I've just been up to Bangkok for a couple of days with Andy Mac. As is often the case the road to hell is paved with good intentions and I didn't get to meet several friends as I wanted to.
Because of its central location we stayed at the Dynasty Inn on Soi 4. The Dynasty continues to provide the basic comforts it always has and still offers its Happy Hour from 5 - 7 pm when you can sit out front and watch the world go by. The second night we trawled around Nana and the only word to describe it is 'awful'. It hasn't seen any refurbishment in years and continues to get dirtier and shoddier. According to the staff in several places - 'not busy'.
The following evening we decided to visit Soi Cowboy after years of not having been there. What a difference! We approached from the Soi Asoke end and this end of the street is now open (no idea since when). With only one or two exceptions every watering hole we entered was well looked after, with friendly and efficient staff none of whom were hassling punters to buy them a drink. The music and lighting was very good in several bars and there was ample smoking space provided just outside each venue.
Should you find yourself in Bangkok for several days and want to have a relaxing jar or two - Soi Cowboy gets our vote. We had intended to eat around there but ran out of time so comments in that area will have to wait until the next visit.
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