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5 Bars in Thonglor for the perfect cocktail
One thing is for sure in Bangkok: the nightlife scene is second to none. And trendy Thonglor fits right into this thrilling narrative. Whether you want to dance the night away or go bar hopping with your pals, there’s never a dull time in Thonglor. But where should you go when all you need is the perfect drink to savour?…
- Crime News
Patong Police raid massage parlours exploiting underage workers
In a recent crackdown on unlicensed operations, the Patong Police force swooped in on two massage parlours suspected of exploiting underage workers. Hatha Massage, located on Rat-Uthit 200 Pi Road, underwent a law enforcement raid at 9.40pm on August 12. The law enforcement action came on the heels of allegations that the establishment was not only operating without the necessary…
- Phuket News
Phuket bar raided for illegal operation, underage drinking and restricted hours
A crackdown on illegal entertainment venues in Phuket Town continued as a bar was raided by authorities in the early hours of yesterday. Muang Phuket District Chief Pairote Srilamoon led a team of officers from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) in the raid on the ‘At Five’ bar at 1.30am. They were joined by Danai Jaikaeng, Deputy District Chief from…
- Crime News
Pattaya authorities kick beggar out of bar for being dressed as lion performer
Pattaya authorities kicked a beggar out of a bar because he was dressed as a lion performer. Pattaya City Municipality officers, known as Tessagit, have taken a firm stance against individuals dressed as lion performers. Officers say they are just beggars who irritate business owners and customers. Following multiple complaints from bar owners in the popular Soi 6 area of…
- Crime News
Security guard stomps on American tourist’s head in Phuket (video)
An American tourist is seeking justice after being stomped on by a security guard at a pub in Phuket, southern Thailand, at 4am on April 9. The injured tourist decided to take the case to Thai media after the police failed to take action more than a week after he reported the crime. Police deny delaying the investigation and say…
- Crime News
Pattaya cops arrest British man and Thai woman suspected of trafficking
Pattaya cops arrested a British man and a Thai woman suspected of human trafficking, the Daily Mail reported on Friday. Officers raided the Flirt bar on Soi 6 Road, known for its many sex bars, on April 5. There, they arrested a British man named William Reece, and a 31 year old Thai woman named Jaranya Deeppair. Officers said that arrest…
- Crime News
After Patong bar bust, police on the prowl for human trafficking in Pattaya (video)
After the Patong bar bust that made headlines last week, police are on the prowl for human trafficking in Pattaya. Police on Tuesday night carried out a joint operation in a bid to prevent human trafficking, illegal drugs, minors, and the carrying of weapons in nightspots in the area. The operation involved a police team comprised of officers from Pattaya…
- Crime News
Arrest warrants for Swiss man and Thai women allegedly involved in Patong bar scandal
UPDATE Police issued arrest warrants for a Swiss man and two Thai women allegedly involved in the Patong bar scandal that came to light last week. The scandal involved underage girls being exploited for sexual services. A number of individuals were arrested, and five Patong Police officers were transferred to other posts for their connections to the scandal last week.…
- Phuket News
Foreign owner of Patong bar in trafficking scandal flees thailand
UPDATE The foreign owner of the Patong bar at the centre of a recent sex trafficking scandal fled Thailand to Laos, according to the Deputy Commander of the Royal Thai Police, Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn. Big Joke arrived in Phuket yesterday to follow up on the case. He said the bar is related to a network of bars in Bangkok…
- Crime News
Cops raid Phuket bar operating past closing time
Cops raided a Phuket bar that was reportedly opening and selling alcohol past the legal closing time. A team from Mueang Phuket District and Phuket City Police raided the bar at 1.09am on Wednesday, 77 Kaoded reported. The bar is located on Chana Jaroen Road in the Talad Yai sub-district of the main city district. The team found over 200…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok pub raid can’t find anything illegal to bust
Drug raids have become common around Thailand, but some are definitely less fruitful than others. Sometimes a club is open only during legal operating hours, following all the rules, and packed with law-abiding citizens. Despite receiving complaints from residents in the surrounding neighbourhood, police and army officers found nothing illegal in a recent raid in Bangkok. The raid on a…
- Things To Do
The coolest bars in Pattaya to drink and hang out
Known for its exciting nightlife, stopping by a few bars while you’re in Pattaya is a must. Pattaya offers everything, from hipster hangouts to beachside sun loungers. Whether you sip or gulp, prefer home-brewed beers or top-class mixology, there’s something for every night owl ready to enjoy a glass or two of alcoholic beverages. With so many bars in the…
