Yeah , north asian men sometimes have problems coz the bouncers think we're thais. Sometimes its not the boss but the bouncers that act that way. They are afraid of informants as well as gang related matters. Dont forget a tourtist stays only for a short time but a local can get back at them anytime they want. Just speak in english and tell them you're Singaporean.
We once entered a afternoon agogo and the bouncer delayed us into the bar. Once we were in , there was a tension to be felt. The girls had their tops on and there was no interaction between customers and girls ; i.e. no fooling around! This was a recommended by by an expat that is rather nnaughty in the afternoons! After we had a few drinks and ready to go , we talked to the mamasan ; who just so happened to have worked in Singapore before! So she brought us a drink and 'signalled'. Off came the girl's tops and you could feel it was a more reaxed mood! Later some of the girls told us that they thought we were thai police!
A typical 'inspection' is when a bouncer spots authorities and signals a runner to inform the bar. A signal ; usually flickering of lights is then used to ask the girls to put their tops on and stop all 'undesirable' behaviour. The authority then drops in for a look or a drink before leaving. Then its back to normal! Off course its all a show coz everyone's been having their money for the local cuppa at starbucks!
Sometimes , Bangkok police visits and its a little more complicated coz it involves more kopi money and to another hand. But it all can be solved with negoiations!