Patpong Go Go Bars in Bangkok – A Tour of Bangkok’s Infamous Red Light District
Patpong is the first red light district that started the go go bar culture,makingBangkok world famous. The bright neon lights first lit up the skies during the Vietnam war attracting US soldiers like flies. Today those same lights are now brighter and the boots of soldiers have been replaced by sandal wearing backpackers and single men on the prowl for sex.The red light district of Patpong is locatedat the business district of Bangkok called Silom. Like all the other red light districts in Bangkok, Patpong is easily reached by taking the BTS Sky Train and getting off at Sala Daeng station. You can also take the underground train and get off atSilom MRT station. And of course any Taxi driver in Bangkokwill know where Patpong is.Patpong is a fairly decent sized red light district consisting of two acai powder main streets, running parallel to each other calledPatpong 1 and Patpong 2. And there are hundredsof nightlifeestablishments such as go go bars, beer bars and sex shows. Head to Patpong 1 for the most popular go go bars such as King’s Castle 1 and2, and Queen’s Castle 1 and 2. They are allrun by the same management and have a reputation for not padding the bills. It’s best to get there by 9pmto get the best seats asthe establishments do get packed full with visitors.Now here’s something you may want to know about. Patpong’s go go bars do employ transvestites. More commonly referred to as lady-boys. Whether you like them or not you’ll inevitably come across one in Patpong’s go go bars. King’s Castle 3 for example is a go go bar with all lady-boys employed inside and are either pre-op or post op.