4 Go-Go Bar Parties Thursday Pulsing with Full Moon Fever March 13

Four prominent Bangkok go-go bar parties will keep the monthly Full Moon Party tradition alive Thursday, aiming to attract guests during a typically quiet period for the city’s nightlife.

Tycoon aGoGo in Nana Plaza will present its regular Full Moon event March 13 featuring professional body painting and themed entertainment. Three other clubs – Mandarin Club and Red Dragon Club & Lounge, both located in Nana Plaza, and Shark Go-Go Club on Soi Cowboy – will hold simultaneous go-go bar parties under a unified theme, labeled “Show Girls!”.

Full Moon Parties a New Go-Go Bar Tradition

These monthly go-go bar parties have become a recurring nightlife event at the clubs involved. While themed events tied to major holidays and bar anniversaries are common later in the year, the first half of the year often sees fewer significant nightlife activities.

After February’s Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year, the next major celebration in Bangkok is typically Songkran in mid-April, an extended multi-day event rather than single-night go-go bar parties.

Go-Go Bar Parties Details

Tycoon’s Full Moon Party for March emphasizes neon-themed body painting. The party will include performances by professional dancers whose bodies will be painted live during the event. Club guests are also encouraged to participate, with painting available upon request. A dedicated body-painting show is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m.

At Mandarin, Red Dragon and Shark, the shared “Show Girls!” theme includes dance performances by dancers wearing neon costumes and body paint. These clubs regularly coordinate their Full Moon party promotions, using similar branding and marketing efforts to unify their nightlife offerings.

The parties at all three clubs are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., with additional shows planned to start shortly after 10 p.m.

Full Moon Party Inspiration

The monthly Full Moon events originated as smaller-scale club promotions inspired by the famous Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan Island in southern Thailand. The island’s original party gained international recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s for attracting thousands of international tourists. Bangkok’s nightclubs adapted the concept, introducing their own events to capitalize on the Full Moon brand recognition.

While some months feature special variations tied to seasonal holidays such as Halloween or Valentine’s Day, this month’s parties will not include any particular seasonal or holiday-related promotions. Instead, March’s events will offer the standard Full Moon experiences promoted by each club.

Regular attendees of Tycoon’s monthly event have previously highlighted the body painting as a popular attraction. The club’s body artists frequently apply elaborate designs using glow-in-the-dark paint, creating a visually distinctive atmosphere under blacklight illumination. Guests commonly participate by receiving neon face and body art as part of the entertainment.

Mandarin, Red Dragon and Shark typically feature dancers performing choreographed routines in fluorescent costumes, accompanied by club music and DJ sets. The “Showgirls” theme explicitly highlights the club’s regular dance performers rather than guest entertainers or special acts.

Low Season Looms

The early part of the calendar year in Bangkok nightlife typically features fewer go-go bar parties, in contrast with the second half of the year, which is packed with significant holidays and festivals.

After a busy season of Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year celebrations, the nightlife industry experiences a quiet period from late February through early April.

This quieter time can pose challenges for venues reliant on special events to attract customers. The monthly Full Moon go-go bar parties provide clubs with opportunities to maintain audience interest and attendance during the slower months.

Organizers rely on familiar themes and activities, with slight variations to maintain guest interest without significant changes to go-go bar parties formats.

Management at Tycoon and the group of clubs featuring Mandarin, Red Dragon and Shark have indicated through previous promotions that consistency in monthly events helps build a loyal clientele. Regular patrons become familiar with event formats and themes, returning monthly due to predictable entertainment offerings.

Bangkok nightlife typically sees a resurgence of activity starting with Songkran in mid-April, followed by events leading into summer and eventually culminating in year-end celebrations. During the quieter periods between major holidays, monthly recurring events like the Full Moon Parties serve an essential function in maintaining consistent nightlife revenue and foot traffic for participating clubs.

Thursday’s events at Tycoon, Mandarin, Red Dragon, and Shark are expected to follow typical attendance patterns established by prior months, attracting both regular patrons and tourists familiar with the Full Moon Party concept from Thailand’s island destinations.

All four venues continue to use social media channels and promotional posters to announce details and generate interest. Organizers have indicated in previous announcements that the events will proceed regardless of weather conditions, as all activities occur within enclosed venues in Bangkok’s nightlife districts.