Bangkok Reports

[ATexGuy]

May be you mentioned somewhere but what would be charges at places like Maria, La Belle and Black Caviar?

I will try to attach the prices to give you an idea.

[Werqweq]

Small sample size but I wasn't asked to show my ticket out of Thailand for my last 2 entries. Sucks cause I bought a cheap throwaway ticket for both trips. I was asked where I'm going next. That's it. However, I wouldn't recommend flying in to Thailand on a regular tourist Visa without a ticket to leave.

What do you guys with 30 day extensions do? You can't show them a ticket leaving in 60 days if your initial tourist Visa is 30 days. Do you buy a throwaway ticket?

Better to buy a full flex / refundable ticket, then just cancel the ticket once arrived and wait for the refund to hit your credit card. If lucky, will even hit before your next bill.

[Banana Boi]

For the zillioneth time, Grab is better. Faster, more cars and the difference in cost is negligible.

Apologies I was thinking Pattaya. I don't usually take taxis in BKK cause everywhere I go is walkable from a BTS/MRT station. In Pattaya Grab is almost double Bolt and availability is about the same.

[ChrisCross123]

I always love visiting Thailand and get super excited in the days leading up to my trip, ... get back to the real world.

How much did you pay for girls and drinks at those places?

[LoneWolff]

This is how it works at Maria. An epic finish. Time to get back to the real world.

May be you mentioned somewhere but what would be charges at places like Maria, La Belle and Black Caviar?

[ATexGuy]

Thank you for the informative posts regarding the current state of play at the high end soapies. I used to frequent the equivalent establishments many years ago. Back then, along with the bath, BBBJ and FS you mention, a standard part of the service was a 'soapy slide' on a mat after the bath. I'm curious to know, is that 'soapy slide' no longer offered as part of the service? For me, that was always a highlight of any session at these places.

I hit a few massage places on 24 and 33 that did the Nuru gel slide on an inflated mattress. I have never had that offered at La Belle, Tera, Maria, or Black Caviar.

[Nyezhov]

Small sample size but I wasn't asked to show my ticket out of Thailand for my last 2 entries. Sucks cause I bought a cheap throwaway ticket for both trips. I was asked where I'm going next. That's it. However, I wouldn't recommend flying in to Thailand on a regular tourist Visa without a ticket to leave.

What do you guys with 30 day extensions do? You can't show them a ticket leaving in 60 days if your initial tourist Visa is 30 days. Do you buy a throwaway ticket?

Ride sharing apps. Bolt is the best value. Grab is usually quicker for a ride. I heard Tada just started in BKK. I didn't get a chance to use it though.

For the zillioneth time, Grab is better. Faster, more cars and the difference in cost is negligible. You can tie your Wise debit card in too.

The ticket requirement is usually airlines. Air Asia has never asked me. You buy your ticket out when you go for your extension.

[SiamMan]

At these high end soapies, you can expect the bath, BBBJ, and FS. I think kissing is completely up to the girl. .

Thank you for the informative posts regarding the current state of play at the high end soapies. I used to frequent the equivalent establishments many years ago. Back then, along with the bath, BBBJ and FS you mention, a standard part of the service was a 'soapy slide' on a mat after the bath. I'm curious to know, is that 'soapy slide' no longer offered as part of the service? For me, that was always a highlight of any session at these places.

[ATexGuy]

My question is why didn't you cultivate a relationship with the Maria Mamasan with a drink or tip? Possibly get better service?

Probably unintentional, your question assumes that I didn't attempt to "cultivate a relationship" and didn't tip the mamasans. Now to be clear, Maria is not like some go go bar in Nana Plaza where you buy the mamasans shots and drinks. These high-end soapies are extremely professional. I have never seen one even drink coffee or water. This isn't my first rodeo and I always tip generously when I go to these soapies so that I get great service each time I come back. Perhaps you missed my prior posting where someone specifically asked me about tipping my papasan at La Belle. Regardless, the point I was trying to make was the lack of service was due to language, race, and pure laziness. This soapy caters to Chinese customers. I was repeatedly told by the girls that 90+ % of their customers are Chinese tourists. The rest are Thai, Japanese and Korean. The papasans / mamasans do not speak English, put their Chinese customers first, and most are lazy and prefer to sit on their butts playing on their phones. I share this with the ISG readers in the event they want to go there and happen to be non asian. As with all my posts, I share my experiences so others know what to expect. Frankly, I hope there is a clientele shift at this place and more men from Australia, Europe, and North America start going here. From my perspective, Maria in one the very top places I have ever been to in the world.

[Banana Boi]

they also want to see your return ticket. BTW does anyone have a good ride sharing app for BKK?

Small sample size but I wasn't asked to show my ticket out of Thailand for my last 2 entries. Sucks cause I bought a cheap throwaway ticket for both trips. I was asked where I'm going next. That's it. However, I wouldn't recommend flying in to Thailand on a regular tourist Visa without a ticket to leave.

What do you guys with 30 day extensions do? You can't show them a ticket leaving in 60 days if your initial tourist Visa is 30 days. Do you buy a throwaway ticket?

Ride sharing apps. Bolt is the best value. Grab is usually quicker for a ride. I heard Tada just started in BKK. I didn't get a chance to use it though.

[Nyezhov]

I am flying from Bali to Bangkok in late April. Was going to book flights in Bali going to fly Air Asia.

Can anyone recommend a good reliable app.

Thanks.

Well if you are going to fly Air Asia, use their crappy app.

[Tlito]

I am flying from Bali to Bangkok in late April. Was going to book flights in Bali going to fly Air Asia.

Can anyone recommend a good reliable app.

Thanks.

[Shamester]

Did the Applikation process for 60 day tourist Visa get a lot easier?

Last year I remember they wanted my Airline Reservation.

Yes -- they also want to see your return ticket. BTW does anyone have a good ride sharing app for BKK?

[Forty Drinks]

They still do (for USA citizens at least).

Ask for air and hotel still there. And proof of residency in USA.

No more Bank account request. And that Stupid photo with your face and passport in same shot.

I swear läßt one had 9 things you had to do. This current one only 4 or 5.

[Nyezhov]

Did the Applikation process for 60 day tourist Visa get a lot easier?

Last year I remember they wanted my Airline Reservation.

They still do (for USA citizens at least).