Well, if it's been 7 years, then I think it's safe to say that things HAVE changed in the bars ... and not for the better. As Biggles noted, the drink prices on Soi Twilight have skyrocketed to outrageous prices. The "off fees" have also risen. To my eyes, the quality of the boys on offer has declined, and there just aren't as many boys, or as many bars, as there were a decade ago. Plus, taking Soi Twilight as an example, many of the boys working in the bars are not even Thai, but from countries such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Some cute ones, but I find that they aren't as versatile as the Thai guys.
Hope you enjoy your trip, but be prepared for "sticker shock" and perhaps not as much eye candy as in previous years.
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