Add me to the list of locals that are a bit wary of believing everything that the Bangkok Post publishes. I've been reading that paper for the past 18 years and they just can't resist a good stereotypical and/or sensational article, especially if its about what they consider to be sex tourism, or the local gay bar scene. It's been a few years since their last scandalous expose, so maybe the're to unleash another "hard-hitting" report. Not what I would call quality journalism.
Of course what they print is not all trash. They do employ a few good editorial writers and reporters, and sometimes manage to report a story accurately ... but it doesn't happen with enough consistency. I know I'm getting off subject here a bit, but then again accurate reports about what is happening with bars in the Silom area would be much appreciated. I have the itch to go out bar hopping again (it's been several months since I've hit the bars) but if there isn't much happening (depleted ranks of dancers) I'd rather wait.
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