Where to find some of Bangkok’s best massage parlours

Posted by admin on August 6th, 2008 filed in Bangkokians, Nightlife

Ratchadapisek Road, also known as Ratchada, is a well-known and modern entertainment area which is situated in downtown Bangkok’s outskirts. This road houses a great selection of seafood restaurants, vibrant nightspots and massage parlours.

Soi 4, several city blocks of bars and nightlife venues, is one of this area’s most popular locations. Some pub hopping on soi 4 should not be missed and it is quite easy to pop into more than ten bars in one night while the beverage’s prices are very reasonable. In addition, there no cover charges at any of the area’s venues. However, none of these bars are special, and you might find yourself to be rather an oddity as a foreign visitor in this location, so it may be more enjoyable to meet a few local buddies to step out with as the majority of the Thai people frequenting this entertainment area tend to be in bigger groups all washing away plenty of watered-down cheap whiskies.

Positioned on the other side of soi 4 you’ll find an incredibly popular dining facility named Pad Kung Pao. This spacious outdoor Chinese and Thai seafood market remains open until the early morning hours. The range of the served, cheaply priced dishes is extensive. Sample a bowl of Tom Yum Kung, which is truly delicious.

Also positioned on Ratchadapisek Road, halfway down the nightlife strip, is the well-established Emerald Hotel. This establishment houses the outstanding ‘Sparks’ nightclub offering great techno music, and here you’ll see a lot of young Thai people with maybe a little more than solely alcohol in their system. This venue as well is mostly visited by Thais.
Having a special cultural experience is possible by checking out ‘Mirage’, located across the road from the Emerald Hotel.

Your first impression may be that it is a massage parlour, but actually this venue is a big club visited by wealthy Thai business people who pay a certain amount of money to have woven garlands created. These garlands are then gently put around the ladies’ necks onstage, while these girls are lip-syncing some popular songs.

However, Ratchada is perhaps most reputed for featuring several excellent massage parlours. These establishments offer all the types of Thai massages. There are more than 20 massage shops located along this street, many of them are owned by the now notorious Davis Group.

The multi-story ‘Poseidon’, which is located nearby the strip’s end, is one of the favourite parlours here. This establishment stays open until 01:00am and welcomes Thai as well as customers coming from many other Asian countries. Poseidon is not for member only but, according to Thai standards, the fees are quite costly. Nonetheless, experiencing a treatment here is definitely worth the price.

On the first and second floor of the building you’ll find the “fish bowl ladies”, who are cheaper compared with the sideliners. Staying for one-and-a-half hour in a themed guestroom with a lady and Jacuzzi will usually not cost more than 3,000 baht. Beverages may also be ordered during your time in the room.  The Thai body massage experience
On the VIP floor there’s the availability of a cigar bar, and obviously cigars are being sold here. In this well-stocked bar you can view a photo album, which contains images of numerous pretty and sexy girls. You have the option to select a lady out of the album, or choose the girl in person. If needed, the assistance of a few mama sans is available as well and they aren’t pushy at all. It is even possible to just enjoy a drink here without being hassled or pushed to pick a girl. The price for foreigners is around 5,000 baht.

The on-site restaurant serves Japanese and Thai cuisine. Whether or not this is the kind of action you’re looking, it is absolutely top of the line as far as the Thai capital’s famous massage parlours go. If by now you’re curious and plan on visiting, the most ideal time would be on weekends around 7:00pm. Whether you are an expatriate or visiting tourist, Ratchadapisek Road is definitely worth a visit. It might be a rewarding and unforgettable experience.