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Website Overview / Description Bangkok Eyes Website - www.bangkokeyes.com       Bangkok, known internationally for its vibrant and diverse nightlife, has been a nexus for entertainment and a mixing of cultures for decades.   Among the numerous resources available for navigating its various after-dark environs, Bangkok Eyes has endeavored to provide an inclusive guide to the city's multifaceted night-scene.   This website provides an indepth view into the major expat entertainment areas of Bangkok, offering wide-ranging historical, cultural, and social insights. Cultural Perspective
      Bangkok's nightlife is inextricably intertwined with its cultural identity.   No other element of cultural intermingling in the Kingdom can compare with the mix of nationalities and social strata found in Bangkok's many-faceted 'Nightlife' scene'.   For example, night entertainment areas such as Sukhumvit, Silom, and Khaosan Roads, each offer a unique blend of traditional and modern experiences.   Bangkok Eyes captures this ongoing 'clash of cultures' by documenting the evolution of these areas over time.   For instance, it highlights how Sukhumvit's Soi 11 has transformed into a hotspot for late-night rooftop bars, discos and clubs, while Silom's Patpong Road rose to international fame in the 1980s and 1990s, only to fade in recent years.   (-Nevertheless, it remains a symbol of Bangkok's original A Go-Go revolution.)   This approach to Nitelife documentation allows both expat and tourist readers to understand the nuances behind each expat nightlife area. Historical Archive
      One of the more important objectives of Bangkok Eyes is the creation of an extensive and ongoing historical archive.   This archive, currently spanning more than 30 years, provides a chronological view of how Bangkok's nightlife has evolved, reflecting ongoing changes in the foreign presence, Thai regulatory changes and the inevitable economic impact.   For example, the importance of globalization and tourism on nightlife areas like Khaosan Road can be traced through the Bangkok Eyes historical records.   This site is to remain an ongoing historical 'open resource' on the development of Bangkok's nightlife. In Conclusion
      As alluded to above, Bangkok's nightlife is not just about entertainment; it also offers insights into how different social groups interact within the various nightlife settings.   For instance, it highlights areas like Thonglor, which caters to a more affluent and trendy crowd, and Royal City Avenue, a rare and successful mix of Thai and international patrons.   This approach helps users navigate the diverse nightlife options available, ensuring that visitors can find entertainment that aligns with their preferences and interests.   It is intended that Bangkok Eyes will remain a unique and evolving resource for both current and future generations, offering insights into the city's past, present, and future.

   Mission Statement
Provide topical, up-to-date information on the major Night Entertainment Areas of interest to expatriate residents and visitors to Bangkok, Thailand.

Provide historical background on each of these major Night Entertainment Areas.

Provide movie reviews on films currently showing in Bangkok and in the Kingdom of Thailand.

Provide book reviews on books relevant to Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Provide other items of general interest and use to residents, visitors and/or potential visitors to Bangkok.



   Policy,   The Internet
Bangkok Eyes holds to the concept that the Internet is in the public domain and for public use.

Bangkok Eyes is independent of any affiliates, or sponsorship by outside or third parties or entities.   Bangkok Eyes does not PROMOTE individual Entertainment Areas or Venues, nor do we PROMOTE any specific types of entertainment venues or types of entertainment therein.   

It thereby follows that the publication of names of Entertainment Areas or Venues, or maps, or other descriptive text by Bangkok Eyes does not constitute ENDORSEMENT by Bangkok Eyes   Except as otherwise and explicitly written, Bangkok Eyes does not RECOMMEND Entertainment Areas and/or Venues mentioned in the bangkokeyes.com website pages.

All reportage, maps, historical data, photographs, onward links, and reviews are provided for information purposes only.

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