Playpen doesn’t exactly hide what kind of night it’s selling. The name speaks for itself before you even step in.

Inside, the energy is immediate. Music up, drinks moving, girls working the room and very little chance of sitting quietly in the corner unnoticed. It has that close-quarters Soi 6 intensity where the whole bar feels involved in whatever is happening, rather than everyone disappearing into their own little groups.

There’s nothing particularly complicated about Playpen, and that’s part of the appeal. It’s built around fun, letting the drinks flow and the night fold as it will in Pattaya's favourite playpen.