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Tourists Fear that Pattaya's Bar Girls Won't Survive the Off-Season – but the Reality Is Much More Complex

Summary by Pattaya Mail
Not all fees go directly to the bar girls – the distribution varies greatly depending on the establishment. (Photo: Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – With the onset of the off-season and declining tourist numbers, many foreign visitors are worried about how the bar girls – the heart of Pattaya's nightlife – will make ends meet financially. At first glance, it seems logical: fewer guests mean fewer drinks sold and fewer customers, thus less in…
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Not all fees go directly to the bar girls – the distribution varies greatly depending on the establishment. (Photo: Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – With the onset of the off-season and declining tourist numbers, many foreign visitors are worried about how the bar girls – the heart of Pattaya's nightlife – will make ends meet financially. At first glance, it seems logical: fewer guests mean fewer drinks sold and fewer customers, thus less in…

·Pattaya City, Thailand
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Pattaya Mail broke the news in Pattaya City, Thailand on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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