Where to see a Ping Pong show in Thailand? [closed]

1. Are ping pong shows legal in Thailand?
2. How much is a ping pong show in Phuket?
3. Where did the word ping pong come from?
4. What should I avoid in Thailand?
5. What is inside of a ping pong ball?
6. Can you kiss in Thailand?
7. What is Patong famous for?
8. What is the same size as a ping pong ball?
9. Is Ping Pong played to 11 or 21?
10. What is the modern name of ping pong?
11. Who named Ping Pong?
12. Can I wear red in Thailand?
13. How much does a Thai bar girl earn?
14. Is street food safe in Thailand?

Are ping pong shows legal in Thailand?

The popularity of ping pong shows in Thailand dates back to the mid 1970s and a show is featured in the 1976 sexploitation film Emanuelle in Bangkok. The shows are officially prohibited under the obscenity legislation of Thai law, and in 2004 the government further limited what is permitted.

How much is a ping pong show in Phuket?

One popular venue is the Wake Up Club Phuket which offers a daily show for an 800 Baht entry fee.

Where did the word ping pong come from?

It is derived from 'ping pang qiu' in Mandarin Chinese (same pronunciation) which translates literally to “ping pong ball.” In other words, Ping Pong is the correct, Mandarin Chinese name for the sport.

What should I avoid in Thailand?

1. Places for backpackers to stay

• Avoid: Khao San Road. ...
• Instead: Sukhumvit and Siam Square are popular and convenient alternatives. ...
• Avoid: Bargaining a flat rate with a taxi driver. ...
• Instead: Insist on using the meter – it's illegal for taxi drivers to refuse. ...
• Avoid: Ping Pong Shows.

What is inside of a ping pong ball?

Celluloid is a thermoplastic made from nitrocellulose and camphor. Sometimes dyes and stabilizers are added. A typical ping pong ball might consist of 70% to 80% nitrocellulose, with up to 30% camphor. Small amounts of dye, ethanol, and stabilizers make the ball colorful, more stable, and less flammable.

Can you kiss in Thailand?

In Thailand, hugging or kissing in public is a no-no

Men and women do not hold hands in public, and kissing in public is seen as strange or even offensive. The casual touch is okay, even more so than in the US, but any meaningful, heartfelt way of touching is not okay. ... Instead Thais smelled each other's cheeks.

What is Patong famous for?

Patong Beach is known for its nightlife and 2850-metre (1.77 mile) beach that runs the entire length of Patong's west side. Nightlife is centered in two main areas, Bangla Road and the "Paradise Complex", with Bangla Road being predominantly straight and Paradise Complex gay.

What is the same size as a ping pong ball?

Back to the topic, those dimensions render a ping pong ball about the same size as a golf ball, which comes in at 1.68 inches.

Is Ping Pong played to 11 or 21?

A game in table tennis is played until one of the players scores 11 points or if there is a 2 point difference after the score was tied (10:10). A game used to be played until 21, but that rule was changed by the ITTF in 2001.

What is the modern name of ping pong?

They chose to use Table Tennis. Since that time, and particularly since the establishment of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) in 1926, the modern game has been known as Table Tennis.

Who named Ping Pong?

1900, when the celluloid ball was introduced to the game, that the concept of tennis on a table became successful. Steve Grant has traced the name Ping Pong to an 1884 song by Harry Dacre. The distinct sound of the celluloid ball bouncing off the drum rackets quickly led to the use of the same name.

Can I wear red in Thailand?

Of course, it is perfectly safe to wear a red shirt in Thailand! Unless that is you wear one and join a mass demonstration against the army's orders... Red is an auspicious color in Thailand cause of the Thai-Chinese, and Sunday is the 'red day of the week'.

How much does a Thai bar girl earn?

A gogo bar girl will typically be paid about 10,000 to 12,000 baht per month for 29 shifts from 20.00hrs to 02.00hrs.

Is street food safe in Thailand?

Contrary to popular belief, though, street food in Thailand (and many other countries) is no riskier than restaurants. When you eat on the street, you're more likely to be served fresh food and to get to see it being prepared, both of which go a long way toward keeping you healthy.