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Thailand is known for its beauty as well as its active nightlife. Many people, from reading about Bangkok's bars and parties, believe that Thailand is a country where «anything goes.» This is a misconception. There are laws and regulations in Thailand just like there are anywhere else, so you should familiarize yourself with them before you go.

While traveling in foreign countries, only keep original documents such as driver's licenses, passports, and birth certificates on your person if you are absolutely sure you will need them - for instance, if you are boarding a plane. Otherwise, make copies of the documents, and keep the originals in your hotel room, preferably secured in a hotel safe.

Since tourists are drawn to Bangkok clubs like moths to a flame, it's no surprise that pick pockets and other thieves and con men abound there too, looking to make rich targets of the unsuspecting sightseers. Particularly when you are drinking or partaking of locally legal drugs, you should remember to watch your personal belongings very carefully.

The Thai government and bar owners have cooperated to introduce laws to keep bar patrons safer, because the bars are so popular with many different kinds of people. One of the more basic laws is that you must provide some form of identification to be let into the bar. You may want to call ahead to a few bars that you want to visit so that you can be sure that your passport is an acceptable form of identification.

Much like the United States, second hand smoke has become a major issue in Thailand. Because of this, there are new laws about if and when patrons at bangkok bars are allowed to smoke. The laws are constantly changing and depend on the time of day, day of the week, and the particular club. It is always best to check ahead if being able to smoke is important to you.

Strip clubs are an extremely popular type of bar in Bangkok. These places are open late at night. Compared to clubs and bars in the United States, Thailand's clubs have more relaxed rules. Thailand has different laws pertaining to these establishments. «Katoeys» or transvestites are common terms heard in Bangkok bars. Knowing a little about the culture of where you are visiting can save you trouble and embarrassment in foreign lands.

Although Thailand has many lovely cities, if you are a social night owl, you must check out the bangkok bars. Since there are so many nightclubs in Bangkok, a guide toBangkok bars can be helpful. The variety, style, glamor, and affordable high energy of Bangkok's many nightclubs, bars, and discotheques await your discovery.

- Larry Willis