General Reports

[VloneCarti]

I've been debating about whether I should make a trip to thailand or not. Whats holding me back though is a lot of the women don't seem to be thick / curvy and are just skinny / flat. I went to Sosua DR twice last year and the women were stupid thick. Are there any women built like that in Pattaya or Thailand in general? Let me know fellas.

[SubCmdr]

From the streets of Pattaya: BUY: 46200 SELL 46300.

The Stock Market is a casino. 95% of all traders lose money. Fiat Currency is worthless. Au is real! Ag is real! Bitcoin is real! Real Estate is real!

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[ElSexoChino7]

I do not know of a hotel in Thailand that is not guest friendly. A lot of hotels have key cards to access the elevator, so telling a chick to go straight to your room will not work out well. They need to be registered and in most cases leave their ID at the desk until they leave.

In Pattaya I go to Dental Select. They stay busy ao you will need to make an appointment.

https://dental-select.com/

I appreciate you boss. Thank you.

[Mr Enternational]

What's up fellas, afters years of procrastinating to travel to Asia, I finally booked my first trip to Thailand. I am planning on staying around Sukhumvit area to be closer to the action and touristy areas.

Are most of the hotels in this area 'guest friendly'? I am planning on staying on a Marriott hotels or 4 or 5 star hotels. How easy it is to sneak in girls for this hotels? Can I just tell the girls to go straight to my room? Or they have to be registered at the front desk?

I do not know of a hotel in Thailand that is not guest friendly. A lot of hotels have key cards to access the elevator, so telling a chick to go straight to your room will not work out well. They need to be registered and in most cases leave their ID at the desk until they leave.

Also, any dentist that you recommend in Bangkok or Pattaya?

In Pattaya I go to Dental Select. They stay busy ao you will need to make an appointment.

https://dental-select.com/

[ElSexoChino7]

What's up fellas, afters years of procrastinating to travel to Asia, I finally booked my first trip to Thailand. I am planning on staying around Sukhumvit area to be closer to the action and touristy areas.

Are most of the hotels in this area 'guest friendly'? I am planning on staying on a Marriott hotels or 4 or 5 star hotels. How easy it is to sneak in girls for this hotels? Can I just tell the girls to go straight to my room? Or they have to be registered at the front desk?

I would appreciate any tips from Vets and seniors. In return, I will be posting reports from my experience.

Also, any dentist that you recommend in Bangkok or Pattaya? I'm planning to do some dental work while I'm there.

[Quadratic]

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[SubCmdr]

I provide information about Thai Gold for those interested in it. I don't trade Thai Gold. I buy it as a store of value and to adorn myself with it. The only chains on me these days are made of GOLD. Thai Gold to be exact! That said, I gave the illustration of my personal experience with Thai Gold to provide an alternative view (with actual results) in contrast with those who talk theory and prefer paper assets.

If an ETF provides you with enough diversification that is great. I've got no use for ETF in my paper portion of my portfolio. Still have a few mutual funds left over from my assets accumulation days. But now I only buy individual stocks, physical and digital assets. I also make it a point to spend on ME. Since the last time I checked, I was the most important person in my life. No one is ever going to take care of me like me.

You can trade and make profits on your own. I do! Because I put the work in and developed a system that works for me. It has produced life improving money. 95% of traders lose money. I understand why. I'm one of those who are natural gifted. But I started by building a strong foundation first and entering the trading sphere slowly. I feel sorry for those who trade and lose money. I have several trading brothers that do not get it. They have lost ten of thousands of dollars in the same market I have made that and more. A man has to know his limitations.

So, choose to buy Thai Gold or choose not to. It really makes no difference to me what you do. I'm only focused on what I do and sharing it with others.

[SubCmdr]

Below you will find a link to a very interesting podcast exploring the subject listed above. I found it very interesting because the podcast involve an interview with a gold dealer based in New York City, New York, United States of America.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio...-gold-odd-lots

[Allover]

That is a understatement.

If you don't custody your gold in physical form, then you don't own it. If you don't own the metal itself then you are not truly providing any sort of diversification to your portfolio. Of course this is my opinion.

