Q. Where exactly is Walking Street in Pattaya? A. Easy to find, Walking Street is actually the entire length of Beach Road, starting at the junction of Pratamnah Road and ending at South Road, with intersections Soi 14 and 15 in the middle. Q. What time is the best time to go? A. Anytime is good, as there is always something open in this area, but the street is closed to car traffic from 6 pm to 2 am, and that's when Walking Street comes alive, 365 days a year! Q. As a "red-light" district, is Walking Street safe to walk down without armed guards? A. As a major Thai tourist attraction, and the largest in Pattaya, Walking Street is no more dangerous than any other tourist area of the country (i.e., not very dangerous at all). But deterrents against pickpockets and boisterous drunks are always advised. Q. Is prostitution legal here? A. Yes, while frowned upon for obvious reasons (trafficking, drugs, underage, etc.) prostitution was made legal in Thailand in 1960. Q. Is that all there is on Walking Street, street girls? A. No, in addition to a lot of hookers on the street, there are some of Pattaya's best seafood restaurants, sports bars, go-go bars, nightclubs, beer halls and discotheques on this patch of turf. In short, Walking Street is one very long party zone. Q. Is there any interesting shopping of note on Walking Street? A. Yes, in addition to the nightlife, there is the famous Pattaya Shoes Department Store between Soi 14 and Soi 15. Great place for anything leather. Q. I heard that Google was street mapping the area to include candid shots of tourists with bar girls, is this true? A. This was once "almost" true, as the MapJack geomapping company †like Google Street Maps †was at one time mapping the area and posting such embarrassing images. But since March of 2008, that has stopped and all images have been removed. Q. I want to dance, where is the best disco? A. Walking Street's best disco is probably "Mixx," located in the Bali Hai Plaza Shopping Center on the 3rd floor. Mixx has a fantastic dance music sound system and several halls for different types of music styles (Hip-Hop, Progressive House, Tech & Techno). Also, visiting International DJs make for a fantastically fun night out on the floor. Q. It's just my wife and I, is there a club that's nice for couples? A. Yes, there are several clubs that cater to couples, and one of note would be the Anglewitch Club. Q. It's just me (a guy) looking for a date, where is the best place to go for that? A. Well, since single guys make up 75% of Walking Street's clientele, there are a plethora of places for you to go: try What's Up Agogo, Heavens Above, or the Beach Club for go-go style bars, or try the Lucifer or Insomnia clubs for something a bit more intimate. Q. We want to take in an all-girl show, which club is best for that? A. The Casino Club offers one of the more interesting acts with their famous dancing Coyote Girls. The girls are cute and talented (somewhat) and they make sure there is always a wild party atmosphere. Q. Do clubs charge entrance covers? A. Some do, some don't. For burlesque-style shows, there may be a cover, but buying a bottle of whiskey ahead of time will exclude you from any entrance fees. In general, bars operate on the lady drink system, where you buy a girl a drink (about 120 baht) and she gets to keep 30 baht as a tip from that sale. Q. I don't want a date, or company, can I just have a drink and be left alone? A. Yes, while very forward, bar girls will get the message quickly and just leave you in peace, if that's what you really want in Pattaya.
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