Bangkok Reports

[HorseTrader]

Not only must the $100's bills be clean, no tears or stray markings of any kind; the $100's bills must now be the newest version of the USD note. The new $100's are darker and have a purple stripe that runs perpendicular..

It has been a long time since I stopped using currency bills, due to the many potential problems, as you mentioned above.

I now use mostly ATM debit cards, and the best one seems to be the Charles Schwab debit card. They even reimburse you the fees. I still carry a small amount of currencies for emergency.

I'm like Lefeu, I use strictly ATM debit cards. Fidelity is just as good as Charles Schwab. I separately carry a regular bank debit card as backup (e.g., Wells Fargo or PNC or whatever you have). As a second backup, I bring a stack of $100 bills.

The comment about the "newest" version of $100 bills is interesting. Do the money exchange places also check the pink vertical UV-visible security thread that appears just to the left of Ben Franklin's head? I've noticed that those UV security threads degrade with age. But, if the money exchange places only check for the big-bold purple stripe to the right of Ben's head, we might not need to worry about the UV visible security threads.

I recently read on a Facebook travel group that a woman lost her credit card in Thailand and didn't have proper emergency contact information to get her card replaced. Be sure to bring a paper copy of your card numbers, passwords, and emergency phone numbers. Never get too low on cash because it can take 4 to 6 days to get an emergency replacement card delivered to you in Thailand. The "overnight" delivery of replacement cards is just one step of the process, there are multiple other steps and the time adds up.

[Vendelo]

You need to go into detail. Greatly appreciated when outlier situation is revealed. No offense but 40 years age difference. ?

I am currently seeing a girl who is 36 years my junior. When we first met and once a month, I ask her is she is comfortable with our age gap. Age means nothing to her nor her parents. She likes my maturity, that I deliver on all my promises, and trusts that I can take care of her. BTW, I am in very good physical shape so don't think any ole geezer can pull a SYT.

[Lefeu]

Fellas,

I just returned (last night) from a 14+ day trip to Thailand (6 days in BKK and 8 days in Phuket). I will write more about my trip later; however, there is one key change regarding currency conversion that I want to get out to those planning a trip in the near future...

It has been a long time since I stopped using currency bills, due to the many potential problems, as you mentioned above.

I now use mostly ATM debit cards, and the best one seems to be the Charles Schwab debit card. They even reimburse you the fees. I still carry a small amount of currencies for emergency.

[Nyezhov]

Fellas,

I just returned (last night) from a 14+ day trip to Thailand (6 days in BKK and 8 days in Phuket). I will write more about my trip later; however, there is one key change regarding currency conversion that I want to get out to those planning a trip in the near future.

Most of us know that you get the best conversion rate with $100's; however, the rules on accepting $100's have changed significantly. Not only must the $100's bills be clean, no tears or stray markings of any kind; the $100's bills must now be the newest version of the USD note. The new $100's are darker and have a purple stripe that runs perpendicular. I took $1,800 in $100's, with about half of the new version versus the old. Needless to say, I brought back around $800 USDs as they were deemed "unusable". And let me share, this wasn't some "rogue" currency office. I have been traveling to BKK for 20+ years and have learned never to stop at the first "no". I tried to convert the "old" versions of the $100's at numerous places in BKK and in Phuket. Same story.

Please closely inspect your bills for ANY stray markings, cuts or tears as this could easily impact nightly mongering activities..

Can't really say when ever I have seen a Money Exchange anywhere in Thailand take anything other than perfect clean brand new current issue crispies, but bringing thousands in cash is so 70's Patpong anyway. Get Wise if you don't have a Thai account.

[Nite_Runner]

Fellas,

I just returned (last night) from a 14+ day trip to Thailand (6 days in BKK and 8 days in Phuket). I will write more about my trip later; however, there is one key change regarding currency conversion that I want to get out to those planning a trip in the near future.

Most of us know that you get the best conversion rate with $100's; however, the rules on accepting $100's have changed significantly. Not only must the $100's bills be clean, no tears or stray markings of any kind; the $100's bills must now be the newest version of the USD note. The new $100's are darker and have a purple stripe that runs perpendicular. I took $1,800 in $100's, with about half of the new version versus the old. Needless to say, I brought back around $800 USDs as they were deemed "unusable". And let me share, this wasn't some "rogue" currency office. I have been traveling to BKK for 20+ years and have learned never to stop at the first "no". I tried to convert the "old" versions of the $100's at numerous places in BKK and in Phuket. Same story.

Please closely inspect your bills for ANY stray markings, cuts or tears as this could easily impact nightly mongering activities.

N_r.

[SiamMan]

And is your wife spending time with handsome, young and willing men elsewhere?

Even if that were the case, I would have no justification to complain. As the proverb says; "What's good for the goose, is good for the gander".

[LonelyMonger30]

Hi,

I am in my mid 30's and I plan to head to Bangkok in April-May 2023 & will be staying for about 4-5 nights max and return back to my home country. This is my very first time in Thailand and I'm fresh of the boat. I will be staying probably in the Ibis Sukhumvit 4 due to its proximity to Nana Plaza. Plan on hitting the bars in Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy. Probably bang 1-2 girls per night. Will be carrying mostly USD and just enough Baht to pay for the visa on arrival and getting to my hotel by Taxi.

I want some help / pointers on how much money should I carry for a max stay of 5 nights in Bangkok.

