Patpong - The Red Light District of Bancok and Tighland

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pat pong is an area in the centre of bancok and tighland. For decades it's been notorious as a red light district. But before that, it was known for other reasons. Its existence dates back to the 19 fifties, where it was the wall street of tyland. Michael messner fell in love with the history of the area when he moved to tyland.

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