Bangkok Reports

[Llantarnam]

I'm unashamedly old fashioned and always carry cash in the zipped up pocket in my shorts (next thing you know somebody will be saying he met a girl that only accepted crypto).

The important thing with cash is always have a 500, as it's an obvious demarcation between the 100 and 1000 notes (which for somebody like me with dodgy eye sight are very similar looking).

[TConor]

I have those (thank you Tony Leather modding an AMEX travellers check folder, showing how old I am). I was keeping the 20's, 50's, 100's, in 1 section, ordered, the 500's, 1000's in the other, ordered. Guess I'll have to rethink my distribution methodology.

1000's and 500's separated in wallet the clip is for 20's 50's and 100's.

[TKOman]

I will have a long layover in Bangkok. 17 hours to be exact.

I will be arriving at 6 am, so I trying to figure out how to make the best use of this unexpected visit to Bangkok.

Oh, I love a good logistical exercise! Ok, here's how I would maximise 17 hours in BKK. I would book a hotel or Airbnb in the Sukhumvit Soi 15 area, for strategic reasons. I'd book 2 nights (yes, 2!) to ensure that my room is ready when I get there (landing at 6 am will have you at the room around 8 am, which is 7 hours before conventional checkin times). I'd get something comfortable, with a pool and some decent aesthetics to calm the brain.

Then upon arrival, a quick nap if necessary, shower, swim and perhaps breakfast nearby. Then at 11 am I'd hit up Wood Bar or one of the many BJ spots to get a nice looking girl to kneel down and suck me off until I pump a load into her mouth. To enhance the experience, I might pre-wank (not to completion) to enlarge the load, but that's just cause I'm a perv. Having tipped her (in the event of good service), I'd make my way out to one of the legit massage shops (Health Land Asoke on Soi 19 is nearby), I'd checkin there for a 2 hour classic massage. This will be by a plump 40 something woman from the provinces but make no mistake: she'll be a well-trained pro. Naturally no orgasm will be provided, but that's coming later. Afterward, I'd tip her and drink the nice tea and wander over to Terminal 21 and to the top floors for some decent quality, fair-priced lunch (probably Khao Man Gai or green curry) and some window shopping.

Next back to the room to change into something clean and a bit dressy. Thermae opens at 8 pm which is a bit too late given the 11 pm flight, so around 6 pm I would head to the area in front of Thermae to look for street walkers. Remember, these girls are freelancers and only go with the guys they like, hence the fresh change of dressier clothes. I'd pick a nice office girl who smiles at me when approached, and negotiate *exactly* what I want her to do (e. G. Full service, GFE, photos / video, CIM or COF, etc) so that there's lower risk of disappointment. I'd agree on price for services and withhold payment until later. I'd take her back to my place (within walk distance so none of the usual cab ripoffs), use protection and pee and shower afterward. Pay up and escort her out. Around 7:30 pm, I would grab a taxi (or depending on traffic reports on Google, just to Makkasan station) and return to the airport. Get some noodles at Suvarnabumi and. Write and post a nice field report here!

[MamaGuevos]

/////Oh what's that? You think you are all good with your Charles Schwab card. You get all your foreign card fees reimbursed and you think cash is king. Wrong again! Do you know how many holidays have become nightmares here in Thailand because a drunk tourist leaves his card in an ATM machine not connected to a major bank and can't contact the bank in time before they confiscate the card? Or they plain flat just lose their card./////CASH IS NOT KING HERE NOW. I even pay every girl using this method. /////Never cash.

I aprreciate the advice, as I would like to make cashless payments from time to time. However, there really is no nightmare using an ATM card. For American bank accounts, the Fair Credit Billing Act limits liability to a fraud to $50 if reported within 60 days. /.

A few years before the pandemic, my Bank of America ATM card was cloned in Rio de Janeiro. The assholes withdrew and charged about $21000 to my account in just a few days. The bank reimbursed me 100% (for some reason, they did not even charge me the $50!

[Allover]

If we are talking about how not to get ripped off in Bangkok or how not to give out 1000 baht instead of 100 baht, I have a full proof solution and it's very You think you are all good with your Charles Schwab card. You get all your foreign card fees reimbursed and you think cash is king. Wrong again! Do you know how many holidays have become nightmares here in Thailand because a drunk tourist leaves his card in an ATM machine not connected to a major bank and can't contact the bank in time before they confiscate the card? Or they plain flat just lose their card.

