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8 POINT COUNTERPOINT

THE
GREAT DEBATE

YES NO

AVI MEHTA PURNAMA PAWA
Student at University of Business Development Manager at
Manchester Elevate Co., Ltd.

“Yes, there are many reasons why the Bangkok “The social scene in Bangkok has become more
party scene is better. It’s really cheap to have and more revolved around social status, the
an amazing night out; you have the option of clothes you’re wearing and the car you drive to
dressing up and going to fancy clubs like CÉ LA the bar or club. Abroad though, I feel like the
VI, or wearing fl ip fl ops, shorts and a tank top vibe is more relaxed and laidback. People are out
on Khaosan Road, where the streets themselves to have fun and enjoy themselves, not worry
turn into a club. The best bit about partying in about how it “looks” to others. Another reason
Bangkok is you don’t have to wake up with a bad the nightlife in other cities, such as London,
hangover all the time because you can always fi ll THIS MONTH’S QUESTION: Paris or Hong Kong, is a lot more fun is because
yourself up at a 24-hour restaurant like Foodland Is the party scene in there is no time issue. Clubs and bars here start
or with street food, like Pad thai. Although, shutting down by 1.30am or 2am, and then
because everything is so cheap, it’s sometimes Bangkok comparable to people are stranded. The night ends early and
diffi cult to keep going that late into the night!” people end up either in McDonald’s or Foodland.
that of other cities? Don’t get me wrong, at the end of the day,
Bangkok is fun and has its own charm. But as
someone who is born and raised here, I feel that
What do you think? Email us your views at: the party scene has become rather boring and
gurleen@masalathai.com repetitive. Or maybe I’m just getting older!”

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