Rookie's Questions about Bangkok

[Petemcc]

Petemcc, thanks for the corrections.

It's my pleasure, glad I can be of some use stuck over here 7 months from heaven!

[Duniawala]

Petemcc, thanks for the corrections.

[Petemcc]

In a massage parlor, massage will continue for the time you paid for. So if you come quickly, and you have another hour left massage will still continue till the time is up. With the bar girl, she will probably leave, unless you have her for LT. In which case she will leave in the morning and you can get a few more shots.

May I suggest, however, that you experiment with Vitamin V. Should give you long lasting power. Start with a low dosage first. Note: Vit V (slidenfil) is not recommended if you have high blood pressure. In that case Cialis (Tadalfil) is recommended.

Welcome to LOS.

There is no problem taking viagra with high blood pressure. Where the problem lies is if you take nitrates for angina, and if you don't believe me I can scan the page from a recent edition of MIMMS.

Tadalafil does the same thing as sildenafil-it works by inhibiting the same enzyme, PDE5, though the method is slightly different. It is also contra indicated if someone is on nitrates for angina

So, if you just have high BP, and no angina meds, there should be no problems whatsoever, but you see, that's why in civilised countries it is a prescription only medication so doctors can check you out first of all.

[Duniawala]

I'm thinking of coming to Thailand this month for the first time but have a tendency to cum quickly. What would happen if I came twice in say 30 mins, would a session be deemed over and the lady leave (be it massage parlour or bar girl)?

In a massage parlor, massage will continue for the time you paid for. So if you come quickly, and you have another hour left massage will still continue till the time is up. With the bar girl, she will probably leave, unless you have her for LT. In which case she will leave in the morning and you can get a few more shots.

May I suggest, however, that you experiment with Vitamin V. Should give you long lasting power. Start with a low dosage first. Note: Vit V (slidenfil) is not recommended if you have high blood pressure. In that case Cialis (Tadalfil) is recommended.

Welcome to LOS.

[Minty Polo]

I'm thinking of coming to Thailand this month for the first time but have a tendency to cum quickly. What would happen if I came twice in say 30 mins, would a session be deemed over and the lady leave (be it massage parlour or bar girl)?

[Fox Two]

...The plan is to party like rock stars.... Where should we start, NANA or SOI cowboy?

@Pier999,

When you say "party like rock stars" it can mean several things. Do you mean it as good times, lots of sex, lots of food/drinking in a friendly atmosphere? Then Livingstones is fine. If you mean lots of sex, out of control behavior, loud music til 6 AM then perhaps another place is in order, closer to Nana.

I get the feeling you are probably the former of the two, so Livingstones should be fine for you. Try that first and if it is too tame for your tastes check in to a hotel closer to Nana. There are plenty of hotels that are inexpensive and willingly take walk in reservations.

If you have a few days, you might also want to consider splitting your time between Bangkok and another place like the Samui/Phuket/Pattaya depending on what the ratio of action to relaxing scenery you are interested in. Giotto and others can fill you in when you get into town.

However you choose, enjoy your trip and don't forget to post your exploits.

Cheers,

Fox Two

[Giotto]

I will be taking my first trip to BKK with a friend in June. We are both in our 30s and getting out of looong relationships. The plan is to party like rock stars. We thought it may be wise to spend half our time near NANA at the majestic suites and half at Livingstone near soi cowboy. Where should we start, NANA or SOI cowboy? Are the two places far from each other? The more I read ISG the more I second guess my judgment. Any pearls of wisdom would be great.

Pier9999,

The Vice President (1Ball's) answered - nothing to add from my side.

I hope to see you here at Livingstone's.


Giotto

[1Ball]

Pier999. Nana and Livingstone's really are not far enough from each other to warrant staying in both locations. Cowboy is pretty much in between them both. IMO, moving after a few days, to go stay 10 minutes away will be a pain in the ass. Pick one place, and you will see how easy it is to get to the other. I would suggest Livingstone's. Much more personal service than any hotel in the Nana area. Also a great pool area / resto where you can sit and relax and chat with girls, as it is 10 feet away from the Sports lounge.

