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If I had to pick from Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya or Chiang Mai for nightlife after having visited all four I would without any hesitation select and recommend Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai beer bars, go go bars, live entertainment are not as plentiful as Bangkok or Pattaya but they are just as good.
Travelling about in Bangkok was just too slow, the costs in Phuket, Bangkok and Pattaya were higher or much higher than Chiang Mai, and the Thai ladies in Chiang Mai come across as being more sincere and said to be more attractive because of their fairer complexions.
Recently I stood outside of one bar watching people playing pool and did not want to go in as the women working there would be all over me asking if I wanted a drink and I didn't want one.
So I was content just watching for a few minutes outside of the bar until I decided where to go next. Well, a female employee of the bar did not like my standing there so she deliberately stands in front of me blocking my view. Not a nice gesture in my opinion. I wasn't blocking the entrance I was just watching for a few minutes. Afterall I wanted to meet with the owner who was not there yet and if I had to buy a drink or two at every nightlife establishment I visit I probably would not make it home at night.
When I promote bars for free and have an employee of the bar stand directly in front of me so that I cannot watch a game of pool from outside of the bar then it does not sit well with me. After all I had been recommending this establishment on our website to our website visitors, clients and tour clients. Recommending it for free, and paying for my own drinks. When I mentioned this to the owner he said nothing about it.
So if that is how we treat me imagine how customers get treated inside. And this is one of the bars that promotes itself big time. Well maybe they have to spend heavily on promotions if this is how they treat people.
For singles who want to meet or be with an attractive Thai lady there are the go go bars, or beer bars and most of the bars in Chiang Mai are of the smaller variety. Inside you will find a TV whether it be small or large screen, a small pool table, a bar and some chairs, and not much dancing to speak of. Kind of like it was designed for people who people who want to sit down, down several cold drinks and just relax or talk to a Thai lady.
For a middle aged or elderly person who just wants to listen to music that they are familiar with, have a leisurely drink, talk to an attractive hostess then this may just be the place for you. If you have thoughts about retiring to Chiang Mai you can easily meet people at the pubs and bars who are retired here in Chiang Mai and who will be glad to answer any questions that you may have. The closing time for most bars is 1 a.m.
The foreigners that I have met here are primarily men who have come to Chiang Mai to retire. All of them have met Thai ladies and developed long term relationships that have resulted in them living together and some taking the marriage vows. So this is a peaceful city with a good selection of entertainment venues and men who are middle aged and seniors have been able to find nice Thai ladies to share their lives with and they are happy and intend to remain in Chiang Mai.
If you are male and looking for female companionship then you have the bar fine option at many of the bars on Loi Kroh Rd. We recommend nightlife entertainment that is affordable, that is easily accessible and not tucked away in some side street without sidewalks and proper lighting and we recommend nightlife entertainment where drinks are not pushed on you and which are affordable.
We are recommending the following bars if you want to bar fine a young lady or if you want to take in the best go go dancing in Chiang Mai or just to have a drink and shoot a game of pool.
Cherry Bar on Loi Kroh Rd. about a 30 second walk east of the moat. The advantage that the Cherry Bar has besides the attractive ladies is their location which is right on Loi Kroh Rd. No having to wander up and down streets (soi's) at night that are poorly lit. Stay on the main street where it is safe.
There is a pool table which has room for players to take all their shots without being constrained by walls or poles in the way. There is a large screen TV and a variety of foods to choose from on their menu.
So our number one choice is Cherry Bar. Easy to meet attractive young ladies and easy to get to. For a change you can always go to a dozen or so other bars which are within a 30 second walk in either direction or on the other side of the street.
And if you want to be near the Best Go Go bar in Chiang Mai with the most attractive dancing girls then you have to visit the Spotlight. They are located about a 3 minute walk from Cherry Bar. The actual address is 47 Kotchasan Road and they are open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. The best go-go bar in Chiang Mai in my opinion. Room to move around, gorgeous young ladies and a location that is not hidden away on some sidestreet which does not even have sidewalks and is not well lit at night.
At the Spotlight you will find about 6 girls dancing. The bar fines here will be $13 U.S. short time (2 hrs) and about $10 U.S. after midnight. Located across from the moat near Loi Kroh Rd.
If you want an assortment of pubs with available ladies you may want to try the Chiang Mai Entertainent Centre, which is an located off Loi Kroh road, between the night market and moat (near the Imperial Mae Ping hotel). There are about 16 small bars, each with a pool table and some nice ladies. A kickboxing ring features bouts nightly.
If you want live musical entertainment I would suggest The Guitarman. R&B, Blues, Reggae and more...
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This cozy restaurant can hold about 100 people. It is well decorated, with a decent size stage and features jamming sessions where you can join in if you have some talent.
You can select from Thai food, hamburgers, fries, pasta or even have a freshly cooked pizza made to order as they have their own pizza oven.
Drop by for a bite to eat in the afternoon or at 7-8 p.m. and by the time your meal is finished the entertainment will be starting.
On my last visit there everyone in the house had a smile on their faces and enjoying the music. When I see that everyone in the house is enjoying themselves then I know that this is a place that I have to recommend to our visitors.
The Guitarman is located just off Charoen Phrathet Rd. next to the White Lotus Restaurant and in the Night Bazaar area of town. A short two to three minute walk from the center of Night Bazaar on 68/5-6 Loi Kroh Road, Tel: 053 818110.