- Guides
5 restaurants bars in Bangkok for delicious food and cocktails
Because of Bangkok’s growing popularity among foodies, there is almost too many choice of restaurants and bars in the city. In fact, we venture to say that Bangkok is one of the best gastronomic cities in the world. But why do we love it? Not only can you find amazing food but also a selection of delicious cocktails as well,…
- Business News
Huge Bangkok bar raided as police arrest underage and customers for drug possession
Despite the ‘official’ closing time for nightlife venues around Bangkok being extended to midnight, from 11pm, on June 1, many venues have continued to push their luck with authorities for the last few months. This venue since February. Yesterday morning Pathumwan district police raided a bar in Bangkok’s Rong Muang area after receiving a tip off that the venue had been…
- Travel
5 rooftop bars you should visit in Bangkok in 2022
There are plenty of bars and clubs all over the swanky metropolis of Bangkok, from the trendy neighbourhood of Ekamai and Thonglor to the red light districts of Nana and Patpong, and the backpacker haven down Khaosan Road. The buzz and excitement of those places is something else, but something is missing – an incredible view of Bangkok. As entertainment…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya bar raided by police at 5am, some test positive for illicit drugs
The pub manager, guests, and staff members of a bar in Pattaya were arrested at around 5am over the weekend for violating Covid-19 measures that require restaurants to stop serving alcohol by 9pm. Nationwide, entertainment venues – which have faced closure orders since April – have been able to apply to open temporarily as restaurants. But bars and other unapproved…
- Bangkok News
Bangkok restaurant raided, several foreigners caught without entry stamps
In yet another party bust, police raided a restaurant in Bangkok at around 1:45am yesterday, past the 11pm cutoff set by the government, and arrested more than 45 people for violating disease control measures. Several foreigners were also charged for not having entry stamps in their passports. Immigration police officers say 30 people at the Nakhon Bar Bangkok were foreigners…
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Hungry Hub Bangkok Rooftop Festival 2021
It’s almost coming towards the end of the year so if you are looking for a great rooftop atmosphere to celebrate, you have come to the right place! Hungry Hub is organizing Bangkok Rooftop Festival 2021 and offering exclusive deals at the finest rooftop bars in the city. Below are the lists of the greatest rooftop restaurants in Bangkok, all…
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Top 5 bars in Pattaya
Famed for its vibrant nightlife, visiting a bar or two while you’re in Pattaya is an absolute must. From beachfront sun loungers to hipster hangouts and sports bars, Pattaya has it all. Whether you sip or gulp, prefer home-brewed beers or top-class mixology, there’s something for every night owl ready to enjoy a glass or two of alcoholic beverages. With…
- Food
Top 10 Restaurant-Bars in Bangkok
Bangkok’s reputation as a popular foodie destination is now such that there’s almost too much choice. In fact, we venture to say that Bangkok is one of the best gastronomic cities in the world. But why do we love it? Not only can you find amazing food but also a selection of delicious cocktails as well, and all in the…
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Top 10 Nightclubs in Bangkok
Bangkok’s nightlife is undeniably one of the city’s most appealing features. The city never sleeps and thus, does not lack when it comes to nightclubs, with DJ-driven clubs around every corner. But there’s something to be said about how diversified Bangkok’s nightlife experience has become, which now includes underground warehouses, cocktail bars and venues of all kind. Whether you want…
- Crime News
Police raid Chon Buri bar and arrest 28 people for allegedly violating the Emergency Decree
Police raided a bar in Chon Buri and arrested 28 people for allegedly violating disease control measures. The bar was open past 11pm, the closing time for entertainment venues under emergency control measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Police raided the bar around 1am after a call from a local resident. Along with the bar owner, 8 employees and…
- Thailand News
Where are Thailand’s bar girls? Up to a million people out of work | VIDEO
https://youtu.be/UD-ymVlW3PU We know about the challenges in Thailand’s hotel industry. We know about the grounded planes and the problems with aviation. We know about the vendors and the tour company employees who have survived on a steady flow of tourists for decades. But there is another hidden victim of the lockdowns and border closures, an industry which is the largest…
- World News
2 more cases identified in the northern Thailand Covid-19 mini outbreak
2 more people have been confirmed as infected with Covid-19 in the current mini-outbreak in Northern Thailand. In this case both women had crossed the Thai/Myanmar border and worked at the same bar in Myanmar as the original patient, feared to be a potential super-spreader. The 29 year old is now being treated at a hospital in Chiang Mai. Chiang…
