From CIA agents to David Bowie, there’s more to Bangkok’s most notorious red light district than meets the eye.

Located at the heart of Bangkok’s most notorious red light district, this museum takes you on a whirlwind journey of the area’s history—and it’s not what you’d expect.

Inside the new Patpong Museum

Located at the heart of Bangkok’s most notorious red light district, this museum takes you on a whirlwind journey of the area’s history-and it’s not what you’d expect. Knowledgeable and energetic guides will take you on a personal tour through Patpong’s 140-year history, from its humble beginnings as a banana plantation, to a high-powered business district and a hub of CIA activity during the Chinese Civil War and Vietnam War eras.