Between Sois and Stages: The Bar Life Chronicles in Pattaya and BKK

Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when a nightclub's policies clash with their profit motives? In this laughter-filled exploration of Pattaya's club scene, we reveal how venues like Juju are bending their own rules about ladyboy entry when paying customers are involved. The recently repaired "Soi Pothole" (finally!) provides easier access to Juju, where despite its convenient location near Soi Buakhao, we encountered repetitive music, predictable dance routines, and even a tens...

22 Juli 29min

Send us a text Forget everything you thought you knew about Pattaya. While this coastal Thai city has earned its reputation for wild nightlife, there's a whole different world waiting to be explored when bar burnout inevitably hits. In this refreshing episode, Mike and Scott welcome Pim back to the podcast as they dive into the countless activities available beyond the typical drinking and partying scene. The conversation flows naturally from high-octane adventures like go-karting and off-ro...

17 Juli 47min

Send us a text Ever wondered what it would be like to ride a motorcycle from Germany to Thailand? Our guest Tino did exactly that, embarking on an extraordinary seven-month journey across ten countries before discovering the charms of Southeast Asia that would keep drawing him back. Tino shares the fascinating details of his global adventures, from traveling with a 25-year-old mountain bicycle through Malaysia and Borneo to swimming with sea turtles in remote Philippine islands. His comparis...

11 Juli 54min

Send us a text The veil lifts as Pim finally makes her on-camera debut, bringing vibrant energy to a conversation that takes listeners deep into the contrasting worlds of Bangkok and Pattaya. What begins as a lighthearted discussion about Pim introducing her boyfriend to her family quickly evolves into a revealing exploration of Thailand's tourist landscape. Mike doesn't hold back as he describes his jarring Bangkok experience – from the 350 baht fried rice that should cost just 60 baht, to ...

5 Juli 1h

Send us a text Relationships in Pattaya are complicated, messy, and often misunderstood by both foreigners and Thai workers alike. Today's raw conversation pulls back the curtain on why finding genuine connection in Thailand's bar scene can be so challenging. When Scott's budding relationship with a bar worker began falling apart over money issues, it opened up a deeper conversation about the fundamental misunderstandings between foreign men and Thai bar workers. Pim bravely shares her perso...

19 Juni 1h 9min

Send us a text From warm welcomes to cold shoulders, our night exploring Pattaya's club scene revealed a troubling pattern of discrimination that contradicts Thailand's reputation for acceptance. What started as a fun evening with friends at vibrant spots like Boho and Sun's Club quickly soured when our mixed group tried to enter Tunnel Club. Despite having visited before without issue, this time security blocked our ladyboy friends with a hostile "no ladyboys" policy. The rejection wasn't d...

16 Juni 1h

Send us a text Step into the neon-lit world of Pattaya with our guest Scott, a seasoned visitor who's developed what locals call "the Pattaya addiction." From his first visit in 2019 to his current seven-week stay, Scott pulls back the curtain on Thailand's most notorious playground with refreshing candor and surprising insights. Scott shares a harrowing tale from Phuket's Patong Beach where a simple night out spiraled into bill padding, physical confrontation, and police intervention – cont...

12 Juni 1h 15min