The Jomtien Complex, also known as Jomtien Walking Street or Supertown, is now the prominent gayborhood of Pattaya and a must-visit for every gay traveler to the area. It’s two blocks of bars, restaurants, and massage shops, all catering to gay men. There are three entrances to the complex, so keep walking until you’re in the center.

For those familiar with Silom Soi 4 in Bangkok, the bar vibe here is the same; many line the three sois with street-facing chairs and tables. The bars are full of expats, visitors, and handsome Thai boys. Money boys also frequent the bars, so be ready to buy them a drink if you’re looking for some company.

There are over 30 bars in this small hub, possibly the most concentrated number of gay bars anywhere in the world. Bars come and go here rather frequently; some close during low season only to rebrand themselves for high season. However, a few bars have been open for many years, such as Cocka2. ? Bar, Boy Gaga, Bubu’s, and @Home Bar.

There are three cabaret show bars: The Venue and M2M, which offer one show per night beginning at 10 pm, and The Palace, which has two shows a week. Another bar, Dragon Club Lounge, has rebranded into a dance club with shows on Friday and Saturday nights around 11.30 pm.

Around ten massage shops are scattered around, one of the most popular being Soda. These are all famous for ‘rub and tug’ or more, with the minimum tip being 1,000 baht ($28). Also located in the complex is the official Thailand Massage by the Blind, which offers work for blind people. This isn’t a gay massage shop; the massages are professional, with no happy endings provided. Most massage shops open just before lunch and close around midnight.

There are numerous restaurants in the complex. Poseidon, a seafood restaurant at the top of the main soi, is for those who enjoy fine dining. On the other hand, Dolce Vita is a German restaurant that offers nightly promotions and deals. It’s also right in the center of the action, so a table on the terrace lets you see all the street activity before choosing which bar to visit. Dick’s Cafe in the third soi serves home-style Thai food. There are burger bars, bakeries, Indian, French, and pizza available in other restaurants.