Patpong Night Market
Patpong Night Market
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This night market is located inside Patpong, one of Bangkok's most infamous red-light districts. Here, you can get all sorts of souvenirs like knock-off clothing and t-shirts, colorful lights, coconut shell bowls, and even local art. Haggling is expected so try and get yourself a better bargain. Unlike other traditional Thai markets, there aren't many food stalls here. But there are a couple of stands selling yummy Thai street food just outside. The highlight, however, is the adult entertainment venues that surround the market. Check out the neon-lit go-go bars, massage parlors, and discotheques.
You can experience Patpong and the nightlife of Bangkok on an evening tour of the city.
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The area
Neighborhood: Silom
Despite the lack of any major tourist attractions, this lively neighborhood is a favorite of many. Whether it's the (somewhat naughty) nightlife of Soi Patpong, the various handicraft night markets or the plethora of dining options that tickle your fancy, a night out in Silom is a must on every itinerary. It's worth a stop during daytime, too: join office workers on a quest to tasty street food during lunch and shop at Silom Complex for a great mix of Thai and international stores. After a day of strolling around the congested sidewalks, a visit to Silom's Lumphini Park, Bangkok's answer to NYC's Central Park, is a welcome change of scenery.
How to get there
- Sala Daeng • 4 min walk
- Si Lom • 7 min walk
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- OllerbarrowAltrincham, United Kingdom1,610 contributionsBuyer beware, especially the rides there and back!It’s safe but there are plenty of people trying to entice you into the seedier side of Bangkok’s night life or take advantage of you if you let them – buyer beware. It’s also advisable to be conscious of the security of your valuables as there are loads of people, and every opportunity, to get your pockets picked. Virtually nothing that’s up for sale is the genuine article, and certainly not at the price you are first quoted, or even after a fair bit of haggling! Probably the biggest sharks are the tuk tuk and cab drivers dropping you there, who inflate the price tremendously once you reach the destination or take you away from it.Visited January 2020Written January 18, 2020
- Drew HHesdin, France46 contributionsAn experience!A market that is heavily focussed on replica goods with prices that are quite high. It is necessary to barter for things (which I hate) but if you are patient you can get a reasonable price. Watches, bags, clothes, wallets, shoes and pens abound. An enjoyable if bizarre experience. Best to stick to central area as stalls on the outside border a lot of bars with people trying to get you in to watch various shows. I would not recommend this area for young children.Visited December 2019Traveled as a coupleWritten January 4, 2020
- bob2bkkBangkok, Thailand5,960 contributionsWalk thru only.Some tourist lives center around shopping. If that is you, then Phatpong is a good place to haggle over the shop worn goods sold there. I live 2 blocks from here and I see vendors unpacking and packing their wagons every day. I often wonder how many times the same goods have been packed and unpacked. I would say, to get a flavor of bangkok life, it is worth a stroll through to see how things work here in Bangkok. You will be tempted by the knock off goods like my friend who bought 3 watches (boy, they looked so genuine). He told me that 2 of the 3 watches stopped working within 3 months of him returning home. So, look but don't touch. (ha ha ha). Phatpong is also home to many gogo bars and nightlife, so be warned if this offends you. Certainly worthy of seeing. You do not want to return home and when someone asks "did you go to Phatpong" ?, say no.Visited January 2020Traveled with friendsWritten January 7, 2020
- Jodie2 contributionsDon’t go to the ping pong shows!Me and my boyfriend decided to go to a ping pong show with another couple we met on our trip. We heard it was a really popular show to see! So a man outside said the price would be 100 baht for entry with a drink for this price too. So in we went, we confirmed with the man that it would only be 100 baht each, and we also confirmed with the 2 waitresses. So we watched the show, which was extremely odd, the women with no smiles on their faces, just wish we never went. The second we finished our drinks we were all escorted to behind the bar, I gave my 200 baht straight over. All of a sudden about 8 butch ladies appeared and kicked off as we needed to apparently pay 1000 baht each! I was so fuming. The other couple that we went with were trying to stand their ground, but the girl burst into tears, and the butch lady hit her on the chest and was pushing her into the wall! The lady was shouting at my friend, and told her to go up on stage and do what they do! Such an unpleasant experience which I never want to encounter again. So I actually didn’t have this amount in my purse, and she took all the money out of my purse and took me downstairs to an ATM. I wasn’t allowed to go alone and nobody was allowed to come with me! It was horrible, I was shaking. I came back up and she snatched the money out of my hands! They were so nasty and shouting so loudly. Pushing and shoving. I never want to be in that situation ever again. Horrible people. Because they actually took more money out of my purse, in currently down £70 after that horrible evening.Visited March 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten March 4, 2020
