If you're visiting Pattaya and wondering how much girls working in go-go bars actually earn, hereβs a realistic breakdown based on official job postings from popular venues like (A38) XS and (A32) Pin Up β both run by the same owner and operating under the same employment terms.
This guide will walk you through how the 10-day contract system works, what girls have to do to earn their salaries, and what it means if you're thinking of taking one of them out for multiple days (LLT β Long Long Time).
Most go-go bars in Pattaya now use a 10-day contract system. Hereβs how it works:
A girl agrees to work 10 days in a row, with no days off.
If she skips a day, she gets fined, usually the bar fine amount (1,500 THB) plus 500β1,000 THB on top.
At the end of the 10 days, she receives a fixed salary, but only if she meets her Lady Drink quota.
After the 10 days, she can:
Take time off, or
Immediately start a new 10-day contract
Tip: If you're planning to take a girl with you for several days (for travel or extended company), do it after her 10-day contract ends β otherwise, youβll have to cover the penalty for her missed shifts.
There are three main categories of girls working at places like (A38) XS and (A32) Pin Up. Each has different duties, pay structures, and policies on going out with customers.
Dance topless on stage
Almost always available to go with customers
Highest earning potential
Pay Options (per 10 days):
Option 1: 15,000 THB
β Must sell 30 Lady Drinks
β No bonus for extra drinks
Option 2: 20,000 THB
β Must sell 50 Lady Drinks
β +100 THB per drink after 50
Option 3: 30,000 THB
β Must sell 90 Lady Drinks
β +100 THB per drink after 50
Dance on stage, but fully clothed
Sometimes available to go with customers (but can say no)
Slightly lower base salaries
Pay Options (per 10 days):
Option 1: 12,000 THB
β Must sell 30 Lady Drinks
β No bonus for extra drinks
Option 2: 16,000 THB
β Must sell 50 Lady Drinks
β +100 THB per drink after 50
Option 3: 24,000 THB
β Must sell 85 Lady Drinks
β +100 THB per drink after 50
Often greet guests at the door or carry promo signs
May dance, usually clothed
Do not go with customers
Pay Options (per 10 days):
Option 1: 10,000 THB
β Must sell 30 Lady Drinks
β No bonus for extra drinks
Option 2: 14,000 THB
β Must sell 50 Lady Drinks
β +80 THB per drink after 50
Option 3: 20,000 THB
β Must sell 80 Lady Drinks
β +80 THB per drink after 50
A Lady Drink is a drink you buy for a girl. It typically costs 150β200 THB, and the girl earns a commission from it. These drinks count toward her required quota for the 10-day contract.
Thatβs why many girls will strongly encourage you to buy them drinks β especially during slow hours.
If a girl fails to hit the required number of Lady Drinks within the 10 days:
She may lose her fixed salary
She could be fined
She might not be offered a new contract
So for many girls, drink sales are more important than tips, and failing to meet the quota means losing their main income.
If you're planning to take a girl out for several days β whether for travel, companionship, or more β itβs important to understand her average daily earnings.
Letβs say a MODEL girl is on the 20,000 THB plan (thatβs 2,000/day) and typically earns another 3,000 THB/day from short-term customers.
Total daily income: 2,000 + 3,000 = 5,000 THB/day
So if you want her with you for 1 week:
5,000 Γ 7 = 35,000 THB
Thatβs a fair offer β roughly equal to what sheβd make staying at work.
Offering way less than this often leads to rejection or short-term-only arrangements.
MODEL Girls
β’ Up to 30,000 THB in 10 days
β’ Always available to go with customers
β’ Topless stage dancing
β’ Strong drink sales pressure
COYOTE Girls
β’ Up to 24,000 THB in 10 days
β’ May or may not go with customers
β’ Fully clothed dancing
β’ Medium drink pressure
PR Girls
β’ Up to 20,000 THB in 10 days
β’ Do not go with customers
β’ Mostly promotional roles (greeters, tequila pushers)
β’ Still must sell drinks to earn salary
If you want to take a girl for several days, schedule it for after her 10-day contract ends
Be fair β girls calculate their time and earnings like any worker would
Understand the importance of Lady Drinks β theyβre more than just a bar gimmick, they are the girl's primary source of income