For the visitors to Chiang Mai with singing talents there are also karaoke bars and these establishments will normally have a KARAOKE sign out front or a group of attractive ladies sitting outside waiting to entice you into the premises. If you like the companionship of a lovely lady and enjoy singing then this may be just the thing for you. The costs here will be more than several casual drinks at a local pub.
There are several discos near the Night Bazaar area. I was in one and paid a small cover charge. It was frequented by a young Thai crowd with only several foreigners. The name is BUBBLE DISCOTHEQUE and it is located at the side of Pornping Tower Hotel, 46-48 Charoen Prathet Rd. It is the most famous discotheque in town and is crowded every night. So if you are young you may want to try it out whether on your own, or if you have a companion. A good place for ladies visiting Chiang Mai.
For the average tourist Chiang Mai has more than enough to offer.
A popular nightlife activity is that of shopping. The largest shopping area is that in the Night Bazaar area - Chang Klang rd. Hundreds of small booths offer everything and anything and all at prices that can be negotiated. It is common to bargain for discounts of between 20-50% of the asking price. Antique shops, Thai crafts shops, silver/gold/gems, and clothing stores are located throughout the city. For shopping this is paradise. A declious meal, shopping in the Night Bazaar area or the malls followed by a relaxing massage be it foot or body. All for a fraction of the price you are accustomed to paying back home.
At the Kalare Night Bazaar located on Chang Klan rd. about 40 metres north of McDonalds there are about 50 shops and also small vendors offering clothing, crafts, tours, massage and also a large dining area which can sit hundreds. When you are ready for dinner (food stalls open at about 5 p.m.) purchase a food ticket in advance and then pick out the foods that you prefer and pay with the tickets which are in denominations of 5, 10, and 20 baht and which if unused are returned for a refund.
There are soups, noodles, seafood, sushi, desserts to select from and a filling meal for me with a drink is less than a 100 baht which included a pita with pork, 4 sushi (2 salmon), and a coke with ice. At one end of the food court is a stage and you may even be treated to a complimentary show featuring Thai traditional dances or more contemporary music. Washrooms are at both ends of the dining area and are kept very clean. The food is freshly prepared, delicous, value priced and for a quick meal this is highly recommended by us.
Several blocks south of here (also on the western side of Chang Klan rd.)in the Anusarn Market area there is a similar setup but it is outdoors. About 40 food vendors to select from in terms of freshly prepared food. There is also entertainment here and also vendors selling crafts, fruit, candies, and offering neck and foot massage. This area is also highly recommended by us.
Make a note that here in Chiang Mai some restaurants allow you to bring your own bottle of liquor. Management will put your name on it and will prepare your drinks from your own bottle which will be brought to your table when you arrive. This is common here in Chiang Mai. Quite often it is a bottle of Scotch that diners bring with them and it reduces the cost of your alcohol tab as there is only a small fee plus the mix.
Normally for a large bottle there is fee of 100 baht and for a smaller bottle 50 baht. In some restaurants you may see a glass partition with 50-100 bottles inside with small labels on each. These are the customer's own bottles. So drink what you enjoy most and for a lower price.
As to dining there are Greek, Italian, Thai, American, Japanese, Chinese and cuisines from around the world available everywhere. Prices range from downright cheap to moderately expensive depending on your selection. There are several McDonalds, Colonel Sanders chicken and Pizza outlets in the city but if you can sample the Thai cuisine as it is delicious, fresh and healthy.
For more on dining in Chiang Mai and for our recommendations simply visit our Dining in Chiang Mai web page.
Dining in Chiang Mai
Most individuals or couples visiting Chiang Mai take pleasure in a relaxing massage. This could be a foot massage in the evening after a long day of walking seeing the sights and shopping or a back massage, neck massage or full body massage. Massage parlors or spas's are located primarily in the touristy areas. Prices for a 2 hour massage range from 300 baht up to 800 baht and more and it all depends on whether you are content in a small establishment which has mattresses on the floor and a middle aged massessuse or if you want a spa with a private room and a younger massesseuse.
There are establishments that offer a Thai oil massage or Thai traditional massage, or foot massage and there are other establishments that offer that and a bit more if you understand what I mean and let's call them naughtie massage. The ladies are more attractive, the prices after all is said and done are a bit higher and they are located outside of the touristy areas.
Extremely popular with some males are the men's clubs or soapies. They do not offer massage but sex. Bus loads of Japanese and Koreans visit several well know establishments and some of the recognizable names are Sayuri and Pandora. The price of a soapy massage can run from 2,500 baht to 4000 baht depending on Thai girl selected and whether you are a farang or Thai or whether you arrived on your own or not. Tuk tuk drivers will be more than pleased to take you to a soapie as they receive a commission of 500 baht from the management, and farangs are charged a higher price than the local Thai customers.
We DO NOT recommend any of the soapies or Men's Clubs. WHY??
Basically it comes down to price. Why spend 3-4000 baht for 2 hours with a lady who will forget you completely at the end of the 2 hr. session. There are much better options for those gentlemen seeking a girlfriend, and companion for a longer duration.
We offer more details on our Finding a Girlfriend page.
Finding a Wife/Girlfriend
If you are interested in more detailed information about massage parlors, types of massage and our recommendations visit one of our massage pages below.
Click here to visit the Chiang Mai Outcall Massage webpage
Click here to visit the Chiang Mai Incall Massage webpage
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