- PaulD2 contributionsDANGEROUS!!Having heard so much about ping pong shows we ventured into one last night after dinner! Well aware what kind of establishment it would be we see we sat down and ordered drinks. We stayed for around 15 mins and watched these girls pop balls from their noonies and blow candles out which we were given to hold! We parted with about £70 whilst in there for tips and dancers begging us to buy them drinks. When we got up to leave 3 burly women who were very friendly taking our money turned rather nasty. One stood in front of the exit and locked the door! The next few minutes were a bit of a scary blur but we Managed to escape without parting with any more money, which is what they were clearly after! DO NOT GO TO THESE THINGS and they will have to close. We didn’t read the reviews and wondered in quite innocently. We can now laugh about it but please be WARNED!!Visited January 2020Traveled with friendsWritten January 2, 2020
- Dr. Issa Abu-DayyehAmman, Jordan3,059 contributionsShop with cautionThis is a night market off Siloam road. Center of street is all merchandise stalls: bags, clothes, belts, souvenirs you name it. Right hand side are strip clubs and ping pong shows. Concerning the market, the prices are far from fixed. You need to bargain, and bargain hard. Sometimes you can end up buying the item for half or third of the original price. (They use a calculator for this process, they type their price, and you type yours etc) Many men and woman will urge you to enter the strip coins or shows, but they are not pushy. The moment you say thank you, they will leave you alone. Enjoyable 1/2-1 hour walk. Recommended!Visited January 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten January 11, 2020
- Australian tourist2 contributionsPowderpuff Girls PatpongDangerous........ We were two women shopping at the markets, when we were asked if we wanted to come in for a drink. We were told it would cost 300BHT each, we agreed and went in. There was a show, not very good I might add. We hadn’t finished our beers when we were told we needed to go up to the bar & pay. We did what was asked, however we were being charged 1300BHT each, we said no to this, at that we were physically pushed and shoved & prevented from leaving until we paid. Do not ever go into this bar, it is very scary and dangerous!Visited January 2020Traveled with friendsWritten January 25, 2020
- Hello in 10 LanguagesEngland, United Kingdom179 contributionsLate Night Madness and Every Bit of Tourist Tatt You Could Wish ForWhatever brings you to Patpong in the evening it's hard to miss the night market; and if you do come to Patpong for the night market be sure to take in the area. It's all here...every tourist souvenir you could ever dream of...and it's all yours...if you barter for it. Take it with a pinch of salt and enjoy.Visited April 2019Written March 4, 2020
- GerardTours157 contributionsHad it’s day.Patpong market is now exclusively ’ping pong’ shows or hugely expensive fake products. The stalls all sell the same items and the stall holders ask massively inflated prices that even a robust haggle will still leave you out of pocket. Chattuchak market has a better selection and a lot of stalls have fixed prices.Visited February 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten February 23, 2020
- TeamDayvBoyBurleigh Heads, Australia95 contributionsEye openerAlways good to see but just be cautious as a lot of pick pocket. Stay away from all ping pong shows as they are just a scam. If it's a drink you want grab a beer from the open bars or 7/11. Some good copy items but make sure you barter as the put their price up extremely. A tee shirt wi start at 700 baht but you will most likely get it for 200 to 250 baht as with many of the other things. Good copy watches and bags. The street around are also fun to walk through. Just be cautious.Visited March 2020Traveled soloWritten March 9, 2020
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Jodie
2 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Me and my boyfriend decided to go to a ping pong show with another couple we met on our trip. We heard it was a really popular show to see! So a man outside said the price would be 100 baht for entry with a drink for this price too.
So in we went, we confirmed with the man that it would only be 100 baht each, and we also confirmed with the 2 waitresses. So we watched the show, which was extremely odd, the women with no smiles on their faces, just wish we never went.
