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[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2103826]Syzy, just a suggestion but some may appreciate if you start a Learning Thai thread in the User Blog forum.[/QUOTE]There is a thread called "Tips for Learning the Thai Language". It has only 1 post to date.

In the future, I may include a list things one might want to say to a Thai girl before and during a sexual encounter. Unfortunately it takes time to do it well. Secondly it is very hard to do much good for most readers who don't know how to pronounce Thai. That really requires a teacher. If guys teach themselves, they cannot even hear their own pronunciation differences from a native Thai speaker or from correct sound of vowels and tones. Their ears are simply not tuned to it. It is easier to assist guys already past Thai 101.

[QUOTE=Syzygies;2104552]There is a thread called "Tips for Learning the Thai Language". It has only 1 post to date.

In the future, I may include a list things one might want to say to a Thai girl before and during a sexual encounter. Unfortunately it takes time to do it well. Secondly it is very hard to do much good for most readers who don't know how to pronounce Thai. That really requires a teacher. If guys teach themselves, they cannot even hear their own pronunciation differences from a native Thai speaker or from correct sound of vowels and tones. Their ears are simply not tuned to it. It is easier to assist guys already past Thai 101.[/QUOTE]I use "Thai-[URL]language.com[/URL]", it is a good learning site with the exception that I can't get the speaker to respond. You click on the speaker and it should give you the correct pronunciation of the word or phrase, but it does not work for me. This is a donation site so if you are satisfied you can donate thru PayPal.

It even gives the history of the phrase, ie: sawasdee ka in 1935 became the official greeting etc.

RL.

[QUOTE=RobertLong;2104712]I use "Thai-[URL]language.com[/URL]", it is a good learning site with the exception that I can't get the speaker to respond. You click on the speaker and it should give you the correct pronunciation of the word or phrase, but it does not work for me. This is a donation site so if you are satisfied you can donate thru PayPal.

It even gives the history of the phrase, ie: sawasdee ka in 1935 became the official greeting etc.

RL.[/QUOTE]I can recommend the Talking Thai-English Dictionary app. It is fairly comprehensive and I use it almost daily to expand my vocabulary when communicating with my wife. It is available for both iOS and Android. The same publisher has an iPhone only phrase book app that I haven't tried.

Even on occasional visitor can benefit from some tuition: my employer paid for 20 private lessons at AAA Thai Language School. You can join a group, too, which is cheaper. Those 20 lessons got me going, I took them during two trips, about 4 or 6 six lessons a week and that was doable between work meetings and nights of mongering. I'm by no means fluent in Thai but even a little bit of effort can help with breaking the ice in some situations, be it in a parlor or with a FL.

[QUOTE=Kurre;2104771]I can recommend the Talking Thai-English Dictionary app. It is fairly comprehensive and I use it almost daily to expand my vocabulary when communicating with my wife. It is available for both iOS and Android. The same publisher has an iPhone only phrase book app that I haven't tried.

Even on occasional visitor can benefit from some tuition: my employer paid for 20 private lessons at AAA Thai Language School. You can join a group, too, which is cheaper. Those 20 lessons got me going, I took them during two trips, about 4 or 6 six lessons a week and that was doable between work meetings and nights of mongering. I'm by no means fluent in Thai but even a little bit of effort can help with breaking the ice in some situations, be it in a parlor or with a FL.[/QUOTE]I downloaded the app and it was pricy $25.00 but after a few hours of learning the app I was very happy. Highly recommended and a must have for anyone wanting to speak Thai.

RL.

[QUOTE=RobertLong;2104829]I downloaded the app and it was pricy $25.00 but after a few hours of learning the app I was very happy. Highly recommended and a must have for anyone wanting to speak Thai.

RL.[/QUOTE]Yes I think this (Paiboon Talking Dic) is the best because it also has sound for all words. It is well worth the money for anyone serious about learning and willing to go through the years of study to get to my good conversational standard. I started Thai in 1990. The resources available were all books at the time, and not many ideal for Farangs.

Don't believe web sites that tell you can be fluent in a few weeks. It is bullshit. No one will have even pronunciation going that perfectly in just a few weeks.

Thai-[URL]Language.com[/URL] has limited sound files. They do play for me after a considerable delay. I also use Thai-Lang on an iphone (without sound). I am advanced enough not to need the sound a pronunciation of Thai words is largely systematic and lacking exceptions to the rules. Not like English where spelling does not imply pronunciation for 50% of words. Thai-lang word base maybe a bit larger than Paiboon talking Dic however the later is best for beginners to intermediate level. Its weakness might be that it tends to have single Thai words moreso than phrases, but a lot of phrases recently added. Some colloquial things missing, especially new teenage slang.

You can plug Thai script into Google Translate to get sound either fast or slow speed. That could be very handy.

I also use Thai Best Dictionary App and [URL]Longdo.com[/URL] but these are intended for Thais not for Farangs, so don't recommend.

I also use Flashcards deluxe App to feed in my excel spreadsheet vocab lists, and Anki for advanced study of vocab from Thai news articles.

