Hello Chriscross -

Since you posted to a thread "First BKK trip...advice", I'll assume you are planning your first trip here.
This is an amazing, fascinating, truly exotic city, with much worth seeing and experiencing, but ...

To be polite yet clear about the matter, prostitution is a significant part of the diverse culture in this region of the world.
It has been a tradition here for generation upon generation.

That does not mean everyone must indulge, of course, but prostitution is all around -- sometimes subtly, sometimes blatantly -- in every tourist section of Bangkok, including the Silom area.
If you can't abide that, then best avoid all of Thailand.

If any specific questions, you are welcome to send me email or private message.

-- Peter
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