Keep your foreign cards in your safe for emergencies and use your Thai bank account to go cashless. If you need cash for some off chance, you can do a card less withdrawal using your phone. Simple and easy. CASH IS NOT KING HERE NOW. I even pay every girl using this method. Never cash.

Definitely good advice but I don't want to open a wise or local bank account. I'm not in Thailand long enough. I use my Schwab card at ATMs and Samsung Pay at 7-11's, nearly all restaurants, and some other merchants. Tap to pay.

(Samsung, Apple, Google Pay) has become more popular in the last few years which leads to more cashless transactions. Many ATMs I use, especially Krungdri ATMs, make you remove your card before dispensing cash. Great for forgetful people like me.

[Nyezhov]

If we are talking about how not to get ripped off in Bangkok or how not to give out 1000 baht instead of 100 baht, I have a full proof solution and it's very simple. Don't carry cash. Boom! There it is. Use your Thai bank account to pay by scanning QR code, transferring to their account using their account number or phone number with prompt pay. Every bar accepts this way to pay except the Fuck wish group in Pattaya as they don't want to show transfers coming into anyone's account.

What's that? You think you can't get a Thai bank account on a tourist visa or visa exempt entry. Alas you are wrong.

Full proof strategy. Link up your foreign account to wise and use it to transfer your vacation money to your Thai bank account. Stick your foreign cards in a safe in the hotel only for emergencies.

Oh what's that? You think you are all good with your Charles Schwab card. You get all your foreign card fees reimbursed and you think cash is king. Wrong again! Do you know how many holidays have become nightmares here in Thailand because a drunk tourist leaves his card in an ATM machine not connected to a major bank and can't contact the bank in time before they confiscate the card? Or they plain flat just lose their card.

Keep your foreign cards in your safe for emergencies and use your Thai bank account to go cashless. If you need cash for some off chance, you can do a card less withdrawal using your phone. Simple and easy. CASH IS NOT KING HERE NOW. I even pay every girl using this method. Never cash.

Bana Boi the You in my post is not you, its every tourist or expat.

Excellent advice. Krungsri Bank in Emquartier is very farang friendly.

[EverythingThai]

I only have bills up to 100 in my wallet. A 500 or two may also be in wallet. Most 500 and all 1000 bills are in pockets with zippers or something else to secure the pocket. Having very little money in your wallet also shows the girls you are poor so they don't take advantage of you. Never flash money like you're a big shot in gogo bars (in Pattaya at least). You'll regret that moving forward.

If we are talking about how not to get ripped off in Bangkok or how not to give out 1000 baht instead of 100 baht, I have a full proof solution and it's very simple. Don't carry cash. Boom! There it is. Use your Thai bank account to pay by scanning QR code, transferring to their account using their account number or phone number with prompt pay. Every bar accepts this way to pay except the Fuck wish group in Pattaya as they don't want to show transfers coming into anyone's account.

What's that? You think you can't get a Thai bank account on a tourist visa or visa exempt entry. Alas you are wrong.

Full proof strategy. Link up your foreign account to wise and use it to transfer your vacation money to your Thai bank account. Stick your foreign cards in a safe in the hotel only for emergencies.

Oh what's that? You think you are all good with your Charles Schwab card. You get all your foreign card fees reimbursed and you think cash is king. Wrong again! Do you know how many holidays have become nightmares here in Thailand because a drunk tourist leaves his card in an ATM machine not connected to a major bank and can't contact the bank in time before they confiscate the card? Or they plain flat just lose their card.

Keep your foreign cards in your safe for emergencies and use your Thai bank account to go cashless. If you need cash for some off chance, you can do a card less withdrawal using your phone. Simple and easy. CASH IS NOT KING HERE NOW. I even pay every girl using this method. Never cash.

Bana Boi the You in my post is not you, its every tourist or expat.

[Banana Boi]

I only have bills up to 100 in my wallet. A 500 or two may also be in wallet. Most 500 and all 1000 bills are in pockets with zippers or something else to secure the pocket. Having very little money in your wallet also shows the girls you are poor so they don't take advantage of you. Never flash money like you're a big shot in gogo bars (in Pattaya at least). You'll regret that moving forward.

