Bangkok Reports

[QUOTE=Phordphan; 1534002]They still are, to some degree. Current GF, and others I've dated, have never darkened the door of a naughty bar. Yet, when seen with me, or some other farang, some folks automatically assume they're bar girls. I've asked about this and they always say something to the effect of they don't care what those people think. They don't know the truth.

So, maybe societal pressure isn't what it once was. Or maybe some women just learned to stand up to it.[/QUOTE]I really don't think it is as bad as it was a decade ago. One of the reasons is there are so many foreigners here now, not to mention all the young ones.

Methinks now days if a gal is not dressed like a hooker and if the age difference is not so great, the assumptions are not as quick.

[QUOTE=Goatscrot;1534012]Methinks now days if a gal is not dressed like a hooker and if the age difference is not so great, the assumptions are not as quick.[/QUOTE]I think that's very true. For a few years now it's been quite fashionable among the middle classes to have a farang bf / husband. But of course it has to be a 'respectable' one, and the Thais are very quick (and usually pretty accurate) to judge such things on the basis of grooming, clothes, age etc.

It certainly wasn't that way here back when I was in my 20s and 30s. Thailand was a more conservative place and farang men were not viewed all that favorably. But I guess I ought to be grateful, as otherwise I might not have had all these years of interesting adventures in this hobby of ours.

[QUOTE=Western787;1533376]To suggest one cannot tell the difference between ladyboys and real women is complete nonsense, yet people believe this.[/QUOTE]Not sure I agree with this after having a colleague from Scotland come to Singapore. We were out drinking at Club Romeos in OT and he started chatting up a ladyboy. He was totally shocked as he couldn't pick that he / she wasn't a real women. This was also after we told him. That the in the bar the blonde Russian dancers are girls and the 6' 2" Thai's are ladyboys! Even sadder was that we went back the following night and he made the same mistake!

[QUOTE=Mouse1;1533760]Yea! I'm with you, Eddie. I'm out to BKK in a couple of weeks, catching up with my girl. She says it's boring in Bangkok at the moment. I'll take her a copy of 'Hangover 2' to explain why it's so quiet. LOL.[/QUOTE]Better yet send her this link, I don't think that guy found it boring in the least! [url]http://vidmax.com/video/67887--GRAPHIC-Thai-protester-is-shot-in-the-head-by-police[/url]

These are not blanks they're firing guys, stay clear of the protests.

That having been said, looking fwd to my trip in early March!

[QUOTE=Breadman;1532925]I've yet to make my trip to Bangkok but I've got alot of experience in the fkk's of Germany and I'll say one thing about "stunners". Alone, they command everybody's attention. In a group of likewise stunning women their view of themselves starts competing against the others. And many guys just like to look, turning down stunners left and right. And when a girl is turned down in favor of another, doubts start to creep in. I imagine go-go bars are much like the fkk clubs. My preference is much different from the next guy, the girls I'm attracted to are usually a notch below stunner level but have the attributes I prefer. I rarely go for the girls who think too highly of themselves since service usually goes down as the looks go up. There's something to be said about grabbing an attractive girl after she's been turned down by ten guys.[/QUOTE]Looks and service do not go hand in hand. I've known guys that won't pick the hottest chick for your exact reasoning. It's a false assumption. There are stunners with great service and stunners with lousy service. Just as there are average chicks with great service and some with lousy. Case in point. I was at a FKK once. I motto is to always pick the stunner all things being equal (pricewise). I did a stunner, great service. Later that night, I was watching this slightly above average girl (not stunner level) go with one guy after another. I had to have her. When she is alone, I go up to talk to her. She ignores me. The stunner chick walks over and says "hey, he's talking to you." The above average chick continues to ignore me. I tell the stunner,"fuck her, let's go." Like the saying goes. You won't know until you try!

[QUOTE=Dornyone; 1534592]Better yet send her this link, I don't think that guy found it boring in the least!

[url]http://vidmax.com/video/67887--GRAPHIC-Thai-protester-is-shot-in-the-head-by-police[/url]

These are not blanks they're firing guys, stay clear of the protests.

That having been said, looking fwd to my trip in early March![/QUOTE]Point taken. I plan to stay well away from men with guns and pointy sticks.

Guys,

This will be my virgin trip to Thailand. I have a buddy who's been to Thailand before and loves it. He suggests that I skip Bangkok due to the political unrest and head straight for Pattaya. Being my virgin trip, I would like to spend at least a couple of days here. What do you guys think? Are the monger areas safe? What should I avoid?

