07-22-2024, 07:38 AM
my girlfriend, Boo, introduced me to a unique venue called Bar Masda 2. Located down a shadowy side street off Third Road, this place was quite hidden—no advertisements or signs were visible, and entry was restricted to known individuals. We arrived after 3 a.m., and the bar had the ambiance of a private party space with mismatched furniture that seemed to be salvaged from various sources.
We were instructed to select a seating area and ordered a bottle of whiskey, two large Cokes, and a bottle of water for 800 baht. The amount seemed excessive for just the two of us. The solution came in the form of two of Boo's colleagues from her bar, who each brought along a handsome guy from their circle to join us. Each of these guys received 200 baht from the girls. With the addition of seven people, including myself, the drinks were soon consumed.
For the first time, I found myself surrounded by Thais with no background music but current Thai pop songs, which was a refreshing change from the usual Isaan folklore.
On stage, all the men present were arranged in two rows, spotlighted and dressed modestly in jeans and shirts. A presenter interacted with them through a microphone, announcing that female guests could choose one for the night. The arrangement was similar to Go-Go bars: the girl pays a bar fine and the boy is available for private activities. Unlike the Go-Go bars, the girls could not grope the boys or engage in public displays of affection.
Boo also mentioned a bar called "Non Boys" or "Tom Boys," which caters to lesbians. Here, the dancers are women dressed as men, and only female patrons are welcome. This bar, like others, is frequented exclusively by Thais, making it an intriguing yet exclusive venue for those interested in a different kind of nightlife experience.
We were instructed to select a seating area and ordered a bottle of whiskey, two large Cokes, and a bottle of water for 800 baht. The amount seemed excessive for just the two of us. The solution came in the form of two of Boo's colleagues from her bar, who each brought along a handsome guy from their circle to join us. Each of these guys received 200 baht from the girls. With the addition of seven people, including myself, the drinks were soon consumed.
For the first time, I found myself surrounded by Thais with no background music but current Thai pop songs, which was a refreshing change from the usual Isaan folklore.
On stage, all the men present were arranged in two rows, spotlighted and dressed modestly in jeans and shirts. A presenter interacted with them through a microphone, announcing that female guests could choose one for the night. The arrangement was similar to Go-Go bars: the girl pays a bar fine and the boy is available for private activities. Unlike the Go-Go bars, the girls could not grope the boys or engage in public displays of affection.
Boo also mentioned a bar called "Non Boys" or "Tom Boys," which caters to lesbians. Here, the dancers are women dressed as men, and only female patrons are welcome. This bar, like others, is frequented exclusively by Thais, making it an intriguing yet exclusive venue for those interested in a different kind of nightlife experience.