I remember my very first trip to Thailand. From Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya taxi ride. I was a bit clueless on what baht looked like. Taxi was something like 1300. I gave the taxi a 100 and a 500 thinking I was giving a nice tip. I thought the 100 was a 1000 after 24 hours of travel. I was deservingly reamed at by the taxi driver.

[11Bravo]

My wallet, in fact I look for the feature in a wallet when I purchase, has two notes areas.

I keep the 1000 baht notes all by themselves in one note slot, and the 20 to 500 baht notes placed in order in the other note slot.

I have those (thank you Tony Leather modding an AMEX travellers check folder, showing how old I am). I was keeping the 20's, 50's, 100's, in 1 section, ordered, the 500's, 1000's in the other, ordered. Guess I'll have to rethink my distribution methodology.

[UglyAzzMan]

Source deep with in Nana say short time is now 4,000.

Explains why I don't see much barfining even though Rainbows very Busie.

[Nyezhov]

Gubmint always wins.

Sunday night not a food cart in sight between Sukhumvit and the Plaza.

Drink cart still there.

Are you talking the Soi Nana food obstacle course? I'm with the Guv on that one.

[GrapeMan]

I went for Wood Bar and it was a good experience I would repeat. The lady in question was not a young stunner but not repulsive. Attitude was professional but not cold. Price much less than I expected. I went with Adelphi Suites and it was close to everything as mentioned. I definitely will try to return for a longer trip. I may try out an outcall option but not a priority.

Damage was 1 k baht and I gave a tip of 300. Standard BBBJ CIM. I am hoping on a longer trip I can try out more activities, carefully.

Thanks again to those actively contributing to the forum.

Wood bar is consistantly the best service and the girls aren't complete hags like some other places. Wood bar often has good looking ones actually. The setup is weird but its always good. Depending on the girl you can also sometimes get 2 pops or a long session if you can do that. CIM in mouth is standard and expected, swallow not always, just ask for it and she will oblige.

Pro tip: Don't tip them, that's a sucker thing. Don't be a sucker.

[PgReal]

My wallet, in fact I look for the feature in a wallet when I purchase, has two notes areas.

I keep the 1000 baht notes all by themselves in one note slot, and the 20 to 500 baht notes placed in order in the other note slot.

I think we all start out with the right intentions at the start of the day, but by night time, the notes from change are shoved in every pocket or part of the wallet, forget the drink I blame the heat for playing with the mind! Jesus, I met up with girl from TF who was not a freelancer (not exactly free all the same, you know how it goes) , had massive juicy tits for a Thai girl, bloody hot in bed and delicious pussy and she swallowed every last drop. Anyhow I'd been chasing her for a bit online, messaging her, investing time to get her to come over etc etc.

Went back a few days later when I wasn't getting any action and asked her to come around again. Low and behold I totally different girl arrived at the hotel door, much younger, still hot looking with nice tits but this time a freelancer looking for 3,000 and was mechanical in the ST she staying! It ended up being my own fault, I was messaging a totally different person, but I would have sworn with all the money in the world that it was the same profile. I was even calling the first girl by the other girls name and she never corrected me. I suppose my point is, a combination of the travel, drink, weed, heat and burning the candle at both ends and make you go a bit crazy and let the guard down at times not only on the money front. Things can happen that we either swear didn't happen or don't realize.

Had a great dream last night about Thermae. So all the seats, and standing areas were given over to us guys to sit and stand at whilst the girls have to do the walking around doing the laps. The girls also act as waitresses to fulfill the drinks orders. Worked a treat! I think they should try it for a night in reality. There is only so many times you can do circuits in that place before grapping the nearest girl just out of embarrassment! I think my average lap time is 30 seconds hee-hee, never finished a full beer in there yet.

[UglyAzzMan]

Gubmint always wins.

Sunday night not a food cart in sight between Sukhumvit and the Plaza.

Drink cart still there.

[ThaiGoodTimes]

I agree on the confusion on bills. I often reset the bills in my wallet to group by value, so the 100's are well separated by the 1000's. Luckily I have never been "stupidly" generous. If I know a tip has to be given, bell boy or whatever, I often prepare it in a separate pocket while in the taxi or in the lift.

My wallet, in fact I look for the feature in a wallet when I purchase, has two notes areas.

I keep the 1000 baht notes all by themselves in one note slot, and the 20 to 500 baht notes placed in order in the other note slot.