For somewhere called Chaos 9, the first surprise is how easy-going the place can be.

Sitting up Soi 4 from Nana Plaza, Chaos 9 is a ladyboy lounge rather than a full-blown go-go, so the emphasis is more on drinks, conversation and getting to know the girls than watching a big stage production. The room has a relaxed, social feel, with good music keeping things moving without taking over the night.

There’s personality here too - the kind of place where regulars settle in, newcomers don’t feel rushed, and even the resident cat has managed to earn mentions of its own.

Chaos 9 has been part of Bangkok’s ladyboy-bar scene in one form or another for years.

The name promises chaos. The reality is somewhere you might happily stay for a while.