Bangkok Reports

[QUOTE=MikeKelimir;1678916]Anyway I was thinking to get an apartment in the area called "Sukhumvit Road" which from my understanding is one of the nicer parts of the city. The apartment I found runs $700 USD for about 30 days and includes internet, gym, etc. Can someone tell me, if they were to say in BK, is this a good spot? And the price?

Also, I am younger and prefer some nightlife and also maybe want to hit the soapy things, MP's and I would love to find a place that is a large brothel / bar 24 x7 that has other English-speaking guys I could fall back on.[/QUOTE]If you are on Sukumvit, just make sure you are near either Nana or Asoke Stations. Then you are in the middle of nightlife, you can walk to hundreds of bars and restaurants. In Thailand, all these massage parlours are basically big brothels. You pick a girl in a fish bowl or outside of fish bowl called sideline girls then you go up to the rooms. You can eat drink and screw all inside the parlours. You like high end model types, many parlours on Ratchada Road, Rama 9 Road, and Petchaburi Road will have many model class girls, many parlours also have special catalogues with models pictures and profiles, they can call them for your viewing.

You need to research these parlours, simply too many to name them. But you are in Sukumvit, you are always short taxi ride from all these massage parlours. The sideline to model class girl cost about 2500-6000.

There are also so many so called oily massage places, many near Phrom Phong station near Emporium also on Sukumvit, they are not as fancy as these big massage parlours, but offer full service, also can find some nice model types, many have their websites, you should read the massage sections. Lots of store infos and lady infos.

Don't worry about English, all these venues get tons of foriegn customers a day, many parlours get mostly foreigners, and some oily places even foriegners only. If you have a higher budget, P4P can be quite enjoyable in Bangkok.

[QUOTE=MikeKelimir;1678916]I was thinking to get an apartment in the area called "Sukhumvit Road" which from my understanding is one of the nicer parts of the city. The apartment I found runs $700 USD for about 30 days and includes internet, gym, etc. Can someone tell me, if they were to say in BK, is this a good spot? And the price?[/QUOTE]

Sukhumwit Road starts in central Bangkok and goes on for several hundred kilometers all the way to the Cambodian border. $700 (23 k baht) is not cheap, if price is a concern, passable accommodation can be found for 8 k-18 k baht. Do not commit to anything before seeing it, and checking out the neighborhood. Hotels can be cheap here, and staying in a hotel for a week first (while you look for a more permanent place) is a good investment.

Regarding your other questions, there are very, very few model types in the foreigner-oriented nightlife industry (freelancers, oilies, bars). Most of the women in that segment are well in the bottom 30% of Thai women by looks. Sure, high-end prostitutes exist, but they'd mostly be in Thai oriented venues... providing so-so service at relatively high prices (3k-10k baht/h, often just one shot), and usually not speaking great English.

Please be careful about telling newbies to take taxi to places without explaining the commission / kickback system that might apply.

Also, don't be scared of the BTS.

[QUOTE=MikeKelimir;1678916]
So. My questions are: 1) area of town, 2) USD costs of MP's, bars, etc (no street walker types. I'm into the model types), 3) subway vs. Taxi, etc.
[/QUOTE]1. Lower Sukhumvit. This means the west end of the street, the area between the Phloen Chit skytrain station and Thong Lo station. The BTS skytrain makes it very easy to getup and down the street while laughing at the traffic below, but you can actually walk this whole area in not too much time. Nana Plaza is near the Nana station, Soi Cowboy is near the Asoke station, there are oilies near Thong Lo, and Soi 33 has what's left of the hostess bars named after impressionist painters.

2. USD costs: Converting from thb to usd is easy; it's a touch over 30 baht to the dollar. This means 300 thb (basic massage) is a little under ten bucks. Typical short-time prices are 1000 to 2000 thb (figure $30-60) depending on situation and negotiating skills. Soapies and oilies will run higher but the prices are posted and you can do the math easily. Plan to tip.

3. BTS Skytrain and MRT Subway are clean, fast, safe, and cheap. San Saep canal transit boats and Chao Phraya transit boats are very, very cheap and a good way to do some sightseeting while getting around. Taxis are cheap and very underpaid, so drivers are motivated to scam you. Do not tell them the name of your destination, but rather the general location, demand that they use the meter, and then be nice and add a tip. Tuk-tuk drivers are unpredictable, most are scammers who will divert you to gem and rug shops unless you're Thai.

HTH.

[QUOTE=Gonzo88;1678933]Guys,

I am a semi-regular visitor to BKK, heading to town next weekend (about a year since my last trip) and having read most of the recent reports, I am concerned that quality in the gogos seems to be going way down. I have basically concluded that I should be hitting Baccara, Sharks and particularly Crazy House. I am sorry to hear Rainbow 4 has gone downhill, and that Nana Plaza seems a shadow of its former glory. Given the poor reports on Soi Cowboy and Nana, I am even considering going to Pat Pong to check out Bada Bing and Pagoda. I used to really like Safari. About 15 years ago. Anyway, if anybody can suggest a gogo with a strong line up of hot young girls, other than the above, I would appreciate it. I prefer LT to ST, and love a threesome, as long as its quality.