- Covid-19 News
970 now tested as part of the investigation into the infected Bangkok DJ
3 of the bars where the 37 year old DJ, Thailand’s first locally transmitted Covid-19 case in 101 days, are said not to have observed basic preventions required in a workplace – temperature screening, wearing a face mask and social distancing. It’s also been revealed that the bars offered a “glass sharing” special menu as part of their promotions. The…
- Pattaya News
Thai Hi-So hits Thai celebrity in the face with a bottle at Pattaya club
Celebrities at 10 paces. Police are investigating reports of a half-Thai ‘celebrity’ who has reported being hit in the face with a bottle at a nightclub in Pattaya. Thai media reports say that Jirat “Hiso Champ” Petnunthawong attacked openly gay 33 year old Rusameekae Fagerlund in a fit of jealousy. Jirat told police that he saw Rusameekae talking to his celeb girlfriend,…
- Covid-19 News
Thai health authorities track and trace 600+ people linked to 37 year old DJ
More than 600 people are now being traced as a result of the random Covid-19 case of the 37 year old DJ who tested positive last Wednesday without being out of the country at any time. Thai health authorities are under pressure to find the source of his infection. It’s only 1 local case after exactly 100 days of no…
- Việt Nam
Quán bar mời Ngân 98 mặc phản cảm biểu diễn bị phạt 40 triệu đồng; Ngân 98 bị đình chỉ biểu diễn 4 tháng
Giám đốc Sở Văn hóa và Thể thao Hà Nội có quyết định xử phạt quán bar nơi Ngân 98 biểu diễn 40 triệu đồng, đồng thời Ngân 98 sẽ bị đình chỉ 4 tháng biểu diễn tại Hà Nội. Liên quan đến vụ lùm xùm Ngân 98 ăn mặc hớ hênh, phản cảm lộ vòng 3 đến một quán…
- World News
Brits banned from Singapore after lockdown ‘bar crawl’
A group of British men staying in Singapore were prohibited from working there again after breaking the local lockdown to go on a “bar crawl”. The men each received a fine of around S$9,000. They were all charged after a photo of them drinking together during the country’s “lockdown” went viral last month. A different party, comprising an American couple…
- Việt Nam
Jungkook (BTS) cùng hàng loạt idol nam bị chỉ trích vì đến khu Itaewon giữa lúc dịch Covid-19 căng thẳng
Big Hit, Pledis và Fantagio chính thức xin lỗi, thừa nhận Jungkook (BTS), Cha Eun Woo (Astro) và Mingyu (SEVENTEEN) tụ tập tại quán bar ở Itaewon. Người hâm mộ vô cùng thất vọng trước hành vi tụ tập của 4 idol trong thời gian giãn cách xã hội sau khi 3 công ty lên tiếng thừa nhận Jungkook (BTS),…
- Koh Samui News
24 people arrested after police raid on Samui bar
22 foreigners and 2 Thai nationals have been arrested at a bar called La Bohemia on the Gulf island of Koh Samui last night. All were charged with breaking the emergency decree, which prohibits restaurants selling alcohol and gatherings of people. Acting on a tip off from local residents, police from the Bo Phut police station raided the La Bohemia…
- Pattaya News
Pattaya bar raided, 8 arrested for violating emergency decree – VIDEO
Police in Pattaya have raided a small bar just outside the city for violating the Covid-19 emergency decree by being open and selling alcohol. The Pattaya News reports that the raid took place at The Pussycat Club near Village Number 6 in Nongprue at 9pm on Saturday. Police officers were acting following a tip-off that the bar was open and…
- Việt Nam
Đà Nẵng: Ba bệnh nhân Covid-19 được xuất viện
Sáng nay (27/3), bác sĩ Nguyễn Thành Trung, Phó Giám đốc Bệnh viện Đa khoa Đà Nẵng đã trao giấy chứng nhận sức khỏe và giấy chuyển cách ly cho “bệnh nhân 22”, “bệnh nhân 23” và “bệnh nhân 35”. Để đảm bảo an toàn chống lây nhiễm sau khi xuất viện, ba bệnh nhân trên phải tiếp tục cách…
- Việt Nam
Tình hình Covid-19: Số ca nhiễm virus corona tại Mỹ cao nhất thế giới, vượt Ý và Trung Quốc
Thống kê ngày 26/3, số ca nhiễm virus corona được xác nhận ở Mỹ lên tới 82.404, chính thức là con số lớn nhất toàn cầu, vượt cả Ý và Trung Quốc, theo Đại học Johns Hopkins. Trung Quốc ở vị trí thứ hai với 81.340 ca nhiễm và Ý ở vị trí thứ ba với 80.589 ca. Tổng số…
- Việt Nam
Tình hình Covid-19: Số ca tử vong tại Ý vượt 8.000
Tổng số ca nhiễm và tử vong mới trong ngày 26/3 tại Ý lần lượt là 6.153 và 662 ca, nâng tổng số người nhiễm virus lên 80.539 và tổng số người tử vong là 8.215, theo AFP. Số nạn nhân cao kỷ lục đã buộc thành phố Bergamo, khu vực chịu ảnh hưởng nặng nề nhất ở Ý, phải gửi…
- Việt Nam
Tình hình Covid-19 tại Việt Nam: 600.000 người ở TP HCM mất việc vì đại dịch
Dịch Covid-19 khiến khoảng 600.000 lao động tại TP HCM phải nghỉ việc và không có thu nhập, lâm vào cảnh thất nghiệp. Do đó thành phố sẽ trích một nửa thu nhập tăng thêm của cán bộ, công chức để hỗ trợ những người này. Chiều 26/3, cuộc họp Ban chỉ đạo phòng chống Covid-19 đã diễn ra. Bí…
- Việt Nam
Covid-19: Hà Nội vắng tanh sau lệnh đóng cửa hàng dịch vụ
Sau quyết định của Chủ tịch UBND TP Hà Nội nhằm ngăn chặn Covid-19, hàng loạt hàng quán, từ các bar, karaoke, đến cafe, trung tâm thể thao… đều đóng cửa, dừng hoạt động đến hết ngày 5/4, khiến phố phường vắng tanh. Dọc phố Đinh Tiên Hoàng song song với Hồ Hoàn Kiếm: tất cả cửa hàng đóng cửa,…