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The Real Life of Bar Girls in Pattaya

The Real Life of Bar Girls in Pattaya

A World Few Understand

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Owen Jones
May 05, 2025
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Pattaya’s nightlife draws millions of tourists with its neon charm, yet very few stop to consider the stories behind the smiles.

Behind the bar counters and stage lights are women who’ve left homes in rural Thailand to support children, siblings, or elderly parents. For many, working in a bar is not a moral choice but a financial necessity—an economic su…

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