By Kevin Wilkeson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger With beer prices between 40-150 Bhat (about $1-4 USD), Phi Phi Don island in Thailand is a party paradise. Frankly, I found it much more agreeable than Patong Beach, which I evacuated on a ferry to escape the crudeness of the place and too-aggressive people at the seemingly endless "massage parlors." Phi Phi Don island reminded … [Read more...]
Thailand Ends Long-Standing Afternoon Drinking Ban Which Is Good News For Confused Tourists
Imagine sitting in a bar in Thailand on a sunny afternoon and being told you can't order a drink. Or worse, you're sipping on a beer and get handed a THB 10,000 (€267) fine. Both situations have happened to unsuspecting tourists because for years the country has had a no-alcohol law from 2-5 p.m. Originally introduced in 1972 to keep workers from taking the Thai equivalent … [Read more...]
Koh Samui Thailand CLUB SEEN Bar Expands To A Day And Evening Nightclub
CLUB SEEN has relaunched as a day and night bar in Koh Samui, Thailand. Located on Chaweng Beach, it has a full December and January program that now now includes SEEN Eatery, a Tokyo-meets-Latin seaside dining space and a new UNSEEN Club Room. UNSEEN Club Room is an intimate after-dark playground that fuses cutting-edge sound with sculptural lighting, hosting exclusive … [Read more...]
Getting ‘Seen’ At Bangkok’s Rooftop SEEN Restaurant & Bar
Creative Cocktails & International DJs At The Avanti + Riverside Hotel By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Getting "seen" in Bangkok is as easy as going into the SEEN Restaurant & Bar, a rooftop lounge overlooking the Chao Phraya River. Located in the Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel hotel, SEEN Restaurant & Bar is an indoor-outdoor … [Read more...]
Phi Phi Don Bars & Nightlife: Where The Singles Go To Party In Thailand
Start At The Banana Rooftop Bar & End At The Beach Bars With Fire Shows By Kevin Wilkerson It all starts on the rooftop at the Banana Bar and goes from there – from a cluster of lively nightspots to a rockin' sing-along live music bar to thumping dance clubs right on the beach complete with fire shows, even a kick-boxing place where patrons put on gloves and patrons … [Read more...]
Be Careful Of This Tuk-Tuks Scam In Bangkok
Even This Seasoned Travel Blogger Gets Taken For A Ride By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger When you first get to Bangkok, you can't help but notice the tuk-tuks buzzing around everywhere. People are riding in the back and your first thought is "gee, that looks like fun. I'm going to take a ride in one of those things!" Tuk-tuks are mopeds with a golf … [Read more...]
The Real Scoop On Patong Beach Thailand As A Top Party Destination
Bangla Walking Street Full Of Bars & Nightlife But Watch Out For The Street Hawkers It is easy to see how - with the right group of friends and at the right time of the year - Patong Beach on the island of Phuket in Thailand would be a great place to party. For two, even three days. However, it is also important to note that it's recommended you put blinders on for the … [Read more...]
Thailand Nightlife: Phi Phi Party Tops Patong Beach & Pattaya
Travel Blogger Prefers The Flip Flop Island To Walking Streets By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger I would like a do-over on visiting Thailand. Take a mulligan. Red flag the first trip and start the thing all over again. My first trip to this country was a series of missteps but also of a great step. I was there for 10 days and only truly enjoyed half of … [Read more...]
Thailand Best Things To Know Top Nightlife & Party Tips
What To Expect In The Bars & With The Girls By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Before headed to Thailand for the first time, I had several questions about it, what it's like there and all the way down to basic questions regarding wardrobe and electrical outlets. So I consulted a couple of friends who are veterans of that country, and received … [Read more...]
Thailand Top First-Time Traveler Questions Answered
Travel, Accommodations, Personal Safety, What To Pack & Electrical Outlets By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Before making my first trip to Thailand, I consulted a couple of veteran friends of the country on some very important logistical things any traveler needs to know before packing for any trip. And these are their answers. • What kind of … [Read more...]