at Poseidon can be hired for 1800THB. Head up to the 3rd floor and you’ll find Poseidon’s model girls that cost 4000THB+ for 45 minutes.

Then I recommend Emmanuelle (no website) which I never did before. But I’ve been there recently and had some very good experiences. A review coming soon! Roughly about the same price as Poseidon Massage.

Soapy massages in Bangkok is a big subject to write about on this post. So if you’re looking for soapy massage prices and types of Thai prostitutes working inside these establishments check out this page.

Even though I prefer the massage shops over in Phrom Phong I still suggest having a soapy massage experience in Bangkok.

Looking for Good Thai Girls?

Okay, so maybe you’re not into paying hookers for sex. Maybe you’re young and suave with good looks. And you want to try your pick up skills with beautiful normal Thai girls. For that I recommend heading to some of the best hotels with nightclubs to pick up Thai ladies looking for foreign boyfriends.

Conclusion

There you have it. Now you know there are actually five red light districts in Bangkok for foreign tourists. And you know where to find all of them.

I’ve pinpointed exactly where you should go for getting day time action in Bangkok. Getting a blow job in the afternoon will put that extra pep in your step. At least until you hit the gogo bars at night.

Getting an erotic massage by a pretty Thai girl is also something you can’t leave Bangkok without trying. If you miss it you’ll regret it, trust me. Go to the massage shops mentioned in this post. You won’t be disappointed.

I also pointed out my favorite go go bars in Bangkok located in Soi Cowboy and Nana Entertainment Plaza. Where you’ll have a good time watching pretty girls gyrate around dance poles on stage, in the shower and jacuzzi. Or even on your lap.

Most importantly you now know how much to pay when you want to take a go go bar girl back to your hotel room to finish off the night.

What I’ve given you here is just a small taste of Bangkok’s crazy red light districts. Be sure to check out my blog and the rest of this website for even more info on Thai prostitutes in the sex districts of Bangkok.