What a delightful surprise when I wandered into the new club called Atlas in Patong Soi 2 last night. Big spacious bar, well lit stage right in the center, everything modern and comfortable. And there on the stage were all of the boys from The One / Tawan. They have all quit The One, and are now working at Atlas, which just opened a few days ago. 
 

The bar is owned by Arthur, who long time Tawan patrons will remember as the big mixed Black/Asian bodybuilder from Tawan days. As frequent visitors will know, The One never regained the atmosphere of Tawan; it became stale and less inviting, and the show was tame and uninteresting. 
 

By contrast, Atlas last night was fun, lively and uninhibited. At least 25 guys, all the top talent from Tawan plus a few new faces. All muscular and fit, if not necessarily lean. These are big muscular men.  None of the older fat guys that had come to haunt Taiwan a few years ago were in sight. Fortunately, those days seem to be behind us. 
 

The show is back to being hard core and explicit, with lots of audience interaction. Sound and lighting are top notch. The show could have been a little longer, but they just opened a few days ago. 
 

I go there to have fun in the bar, not necessarily looking for an off. The guys were friendly, affectionate, and uninhibited. I don’t drink much but I opened a bottle to help them celebrate. I was soon surrounded by guys who, for a tip, were happy to take off their pants and sit with me and drink naked. I’m a bit of a voyeur, so after the show I convinced several of them to also do their rotations on stage stark naked. What a treat. 
 

Service was excellent. Arthur seems to be a very competent manager. No admission charge. Drinks were 500 baht, which is steep but worth it to me given the environment. All in all, highly recommended. I hope they can make it a success. 

44 minutes ago, ematt said:

What a delightful surprise when I wandered into the new club called Atlas in Patong Soi 2 last night. Big spacious bar, well lit stage right in the center, everything modern and comfortable. And there on the stage were all of the boys from The One / Tawan. They have all quit The One, and are now working at Atlas, which just opened a few days ago. 
 

The bar is owned by Arthur, who long time Tawan patrons will remember as the big mixed Black/Asian bodybuilder from Tawan days. As frequent visitors will know, The One never regained the atmosphere of Tawan; it became stale and less inviting, and the show was tame and uninteresting. 
 

By contrast, Atlas last night was fun, lively and uninhibited. At least 25 guys, all the top talent from Tawan plus a few new faces. All muscular and fit, if not necessarily lean. These are big muscular men.  None of the older fat guys that had come to haunt Taiwan a few years ago were in sight. Fortunately, those days seem to be behind us. 
 

The show is back to being hard core and explicit, with lots of audience interaction. Sound and lighting are top notch. The show could have been a little longer, but they just opened a few days ago. 
 

I go there to have fun in the bar, not necessarily looking for an off. The guys were friendly, affectionate, and uninhibited. I don’t drink much but I opened a bottle to help them celebrate. I was soon surrounded by guys who, for a tip, were happy to take off their pants and sit with me and drink naked. I’m a bit of a voyeur, so after the show I convinced several of them to also do their rotations on stage stark naked. What a treat. 
 

Service was excellent. Arthur seems to be a very competent manager. No admission charge. Drinks were 500 baht, which is steep but worth it to me given the environment. All in all, highly recommended. I hope they can make it a success. 

Wow! Drink with customer naked? Very nice!

I remember Arthur. He has low sexy voice!

great news they  are doing already very well as per  report above although I'd prefer better if Tawan survived as it's better to have two bars with competing offerings than just one. 

Overall, great news , I agree.

3 minutes ago, jason1975 said:

 Drink with customer naked? Very nice!

it was not unknown to science in Tawan as well

2 hours ago, jason1975 said:

I remember Arthur. He has low sexy voice!

Yes that’s him. 

A very promising development. I was at The One a couple of weeks ago and it was worse than tragic.

13 minutes ago, ematt said:

Yes that’s him. 

I would off him just to listen to him speak. But now that he's the boss, unlikely to be able to off him anymore.

1 hour ago, jason1975 said:

I would off him just to listen to him speak. But now that he's the boss, unlikely to be able to off him anymore.

Perhaps after business hours? 

5 hours ago, ematt said:

No admission charge.

