I don't know where exactly you go, but when I go clubbing in Bangkok (admittedly not that often anymore, about twice a month, typically on a Saturday night and in various areas of the city), I hardly ever manage to get back home before 6 am in the morning. The closing times have always been flexible, you just have to keep up to date.

Also, loads of fresh faces and unexpected encounters, and the ID card checks aren't that strict everywhere (just went to party with a 19 y.o. friend of mine last weekend). Don't tell me there's any 18 y.o. guy in Bangkok who doesn't know some places where they don't check his ID card!

My experience with Pattaya is rather limited, but I've always had the impression that things are more regulated there, for example when it comes to explicit shows and the like!?

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