Bangkok

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Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 10.539 million as of 2020, 15.3 percent of the country's population.

Areas

There are three main red light districts in Bangkok: Soi Cowboy & Nana Plaza, along Sukhumvit Road from each other, and Patpong (Southwest of Nana). The word Soi in Thai is a term used for a side street. Although you can get from one place to another in a taxi or Tuk-tuk, many prefer to use the BTS Trains. Soi Cowboy is located at Asok Station and Soi 4 is located at Nana Station, a few stops from each other.

Soi Cowboy

Soi Cowboy is a short (150 meter long) street in Bangkok, with about 40 go-go bars. It runs between Soi 21 and 23. The first bar opened in Soi Cowboy in the early 1970s, but it was not until 1977 that a second bar opened on the street by TG "Cowboy" Edwards, a retired American airman. Edwards got his nickname because he often wore a cowboy hat and the soi was given its name in reference to him by longtime nightlife columnist Bernard Trink.

The go-go bars follow the pattern common in Thailand: alcoholic drinks are served and women in bikinis dance on a stage, usually with a number on them. There is topless and nude dancing. All the girls are escorts. You can buy them drinks and they will sit and fondle you at your table. You can pay a barfine and take them back to your hotel for Short time (usually one hour or one pop) or Long Time (usually until morning, but they will stay all week if you pay them). Some bars have grotty room upstairs where you can have sex ST if you don't want to take them to your hotel.

Nana Plaza

Nana Plaza is an entertainment complex and red-light district in Bangkok, Thailand. Originally built as a shopping centre, Nana Plaza occupies a three-story commercial building in the Khlong Toei District of Bangkok about 300 metresfrom the BTS Skytrain's Nana Station.

The area is broadly similar to Soi Cowboy. There are street girls on Sukhumvit near Nana as well.

Patpong

Patpong is the oldest RLD in Bangkok, located in the Bang Rak District. Many punters consider it the shitiest - Covid took it toll on this place.

A busy night market aimed at tourists is also located in Patpong.

Patpong consists of two parallel side streets running between Silom and Surawong Roads and one side street running from the opposite side of Surawong. Patpong is within walking distance from the BTS Skytrain Silom Line's Sala Daeng Station.

Patpong 1 is the main street with many bars of various kinds. Patpong 2 also has many similar bars. Next to these lies Soi Jaruwan, sometimes referred to as Patpong 3 but also known as Silom Soi 4. It has long catered to gay men, whilst nearby Soi Thaniya has expensive bars with Thai hostesses that cater almost exclusively to Japanese men.

Sukhumvit Road

Other than Soi Cowboy and Nana plaza, other punting hot spots off Sukhumvit Rd include

Full sex should be available at all these places.

Ratchadaphisek Rd

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DoxyPrep

Some thoughts from ChatGPT:

A plan of taking doxycycline for 2 days before, 7 days during, and 2 days after a high risk trip seems reasonable in terms of reducing a bacterial STI risk, while keeping the duration short enough to limit potential issues like antibiotic resistance. This approach is generally in line with some of the research that's been done on doxycycline as pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for bacterial STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, though it’s not universally recommended as standard practice for everyone. Here’s why this might work:

Why This Plan Makes Sense:

Pre-Exposure (2 days before):

Starting 2 days before a trip gives your body some time to absorb and build up the levels of doxycycline, which might offer you some degree of protection as you prepare for your higher-risk activities.

Doxycycline is often taken for a few days before exposure when used for prophylactic purposes, so this is a fairly standard approach if you want to reduce the chance of acquiring an STI from bacterial sources.

During the Trip (7 days):

This is where you’ll get the bulk of your coverage. A 7-day course during the trip is long enough to help cover multiple exposures, particularly in a high-risk environment like the girlbars you mentioned. This is within a reasonable timeframe and should still help reduce the risk of bacterial infections.

Post-Exposure (2 days after):

Continuing for 2 days after is a way to help ensure that any potential bacterial exposure during the trip is addressed. Although the effectiveness drops if there’s a significant gap in time between exposure and treatment, taking it immediately after your trip could still provide some extra protection, particularly if you’re worried about delayed symptoms or exposure to certain strains of bacteria.

A Few Points to Keep in Mind:

Side Effects: Be mindful of possible side effects like upset stomach, sun sensitivity (make sure to wear sunscreen or protective clothing if you're out in the sun), and potential issues like yeast infections (especially for women, due to changes in the gut flora).

Not 100%: While this approach can lower the risk of bacterial STIs, it doesn’t guarantee complete protection. Condoms will still be your primary method of reducing STI transmission, and taking doxycycline doesn’t fully eliminate the possibility of getting infected. For example, herpes or HPV (human papillomavirus) are viral infections that doxycycline won’t protect against.

Antibiotic Resistance: A 10-day course is fairly short in terms of antibiotics, and the risk of antibiotic resistance is lower than if you were taking it for months or years. However, avoid using it unnecessarily in the future, as overuse of antibiotics can lead to resistance in the long term.

A Final Thought:

This plan seems like a balanced approach, particularly for someone who is aiming to minimize the risk of bacterial STIs without overdoing it on antibiotics. As long as you’re using condoms and keeping other precautions in mind, you’re adding an additional layer of protection, which can help reduce anxiety about exposure.


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