I didn't like that about the Old Tawan in its later years, or any of the bars that charge before you enter....It's like a carnival trick, they got your money without you seeing if it's worth it to go in....is why I appreciate the other bars, when then say..go look 1st.

Very interesting... I would like to think Tawan will pick up it's game and we have 2 bars.

But I do like Arthur, the new manager at Tawan is a shark.

If Arthur has the cream of the crop I may have to change my profile name!

 

1 hour ago, Tawan Forever said:

Very interesting... I would like to think Tawan will pick up it's game and we have 2 bars.

But I do like Arthur, the new manager at Tawan is a shark.

If Arthur has the cream of the crop I may have to change my profile name!

 

To @hotguysATLASt ?

9 hours ago, vinapu said:

it was not unknown to science in Tawan as well

Naked model seating evidence all thanks to bum spatter patterns.

7 minutes ago, Riobard said:

Naked model seating evidence all thanks to bum spatter patterns.

 

are you still digesting yesterday's Christmas dinner?

2 hours ago, vinapu said:

are you still digesting yesterday's Christmas dinner?

Busted. Too much I don’t give a fig pudding. 

Wow..... I might just have to return to Thailand earlier than planned 

15 hours ago, ematt said:

 

The bar is owned by Arthur, who long time Tawan patrons will remember as the big mixed Black/Asian bodybuilder from Tawan days. As frequent visitors will know, The One never regained the atmosphere of Tawan; it became stale and less inviting, and the show was tame and uninteresting. 
 

Service was excellent. Arthur seems to be a very competent manager. No admission charge. Drinks were 500 baht, which is steep but worth it to me given the environment. All in all, highly recommended. I hope they can make it a success. 

Ahhhh Arthur 😍. My first off in Tawan, my first off in Bangkok/Thailand and my first bodybuilder I got to muscle worship 🤤.

He and D are my favorites in Tawan, I wonder if D is also in Atlas now.. 

Can't wait to be back soon. 😝😝😝

I hope that they will not continue the constant requests for tips. It was uncomfortable and the main reason why I mostly avoid tawan...

16 hours ago, ematt said:

And there on the stage were all of the boys from The One / Tawan.

 

1 hour ago, Foolish said:

I hope that they will not continue the constant requests for tips. It was uncomfortable and the main reason why I mostly avoid tawan...

 

18 hours ago, ematt said:

And there on the stage were all of the boys from The One / Tawan.

There's hope. New venue , new management, things may work differently. 

Over years I noticed that sometimes boys taken from bar or spa behave and perform differently if they are if different setting i.e. my room. It works either way, aloof guy become very sweet and clingy but  also one sweet and smiley becomes reserved and disinterested if not outright , God forbid, shy.

This sounds like market forces at work.

It doesnt show up om googlemaps bcs it's so new?

7 hours ago, Foolish said:

I hope that they will not continue the constant requests for tips. It was uncomfortable and the main reason why I mostly avoid tawan...

 

I too find it a bit annoying, but I try to look at it like this: This is how these guys earn their living. These guys are older, some are married and have children. Some rarely get offs but they are working “hard” to entertain you there in the bar. Unfortunately in recent years, they have had to become accustomed to Chinese tourists who never tip, never buy them a drink, and rarely off them. Or to tourists who are happy to see them walking around naked with a hard on, happy to grope them, and think that it’s free. Unfortunately, if they don’t ask for tips they probably won’t get any. 

i live in Bangkok and I go there a few times a year. I know that it’s going to be a little expensive. I take a small roll of hundred baht notes and I tip for services rendered. I’m  also very comfortable saying no to requests for tips for no reason. I buy a few drinks and I spend a little money. In return I know that I’m going to be treated very well and receive very personalised attention. 

1 hour ago, ematt said:

I too find it a bit annoying, but I try to look at it like this: This is how these guys earn their living. ... Some rarely get offs but they are working “hard” to entertain you there in the bar. Unfortunately in recent years, they have had to become accustomed to Chinese tourists who never tip, never buy them a drink, and rarely off them. Or to tourists who are happy to see them walking around naked with a hard on, happy to grope them, and think that it’s free. Unfortunately, if they don’t ask for tips they probably won’t get any. 

 

there's a lot of sense in what you said but still other bars  are also hosting stingy customers and yet manage to keep less pressurised environment  when comes to tips.

Thank u Daydreamer