I understand why you would not want to do what you wrote

Oakie gave me vote of confidence confirming what I already knew but he witnessed it in action and wanted to add his 0.02 USD in a 0.67 THB world:

Here is what I do / did:

11/09/2023: Buy at 32700.

02/14/2025: Sell at 46750.

46750 - 32700 = 14,050/ Baht increase. Let's do a little trader math: +42.97% in 15 months. Now making that kind of return is not for everyone. So, please continue to do what it is you do what is best for YOUR portfolio. I simply providing an example of what is actually possible with Thai Gold.

I actually have not sold any of my gold and I have bought more. I just wanted to provide an example to everyone of the potential and show that opinions do not invalidate actual market results!

Since the OP admitted to being late to the Au game, he needs to put some work and learn. The industry sector of Gold mining stocks have been trailing behind the performance of the actual metal. IMO that is the best way to diversify your paper portfolio. Barrick Gold Corp F (GOLD) is a perfect example of this. Entered the trade at 17.13. Current price is an exercise left for the reader.

NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE

By late to the game I mean the end of 2023. And the fact I stayed in an ETF. I have enough diversification to go the distance. That's what really matters.

[SubCmdr]

Why Do Thais Buy So Much Gold? And What Do They Do With It?

Thai gold shop in Chinatown, Bangkok copyright Mark Fischer
On any visit to Thailand, you will notice quickly how much gold Thais have and how much of it they wear. Purchased by Thais, rich and poor, and worn as rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants and even Buddhist amulets, gold in Thailand is so popular, you will not drive far in most towns without seeing a gold shop. But, why do Thais buy so much gold and what do they do with it?
Gold is a sign of wealth, being Buddhist (yep!) and for good luck.
Like westerners, Thais wear gold as a decorative item but also as a sign of wealth. The richer you are, the larger and more decorative the gold pieces and the more of them you own. Then, of course, if you are a devout Buddhist man and have money, you are also likely to wear a massive Buddhist amulet, on a gold chain and encased in gold. There is nothing like showing off your religion and your money both at the same time. Gold in Thailand is also seen as being something you should own if you want good luck, so it is often bought for birthdays, anniversaries and weddings

Gold in Thailand is an investment
The main reason Thais buy gold though is as an investmentt. In past decades, gold has rarely lost much value and, in fact, much of the time keeps increasing in price. For Thais who may be worried about losing family money then, they know if they buy gold they can always sell it if they happen across hard times. Many Thais too think putting money in the stock market, which is volatile, is far too risky, and thats yet one more reason why Thais invest in gold. It is simply seen as safer.

Thai gold too is better quality and value than western gold as most of it is 23K and 24K gold (almost pure gold) whereas, in the west, it is only 18K (meaning 25% of it is a base metal, and not actually gold). Thai jewelers also only charge a nominal fee for the craftsmanship of creating a beautiful piece of jewelry in gold. That means what you pay in Thailand for an intricately designed gold ring is often up to 40% cheaper than what you would pay in the west, and for superior quality gold too.

If you are looking to buy gold in Bangkok, the two best places are Chinatown (Yaworat) and its more than 140 gold shops, and at MBK mall, where you will also find a number of excellent gold shops.
Many of these gold shops are also completely open to the street, and most do not employ security guards. The reason? There is little robbery in Thailand like there is in many western countries, so store owners believe there is little chance of having their gold stolen.

https://tastythailand.com/why-do-tha...ey-do-with-it/

Those willing to step out of there western mentality of thinking should review the points of this article and the ones I have been making since the special girl in my life showed me about gold and explained the meaning up iit in Thailand. I knew I was special to her when she bought me gold as a birthday present. I've done the same for her many times over. But it isn't about the money. It is about knowing the true value of the gift.

When in Thailand I already have and continue to do as the Thais do!

[SubCmdr]

I came late to buying Gold via the GLD ETF fund for now.

That is a understatement.

Trying to decide what percent of my total assets to keep in some form of Gold.

If you don't custody your gold in physical form, then you don't own it. If you don't own the metal itself then you are not truly providing any sort of diversification to your portfolio. Of course this is my opinion.

I don't want to do as SubCmdr* likes to do: buy gold at a gold shop for B1500 and hold it for 6 months and go back and sell it back to the gold store for B1600.

