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If you want to stay central, Ambiance Hotel sits right in Boyz Town near the action. There are three entrances to the complex, so keep walking until you’re in the center.

For those familiar with Silom Soi 4 in Bangkok, the bar vibe here is the same; many line the three sois with street-facing chairs and tables.

For events, keep an eye on Pattaya Pride activities, which tend to pop up around June and can include parties and community gatherings in and around Boyz Town.

March to May runs hotter, and June to October brings more rain and humidity, though you’ll often find cheaper rooms and a quieter scene outside holiday periods. You’ll get drier weather and cooler evenings, which makes beach time and bar-hopping comfortable.

For venues, start with Boy Town Pattaya for bar-to-bar cruising and regular drag.

Open daily 5pm until closing.

Best time to visit is November to February. (Question Mark Bar)

@Home Bar

A welcoming place you'll look forward to returning to. Most massage shops open just before lunch and close around midnight.

There are numerous restaurants in the complex.

It’s two blocks of bars, restaurants, and massage shops, all catering to gay men. Castro Show Bar is a reliable pick for nightly drag sets, typically around 9–11 pm. You get beaches by day and late nights without needing Bangkok’s scale or price tags. These are all famous for ‘rub and tug’ or more, with the minimum tip being 1,000 baht ($28). Bar, Boy Gaga, Bubu’s, and @Home Bar.

There are three cabaret show bars: The Venue and M2M, which offer one show per night beginning at 10 pm, and The Palace, which has two shows a week.

Another bar, Dragon Club Lounge, has rebranded into a dance club with shows on Friday and Saturday nights around 11.30 pm.

Around ten massage shops are scattered around, one of the most popular being Soda. Sat is lucky draw night and it's fun.

Pool Table. Some years also bring special themed nights, drag showcases, and charity events tied to local venues rather than big city-wide festivals, so checking bar schedules once you arrive helps. However, a few bars have been open for many years, such as Cocka2. Money boys also frequent the bars, so be ready to buy them a drink if you’re looking for some company.

There are over 30 bars in this small hub, possibly the most concentrated number of gay bars anywhere in the world.

The Venue Residence and Cabaret pairs solid rooms with near-nightly cabaret. Poseidon, a seafood restaurant at the top of the main soi, is for those who enjoy fine dining. Happy Hour daily from 3-8pm with discounts on spirits and beer.

Panorama

Open air seating and large, popular bar.