Colonze 2, Ratchadaphisek Soi 7

THE VENUE

Location

Colonze 2, as its name suggests, is part of a chain. Presumably they were named chronologically. There are four branches and a fifth was recently renamed “The Office”. Number 2 is situated in the Ratchada/Huay Khwang area, where you can find many other swish massage parlours. However, unlike most of them, it is not on the main Ratchada strip. You have to go down Ratchada Soi 7. It’s about a 5 minute walk down on the soi and is on the right hand side. It is impossible to miss, especially at night, with its huge and unique neon signage.

The nearest public transport is Huay Khwang subway station. From there, leave at exit 3 (the same as for Nataree) and walk in the same direction as you come out of the station, past Nataree on your right, and keep going for about 10 minutes until you reach the soi. You should see a sign advertising Colonze 2 at the soi entrance, but for further reference it is the road immediately before the large Alaina massage building.

Not the greatest location, then. Slightly outside of downtown and a bit of a walk from the nearest public transport, but at least it is on a well-known road and easy to find. 6/10

Annie’s Massage, Nana

THE VENUE

Location

Annie’s is a short walk from the nearest public transport but its location is convenient in that it is located in an established red-light area, Nana. Many people would like to go there before or after hitting the bars in Nana Plaza or on Sukhumvit Soi 4. The nearest station is Ploenchit BTS, from where you walk about 5 minutes to Sukhumvit Soi 2. Alternatively you can exit at Nana BTS, from where it is only a couple of minutes’ walk more to Soi 4. There is a sub-soi which runs between Soi 2 and 4, about 50 metres in, and Annie’s is on the left corner where the sub-soi meets Soi 2, roughly opposite the Majestic Grande Hotel. 9/10