The second we finished our drinks we were all escorted to behind the bar, I gave my 200 baht straight over. All of a sudden about 8 butch ladies appeared and kicked off as we needed to apparently pay 1000 baht each! I was so fuming. The other couple that we went with were trying to stand their ground, but the girl burst into tears, and the butch lady hit her on the chest and was pushing her into the wall! The lady was shouting at my friend, and told her to go up on stage and do what they do! Such an unpleasant experience which I never want to encounter again.
So I actually didn’t have this amount in my purse, and she took all the money out of my purse and took me downstairs to an ATM. I wasn’t allowed to go alone and nobody was allowed to come with me! It was horrible, I was shaking. I came back up and she snatched the money out of my hands! They were so nasty and shouting so loudly. Pushing and shoving. I never want to be in that situation ever again. Horrible people. Because they actually took more money out of my purse, in currently down £70 after that horrible evening.
So in we went, we confirmed with the man that it would only be 100 baht each, and we also confirmed with the 2 waitresses. So we watched the show, which was extremely odd, the women with no smiles on their faces, just wish we never went.
The second we finished our drinks we were all escorted to behind the bar, I gave my 200 baht straight over. All of a sudden about 8 butch ladies appeared and kicked off as we needed to apparently pay 1000 baht each! I was so fuming. The other couple that we went with were trying to stand their ground, but the girl burst into tears, and the butch lady hit her on the chest and was pushing her into the wall! The lady was shouting at my friend, and told her to go up on stage and do what they do! Such an unpleasant experience which I never want to encounter again.
So I actually didn’t have this amount in my purse, and she took all the money out of my purse and took me downstairs to an ATM. I wasn’t allowed to go alone and nobody was allowed to come with me! It was horrible, I was shaking. I came back up and she snatched the money out of my hands! They were so nasty and shouting so loudly. Pushing and shoving. I never want to be in that situation ever again. Horrible people. Because they actually took more money out of my purse, in currently down £70 after that horrible evening.
Written March 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
PaulD
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Having heard so much about ping pong shows we ventured into one last night after dinner! Well aware what kind of establishment it would be we see we sat down and ordered drinks. We stayed for around 15 mins and watched these girls pop balls from their noonies and blow candles out which we were given to hold! We parted with about £70 whilst in there for tips and dancers begging us to buy them drinks. When we got up to leave 3 burly women who were very friendly taking our money turned rather nasty. One stood in front of the exit and locked the door! The next few minutes were a bit of a scary blur but we Managed to escape without parting with any more money, which is what they were clearly after!
DO NOT GO TO THESE THINGS and they will have to close. We didn’t read the reviews and wondered in quite innocently. We can now laugh about it but please be WARNED!!
DO NOT GO TO THESE THINGS and they will have to close. We didn’t read the reviews and wondered in quite innocently. We can now laugh about it but please be WARNED!!
Written January 2, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dr. Issa Abu-Dayyeh
Amman, Jordan3,059 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This is a night market off Siloam road.
Center of street is all merchandise stalls: bags, clothes, belts, souvenirs you name it. Right hand side are strip clubs and ping pong shows.
Concerning the market, the prices are far from fixed. You need to bargain, and bargain hard. Sometimes you can end up buying the item for half or third of the original price. (They use a calculator for this process, they type their price, and you type yours etc)
Many men and woman will urge you to enter the strip coins or shows, but they are not pushy. The moment you say thank you, they will leave you alone.
Enjoyable 1/2-1 hour walk.
Recommended!
Center of street is all merchandise stalls: bags, clothes, belts, souvenirs you name it. Right hand side are strip clubs and ping pong shows.
Concerning the market, the prices are far from fixed. You need to bargain, and bargain hard. Sometimes you can end up buying the item for half or third of the original price. (They use a calculator for this process, they type their price, and you type yours etc)
Many men and woman will urge you to enter the strip coins or shows, but they are not pushy. The moment you say thank you, they will leave you alone.
Enjoyable 1/2-1 hour walk.
Recommended!
Written January 11, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Australian tourist
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Dangerous........ We were two women shopping at the markets, when we were asked if we wanted to come in for a drink. We were told it would cost 300BHT each, we agreed and went in. There was a show, not very good I might add. We hadn’t finished our beers when we were told we needed to go up to the bar & pay. We did what was asked, however we were being charged 1300BHT each, we said no to this, at that we were physically pushed and shoved & prevented from leaving until we paid.