[QUOTE=Hioctane; 1534897]Guys,

This will be my virgin trip to Thailand. I have a buddy who's been to Thailand before and loves it. He suggests that I skip Bangkok due to the political unrest and head straight for Pattaya. Being my virgin trip, I would like to spend at least a couple of days here. What do you guys think? Are the monger areas safe? What should I avoid?[/QUOTE]I live here a the it is business as usual everywhere. In fact because it is a little slow there are some great pickings and deals to be had.

Guys business is as usual here in Bangkok. I have had some great times recently at Nana plaza. 3000 LT is what I have been paying. Usually the girl does not leave until after lunch the next day. I stay away from the rainbows and Barracas since the girls seem to only want ST for 2500. If you go to some of the smaller go go's in Nana and Soi cowboy you will find some gems for sure. Climax is still going strong with some great music and a good selection of FL's to chose from after midnight. Insomnia near Soi 12 has been renamed but I forget what the new name is very slow and boring now. Mixx club is also still going strong with about an average of 800 people or more each night with plenty of girls working. So don't listen to anyone who tells you to stay away because of the protests. It is the best time to be in BKK for a monger.

[QUOTE=Hioctane; 1534897]Guys,

This will be my virgin trip to Thailand. I have a buddy who's been to Thailand before and loves it. He suggests that I skip Bangkok due to the political unrest and head straight for Pattaya. Being my virgin trip, I would like to spend at least a couple of days here. What do you guys think? Are the monger areas safe? What should I avoid?[/QUOTE]Does your friend have a pair of cojones? Man, I think some travelers are bigger pussies than the ones they come to Thailand to chase.

I was in BKK over Songkran. 2009 (?) , when the whole red shirt thing blew up. The ongoing protests are nothing like those, and even then only a small fraction of the town was affected. Just avoid the protests, go about your business and don't get involved. You'll be fine.

[QUOTE=Goatscrot; 1534012]I really don't think it is as bad as it was a decade ago. One of the reasons is there are so many foreigners here now, not to mention all the young ones.

Methinks now days if a gal is not dressed like a hooker and if the age difference is not so great, the assumptions are not as quick.[/QUOTE]Yes, I think so. Current GF takes great pains to never dress in anything remotely resembling a bar girl. She likes to wear jeans, but will rarely do so because the standard BG uniform is jeans and some sort of tight blouse or top.

[QUOTE=Hioctane; 1534897]Guys,

This will be my virgin trip to Thailand. I have a buddy who's been to Thailand before and loves it. He suggests that I skip Bangkok due to the political unrest and head straight for Pattaya. Being my virgin trip, I would like to spend at least a couple of days here. What do you guys think? Are the monger areas safe? What should I avoid?[/QUOTE]I just returned from Bangkok. I was there from early January until the end of last week. The protests are just irritating and make it more difficult to get around but it still can be done. Soi 4 and Nana are not affected at all. I stayed near Soi 4 and was fine. I would not let this political mess stop you from going to Bangkok.

Do though, stay away from the protesting crowds as there has been violence and you won't want to be caught up in it. And don't wear a red or yellow shirt.

Please advise if Taxis are easily available to commute from airport to city and vice a versa.

I am planning short trip on the next week end to Bangkok, and am asking, is the business as usual or protestors are disrupting the visits.

Ciao!

[QUOTE=Wandere; 1535129]Please advise if Taxis are easily available to commute from airport to city and vice a versa.

I am planning short trip on the next week end to Bangkok, and am asking, is the business as usual or protestors are disrupting the visits.

Ciao![/QUOTE]Same as usual, but it depends where you are staying.

[QUOTE=Hobbyist2; 1498110]You can buy ED drugs at a lot of Pharmacies. One I used is on Sukhumvit near Soi 4. If you are on Soi 4 and walking towards Sukhumvit turn right and it will be within a few steps on the right. You have to be looking for it as it may not be so obvious.

I do not believe there are any problems with bringing ED drugs to Thailand. Taking them home without a prescription could get you in deep sh*t.

Good luck[/QUOTE]Well, IF you are "older" you might be taking some quantity of pills anyway. While I've NEVER been shook down entering the US, I keep my "ordinary" pills in plastic pill boxes (that I get free from Safeway or other grocers). One "different pill per compartment" wouldn't even draw attention (I take an extra week's supply anyway for emergencies) While Rush Limpdick got shit for hauling Vitamin V (no idea of what quantity set them off, though) , the "average guy" just gets ignored. The Indian version isn't even BLUE (some of them, anyway)

By the way. NOT THIS FORUM. But do NOT buy ED drugs in CAMBODIA. 100% lately are highly skilled CHINESE COPIES. Might as well have been CORN STARCH