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Patpong Bangkok. Patpong is one of the most famous red light districts in the
world let alone in Bangkok. It is made up of parallel side-streets, found between Silom
Road and Surawongse Road. Although still home to around 100 bars and gogo bars it has long
since been overtaken by the Sukhumvit areas of Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy for those looking for the
sexier scene. The night market is now probably a bigger draw than the bars making it perfectly
acceptable for the thousands of female and family visitors who flock there every year.
Because of the market the sleazy feel of Patpong is far less pronounced than it used to be. The
bars and sex shows are still there but the main attraction now is the myriad of stall and hawkers
attracting the tourists looking for that elusive bargain. In reality you are unlikely to find it as
Patpong market prices are higher than almost all other markets in Bangkok due to the fact that the
customers are almost exclusively tourists. It is however a great atmosphere (missing in Thai
markets) and certainly a lot of fun.
If you are visiting Bangkok for the first time then Patpong should be on everyone's must do
list!
For more information on Patpong try www.patpong-bangkok.com
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