[MrDK]

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Originally Posted by renton

1. Is it true that a beer bar is essentially a quieter ,more relaxed version of a go-go bar? Correct
would that not be a better bet then for a newbie? IMO you should explore all the options.
If so could you give me the adress of a reasonably good one, so Iv got a starting point in BKK! Beer Garden in Soi 7 is quite popular, however, walk around in the different Sois and pop in when something attracts you.

2. Do you think I would be best off staying in the Kho San Rd area where Iv heard all the budget accom. is , or staying nearer the soi cowboy etc?? what sort of distance to all the go-gos etc would it be if I did stay in Khao San? Not sure what you budget is, but somewhere between Nana EP and Soi Cowboy will get you a good or resonable location. If you can afford the 12-1500 baht level there are several around Soi 4; very close to Nana