-What is the average rate to pay for ST / LT?

-Average Bar fine to pay.

-Which bars to visit in the Nana Plaza & Soi Cowboy Area? (A list of few names of the bars would be appreciated).

-A good money exchange shop to use as I plan on changing USD to THB.

-A few night markets to visit in Bangkok.

-Red flags to watch out for when picking a girl to take back to the room.

-Difference between a regular beer bar to sit and enjoy a drink vs a gogo bar.

Let me know if I missed out on anything. Since its my very first time in Thailand, I just don't want to get ripped off and get into any sort of trouble being far away from my home country with absolutely no family or friends to help me out should things go south.

Hope to hear from fellow mongers.

Thanks in advance and Happy New Year 2023 to everyone reading this.

[Tom Thumbbs]

Prostate issues. Add pumpkin seeds to your diet.

Not a Cure All. Look into it.

[Tom Thumbbs]

Also agree with yur view Goatscroat.

I will just add that ageism, and jobism biases should be disregarded too.

You can find that forever companion from pretty much anywhere in Thailand.

Thai's have truly figured this out and are very accepting of it.

My companion and I share a business, a shared passion of scuba diving.

A career now for her, and a twilight years second career working opportunity for me for a while.

We are already growing older (her), and younger (me) together.

Sex, and very good sex is still for now a strong enjoyable bond between us.

And will likely remain so for as long as I am able.

Many on here will now "poo poo" the next bit as it doesn't fit their agenda (biases) of Thai women.

So be it, I'm not on here to fix, fight or feud with them about their divergent to mine views.

I will just say there are good Thai women everywhere, like there are in every country.

If you seek them, you will if your are lucky, and worthy, find them.

For the record.

My companion is 40 years younger than me.

And I met her when she was just a starting out bargirl recently arrived from Isaan.

Those things do not define her.

What she has done with her life, growing with me, and yes helped by me, to transform herself do.

Today she is an accomplished professional with a career and business.

That is what defines her.

You need to go into detail. Greatly appreciated when outlier situation is revealed. No offense but 40 years age difference. ?

[Steve 9696]

I'm starting to feel this at 40. Mongering is slowly losing its charm for me. I still enjoy it but don't have the drive or obtain the high that I used to. I've only done ST as a monger, never LT, not even an overnight. Maybe I need to start getting into LT to obtain more satisfaction.

I am in my fifties (look younger) and have made a progression over the last couple years that I recommend but there's no going back. I was generally an ST guy. Fuck and forget. Worldwide. Just pre-COVID I started doing Seeking Arrangement in the US and a few other international cities. And I started to become addicted to "full dates" where you go to dinner, drinks, and dancing and then if you have some game and some dollars (it's not pure P4 P w the right girls) your going to have a great in room experience with possible sleepover at her discretion. And honestly if intimacy like great DFK is important these non pro girls are sooo into the experience that’s just part of the whole deal cuz they like it too!

Then I started developing longer term things. Where I'the see the same girl a couple times a year when traveling or even more often at home. And then most recently my local SB turned into a mistress. I pay her rent and we are bfgf otherwise. It's absolutely amazing. I still do pay per fuck at clubs etc when I travel but it's distinctly unsatisfactory compared to having "a girlfriend" with all the benefits and none of the drama.

So if the ST life is getting mundane suggest you try out Seeking. There is a whole newsgroup for it under General other Dating Agencies. Happy to provide my getting started guide to anyone interested. Just PM me. Ps a fuck ton of work to find the gems but totally worth it.

[CaliGuy33]

Go to Doc and say how you are feeling and ask for test. 40 is too young for this to happen IMO.

My T levels are low eventhough I eat healthy and exercise. I've thought about jumping on TRT but once you're on it you're on it so I'the prefer to hold off on that until maybe late 40's.

[NewImage]

I'm starting to feel this at 40. Mongering is slowly losing its charm for me. I still enjoy it but don't have the drive or obtain the high that I used to. I've only done ST as a monger, never LT, not even an overnight. Maybe I need to start getting into LT to obtain more satisfaction.

Go to Doc and say how you are feeling and ask for test. 40 is too young for this to happen IMO.

[CIMguy]

It's been a few years since I was able to go to Crazy House due to covid and just not being in thailand. It was my favorite place in Bangkok because of the large number of spinners and decent service. I'm wondering what it's like these days. Is it still good?

Also, I will be in town for a conference and I'm a bit concerned about running into someone in a club. I would prefer my exploits be anonymous. Do any places, other than outcall escorts, allow back door entry and picking a girl in private? I'm specifically wondering about crazy house. I'd pay extra to get the privacy and then the girl could meet me at my hotel. I'm wondering if a mamasan could set that up or if there's a way to request it.

[CaliGuy33]

I have now reached 60 and the drive is slowly fading, I've realized I am entering a new phase of my life whereby fucking the next SYT is not a priority. I have found someone who I know will look after to me till the day I die, who will ALWAYS be there and who accepts me for who I am. There will come a day for most men when you realize companioship is more important than sex. Sex might bring short term excitement but companionship brings contentment.

NI.

I'm starting to feel this at 40. Mongering is slowly losing its charm for me. I still enjoy it but don't have the drive or obtain the high that I used to. I've only done ST as a monger, never LT, not even an overnight. Maybe I need to start getting into LT to obtain more satisfaction.

[Raj089]

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