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[Syzygies]

Currently in Pattaya but figured this is more of a general area question. I've installed Line and WeChat to contact girls but have some questions.

Line doesn't seem to have an English-Thai translation service. All I could find was a dictionary, but it only does word by word translation (you have to look each one up) so is kinda useless for me. Girl I met sent me some weird stickers and I don't know what they mean.

Haven't used WeChat yet, but seems to be mostly used for finding FL girls by using the find people nearby function? I've filtered for girls only, but still seem to see dudes in the results. Some girls seem to openly advertise, for others not so clear. In any case, I'm a bit afraid to try as don't feel like the pictures available are enough to go by.

Just installed the English Thai translation app by GK apps so will give that a try tonight. I guess I'll have to get the girl to install it if she already doesn't have it.

Am currently looking for younger girls (about 20) and those seem to all have pretty much zero English aside from the standard questions (where from, how old, what name etc). It's taking a lot of time to break the ice, so I'd like to speed things up if possible.

Am curious as to what others are using, or doing to get around the issue I'm having. Advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

I use LINE extensively, but don't try to use translate Apps. I suggest you are better off using very simple English with girls that can do some English. If the girl cannot do English at all, is there much point to chatting with her?

The translation Apps between English and Thai do a pretty bad job, IMHO. As I can read Thai as well, I do know this. Translate between English and German as an example, is much better. So if you translate your message from English to Thai script before you send it, you could be saying either nonsense, or something different to what you intended. If she sends you Thai script, you can try translating it, but again, risk of wrong translation and misunderstanding is high. Thai language leaves out a lot of assumed words, so resulting English is not likely to make a good sentence at all.

I recommend to ask the girl to send English messages to you, still a risk of misunderstanding, but if she does not, then maybe best to forget it. Even though I can read Thai, most of my LINE girls, still send me English messages unless they are in a "Thai" mood. I do have one or two exceptions who really do not speak English at all (or don't wish too. LOL including my GF). However maybe you should be avoiding this type of girls.

Maybe my experienced is biased by being in Bangkok, but even my freelancer girl on the street can message me in English. Is it possible that all very poorly educated girls end up in Pattaya? Not sure that age of 20 is relevant.

Do chat Apps really work for two people without any common language?

[BushRusher]

Has anyone flown with this company? I have a flight coming up from ORD to Manila.

Yes. Nice ROC airline with pretty flight attendants. Better than the PRC ones. Not the latest equipment but it is nice and lower priced and clean. Most flights require a TPE hub transit.

[Eszpresszo]

Has anyone flown with this company? I have a flight coming up from ORD to Manila.

I flew from IAH to BKK via TPE last fall. It was a decent, airline or at least better than most. I found it a bit uncomfortable because the flight was full. But, the price was right. TPE is their hub and they seem to be the dominant airline. BTW, the TPE Taoyuan airport is really nice and the duty free liquor is a bargain! I bought a fifth of Chivas for $14 US but for people who like the single malt Scotch you have a good selection.

I recently priced a flight from IAH to MNL and found it was very reasonable. But, when I priced the same flight just to TPE is was substantially higher! One of the odd airfare paradoxes where a longer connecting flight is much cheaper. I've seen that happen in the US, too.

[Asian Rain]

Has anyone flown with this company? I have a flight coming up from ORD to Manila.

Yes. Good "Asian" airline, which means you won't have surly linebacker-type stewardesses or haughty sensitive stewards like the US carriers. Have flown long haul in economy class. Service is good. In-flight entertainment is good. I prefer ANA for the ORD flights, but it generally costs more. Enjoy, AsianRain.

[Wolvenvacht]

Has anyone flown with this company? I have a flight coming up from ORD to Manila.

Yes, a few years ago. From Amsterdam to Bangkok. Quite happy with their service.

[HornDog 3]

Has anyone flown with this company? I have a flight coming up from ORD to Manila.

[ParkVille]

Line doesn't seem to have an English-Thai translation service.

Thai / English translation technology is garbage. It's not like german to english or whatever. Don't worry about it. They speak English if they are looking to provide a good time for money. Easily enough English to facilitate the meeting.

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[JiveMofo]

Currently in Pattaya but figured this is more of a general area question. I've installed Line and WeChat to contact girls but have some questions.

Line doesn't seem to have an English-Thai translation service. All I could find was a dictionary, but it only does word by word translation (you have to look each one up) so is kinda useless for me. Girl I met sent me some weird stickers and I don't know what they mean.

Haven't used WeChat yet, but seems to be mostly used for finding FL girls by using the find people nearby function? I've filtered for girls only, but still seem to see dudes in the results. Some girls seem to openly advertise, for others not so clear. In any case, I'm a bit afraid to try as don't feel like the pictures available are enough to go by.

Just installed the English Thai translation app by GK apps so will give that a try tonight. I guess I'll have to get the girl to install it if she already doesn't have it.

Am currently looking for younger girls (about 20) and those seem to all have pretty much zero English aside from the standard questions (where from, how old, what name etc). It's taking a lot of time to break the ice, so I'd like to speed things up if possible.

Am curious as to what others are using, or doing to get around the issue I'm having. Advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[BushRusher]

100% sure. I'm booked thru United using FF miles. OZ 211 from SFO to ICN, then OZ 741 from ICN to BKK.

