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It wasn't that many months ago that Stickman decided to spend more time at home (New Zealand), and less time here in Bangkok. Should he keep the Stickman website running or close it down? Rather than close down, he found a strategic partner who bought in for 2/3 of the action. Part of that deal was Stickman would continue to produce the website, both from New Zealand, and through his periodic visits to Bangkok. The rest of that deal - he would be paid for doing so by the majority partner.
Stickman taps out - figuratively speaking, of course.....
That arrangement worked for a while: Stickman continued to produce a quality website each week, and was duly paid for his efforts. That is, he was duly paid for his efforts until he wasn't. An extended negotiation, or perhaps, 'discussion' ensued, however, in the end, Stickman drew a line in the sand - no pay, no play. As of last week, we saw the last issue of Stickman (the website) produced by Stickman (the person).
An out-take of the familiar Stickman homepage - which began our every-Sunday evening read...
(Copyright stickmanbangkok.com)
Stickman's many followers (including all at MIDNITE HOUR) will be disappointed; this Bangkok Nightlife website had become a mainstay of the 'Bangkok Scene' - followers world wide. While officially opening (in the format we have become accustomed to) in April of 2001, it was preceeded by not only one Stickman blog, but two, dating back to 1998. This would make Stickman the longest continuous, active Internet commentator on Nightlife in Thailand (emphasis on 'continuous' and 'active').
To be sure, the Stickman website remains up on the www, and that is where we hope it will remain. From an historical perspective, the trove of archived issues on his site should not be allowed to disappear - a ready reference to anyone wanting to travel back in time to 'get the feel' of Bangkok's dynamic Nightlife.
One can't blame the majority partner for trying to keep the site "alive" with reader submissions, now that Stickman has departed. However, all said and done, that which made Stickman a success was hard work and years of dealing with Entertainment Venue operators and the variegated, multitudinous cross-section of nightcrawlers. (Or to say the same thing another way; Stickman's hands-on 'experience'). And, most importantly for the success and longevity of the site: ORIGINAL CONTENT - not 'aggrigate' reporting. The future of the site does not look bright ahead.
Nevertheless, Stickman, currently in New Zealand, hasn't burnt all bridges. He is quite sure he needs a rest, and after that, all is possible. As they say, 'a rest is as good as a change', so we, of course, are encouraging an eventual return to the fray....
BANGKOK EYES
Let the September 2017 Follies begin-
Madrid's great pizza just got a little bit better....
 PATPONG 1
When Dragon's Head opened originally, they had a great menu and great warm sake, but for some reason, didn't have many customers. A couple months ago, they brought in live music, and that did the trick - the place was always full. So imagine everyone's surprise when we walked by and saw it had become The Paddy Field. Go figger... Nonetheless, may the nightwinds blow kindly....
PATPONG 2
A for-the-archives pic of Soi Cowboy's Kiss, a Coyote / A Go-Go Show-bar. Not to be confused with Patpong 1's A Go-Go of the same name.
SOI COWBOY
A for-the-archives clip of the Rio Club (actually still the Our Place).
VIDEO CLIP
SOI COWBOY
The outside bar-beer area in front of True Obsession has had a mini-van bar parked there for the last few months. As it doesn't look like it is going anywhere (it doesn't have an engine), we thought we would take note...
NANA PLAZA
Butterflies A Go-Go up on the 3rd floor reopened much sooner than the local pundits had predicted - the presumed violation being their having an underage person on premises. It was never revealed whether this was an employee or a customer. Welcome back to the machine.
NANA PLAZA
The Night Witch Bangkok, opened only 3 months ago, is not only closed - it is gone. Only the bare steel structure remains. Looks like someone didn't read his Business Plans For Dummies.
. SOI NANA
The Fortune Bar Restaurant (located across from the entrance to Soi 6) is no more. Renovations proceeding rapidly. Lets wait and see if it comes back to life....
SOI NANA
The old Lounge 4 closed ages ago, and the property was mostly, if not officially, part of 4 Sport's. This property is now under redevelopment - wait and see.... When we hear anything, we shall duly report. (Note: 4 Sport's is still at its original location, going balls-to-the-walls...)
SOI KATOEY
What was, up until several months ago, Taffy's Faulty Towers - is now the Keep In Touch Bar. Located deep in Soi 22's Subsoi Starlight, you won't find a more laid-back bar in Bangkok - in fact, it is very likely you won't find this bar, either. But give it a try, anyway. We wish them constancy.
