I have been to all the places you mention -- Montreal, Prague, and Ft. Lauderdale. None of them offer anywhere near the miles of flesh you can see on the stage in Soi Twilight.
And try getting one of them to do a full-sex short-time with you for the equivalent of 1,500 baht. You can get a "private dance" for the length of one song (3-4 minutes) in Montreal for $15.00 -- with an open curtain (no privacy). In Florida, you're going to pay $100 - $150 PER HOUR, at least.
Prague is no longer cheap, either.
At Johnny's in Ft. Lauderdale -- which is what you're probably referring to -- parking is $8, entrance is $5, and drinks are $9.
I've also paid EUR $10.00 for a beer at a gay bar in Prague with one boy. Yes, one boy -- a single, fully-dressed boy.
As for Pattaya versus Bangkok, I'd think operating expenses in the center of a major world capital's prime financial district would be a bit higher than a shop house in a rundown "plaza" in Pattaya.
Police expenses are much higher in Bangkok, too -- don't forget that someone has to pay for your privilege of enjoying entertainment that is undeniably illegal.
The "six baht for a bottle of water" at 7-11 is a completely senseless argument -- at least until 7-11 starts offering boy fuck shows.
In the end, though, it's up to you. If you feel that $9-10 is a "rip-off" for a drink and all the flesh your eyes can possibly feast on, then you'll probably want to stay away.
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