Earlier this month I had a few days in AC, which I have been doing about this time of year for a few years now. I flew with Qatar Airways, in order to fly right into Clark, unfortunately it all went wrong in Doha when I missed the connection due to late arrival. Its the first time I tried that flight, and coming from a 50 minute delayed departure at London (not uncommon these days), the transfer time of 45 minutes was obviously a problem. Anyway Qatar airways looked after the 13 of us pretty well, and offered choice of the same flight following day, or Manila and bus transfer 7 hours later same day. So we took that, and finally arrived at Clark 12 hours late. I had cancelled my airport pick up to Queens Hotel, but was able to get a drop off, as the "bus transfer" from Manila turned into a fleet of 7 seater taxis with 3 - 4 in each.!

With US domestic on UA you are pretty much screwed and need to really push. On international, in or out bound you are not much better. Many airports do not have shower facility. I can tell you that Business does not get any better treatment.

Knock on wood, CX has always taken care of me. Had been diverted a several times because of weather and everyone got put up. They just loaded the same plane and crew the next day. The higher up the food chain you are with them, the better the service. Had good resolutions with BA and LH in and outbound. I don't know your specific situation, but I would much rather have flight delay problems in Asia. I usually get put up for free. 3 months ago, I was getting put up by UA because of a mechanical problem and I heard the supervisor tell the staff to stop issuing vouchers. Not sure what happened to the sods behind me traveling on their own dime.

Shemp,

FYI report from AC thread. Just an example of how the major non-US airlines take care of their customers. Service is better and staff are prettier.

[BushRusher]

I agree domestic wise you have to really know your airline rights.

Internationally, it is a different ballgame due to the distant most people travel, they also still hold the old school rule, take care of the passenger. Two years back I used Cathay Pacific through Hong Kong to Bangkok. Due to HK being their headquarters I was unable to get on a flight for near two days as Standby, the supervisor was kind enough to let me into their lounge to use and shower but there were agents who also treated like shit so typical in general of a Airline own and run by the government.

With US domestic on UA you are pretty much screwed and need to really push. On international, in or out bound you are not much better. Many airports do not have shower facility. I can tell you that Business does not get any better treatment.

Knock on wood, CX has always taken care of me. Had been diverted a several times because of weather and everyone got put up. They just loaded the same plane and crew the next day. The higher up the food chain you are with them, the better the service. Had good resolutions with BA and LH in and outbound. I don't know your specific situation, but I would much rather have flight delay problems in Asia. I usually get put up for free. 3 months ago, I was getting put up by UA because of a mechanical problem and I heard the supervisor tell the staff to stop issuing vouchers. Not sure what happened to the sods behind me traveling on their own dime.

[LittleBigMan]

If you are UA especially, regardless of class, you are on your own. Even it if it crew or equipment you have to fight. I find a couple of the other US airlines are slightly better. The Aisan airlines, have treated me much better in the past when there are weather delays. But I usually are on CX or SQ mostly.

I agree domestic wise you have to really know your airline rights. Personally first hand I know it is not a easy job for agents to deal with delays since they are control by other people what type of decision can be made. Domestic in the past have taken a beating financially and it all comes down to the dollar. Employee attitude are beaten down due their hands being tied and then in the past few years the large mergers like United / Continental Delta / Northwest USAirway / American, generally speaking agents are more concern about what they might lose in the merger than doing their jobs. Believe it or not I've worked and met many station manager who have no business being in their position solely due to their paper resume. Whenever their are delays they are no where to be found leaving the front line supervisors hand tied. The old days of Airlines are gone, I remember once United flight to Hawaii was delay 4 hours, they provided vouchers in the airport for lunch and we aren't talking just for a sandwich.

Internationally, it is a different ballgame due to the distant most people travel, they also still hold the old school rule, take care of the passenger. Two years back I used Cathay Pacific through Hong Kong to Bangkok. Due to HK being their headquarters I was unable to get on a flight for near two days as Standby, the supervisor was kind enough to let me into their lounge to use and shower but there were agents who also treated like shit so typical in general of a Airline own and run by the government.

[BushRusher]

If the flight is delayed due to weather you are out of luck with the Airline as to being put up in a hotel. But as noted if you are on Business / First as a value customer they most likely go out of their way to make some compromise. In these situation it is best to know your airline rights and asking always help.

If you are UA especially, regardless of class, you are on your own. Even it if it crew or equipment you have to fight. I find a couple of the other US airlines are slightly better. The Aisan airlines, have treated me much better in the past when there are weather delays. But I usually are on CX or SQ mostly.

[LittleBigMan]

If the flight is delayed due to weather you are out of luck with the Airline as to being put up in a hotel. But as noted if you are on Business / First as a value customer they most likely go out of their way to make some compromise. In these situation it is best to know your airline rights and asking always help.

[Run Mann]

There is plenty of action in Seoul.

Just be sure to have plenty of money too as Seoul is quite expensive or "pisa" as the Koreans say. If you miss a connecting international flight, the airline will put you on another flight but most of the times they will hold the departing plane for a while to wait for other connecting flights. Either way it will work out.