Ping pong show

Ping Pong Show Sex Guide explains what a ping pong show is and its connection to adult nightlife in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, Thailand. A ping pong show (Thai: โชว์ปิงปอง) is a live adult stage performance in which women use their pelvic muscles to hold or eject objects from the vagina. Ping pong balls give the show its name.

These performances are associated with Thailand's sex tourism industry, particularly Patpong in Bangkok. This guide covers the shows, entrance fees, drink prices and common tourist scams, alongside concerns about performers' welfare.

Night market and go-go bars in Patpong, Bangkok.

History

Ping pong shows first became well known during the 1970s and 1980s as Thailand's tourism industry expanded. Many of the early shows were performed in Patpong, which quickly became Bangkok's best known red-light district. Since then similar performances have appeared in other tourist destinations including Pattaya and Phuket.

Although the shows remain famous around the world, the number of venues has gradually declined and many performances today exist mainly because tourists continue asking to see them.

What Happens During a Ping Pong Show?

The famous ping pong balls are only one part of the performance. Depending on the venue, performers may also use balloons, candles, razor blades, ribbons, darts, bananas, bottles, flowers and many other objects.

Some clubs also feature live sex, lesbian shows, masturbation, body painting, bath shows and other adult performances during the same evening. Every venue has its own program.

Where Can You See Ping Pong Shows?

The largest number of ping pong shows can still be found around Patpong in Bangkok. Similar shows are also available in parts of Pattaya and occasionally in Phuket.

Street touts often approach tourists claiming the shows are "free". In reality the show may be free while drinks are heavily overpriced.

Also in Cambodia you can find Ping Pong Shows and in Europe at Amsterdam´s red light district, certain bars such as Casa Rosso have had such a shows.

Prices

Most venues charge either an entrance fee or require customers to buy drinks.

Typical prices:

  • Entrance: Free to 500 THB
  • Beer: 150-300 THB
  • Soft drinks: 100-250 THB

Always ask about drink prices, cover charges and any compulsory fees before entering.

Common Scams

Ping pong shows are among the biggest tourist scams in Thailand.

The most common scam involves touts promising a free show or cheap drinks. After entering, customers are presented with bills of several thousand baht for drinks, "show fees" or service charges.

Never follow strangers offering free ping pong shows on the street. If you decide to visit one, choose an established venue and agree on all prices before ordering anything.

Is It Worth Seeing?

For many first-time visitors, seeing one ping pong show is simply a curiosity and something to cross off the bucket list. Others find the performances repetitive or disappointing compared with the expectations created by movies and travel stories.

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