I understand why you would not want to do what you wrote

Oakie gave me vote of confidence confirming what I already knew but he witnessed it in action and wanted to add his 0.02 USD in a 0.67 THB world:

The secret to success in the markets is simple. Buy low and sell high! Sell high, buy low!

Here is what I do / did:

11/09/2023: Buy at 32700.

02/14/2025: Sell at 46750.

46750 - 32700 = 14,050/ Baht increase. Let's do a little trader math: +42.97% in 15 months. Now making that kind of return is not for everyone. So, please continue to do what it is you do what is best for YOUR portfolio. I simply providing an example of what is actually possible with Thai Gold.

I actually have not sold any of my gold and I have bought more. I just wanted to provide an example to everyone of the potential and show that opinions do not invalidate actual market results!

Since the OP admitted to being late to the Au game, he needs to put some work and learn. The industry sector of Gold mining stocks have been trailing behind the performance of the actual metal. IMO that is the best way to diversify your paper portfolio. Barrick Gold Corp F (GOLD) is a perfect example of this. Entered the trade at 17.13. Current price is an exercise left for the reader.

NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE

[SubCmdr]

Here endeth the lesson for you!

The purpose of the forum is the share information. Today a ISG brother contacted me via PM for a recommendation for a Gold Shop in Pattaya. I sent him the name and address of my favorite one. Along with a link to an educational article about buying Thai Gold. That is why I won't let anyone try to silence me with their opinions. Because others might be interested in mine even if you disagree. All the satisfaction I needed was contained in that request. Maybe based on your opinion someone won't buy gold. Applause for a job well done!

I don't know what you heard about me; But a ***** can get a 1 BAHT of gold out of me; No Cadillac, no perms, you can't see; That I'm a motherfuckin' S-I-M-P!

You wrote:

Lastly, about the issue of trust. I am tired of repeating myself about why I buy Thai Gold. I do not trust the fiat currency system. I do not trust the banking system.

In your mind walk through the scenario of how trade / barter would work without the fiat currency system. All the gold in the world is not going to work if everyone is not on the same page. Your dooms day mentality is a symptom of. Never mind, talk about waiting someone's time. I am the one waiting time on this ridiculous discussion.

And in case you missed it, check this out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Oz4P-NX84

The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West.

By Alex Karp.

[Larbmoo555]

Hey everyone,

I'll be in Bangkok for three weeks and need to get some dental work done while I'm there. My dentist back home told me I need a root canal and a crown, so I'm looking for recommendations on good dental clinics that offer quality work at a reasonable price.

If you've had similar work done in Bangkok, I'the love to hear about your experience. Also, what kind of price range should I expect for a root canal and crown?

Appreciate any advicethanks!

I had a root canal & crown done at BIDC 2 years ago, at their EmQuartier office as it's next to where I live, but their main building is on Ratchadaphisek. Can't remember the exact price, don't think it was more than 50 k thb /$1500 USD for everything and I think that's on the higher side of prices here. In Thailand the clinics publish the prices on their website so there's no "gotcha". Was very good work, almost no pain (my regular cleanings are more painful than my root canal was). You should download LINE because you can add most clinics on that app and easily get quotes / make reservations.

[TallDarkUsa]

Hey everyone,

I'll be in Bangkok for three weeks and need to get some dental work done while I'm there. My dentist back home told me I need a root canal and a crown, so I'm looking for recommendations on good dental clinics that offer quality work at a reasonable price.

If you've had similar work done in Bangkok, I'the love to hear about your experience. Also, what kind of price range should I expect for a root canal and crown?

Appreciate any advice—thanks!

[TConor]

You wrote:

Lastly, about the issue of trust. I am tired of repeating myself about why I buy Thai Gold. I do not trust the fiat currency system. I do not trust the banking system.

In your mind walk through the scenario of how trade / barter would work without the fiat currency system. All the gold in the world is not going to work if everyone is not on the same page. Your dooms day mentality is a symptom of. Never mind, talk about waiting someone's time. I am the one waiting time on this ridiculous discussion.

And in case you missed it, check this out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Oz4P-NX84

The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West.

By Alex Karp.