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Rare Opportunity to Acquire Circus Soi 4, One of Bangkok’s Best-Known LGBTQ Hospitality Venues

A rare opportunity is now available to acquire Circus Soi 4, one of Bangkok’s most recognisable restaurant, bar and entertainment venues serving the LGBTQ community, tourists and local customers in the heart of Silom.

Located in the world-famous Silom Soi 4 entertainment area, Circus Soi 4 has operated successfully for more than five years and occupies one of the most iconic hospitality locations in Bangkok. Before becoming Circus Soi 4, the venue was known for approximately 30 years as Telephone Pub, one of the best-known LGBTQ venues in Thailand and a landmark destination for generations of visitors, locals and the wider community.

The current owners are now offering the venue for sale as they are moving their focus to other projects outside the hospitality sector. The business is fully set up, currently trading, and in profitable operation. Monthly turnover varies by season and trading month, but the venue has recorded average monthly turnover generally seen between 2.5 million Thai baht and 4 million Thai baht per month, supported by full POS records covering the last five years. The venue operates at an estimated profit margin of over 30%, subject to buyer review of the available financial and POS records. The asking price is 4 million Thai baht, positioned to support a fast and clean sale, allowing suitable new owners to take over an operating business and continue developing the venue for its next chapter. As a price reference, the same venue was previously sold for more than 14 million Thai baht, meaning the current asking price represents a significant discount for serious buyers who are ready to move quickly, subject to buyer verification and due diligence.

Circus Soi 4 benefits from a highly visible and high-traffic location, attracting strong numbers of tourists, regular local customers and nightlife visitors. The venue is positioned in one of Bangkok’s most established LGBTQ entertainment zones and has long-standing recognition both locally and internationally. The business also benefits from a solid client base, repeat customers and a strong social media following.

The business includes a full restaurant and entertainment setup across three connected shophouses, offering substantial operating space and multiple revenue opportunities.

Business Performance Highlights

Key business performance indicators include:

• Average monthly turnover generally seen between 2.5 million Thai baht and 4 million Thai baht per month, varying by month and season.

• Full POS records available for the last five years to support sales figures and buyer due diligence.

• Estimated profit margin of over 30%, subject to buyer review and verification.

• Established and loyal client base.

• Strong social media following and brand awareness, supported by the public Circus Soi 4 Facebook page and website.

• Fully operational venue with existing systems, staff knowledge, customer flow and trading history.

• Existing trained staff and management support may be discussed as part of the handover, allowing the buyer to continue operations with minimal disruption, subject to staff agreement and final sale terms.

• Historical price reference: the same venue was previously sold for more than 14 million Thai baht, compared with the current asking price of 4 million Thai baht for a fast sale, subject to buyer verification.

Venue Highlights

The venue includes:

• A prominent ground-floor restaurant and bar area in Silom Soi 4.

• A popular outdoor balcony area facing the street, ideal for customers who want to enjoy the atmosphere of the soi.

• A well-known indoor first-floor entertainment area used for nightly shows, attracting both tourists and local guests.

• A second-level space overlooking the ground-floor show area, creating a strong entertainment venue layout.

• A third-level private bar and karaoke room with a full setup already in place.

• Flexible upper-floor space that may be suitable for conversion into another entertainment concept, private club, lounge, karaoke venue, themed bar or other hospitality use, subject to licences, landlord approval and applicable law.

The third-level area has previously been used as a host boy bar and karaoke-style venue, giving future operators a strong platform to adapt the space for additional nightlife, entertainment or private event revenue.

Company, Work Permit and Visa Support Potential

The operating company is already established and structured in a way that may support work permit and visa requirements for eligible non-Thai staff, managers or future owners, subject to professional advice and approval by the relevant Thai authorities.

For a buyer who is looking for a legitimate way to live and work in Thailand while operating a real business, Circus Soi 4 may be a highly suitable opportunity. The company is already in place, has paid-up capital available to support work permit requirements, and operates a genuine trading business with staff, revenue, records and premises.

Subject to legal, accounting and immigration advice, a suitable buyer may be able to take ownership of the company and business by being appointed as a director and shareholder. The existing company structure may allow this process to be completed quickly, potentially in as little as one week, depending on buyer readiness, documentation, professional processing times and required approvals.

The business also has existing relationships with local accounting and legal firms. These professional service providers can assist with company administration, accounting, payroll, staff salary processing and related compliance requirements. The same professional network may also assist eligible buyers or management with visa and work permit applications where required.

No immigration, visa or work permit outcome is guaranteed. Any buyer requiring visa or work permit support should obtain professional advice and confirm eligibility before purchase.

Lease and Occupancy Advantages

One of the major strengths of the Circus Soi 4 opportunity is the extremely low rental structure for such a prime Silom Soi 4 location.

