Bangkok Reports

[Bkk Rookie]

I see the discussion of pictures has come up yet again. As usual the most important key points are deliberately ignored by the local Bangkok cohort that sanctimoniously rails against adult photography. These ladies are in business and will negotiate for modeling just as they will for other services. Let's not pretend that it's surprising that they'll often prefer to weather the effects of photons reflected off them being captured by a camera, as opposed to another round of being ravaged up the ass by a potentially HIV loaded penis. I'm sure that after this cohort is done congratulating themselves for saving faces that neither want nor need their help, they'll be going right back to their usual routines of publishing names, addresses, (also likely phone numbers and email addresses in private messages), and a full list of prices and services of all the "faces" they'd protect from photographs.

No railing, especially against pornography, of which I am a fan.

I should have been more clear. I oppose posting photos of ladies who didn't know (1) the photos were being taken, or (2) they would be shared on the Internet.

I'm asked at least once a month by some lady or another to search to see if any photos of her are up on the net. These ladies really worry about it, mostly because they are lookers and know their photos make good trophies.

That is my simple point.

[Cyberspace]

Well stated. These ladies make our dreams come true for the cost of modest dinner in the states. Let's not shatter their dreams of someday retiring from the game with "face" intact.

Yes, everyone in their home village knows how they can afford to take care of their family and buy a nice house, but decorum requires they pretend they don't. A photo destroys that facade.

I see the discussion of pictures has come up yet again. As usual the most important key points are deliberately ignored by the local Bangkok cohort that sanctimoniously rails against adult photography. These ladies are in business and will negotiate for modeling just as they will for other services. Let's not pretend that it's surprising that they'll often prefer to weather the effects of photons reflected off them being captured by a camera, as opposed to another round of being ravaged up the ass by a potentially HIV loaded penis. I'm sure that after this cohort is done congratulating themselves for saving faces that neither want nor need their help, they'll be going right back to their usual routines of publishing names, addresses, (also likely phone numbers and email addresses in private messages), and a full list of prices and services of all the "faces" they'd protect from photographs.

[Bkk Rookie]

Agree with barko,

Taking pictures is one thing.

Putting it on the internet without the girl knowing it (or knowing precisely the implications) is a completly different thing.

A girl should have a chance to start a new life if she wants without pictures of her staying for years in the internet in a monger's report.

Well stated. These ladies make our dreams come true for the cost of modest dinner in the states. Let's not shatter their dreams of someday retiring from the game with "face" intact.

Yes, everyone in their home village knows how they can afford to take care of their family and buy a nice house, but decorum requires they pretend they don't. A photo destroys that facade.

[Bkk Rookie]

You guys were a great help. I leave soon, and will keep in mind all that you have told me. Glad to hear that nana is so close!

One last question. If I take a tuk tuk or taxi to soi cowboy, do I just say "soi cowboy"?

Yes, you can just say "Soi Cowboy" and away you go.

Some survival hints:

1) Always demand the driver use the meter. They all understand the word "meter. " If he takes off and refuses to use the meter, ask to get out. That failing, pay him whatever you want when you get to your destination and dare him to call the cops. 100 baht is a long-long taxi ride.

2) Soi Cowboy is open every night. Don't let the driver tell you otherwise. Don't let him take you some other place. Get a gander of a photo of Soi Cowboy, with all the neon signs, so you know he took you to the right location.

3) If the driver wants to come inside with you, you are at the wrong location. He is seeking a commission.

4) Consider taking the BTS to Soi Cowboy. Walk from Nana Entertainment to the Nana BTS station, ride the train to Asoke (one-stop) and then walk as if you're going to connect on the subway. Go through the metal detectors and go down into the sub station, however, instead of taking the final escalator to the trains, come up the other side, (Two up-escalators) and turn right 20 meters. It can save a lot of time when traffic is bad. Or, just walk the miracle mile that is Sukhumvit. If you want to experience the touts, walk on the odd Soi side, if you want less hassle, walk on the even side. (I'm a fat old bastard and I walk damn near everywhere, so it's not so bad.)

GL/HF

[Bkk Rookie]

Traffic along Sukhumvit is terrible at night. For those wanting to get to Nana and looking to avoid the taxi come-on, upsell, etc, if you ask a taxi for JW Marriott on Soi 2 you can save money and time. The drivers know the shortcut into JW parking lot, know they can get you in and out without losing money stuck in traffic and are less likely to try to sell you on their sponsored bar or massage parlor.

A friend preached this to me for years and I ignored it. Now, it's a standard play and has worked very well for me. Wished I would have converted earlier.

