I first heard about Patpong from Vietnam vets who, far from being jaded by their experiences In the fleshpots of Saigon-ranted and raved about a new mecca of titillation, Patpong.

Soi Cowboy was named after a cowboy hat-wearing African-American pioneer who opened the first bar. This red-light district has a more laid-back, feel to it than Patpong or Nana Plaza.

Nightlife video from Soi Nana 2019

The street is as crowded as the centre ring of a circus. There are street vendors selling cigarettes and pirated DVDs.