"Because even if some may try to deny it for themselves, these style of bars are oriented towards thais and women. Farangs are tolerated if they pay and brings in a group of thais."

Having frequented quite a few of these bars over the last years I can tell you they are universally welcoming. If they offer western songs they will undoubtedly ask you if you want to sing. At DC a beer is 150 or 200 with a tip. Hardly breaking the bank. The boys will come and talk to you and if you "call" them from the stage most will play, what might be described as heavy petting. But I loved being the only falang there so maybe youall can just stay away. Yes. Do that.