I have just spent 9 days in Pattaya and have been to all the bars in Boystown – it takes about 9 days to do all the bars....
I found the quality of the go-go boys varied a lot with Copa and X-boys having the best and Boys, Boys, Boys and A-bomb the worst. At least the go-go bar prices at an average of 180 baht are not as steep as in Bangkok, and the cabaret shows are a lot better, especially Copa and Boys, Boys, Boys. There is a good sex show at X-boys.
Despite it being the low season, there was moderate attendance at the bars, but thankfully Pattaya on the whole was less crowded. Offed a few boys with a 50:50 success rate, and a tip of 1500 baht for a good time and 500 baht for a flop seemed appreciated – again a lot less than what is expected in Bangkok.
I also had a couple of very satisfactory massages at Boys, Boys, Boys Massage. No minimum tips expected here.
However, forget the bars and the whole scene at Sunee which has become really rundown with few patrons. Crazy Dragon was empty, no wonder with a ‘for sale’ sign on the door. A couple of other bars seemed permanently shut. The only thriving bars are the ones with the boys of borderline age being slobbered over by drooling, overweight and ugly farangs.
Dongtan beach in Jomtien was not crowded with visitors and was therefore a better experience than usual – and also plenty of local eye candy vying for attention. Every day was sunny and warm, with brief tropical downpours confined to the evenings.
I always stay at Dusit D2 which is moderately priced, has excellent food, is very gay friendly (no fee for taking 'guests' to your room) and close to Boystown. Check Tripadvisor where Dusit D2 ranks 4th.
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