Everyone has different tastes, different needs, and different standards. Keep in mind that we are reviewing nightlife venues. Generally, nightlife venues are not family-friendly but, instead, serve to meet the hedonistic desires of adults. Thus, the establishments reviewed typically serve alcohol, ganja (cannabis), and have ladies on staff who are available to serve and entertain the customers.
Many of the establishments reviewed do not permit photography in the premises due to the nature of the business. Please be respectful of the establishment policies when visiting to minimize the chances of having problems. Local law enforcement grants deference to the report of the bar over the report of the customer. There is no "customer comes first" attitude in Thailand's service industry.

...more about the service
Thailand has a different culture than what you are used to at home, wherever your home may be. After eight years, it is still off-putting, if not outright insulting, to be asked such things as:

Features the reviews attempt to address for you:

• Menu

• Toilets

• Staff

• Entertainment

• Bar fines (if available)

• Food service

• Atmosphere

• Location

"where are you from?"
"what is your job?"
"how old are you?"
"which hotel are you staying at?"
"how long is your holiday?"
"how much did you pay for [whatever]?"
"who are you with?"

The purpose for these interrogatories is simply to evaluate how much money you have. The more money they think you have, the more interest they will show in you. However, it does not even matter how much money that they think you have, they will still ask you to buy them a drink; specifically, it will be a staff drink that costs upwards of treble the cost of a beer.

Expect a pejorative response if you decline. Usually, it will be something like. "up to you!" Do not react negatively. Just let it go. If you prefer to sit alone, just tell them...politely!