Thanks in advance,

Gonzo8[/QUOTE]I would not say that any of the gogos that I visit from time to time were overall very good but the thing is that we all have different tastes and most gogos have at least a couple decent girls. And all we need at any one time is one. Or two. Occasionally three. You just have to be patient and look around.

[QUOTE=Gorgon;1679553]Please be careful about telling newbies to take taxi to places without explaining the commission / kickback system that might apply.

Also, don't be scared of the BTS.[/QUOTE]Agreed. No point in being scared of the BTS or MRT, they are efficient and easy to use. Also, google maps has BKK charted out really well, so even if one gets lost or wants to give general instructions to the cabbie, its easy to find your way back.

[QUOTE=OldNewGuy;1678713]You speak like one these fearful mainstream doctors that to a 110 Kg obese would recommend "reducing calories intake and moderate exercise". My ass. The only thing that this guarantees is that the person would remain an (obese) patient for life.

Anything from 10 Kgs above ideal weight can be effectively solved with one approach only: bootcamp. 13 Kgs in 4 weeks is a little above 3 Kgs a week, thatis definitely achievable. Well done El Vagabundo, even for testosterone taking, now you can be proud of you achievements while Simian thinks of a ways of arranging his belly folds without hurting himself.[/QUOTE]As a matter of fact I think anything radical is the answer. I'm old enough and know enough people that have tried everything from cleanses to pills to operations. I have a friend that did lipo. Yeah it worked for about six months. What they don't tell you is the time after the operation is a sort of boot camp in itself. He's back to the weight he was. Operations work but you got to change your lifestyle. Ad why would you want to put your body through that stress at your age? Makes no sense. There's no better way to slim down that stepping away from the table. Putting the cheeseburger down. I eat enough fro two people. Seriously! But it's more a function of what I eat. Breakfast: High in protein and sugar. But the sugar isn't from donuts. It's from fruit, and plenty of it. My body knows what to do with it. Very efficiently. Most of my protein comes from stuff like eggs, and chicken. Yes I'll have a few pieces of bacon and a pancake periodically but not often. I even get McDonalds every once in a while. Maybe once a month. Love Big Macs and the fries are damn good. I drink but not every day. I get the once in a while pizza and wash it down with a beer. I also walk. I'm in Singapore right now. Ate a huge breakfast and then went touring for four hours. Stopped back at the hotel and had a bit of ham and a small salad. I'll walk more this afternoon and then eat a big dinner. High in protein and some vegetables or more fruit. I'm 57,5'11" weigh about 180, which is maybe 5 lbs over my ideal but I stay within the 175-185 range as long as I do what I just described. I veered from that about 10 years ago and I was up to 195 in 3 months. My cholesterol is perfect. Slight hypertension but I think that's a hereditary thing. I watch my salt intake and all is good. The problem with processed shit is there is so much sugars, fats, and salts, and in the form that confuses your body. Another misconception is all this diet food. Your body has no way to differentiate sweet. It' treats anything your mouth that tastes sweet the same way. Starts a process. An apple your body knows how to process. I'm thinking twinkle gets stored as fat as your body is confused. (guess on my part).

As in most things in life there are no quick fixes. You got to put work into anything. Hunting pussy too.

Now back to pussy. Wrong forum but I visited Geylang in Singapore last night. Lot's of availability both in the houses and the streets. The street stuff was kinda rough. I suppose if you wait there's always the diamond that will pop up. I've not seen many here or in BKK. Pattaya, yes. Had quite a few of them last year. Going to take a break for a few days. I've been on the road for over a month. I'll be back in Mikati or AC soon and want to conserve a little of that energy for this cute little honeys before I finally head back to the arctic circle like place I call home.

Well maybe I'll take a break. The only time I ever fail at moderation is with pussy. I'm not sure that's that bad of a thing. As long as one keeps it in perspective. No falling in love with bar girls.

[QUOTE=FruitNinja;1679841]As in most things in life there are no quick fixes. You got to put work into anything. Hunting pussy too.[/QUOTE]Agree 100%. Lifestyle changes are the only answer. Anything radical will only last so long. I am 49 yrs old, 5'11, and I weight 77 kgs or 170 lbs. Been at this weight for the better part of 20 years. Before that I was a bit thinner. Been in the gym religiously since '94 and have always been careful with food a bit. At one point I got up to 82 kg because I was hitting the beer 5 nights a week. Now it is a max of two drinks once or twice a week, and if I cannot drink craft beer, top shelf spirits, or good wine I pass altogether. Choices; that's what it is all about.

[QUOTE=Tptp76;1679185]The one I mentioned in my post is the one on Soi 7. I think that is 'The Beer Garden' and my understanding is that that is the place being referred to when people say BG.[/QUOTE]You are correct. "The" beer garden by excellence is the one in soi 7. 100 mtrs on the left from the Sulhumvit junction.

Go there before it disappears.