SOI 22 (Sukhumvit)
At the back of the small soi just past the Marriott Hotel (...the small soi which should be named, "Soi Massage Parlor"), the Sweet Heart Rita Massage has taken over the reins from the Candy Massage. May they continue to slip and slide...,
SOI 22 (Sukhumvit)
Am's Bar has, just days ago, opened their doors and rolled out the red carpet. They are located in the space previously home to Thongpattaya Massage. Welcome them to the nightcircus.
SOI 22 (Sukhumvit)
The long-standing Sakura Massage across from Queen's Park Plaza has fallen headlong into the Abyss. In its place is the new Butterfly Masasage. The actual Butterfly emblem looks suspiciously like the butterfly signage at a massage parlor in Sukhumvit Soi 18... Any relation?
SOI 22 (Sukhumvit)
SOI 22 (Sukhumvit)
Wax Sugar Club have taken down their signage (as seen in the file photo below) and have bolted the doors to the floor. May the fates treat them more kindly - wherever they may land...
SOI AMBASSADOR (Sukhumvit Soi 11)
The super-comfortable outdoor Kazbar is no more. (Pic below as seen in happier times....) Greener grass, gents....
SOI AMBASSADOR (Sukhumvit Soi 11)
The Harmony 2 Massage, located on the ground level behind the parking lot in the Fenix Bldg, didn't stand a chance - it was nearly impossible to see by foot traffic on a Soi which is otherwise chock-full of massage parlors. It was just a matter of time. Ashes to ashes, so be it, then....
SOI AMBASSADOR (Sukhumvit Soi 11)
The Gents is a brand-new lounge-bar in QPP - it took over, lock, stock and chrome barstool from Opium's Den, which only recently foundered on Fate's rocky shores. Welcome The Gents to the briar patch....
QUEEN's PARK PLAZA (Sukhumvit 22)
A couple months back, we noted the opening of both White Bar and The Lover at the back of QPP. We included a pic which showed both, and promised to provide pics of their signage at a later date. Below is that signage - and if we may be so bold, would either, or both, bars consider some real neon signage? Just sayin'.
QUEEN's PARK PLAZA (Sukhumvit 22)
At long last, the beleaguered Check Inn 99 had its soft opening in the old Christie's Club digs. The battle has been long and hard-fought - this is their 4th location within the year, and has included the almost obligatory bloody battles with co-partners and local construction teams. We mentioned 'soft opening' and we weren't kidding : much of the lighting and many of the traditional features of the Check Inn we have known through the years are not yet up and running. Nevertheless, the night we visited, even though the lights were barely turned on, there were already a dozen tables occupied with customers, new and old. Auspicious signs - the place appears to be an entertainment magnet. As Jerry Lee Lewis once opined, "We think you're going to like it, just you wait and see..." May they have finally found the home they have been seeking....
SOI DEAD ARTISTS (Sukhumvit 33) The Amethyst Massage now having been relegated to the dustbin of history, the brand new Hera's Massage has jumped in to take its place. A number of friendly masseuses await on the doorstep to tempt the passers-by. May lady luck smile...
SOI DEAD ARTISTS (Sukhumvit 33)
Up until last month, the Blue Heaven and its upstairs 33 Bangkan Japanese Karaoke resided at the back of the small lane beside Tenderloins. They have relocated, intact, deep into Soi Pan Pan.
SOI DEAD ARTISTS (Sukhumvit 33)
The Angels Club have opened newly at the old Napoleon / Santana digs. Wish Angels Club well as they give a roll to the dice. (The Napoleon relocated to the back of Soi 39 Sukhumvit.)
SOI DEAD ARTISTS (Sukhumvit 33)
The Himawari Snack Bar & Karaoke has gone the way of the Phorusrhacos longissimus. It's a neon jungle out there.... The property is now up for lease or rent.
SOI DEAD ARTISTS (Sukhumvit 33)
Mike's Corner continues to be a pleasant, out of the way spot to sit out-of-doors and enjoy the (very inexpensive) beer. (They occupy the entrance area to Maxim's Inn at the back of the Soi.)
SOI EDEN (Sukhumvit 7/1)
A For-The-Archives shot of the 'Twilight Zone' - mostly quiet on these rainy evenings....
SOI TWILIGHT
The Marine Bar / Disco is one of the oldest Nitespots on Pattaya's Walking Street. It started out nearer the central area of Walking Street, but now resides deeper into the Night Entertainment Area - and is bigger and better than ever (bigger by almost double the road frontage/ useable area). May they persevere.
WALKING STREET (PATTAYA)
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