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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 16:13:42 GMT 7
So after more than 30 years visiting Thailand I know Bangkok like the back of my foot.
Sure I can easily navigate both airports, most of the tourist traps, the soi nois around KSR, Chinatown, Humpalong train station, most of the major bus terminals (although it has been a while since I traveled by bus) and most ferry stops along the Chao Phraya.
But, where the hell is Soi Cowbot, Soy Ladybird, Nana, Suckavit etc? I can vaguely remember Patpong Road circa '85.
Last month I saw a bright pink neon "Nana" sign en-rout between Swampy and DM. I can only assume that this area was...ummm.. Nana?
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Post by smokie36 on Feb 13, 2016 17:14:57 GMT 7
I went to Nana once...they nearly banned me on here for it.
Be very careful even mentioning the place.
Unless you are having fish n chips at the Bus Stop.
Nudge wink...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 17:37:47 GMT 7
I went to Nana once...they nearly banned me on here for it. Be very careful even mentioning the place. Unless you are having fish n chips at the Bus Stop. Nudge wink... I can understand. Nana is bad, real bad.. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 17:39:31 GMT 7
I am looking for that song from the 70's TV show that goes..
"na nana na na na na nana".
But I keep thinking of this.
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Post by me on Feb 13, 2016 17:48:06 GMT 7
Bangkok is much harder now. Once you only had to know.
Grace Hotel
ThaiSon Geet
Malasia Hotel
Hotel Pepsi
Thermae.
Soi Cowboy for for tourists to get fleeced in.
At that time Nana was a middle class hotel in a quiet soi. I sold them advertising once...loverly owner.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 17:51:21 GMT 7
I am looking for that song from the 70's TV show that goes.. "na nana na na na na nana". But I keep thinking of this. Stop looking. I found it. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 17:56:26 GMT 7
I remember Jim Thompson House from the '80's. Can't remember where it is.
Actually I have been to that park thing recently, about 11 years ago. Lumpini?
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Post by smokie36 on Feb 13, 2016 18:05:21 GMT 7
I remember Jim Thompson House from the '80's. Can't remember where it is. Actually I have been to that park thing recently, about 11 years ago. Lumpini? I've never been inside. There's pubs quite close by. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 18:22:55 GMT 7
I remember Jim Thompson House from the '80's. Can't remember where it is. Actually I have been to that park thing recently, about 11 years ago. Lumpini? We hired a mat for 20 baht. A mat, Why? Anyway, back to the other attractions. Soi whatever. What am I missing? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 21:10:54 GMT 7
Nana Pleaser used as a freakdoor nic by a creative mind.  |
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Post by smokie36 on Feb 14, 2016 9:56:00 GMT 7
I remember Jim Thompson House from the '80's. Can't remember where it is. Actually I have been to that park thing recently, about 11 years ago. Lumpini? We hired a mat for 20 baht. A mat, Why? Anyway, back to the other attractions. Soi whatever. What am I missing? HotRod and the bar next door on Ekkamai. Great for picking up proper hisoish chicks and whisking em off to the bar at the new Marriott. Get a high room so the journey back there together isn't too awkward. Many more secrets to be revealed ya know. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2016 10:45:06 GMT 7
Many more secrets to be revealed...Spit 'em out. I have learnt more about Bkk in the last day than the previous years.
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Post by smokie36 on Feb 14, 2016 10:49:31 GMT 7
For young farang totty fresh off the plane get you dreadlocks curled and grow a goatee.
Then head down to Soi Samsen and buy a few 80 Baht cocktails...you'll be enjoying somtam the next morning with your smiling harem.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2016 14:39:09 GMT 7
Finally. Soi Samsen. An area I can recognise. I have stayed at the Riverview Guesthouse a few times, ages ago.
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Post by smokie36 on Feb 14, 2016 18:47:24 GMT 7
If you're down that way head to Sheepshank bar on the river...not the easiest to find.
Just head down Soi Rambuttri and at the end turn right...look across the road for the sign and wander thru in the dark.
Well worth it for sundowners.
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