Adult venues in Thailand: Bangkok and Pattaya

Bangkok has the larger list, with 44 venues. Of these, 41 are erotic massage salons and 3 are gentlemen's clubs. Among venues pinned on the map, the main clusters are Vadhana and Khlong Toei, with 7 each. If you are staying in either district, it makes sense to start your shortlist there and save time crossing the city.

Single pinned venues also sit in Din Daeng and Bang Rak. These are spread further apart, so check the map on the city page against where you are staying before you contact anyone.

For contact, nearly every Bangkok card links to a website, and most show a call button. About two in three also have a WhatsApp button. If you prefer messaging to calling, that is a practical way to ask questions before you go. New to this kind of visit? Our guide to erotic massage for the first time covers the basics of etiquette and consent.

Pattaya has 16 listed venues: 10 gentlemen's clubs and 6 erotic massage salons. One of the pinned venues is in Na Kluea Subdistrict. Every Pattaya card links to a website, three in four show a call button and about two in three offer WhatsApp.

Because every card here has a website link, it is easy to read about a club before you go. Look for the details that matter to you and note any questions you want to ask by message.

If a gentlemen's club is your plan, read our notes on your first gentlemen's club visit before you go. Dress codes, entry and house rules vary from club to club, so check the club's own website or send a message first.

Bangkok and Pattaya are about 100 km apart, centre to centre, which makes it easy to cover both on a single trip. A sensible approach is to choose the city that matches what you are after first: Bangkok if a massage salon is the main reason, Pattaya if you lean towards a gentlemen's club.

• Shortlist venues on each city page before you travel.
• Contact them through the button you prefer and confirm a time for your visit.
• Ask how payment works when you book, and bring some cash in case.
• Keep the address handy, since districts in Bangkok are large.

Leave some room in your plans for the trip between the cities, and contact venues in the second city once you know your travel day. Our guide on how to book an erotic massage walks through what to ask and how to phrase it.

Whichever city you choose, the same courtesy applies. Arrive on time, be clean and polite, and follow the rules each venue sets. A masseuse sets her own limits, and in a club the dancers decide how they interact with guests. Accept a no without pushing, and keep your phone camera away.

If plans change, send a short message to cancel rather than simply not turning up. It is a small, simple courtesy.

Which cities are listed? Bangkok and Pattaya, each with its own city page reached through the cards on this page.

Where should I start looking? For a massage salon, Bangkok has the widest choice, with pinned venues mainly in Vadhana and Khlong Toei. For a gentlemen's club, Pattaya has the larger selection.

How does contact work? Use the buttons on a venue's card. Most show a website and a call button, and many offer WhatsApp. AdultGuide takes no bookings itself.

Why do some cards appear first? Featured listings are paid placements, and they are shown first among the venue cards on this page, followed by other venues from across the country.