As a foreigner going to soi cowboy they clearly know where you go. And what for and that you are ready to spend money I always try to avoid that, mentioning Sukhumvit at th ecorner of soi. Or something liek this in a casual way like you are not interested to go INSIDE the scene had a taxi drvier insisting on Nana car prk? Nana plaza. I said Just take me to Sukhumvit soi 4 or soi 2, period, I have to go to JW Marriott. But the walk as easier. Quote the soi number and ask to be left at the corner just like you have an appointment there less tendency to rip off anyhow with taxi meter on. Less rip off

[Industrial]

So, I'll be arriving in BKK this Sunday, just before midnight.

Want to drop the luggage off at my hotel and hit the action without losing a night.

Will try the later bars (tunnel, bed, etc) but wanted to know if they're still good on a Sunday night- late into the night.

Gogo's close early- might try to check a few out before they close also.

Any Sunday night partakers want to chime in on the best action for this day?

TIA! I will be sure to report (with pics) during my stay.

[Gwailo]

I think it is soi 4 (I mean the soi opposite the soi Nana – Sukumvit). If you walk from Sukhumvit, Grace Hotel is about 5-10 minutes’ walk.

Grace Hotel is on Soi 3.

[Flmonger]

Try just a bit harder. Here is a Google map link from the very end of soi 2 to Nana Hotel: bit.ly/dkVXsg . It includes turn by turn walking directions (right, and then right again).

I'm not trying to be mean or anything, but this is not obscure hard to find stuff.

Dude. Look up the actual address that someone who doesn't live in BKK would use for directions in google maps: http://bit. Ly/cpfDMM

I'm not trying to be a dick, but I'm about as familiar with the layout of Bangkok as I am Beirut.

[Rocksoff]

Also, I've tried google maps and it wasn't of much help.

Try just a bit harder. Here is a Google map link from the very end of soi 2 to Nana Hotel: bit.ly/dkVXsg . It includes turn by turn walking directions (right, and then right again).

I'm not trying to be mean or anything, but this is not obscure hard to find stuff.

[Darkman]

I think it is soi 4 (I mean the soi opposite the soi Nana – Sukumvit). If you walk from Sukhumvit, Grace Hotel is about 5-10 minutes' walk. There are many Arab and/or Indian hotels. Most of them displaying religious things on their big LCD screens.

So a syrain women I am ashamed to admit that I would paid the 5000 for a short time. That would help be get one of my hardest country in my pussy of the world quest. Are you sure that they are there because last month went I was in town there was nope to be found, and the nana parking lot was dead also.

[Kumar Arun]

I think it is soi 4 (I mean the soi opposite the soi Nana – Sukumvit). If you walk from Sukhumvit, Grace Hotel is about 5-10 minutes' walk.

Usually after 11 pm you may find fully covered girls (veil) sitting alone or as

Most of the russians you find in and around for me a big turn off,. Fat, bad attitude and that place can really make you run away from ruskies. Also the street business there causes quite a bit of traffic jam in the late nights. Yuck scene.!

CM2, Spark39, Bossy/Spicey are my hunting place for ruskies. This time around want to try bed supper club!

[Flmonger]

That's nice, but Jackson gets the money, not us. If you contribute a few good stories, that would be most appreciated.

Most things you ask have been discussed quite exhaustively. Use google maps to get distances down to the meter.

Rocksoff,

I must have missed the part that talked about aspen suites and its proximity to nana. Also, I've tried google maps and it wasn't of much help.

Repeated thanks to those that actually helped me out.

[BionicMan]

Yeah .. some more often-repeated advice .. tuk tuks are expensive unless you already know the way, and what you'd pay per taxi, and the parked taxis in front of tourist spots will try to rip you off: get a cruising taxi.

As a foreigner going to soi cowboy they clearly know where you go...and what for and that you are ready to spend money
I always try to avoid that, mentioning Sukhumvit at th ecorner of soi...or something liek this
in a casual way like you are not interested to go INSIDE the scene
had a taxi drvier insisting on Nana car prk? nana plaza... I said Just take me to Sukhumvit soi 4 or soi 2 , period, I have to go to JW Marriott...but the walk as easier.
Quote the soi number and ask to be left at the corner just like you have an appointment there
less tendency to rip off
anyhow with taxi meter on..less rip off

[Rocksoff]

One last question. If I take a tuk tuk or taxi to soi cowboy, do I just say "soi cowboy"?

Yeah .. some more often-repeated advice .. tuk tuks are expensive unless you already know the way, and what you'd pay per taxi, and the parked taxis in front of tourist spots will try to rip you off: get a cruising taxi.

[Rocksoff]

I know how annoying it is when noobs come in looking for info, so I purchased a subscription just to show support for this forum.

That's nice, but Jackson gets the money, not us. If you contribute a few good stories, that would be most appreciated.

Most things you ask have been discussed quite exhaustively. Use google maps to get distances down to the meter.