Soi Cowboy
Soi Cowboy Street is such a famous area for those in search of active nightlife in Bangkok. It's a traveler hub with the bustle of night markets and the excitement of red light district bars.
Apart from sacred temples and shopping paradises in Thailand, visitors should not miss out on the chance to explore the nightlife in Bangkok. The most prominent night spot in Bangkok must be the hustle and bustle red light district, Soi Cowboy Street. The Soi Cowboy is an ideal place for those seeking amusing nightlife activities in Bangkok. If you are planning to visit Bangkok in the near future, why not try once to experience Soi Cowboy’s entertainment?
Soi Cowboy red-light district is located near the famous commercial area Terminal 21. Soi Cowboy was named after an African-American cowboy guy who was the first to open a bar in this area since the 1970s. Coming to this area, tourists can watch the long-legged lady dancing in a bikini swimsuit looking extremely beautiful and attractive. You will also have an opportunity to enter a magical space with exciting music and striptease performances from hot guys and girls. Don’t think of this area as a place for those seeking sensual pleasure but visualize it as another interesting perspective in the culture of the beautiful Bangkok city.
Soi Cowboy red-light district
Compared to Patpong or Nana Plaza, Soi Cowboy features a more laid-back and carnival-like atmosphere which helps you save a decent cost compared to other places but still brings many interesting surprises to enrich your Thailand travel experiences. Go there and explore the 150-meter-long street full of Go-Go Bars lighten up by colorful flashing neon lights. Soi Cowboy Street is usually busier at night, especially at weekends. Once you entered the street, live music shows and shining neon lights will warm you up.
Walking around Soi Cowboy Street will not only help you enjoy the excitement of Soi Cowboy but also take you to step inside the Go-Go Bars, a true “paradise” is then opened before your eyes. Everyone visiting Soi Cowboy is pretty outgoing and open-minded. So, let your hair down and enjoy the nightlife in Soi Cowboy to the fullest. On the left side, Soi Cowboy is filled with dozen of Go-Go Bars such as Country Road, Deja Vu, Tilac, Kiss, ShadowBar, Midnite, Shark, and Baccara. On the other side, you can find a great variety of nightclubs, including Rio Club, Cockatoo Ladyboy Bar, Moonshine Joint, Jungle Jim Pub, Suzie Wong, Cowboy 2, Dundee, and Cocktail Club.
Soi Cowboy street
In Soi Cowboy, Go Go Bars, discos and nightclubs welcome guests from 7:00 pm to 2:30 am. The entrance is free, the price range of a drink varies from 100 to 200 Baht (depending on each bar). Soi Cowboy is fairly straightforward, without traps or scams. The staff might sit next to you and serve a drink but rarely push you to order. Most Go-Go Bars follow the popular pattern in Thailand: alcoholic drinks available and women in bikinis on the stage. There is usually a UV-lit central stage surrounded by lines of multi-tiered seats. Under the neon lights and loud music, guests can indulge themselves in the whirling, vibrant space and have fun with the enchanting sexy dance of the skillful dancers.
Attracted by the beautiful and flashy space, Kiss A-Go-Go is one of the top-rated yet highest priced bars in the Soi Cowboy red-light district. The prices listed in front of the entrance are 180 baht/glass of beer and 110 baht/draft beer. If tourists want to come here and have fun without worrying about how much you can afford to pay for such a fee, "Happy Hours" (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm) is the ideal time to go. You will get to admire the hot performance of 8 beautiful girls on the multi-level stage while relaxing on the very comfortable red sofas. Nice music and good service will make tourists feel like on heaven. The first impression when you step into the hall of Sahara A-Go-Go is that space here is filled with shimmering lights and decorative patterns with higher quality than any other bars in Soi Cowboy. Entering deep into the main room, looking up at the bright multi-level stage from the floor, you will see about 8 to 10 girls reeling in extremely erotic dance. As a sister bar with Kiss A Go-Go and very good service quality, the price here is also quite high. However, “Happy Hours” is also applied to this bar.
A-Go-Go bar at Soi Cowboy
Located between Sukhumvit Soi 23 and Asoke Road, Soi Cowboy is easily reached by tuk-tuk, taxi, or BTS. Enjoying the drinks in the bars of Soi Cowboy during happy hours is the main tip for tourists to save some expenses.
Soi Cowboy Map
Questions & Answers (15)
I went yesterday around 2am and is completely dead. Why?
Hi! At that time, most of businesses are closed. The most crowded time is from 8 p.m. till mid-night.
do go go bars check ID?
Hi! You should bring along your passport to enter some bars here.
Is Soi Cowboy safe for Asian female tourists to visit alone at night?
Usually, it's crowded till midnight so it's quite safe to travel alone at night. However, for your own safety, we recommend you not to travel alone too late at night.
Are the police often patrolling this red-light district? I don't want to get into any trouble while visiting the place
This area is a legal red-light district, you don't have to worry about that, just don't violate the local laws.
Do these strip clubs have private booths for customers?
Some luxurious ones provide private rooms, usually, it's more expensive.