Koh Samui nightlife - A Go Go Bars Girl
Clubs and Entertainment
 Samui
is
one place's popular known as a lively nightlife and there are many
nightlife's activities in several choices. Bars, cabarets shows
and discos are mainly in Chaweng and Lamai located. Green Mango,
Raggae Pub, Santa Fe and Bauhaus are the main discotheques, some
open until sunrise.n the sun goes down, the village of Chaweng in
particular, has an exceptionally vibrant nightlife, where beginning
at dusk you can stroll ech The ambience in Samui's nighttime entertainment
areas is as relaxed and freewheeling as you will experience anywhere.
The ease with which one gets intoxicated by the excitement, is partly
due the island being an exceptionally safe place to let loose and
have fun. However be aware that like any tourist destination, we
do have our petty criminals. These individuals are most often present
late at night in some of the entertainment areas. Simply exercise
the same caution you would at home, and it is very unlikely you
will be victimized.
Many
people - men especially - may find it easy to make attractive new
friends in the bars and discotheques. Some of these people will
expect you to pay them for their company if you go out for the evening.
The majority of them do not have criminal intentions of any kind,
however there are occasional incidents. In particular be extremely
cautious with men masquerading as women. If you choose to take a
new friend (whether a local or a tourist) back to your hotel, always
safeguard your valuables. If a friendly stranger pulls up beside
you on a motorscooter while you are out walking at night, and offers
you a ride, don't go. Finally, women especially, should not accept
invitations from a stranger to walk on the beach at night.
 Samui
is a leisure island where most of the services cater to hospitality
and enjoyment, with plenty of options for nightlife. Since almost
everyone on the island is on holiday, or working within the environment,
there is always some action every night in the main tourist areas.
Often you can stumble back to your villa or hotel room, otherwise
there are always taxis waiting by. The best part is you can sleep
off the hangover on the beach, so the atmosphere is mostly festive
and ranges from refined cocktail lounges and quiet beachside dining
to raucous bars and discos with live music. Then there are a number
of tamer activities to while away an evening and covered these too.
While bars can be found at all of the island’s main beach
areas, it is Chaweng and to a lesser extent Lamai, where the parties
linger on long into the wee hours. The evening entertainment on
other beaches is largely limited to a few quiet local bars, but
in the height of the busy season you’ll always find good company
and it won’t hurt your wallet to sit drinking all evening.
Always loud, sometimes lewd… if the hedonistic life is for
you, then we can suggest a few venues to really let your hair down:
 Lamai
Lamai is Samui’s second largest beach resort and has a strong
following among visitors and expatriates alike. Quieter than Chaweng
(though not that you’d always notice), Lamai has a huge selection
of bars and clubs, including some of the best known on the island.
Super Sub Club
One of Lamai’s finest, featuring house tunes spun by well-known
local DJs. It’s a good size air-conditioned club with a large
outdoor terrace featuring a large screen for watching sporting events
if you need a break from dancing.
The Bauhaus Club
One of the best known clubs on the island thanks to their truck
trundling up and down the Chaweng road blaring out advertisements
about the latest upcoming events, that include one of their specialties:
the Bauhaus foam party.
In addition to these there is a busy drag of venues along the Lamai
road, back from the beach, which is the centre of the action by
night. There are dozens of places to choose from and you can easily
wander from one to the next, sampling cheap cocktails or seeking
out a selection of local and imported beers. One particular area
has been set about for the girlie bars, which is a feature of any
popular Thailand resort area. Set back slightly from the street,
there area has dozens of open bars full of friendly ladies looking
to turn a trick for the night. It’s all pretty harmless and
friendly, you can sit down and drink alone or let a pretty girl
talk you into a slightly more expensive ‘lady drink’.
Even non-punters find it fun to people watch or linger without obligation.
Chaweng
Regardless of where your evening started, if you’re looking
for a fun night out, then it’s likely you’ll end up
in Chaweng, and with good reason. The scope of Chaweng’s entertainment
options can be somewhat baffling to first time visitors and it may
take you a while to get your bearings.
The two most popular nightlife spots can be found on either Green
Mango Road, which is just to the left of Burger King on the Chaweng
Beach Road, or along the Reggae Pub road, which is on a small peninsular
within Chaweng lake. The latter is a little harder to find if you
don’t know the way, but transport such as pick-ups, motorbike
taxis are plentiful.
The Reggae Pub road is of course home to the Reggae Pub, whilst
the Green Mango road is a horseshoe shaped collection of bars, pubs
and clubs, which has something for everyone (unless you’re
a teetotal priest). Here are just a few of the local favourites:
The Green Mango, Green Mango Road
Large and loud, the Green Mango has been around so long it’s
even got a road named after it. It has one of the biggest dance
areas in Chaweng and a list of drinks that anyone should be happy
with. You might remember going in, but you’ll almost certainly
not recall leaving.
Sweet & Soul, Green Mango Road
Almost opposite the Green Mango, Sweet & Soul is popular with
locals and tourists. It’s not the largest of places, but the
party revellers spilling out onto the pathway only add to the atmosphere.
The Mint Bar, Green Mango Road
Just across from Sweet & Soul is the Mint Bar, a venue that
has been catching the cooler eyes since it opened almost two years
ago. The bar’s continuing ability to draw some of the finest
international DJs in the world, enhances the appeal of this stylish,
eclectic venue.
Sound Bar, Green Mango Road
This is a popular late night bar with a swimming pool and relaxing
tropical grounds among its many selling points. DJs pump out house
tunes late at night, while the bar features live bands in the early
evening to get you warmed up.
Reggae Bar, Reggae Bar Road
A long-serving Samui institution that plays all kinds of tunes with
only a minimal amount of Reggae. It’s dance music mostly that
echoes around this huge complex and the spacious dance floor is
always packed late at night. Don’t bother coming too early
though; it’ll be practically empty until 10pm and onwards.
Other
night-time activities
Samui Bungee jump: either to hurl yourself off the top,
or just to have some drinks and watch everyone else scare themselves
senseless. It’s open until late and has a good bar, making
it a convenient place for a few early ones before the nearby Reggae
Bar really kicks off.
The Muay Thai boxing stadium: is also based on the Reggae
Pub road in Chaweng and the shows are well worth watching. If you’re
keen to soak up some Thai culture but without straying too far from
a cold beer, then this place is ideal.
Ladyboy cabaret: it might not be for everyone but all are
most welcome. Ladyboys are very much part of accepted Thai culture
and you’ll find the shows to be generally very well put together,
incredibly camp, but on the whole in decent taste.
A good recommendation is Christy’s cabaret on the Chaweng
Road not far from the Burger King.
What
to drink?
Beer anyone? Local or international, you’ll find plenty
of choice in all the bars and clubs you encounter. Most places will
also feature a cocktail list as well as all of your favourite spirits.
For the truly adventurous, try a bit of the local Thai Whiskey served
in an iced bucket with Red Bull. If this lethal concoction doesn’t
get you going, then nothing will. Just don’t expect to be
moving too much the next day. Beer is generally cheap in Thailand
and a favourite with locals and foreigners who drink both locally
brewed and imported brands. The Thais like to sit around and share
a bottle of whiskey, wine is far less popular and although widely
available in hotels and good restaurants it is hardly good value.
Most bars do cocktails, some far cheaper than others.
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