The
King's Group is by far and away the biggest entertainment
organization operating in Patpong. So much so, that many have
called Patpong 'Soi King's'.
First
established some 25 years ago with the King's Castle (now
King's Castle III) and Queen's Castle bars, King's group today
operates seven go-go bars, three erotic show bars, two discos
and a beer bar on Patpong.
The
group also runs a beauty salon (King Serm Suay) on Patpong
1, a traditional massage parlor on nearby Surawong Road (King's
Body), and the well-known Tip Top Restaurant on Patpong 1.
All told, the group employs several thousand employees.
All
the bars in the King's Group are safe for the visitor, and
whether upstairs or downstairs, have no cover charges. Charges
for drinks are standardized and bar fines are slightly less
than the average on Patpong at 400 baht. On the other hand,
the King's Group bars tend to be commercially oriented, and
although the hostesses have well-rehearsed chat lines, their
mechanical service approach may leave some slightly disappointed.
The
group's discos, King's Lounge and King's Palace are great
for after-hours entertainment. A flood of tourists and bar
workers hit the discos after the other bars close around 2.00
am. Things continue through to dawn and can get a little wild
at times!
King's
Castle I - go-go bar. Gets jammed with punters on Fridays
and Saturdays. King's Castle II - go-go bar. Usually packed with customers.
Arguably the best in the group.) King's Castle III - go-go bar, mainly 'katoey' dancers
(transvestites/transsexuals). King's Camelot Castle - go-go bar. The newest addition
to the King's Castle group. King's Cleopatra King's Corner - go-go bar. High proportion of 'katoey'
dancers. King's Garden - Beer bar on Patpong 2. King's Lounge - Second floor disco. Gets packed after
the bars close. King's Palace Queen's Castle I - one of the older 'show' bars. First
bar on the left on Soi Patpong 1. Queen's Castle II Pussy Galore - second-floor erotic shows. Maybe Patpong's
most famous name.
The
King's Group is by far and away the biggest entertainment
organization operating in Patpong. So much so, that many have
called Patpong 'Soi King's'.
