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Actually, there are a ton of snooker places. They are all Thai though.
There's a place on Asoke that's a few hundred yards towards Petburi road. It's on the right hand side, third floor in an office complex. Very hard to see as there aren't really any lights. That's the closest I know to the "farang" ghetto. Never anyone in there so when I played this was a frequent spot for me.
On Rama IV there's a nice place. Think it's called Q-ball. At the mouth of the road that also has Helen's (?) MP.
Course there's the infamous (least to me as no one else seems to know about it) one that's open ALL the time. It's on Sukhumvit Soi (think of a number that people use all the time for a certain sex act).
There's a few off Sukhumvit near Thong Lo that I know of. If you think pool tables in farang bars are ubiquitous, snooker tables are even more prevalent in Thai neighborhoods. Except for between Sukh Soi 3 and 5, any place that I know of that has girls in the industry living, there are tables. Prakanong, Rachada, New Petburi from Pantip to Ekkamai. Can replace that with anywhere there are thais there's a snooker table. Freak'n amazing to go out in the country and you see 2 snooker tables under a tin roof with no walls!!! The surface must have pot holes!
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 2:31 pm on July 28, 2005
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erikE
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dotcom, loud mouthed as always.
I kind of like the layout of Afterwork. But for pool playing I kind of wrote it off. I visited this place several times, only to find the same people (get a life!) occupying the pro tables (their level was out of my league).
For a more relaxed atmosphere - go past the Afterwork, upstairs is a much nicer bar...
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 11:15 am on Aug. 1, 2005
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UKYorkie
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erikE
After work is a good pool place.. maybe upstairs you were after miss braces or the post op ladyboy 
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 2:02 pm on Aug. 1, 2005
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SetLaew
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Quote: from erikE on 11:27 pm on Aug. 1, 2005
I visited this place several times, only to find the same people (get a life!) occupying the pro tables (their level was out of my league).
We do have a life... a little part of it just happens to revolve around our favourite hobby, at our favourite pub with all our favourite people. Nothing wrong with that.
By the way, there is a third 'pro' 9-ball table now, and only two 8-ball tables left. The new table has super fast cloth on it like the tables at Ball In Hand. Tough to get used to but fun.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Sexy Bangkok Girls
Posted on: 2:06 am on Aug. 2, 2005
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dotcom
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Saturday night - after a meal at the Emporium decided to take the little lady to Ball in Hand for some pool (me not her, she watches). The place was mobbed - Anniversary party with buffet food. We said hi to everyone & decied to look for greener pastures (no tables free as there was a competition on).
Decided to move to Afterwork - The name of this mislabelled thread.
Rolled in there. As I was perusing the cues for sale the manager introduced himself to me - Steve. We had a nice chat. He pointed out the new 9 foot table - super fast cloth to quote him. It is a fine table. I put my name on a few black boards. We had a nice time even though my girl could see that my eyes were riveted to several very nice looking ladies.
Sunday. Wanted to talk to several of the girls so I went back alone. btw upon entering Sat night noticed that CR 2 had a big spread of free food on the sidewalk. This is cool. Friday night Corleone's, Saturday lunch Texas Lone Star, Sat night CR2 & Sunday night Afterwork.
When I entered Afterwork Steve wanted to know if I wanted to enter the tournament. I told him I was there to play pool - not watch other people playing pool. I wasn't going to be able to stay past 5 anyway. Met a lot more of the regulars. TC - Totally Crazy was there, he did well in the competition. We all enjoyed the free hotdogs with all the trimmings. Pool was free on the one 8 foot table not in the tournament.
So I really enjoyed the place IN SPITE OF "POOLPLAYERS" INCESSANT HYPING.
I will be going back. Set Laew - I was asking after you man.
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 10:55 am on Aug. 29, 2005
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xrobbo
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Wow, you guys really get it on here don't you?
I like to play pool in Bangkok. My friend does also.
He used to play the Brunswick while I preferred the Bamboo bar.
He then moved on to Ball in Hand which is undoubtably an excellent place to play pool except that it's a rent by the hour place so interaction and competition is limited to whomever you can get to challenge you.
After work has usually 2 challenge tables.
You can walk in and know no-one and get a game.
IMHO that's the big difference.
One better than the other?
Comparing apples and oranges.
Are they both good or bad?
Different strokes for different folks but I believe they are the two best places to play pool in Bangkok.
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Bangkok Women : Meet Beautiful Thai Girls
Posted on: 12:53 am on Dec. 16, 2005
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Mel Gibson
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If playing pool at Bamboo bar be very aware of a friendly but solid set Thai guy, he is one of the best pool players I have ever seen.
I watched this guy play a mate of mine who is a very reasonable player ( would beat me 19 in 20 games).
The Thai guy won 5 straight then offered to play 1 handed,,, won the next 3 straight then switched to one handed LEFT hand and still won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WTF. Luckily my mate has his own business and is financially secure so dropping 10K BHT was nothing to him. It cost me only several beers to witness a truly talented player and to know never to bet against him in pool. Half an hour later we where in the Morning night bar and winning 10 straight having a great time, took 2 girls with us for an excellent night and all that cost a LOT less than 10K.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 5:48 am on Dec. 16, 2005
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bkkz
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Quote: from Mel Gibson on 7:27 pm on Dec. 16, 2005
The Thai guy won 5 straight then offered to play 1 handed,,, won the next 3 straight then switched to one handed LEFT hand and still won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I must have given him too much practice playing with one hand, as it was the only way I could beat him, 1-in-5 games.
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Thai Girls : Meet Active Thai Girls
Posted on: 6:19 am on Dec. 16, 2005
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NicFrenchy
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Went to Ball in Hand last night and was delighted by the Quality of the Table and the House Cues.
You can either rent tables by the hour or also play by the Game (THB 25/game)
Excellent Atmosphere, very laid back... I loved it and will definitely go back
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 11:34 am on Feb. 18, 2006
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Jack
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Yep, I prefer The Ball in Hand in Soi 4. Great tables and staff. Always a good time. Check it out. They also have tournaments every Sunday with prizes.
Cheers
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 8:45 pm on Feb. 21, 2006
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