The current rent is 12,700 Thai baht per shophouse per month. As the venue covers three connected shophouses, the current total base rent is approximately 38,100 Thai baht per month, subject to confirmation in the lease documents.

Leases in the street are renewed yearly with the property owner. The company connected with this location was formed more than 20 years ago and has renewed its lease each year without issue. The annual key money payable to renew the lease is 350,000 Thai baht per shophouse per year, resulting in a new yearly lease being renewed for the company each year.

Unlike some other shops in the street, the Circus location has its lease and licences held through the operating company rather than personally through an individual Thai national. This may make the handover and transfer process more straightforward for a suitable buyer, subject to landlord approval, licence requirements, due diligence and applicable Thai law.

A Landmark Hospitality Location

Circus Soi 4 is more than a restaurant. It is part of the history of Silom Soi 4 and Bangkok’s LGBTQ hospitality scene. The location has been known to international tourists for decades and continues to benefit from strong brand recognition, regular foot traffic and the long-standing reputation of the area.

For investors, hospitality operators or experienced bar and restaurant owners, this is a rare opportunity to take over a known venue in a proven location rather than starting from zero. The business is already fully operational and profitable, with an established trading history, recognised premises, existing venue layout and a strong connection with Bangkok’s LGBTQ tourism market.

Sale Reason

The current owners are selling because their future focus is on other projects outside hospitality. The sale is not due to business failure, poor trading or lack of confidence in the location. The owners believe the venue would benefit from new operators with the time, energy and hospitality focus to take the business forward.

A fast sale is preferred, and the asking price has been set at 4 million Thai baht for serious buyers who are ready to move quickly.

Suitable Buyers

This opportunity may suit:

• Serious investors.

• Restaurant operators.

• Bar, nightlife and hospitality buyers.

• Operators seeking a turnkey Bangkok venue with history, traffic and strong recognition.

• Investors wanting a multi-level entertainment venue in one of Bangkok’s best-known nightlife areas.

Growth Opportunities for a New Buyer

Although the venue is already trading profitably, there are clear growth opportunities for a focused new operator. These may include stronger marketing, more events, better use of the upstairs private bar and karaoke area, partnerships with hotels and tour groups, private parties, improved food promotions, drag and show programming, and expanded social media campaigns.

Handover and Transition Support

The current owners will provide a structured handover period to help the buyer understand operations, suppliers, POS records, staff systems, lease process, licences, accounting contacts, payroll process and daily venue management. Existing trained staff and management support may also be discussed as part of the handover, subject to staff agreement and final sale terms.

Confidential Buyer Process

Serious buyers must complete an initial screening and sign a basic confidentiality agreement before receiving detailed financial records, POS reports, lease documents, company documents or staff information.

Serious Enquiries Only

Interested buyers are invited to request further details, arrange a confidential discussion and inspect the venue by appointment.

Further information, financial details, POS sales records, lease details, equipment details, profitability information and handover arrangements can be provided to qualified serious buyers after initial screening.

This is a rare fast-sale opportunity in one of Bangkok’s most recognised LGBTQ hospitality locations. Serious buyers should contact Cameron McKean at [email protected] or +66 95 504 1237 by phone, WhatsApp or LINE to arrange a confidential discussion. Buyers may also review the public venue presence at https://www.facebook.com/circussoi4 and https://circussoi4.com/.

Contact: Cameron McKean

Email: [email protected]

Phone / WhatsApp / LINE: +66 95 504 1237

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/circussoi4

Website: https://circussoi4.com/

Short Social Media Version

Circus Soi 4 Silom Bangkok is now available for sale with an asking price of 4 million Thai baht.

This is a rare chance to acquire one of Bangkok’s best-known LGBTQ restaurant, bar and entertainment venues in the heart of Silom Soi 4. The business is fully set up, currently trading, and in profitable operation, with average monthly turnover generally seen between 2.5 million Thai baht and 4 million Thai baht per month and full POS records available for the last five years.

The venue has operated as Circus Soi 4 for more than five years and was previously known for approximately 30 years as Telephone Pub, one of Thailand’s most iconic LGBTQ venues.

The business includes three connected shophouses with restaurant, bar, outdoor balcony, nightly show space, upper-level viewing areas and a private bar/karaoke room on the top floor. The venue operates at an estimated profit margin of over 30%, subject to buyer due diligence, and has a solid client base with a strong social media following.

The current owners are selling due to other projects outside hospitality and are offering the venue at 4 million Thai baht for a fast sale to suitable new operators. The sale is intended as a full takeover of the operating company, business, lease position, brand, equipment, POS history, social media assets and operational setup, subject to due diligence and legal transfer.

Serious buyers should contact Cameron McKean at [email protected] or +66 95 504 1237 by phone, WhatsApp or LINE to arrange a confidential discussion.