I've recently read a little bit about the scene in Jakarta, Indonesia and I have to say it sounds pretty tempting - the pictures of the women are pretty good and it's apparently really inexpensive. Has anybody been there? I'm curious how it compares to, say, Bangkok.
I have no direct knowledge of Indonesia, and it's pretty low on my list. It's a Muslim country with an active extremist element that frowns on western ways. Remember the Bali nightclub bombing that killed hundreds of partygoers. Sex may be present, but I would regard it as risky. Bangkok is a much better alternative, assuming the current political situation gets resolved.
Go to any US hotel bar and you take your pick. Very vibrant scene almost like Bangok, Kulampur, Singapore, etc.
I have talked a few hobbyist about the mongering scene there. It is supposed to be very good. They did not seem to think it was super un-safe.
I was in Jakarta for a layover last year. I never got to check out the night life, but the traffic was extremely bad just to drive around, so planning is important. I am hoping to go back next year.
I have been to Bali and West Pappua and have been very lucky to find some great action. I had to work really hard for to find it. Most of the girls that work in the bars migrate from Java. I think Javanese girls are very attractive. I think they are more attractive than Thai girls, although the indo girls seem to be a little more temperamental and bitchy than the Thai girls. Oh, they really take advantage of the tourists. I could not believe how much they charged me for overnights. it was more expensive than Thailand. I think i paid $200 for overnights. Sex was great though and they were good about banging multiple, multiple times. .
If you are not adventurous, then stick to Bangkok.
I spent six years as an expat in Hong Kong and regularly flew down to Jakarta for long weekends. Arguably the best night-life in Asia. Highly recommended.