Thailand Nightlife – The Real Risks Nobody Talks About

You might have seen this Bangkok bar fire. Dozens of people died. There’ve been similar incidents in the past, such as this one.

In 2009, even something more extreme during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Bangkok when 67 people died.

And yet, I am telling you this is not something to worry about. The real danger, the stuff you really should worry about isn’t talked about. Continue reading “Thailand Nightlife – The Real Risks Nobody Talks About”

Thailand Nightlife – 10 Step Safety Protocol

Today, 10 steps – the exact safety protocol I use and recommend every single time, whether you’re dealing with a freelancer, a bar girl, or anyone in between.

Quick note before we start: I go into even more detail on this – plus the full city-by-city breakdown – inside the Thailand Guide. Worth a look if you’ve got a trip coming up. Now, the protocol.
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Thailand Nightlife – Freelancer VS. Gogo 2026 [RISK COMPARISON]

If you’ve spent any time in my comment section, you already know this fight never ends. Half of you swear by freelancers.

The other half won’t touch anything that isn’t inside a bar with a mamasan watching. So today, I’m settling it – not with opinions, but with the actual risk breakdown nobody wants to spell out clearly.

No fence-sitting, no “it depends” cop-out until the very end, when it actually does depend.

Let’s start with the case for go-go bars. Continue reading “Thailand Nightlife – Freelancer VS. Gogo 2026 [RISK COMPARISON]”