Do not ever go into this bar, it is very scary and dangerous!
Do not ever go into this bar, it is very scary and dangerous!
Written January 25, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hello in 10 Languages
England, UK179 contributions
Apr 2019
Whatever brings you to Patpong in the evening it's hard to miss the night market; and if you do come to Patpong for the night market be sure to take in the area. It's all here...every tourist souvenir you could ever dream of...and it's all yours...if you barter for it. Take it with a pinch of salt and enjoy.
Written March 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
GerardTours
SW19157 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Patpong market is now exclusively ’ping pong’ shows or hugely expensive fake products. The stalls all sell the same items and the stall holders ask massively inflated prices that even a robust haggle will still leave you out of pocket.
Chattuchak market has a better selection and a lot of stalls have fixed prices.
Chattuchak market has a better selection and a lot of stalls have fixed prices.
Written February 23, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
TeamDayvBoy
Burleigh Heads, Australia95 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Always good to see but just be cautious as a lot of pick pocket. Stay away from all ping pong shows as they are just a scam. If it's a drink you want grab a beer from the open bars or 7/11. Some good copy items but make sure you barter as the put their price up extremely. A tee shirt wi start at 700 baht but you will most likely get it for 200 to 250 baht as with many of the other things. Good copy watches and bags. The street around are also fun to walk through. Just be cautious.
Written March 10, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Doron D
Dubai, United Arab Emirates11 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
The products on sale are not all great. Asked the price of a knock off bag and lady said 4000 baht . Small dragon statue made of resin and stone , they started with 1000bath and were willing to come down to 500. Small market and I was not too happy with it . Visit after 6pm because it takes them a while to set up the place .
Written June 28, 2023
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WorldTraveller
San Jose, CA34 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We went there early around 7pm. Many stands that sell imitation products are open. Sides of street are lined up by bars. We only spent 20 mins there as it’s not the best place for family.
Written January 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
SaigonExile
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam137 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Patpong Night Market is a sad remnant of its former self (before Covid). Maybe only 25 to 30 percent remains, some of it taken up by a decent street food section. Not as many products, or varieties, are left, prices seem higher than before and bargaining is not as easy as before; the sellers really don’t want to give a good deal as before. All in all, not really worth it.
Written July 4, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
llyonize
Weaverville, CA3 contributions
Has anyone ever been battered(physically beaten) for not complying with the extortion attempts of the criminal element that control these tombs of sexploitation at the Patong market sex shows?
DipCourier
Monterey County, CA152 contributions
Yes, it’s not unheard of someone to be physically assaulted in one of these places. They are run by the Thai mafia and most people would rather pay than have the confrontation when badly outnumbered. Sometimes alcohol causes a lapse in judgement and crap happens.
sky walker
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand1 contribution
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Lightning_jack
Las Pinas, Philippines332 contributions
ฉันคิดว่าบาร์ของพวกเขาเปิดประมาณ 19.00 น.
Blanka L
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 contribution
Patpong market happy bar is a SCAM!!!!!These guys with their pingpong show, pussy show and whatever kind of lists on the street actually lured us in this Happy bar, (the one right next to Kings Castle ) and said that the show is free - we only had to pay for the beers we had. In the end they didnt want to let us out, threatened us, and called some other guys to stay by their side. Instead of the free show we had to pay 500 baht just so they let us out...never ever go there!
Dave nue
Stockholm, Sweden2 contributions
This is true and I don't recommend anybody to go there.
They are all owned by the same mafia!
I knew of this scam and went there just to test them.
Initially they told us that it cost 100 baht and that we could have "a free look".
When we did this but declined the same seller took us to another club, which we also just went up to look then left.
After that they were all over us trying to get us into a club.
One male seller took us to a another, same story "only 100 baht, free look".
He pulled my by my wrist trying to get me further into the club.
I told him firmly to come and discuss with me and I asked what the entrence fee really is.
After a while he then admitted that the "100 baht" thing is just for the drink, then we will be charged 500 baht each.
I said no thanks and had to pull his grip from my wrist and quickly move away.
Again I say, BIG WARNING! You never know what they really will charge you!
SiauWei92
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hong Kong Disneyland better or Ocean Park better?
LaurababeGlasgow
Glasgow, UK121 contributions
This is a night market in Thailand????
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