If you must stay in Nana, Magestic Suites (MS) is old and run down, with small rooms. I would suggest the Majestic Grande. The other drawback to the MS is there really is no place to sit down and hang put, except the coffee shop. Do a search in the hotel thread, you will get tons of info about it.

Have fun.

[Pier999]

I will be taking my first trip to BKK with a friend in June. We are both in our 30s and getting out of looong relationships. The plan is to party like rock stars. We thought it may be wise to spend half our time near NANA at the majestic suites and half at Livingstone near soi cowboy. Where should we start, NANA or SOI cowboy? Are the two places far from each other? The more I read ISG the more I second guess my judgment. Any pearls of wisdom would be great.

[Giotto]

I did once take out 13.000 baht from an ATM at the local BTS station near Soi 33. Believe that is the Phrom Phong station if memory serves me. Not remembering which bank's ATM that was.

Finrod,

Correct. There are also ATMs at the BTS station, and then on the way back to Soi 33 are some more.

The closest to Livingstone's are at the corner of Soi 33 and Sukhumvit, not more than 200 m from here.


Giotto

[Finrod]

I did once take out 13.000 baht from an ATM at the local BTS station near Soi 33. Believe that is the Phrom Phong station if memory serves me. Not remembering which bank's ATM that was.

[Giotto]

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Where is the nearest (most convenient) ATM to the hotel? Is there one at 7-11 on the corner?

Are there limits on daily withdrawal amounts?
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ArchieLeach,

At the corner of Soi 33 / Sukhumvit, there are 4 ATM machines.

The limit is (funny, but true) 20 banknotes (!). Usually the machines are filled with all kind of banknotes incl. 1000 baht notes, that means you can then get THB 20,000.00 as a maximum. If the machine runs out of those notes it can be that you can only get THB 2,000.00 (100 baht notes).


Giotto

[Brain666]

Giotto,

Where is the nearest (most convenient) ATM to the hotel? Is there one at 7-11 on the corner?

Are there limits on daily withdrawal amounts? I usually do this while I travel instead of bringing traveler's checks or cash, but sometimes it is difficult to get enough money out of machines. Here is the US your bank puts a limit on how much you can take at one time to limit exposure to fraud. Mine does not limit me. But also sometimes the machine owners limit the amount a machine will give to more easily regulate when they need to refill.

I also own a few ATMs here as another side business, so I'm interested from that view as well.

The nearest I spottet was just accross 7-11 at the corner Soi 33/ Sukhumvit. Usually in each sky train station should be one at least.

Regardless of the card I used so far in Thailand I was limited to 10.000 baht each withdrawl. And I think this was by the local banks as my limit is much higher.

regards

Brain666

[ArchieLeach]

Giotto,

Where is the nearest (most convenient) ATM to the hotel? Is there one at 7-11 on the corner?

Are there limits on daily withdrawal amounts? I usually do this while I travel instead of bringing traveler's checks or cash, but sometimes it is difficult to get enough money out of machines. Here is the US your bank puts a limit on how much you can take at one time to limit exposure to fraud. Mine does not limit me. But also sometimes the machine owners limit the amount a machine will give to more easily regulate when they need to refill.

I also own a few ATMs here as another side business, so I'm interested from that view as well.

[Giotto]

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1- I am a Canadian is it better for me to change my money in Baths in Canada or should I do it in Bangkok, Pattaya or Phuket. If the answer is in a city in Thailand what is the best place that you woud recommend to change my Candian Dollars.
2- I need to buy a plane ticket from Bangkok to Pucket. I read thay it is better to buy the Ticket in Thailand and I would get a better price. Where do you recommend I buy this ticket in Bangkok.
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Champs1000,

1. Change money here in Thailand, not in Canada, not at the airport and not in hotels. If you have an ATM card - best solution to use it here. Exchange rates are generally better here in Thailand.

2. You can book a ticket here, easy, our front desk staff will help you with that.

C U soon.


Giotto