I have strange feelings it won't be up for too long se the whole area has been dumped for reconstruction, maybe one more mall?

Girls are up and down there. Some old timer, some young just off the bus from Issan and poor English. Prices should be 1000 b. For ST. Sometime less, sometime you want to tip them afterwards?

[QUOTE=ActionOriented;1679815]Agreed. No point in being scared of the BTS or MRT, they are efficient and easy to use. Also, google maps has BKK charted out really well, so even if one gets lost or wants to give general instructions to the cabbie, its easy to find your way back.[/QUOTE]And buy a Rabbit Card, prepaid. You can relate any amount, works fine and audio. No need to que up to get your ticket, after having sufficient coins. I keep one since two or three years. Always working even if there is a 5-6 months pause between one trip and the other.

[QUOTE=Gonzo88;1678933]Guys,

I am a semi-regular visitor to BKK, heading to town next weekend (about a year since my last trip) and having read most of the recent reports, I am concerned that quality in the gogos seems to be going way down. I have basically concluded that I should be hitting Baccara, Sharks and particularly Crazy House. I am sorry to hear Rainbow 4 has gone downhill, and that Nana Plaza seems a shadow of its former glory. Given the poor reports on Soi Cowboy and Nana, I am even considering going to Pat Pong to check out Bada Bing and Pagoda. I used to really like Safari. About 15 years ago. Anyway, if anybody can suggest a gogo with a strong line up of hot young girls, other than the above, I would appreciate it. I prefer LT to ST, and love a threesome, as long as its quality.

Thanks in advance,

Gonzo8[/QUOTE]Arrived in Bangkok last night and was really haggard after several days of partying in Hong Kong. Had a couple of beers outside Tilac bar in Soi Cowboy and suddenly got the idea that I should visit an old favourite of mine; Sharks. Must say the quality here is just top class. I can hardly think of any go-go that can match them. Even Happy and Baccara.

In Pattaya will struggle in this competition. I go there often and the quality is also consistent. Last night I was almost sober. So I do not view it with "beer eyes" every night! What is there not to like in this bar? I see no "average" ladies. They are all beautiful! No big bellies, no mothers with stretchmarks. Just top notch young pussy! And they are fun to talk to as well. Waiters that do not push drinks is also a bonus. Barfine is 600 bath but I was just to tired to try anything this night. If you know any better place in SC please tell me.

[QUOTE=Tptp76;1679184]I did not get the sense at all with any of the girls that sponsorship was the target (or maybe they are so smooth that it will come much much later!) and that's why I cannot figure out why do they do this? Is it for a good meal and drinks? That does not sound right. Maybe the more experienced that throw some light?[/QUOTE]It could be one of the below reasons:

1) Girl is very smooth operator and you will pay big time later.

2) You are her "get out of thailand" card (Visa sponsorships).

3) She is one of those serial farang daters for whom having farang boyfriend is status symbol.

4) She is just as much bored of single life as you and wanted to fuck away the pain.

5) She just want to taste something different.

6) She is really in love with you.

I also don't get why my thai girlfriend is still my girlfriend. These are mysteries of life that one should enjoy but not investigate.

[QUOTE=DwayneJohnson;1680025]It could be one of the below reasons:

1) Girl is very smooth operator and you will pay big time later.

2) You are her "get out of thailand" card (Visa sponsorships).

3) She is one of those serial farang daters for whom having farang boyfriend is status symbol.

4) She is just as much bored of single life as you and wanted to fuck away the pain.

5) She just want to taste something different.

6) She is really in love with you.

I also don't get why my thai girlfriend is still my girlfriend. These are mysteries of life that one should enjoy but not investigate.[/QUOTE]Thanks for your response. Yes those are all possibilties. But your last line is top notch wisdom! Cheers!

Going to Thailand for the first time. Been to Costa Rica, Cartagena Co, Sosua DR 4 Times, Puerto Rico once. Is there a Google map for both Bangkok and Pattaya that is in circulation. Its my birthday trip so my friend and I want to stay close to the action in Bangkok and Pattaya so we don't spend our entire vacay in taxi trying to get somewhere. Something fairly modern but not too pricey 1500 Baht max a nigh and close to the action. Can anyone make a recommendation.

I thank you in advance.

[QUOTE=NavDude;1680121]Going to Thailand for the first time. Been to Costa Rica, Cartagena Co, Sosua DR 4 Times, Puerto Rico once. Is there a Google map for both Bangkok and Pattaya that is in circulation. Its my birthday trip so my friend and I want to stay close to the action in Bangkok and Pattaya so we don't spend our entire vacay in taxi trying to get somewhere. Something fairly modern but not too pricey 1500 Baht max a nigh and close to the action. Can anyone make a recommendation.

I thank you in advance.[/QUOTE]I stay at PJ WaterGate (Not WaterGate) in Pratunum Bangkok. Nice hotel for Thailand- Remember the level of standards are much less then Western countries. Average about 1300 THB. Close to shopping and not to far from Nana Plaza 10 minutes by BTS.

Safe mongering.