[QUOTE=Kurre;2104771]I can recommend the Talking Thai-English Dictionary app. It is fairly comprehensive and I use it almost daily to expand my vocabulary when communicating with my wife. It is available for both iOS and Android. The same publisher has an iPhone only phrase book app that I haven't tried.

Even on occasional visitor can benefit from some tuition: my employer paid for 20 private lessons at AAA Thai Language School. You can join a group, too, which is cheaper. Those 20 lessons got me going, I took them during two trips, about 4 or 6 six lessons a week and that was doable between work meetings and nights of mongering. I'm by no means fluent in Thai but even a little bit of effort can help with breaking the ice in some situations, be it in a parlor or with a FL.[/QUOTE]AUA Language School perhaps?

[QUOTE=Syzygies;2104991]AUA Language School perhaps?[/QUOTE]No, although I'm familiar with the name AUA. AAA is not quite as prestigious as AUA, but has been accredited by the government. AAA is used by some embassies as well as non-profits and businesses. When I attended back in 2013 it's was located near BTS Chit Lom but now has offices near Phaya Thai.

[QUOTE=Syzygies;2104991]AUA Language School perhaps?[/QUOTE]I chatted with "Easy and Simple English", and their prices seemed a little high. This is for my girlfriend who speaks broken English and is a teacher. They quoted 50 hours for 19,000 Baht or 30 hours at 15,000 baht. Is this the normal rate for learning English as far as you know?

Thanks for any replies.

RL.

[QUOTE=RobertLong;2106734]I chatted with "Easy and Simple English", and their prices seemed a little high. This is for my girlfriend who speaks broken English and is a teacher. They quoted 50 hours for 19,000 Baht or 30 hours at 15,000 baht. Is this the normal rate for learning English as far as you know?

Thanks for any replies.

RL.[/QUOTE]Duke Language School on Sukhumvit Soi 13 charges 7000 baht for 60 hours and provide excellent textbooks which the lessons are closely based on. The instructors were the best of any of the 6 schools I attended. The downside (for me anyway) is that the classes are 3 hours a day, 5 days a week for 20 days. Regarding AUA, you might as well save your money and stay home and watch TV because you are basically not allowed to ask questions but just sit there and watch 2 instructors perform some type of skit with no idea what the lesson is about and no textbooks to study or reference.

Had 2 ladies from here on my last visit. They brought the massage table with a hole in the middle.

A good massage then the 2nd girl underneath massaging my balls while the other gave a good prostate massage. I came loads over the stomach of the girl on the floor.

Then onto the bed, one used a vibrator on myself and jerked me and sucked my tits while the other used a strap on on me. A great second orgasm.

6000 each for an hour.

I've screwed around hell of a lot in my life and done most bizarre things but this was one of the best. Just google Bangkok Milking Table.

Does line tell location? It's kind of a jerk thing to do, but I think I am going to tell someone I left Thailand.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=Horatio;2107003]Does line tell location? It's kind of a jerk thing to do, but I think I am going to tell someone I left Thailand.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]Hi Horatio,

I believe it doesn't tell location as I'm planning a trip soon myself and 9 times out of 10 the first question is where are you.

Rob.

[QUOTE=Bogiemaker;2094461]Is a passport required to purchase a SIM card?

Thanks.[/QUOTE]I'm done with Sim Cards. I used to use multiple cell phones and got local sim cards wherever I went. It was a royal pain in the ass managing the cards and phone numbers. Google Fi is the best cell phone provider for people who visit multiple countries. It can all be taken care of before you leave the US and you have service in 135 countries. The plan is very simple. The base fee is $20 per month for unlimited talk and texting in the USA. Then data is $10 per gig anywhere in the world. Speeds are almost always 4 G LTE. Use just 250 Meg, it is only $2. 50. I usually use between one and two megs so my bill is between $30 and $40 a month. They currently only support a number of Android phones (I love my Pixel), but are rolling out more. If you are a hard core Apple fanboy, perhaps not for you. I don't think Google is ever going to support the iPhone. But they do give you a 2nd sim card that can go in your old cell phone (useful going into sketchy neighborhoods) or mobile enabled tablet (including compatible iPads). I love having data as soon as my wheels are down and usually am messaging girls before I get through customs. The Pixel (and I suspect other phones) support tethering so you also have a mobile hotspot with you to connect your laptop. If you are interested, PM me, I can send you a link for $20 after your first months service. If you have any questions, you can ask me as well.

[QUOTE=CharmCityDave;2107117]I'm done with Sim Cards. I used to use multiple cell phones and got local sim cards wherever I went. It was a royal pain in the ass managing the cards and phone numbers. Google Fi is the best cell phone provider for people who visit multiple countries. It can all be taken care of before you leave the US and you have service in 135 countries. The plan is very simple. The base fee is $20 per month for unlimited talk and texting in the USA. Then data is $10 per gig anywhere in the world. Speeds are almost always 4 G LTE. Use just 250 Meg, it is only $2. 50. I usually use between one and two megs so my bill is between $30 and $40 a month. They currently only support a number of Android phones (I love my Pixel), but are rolling out more. If you are a hard core Apple fanboy, perhaps not for you. I don't think Google is ever going to support the iPhone. But they do give you a 2nd sim card that can go in your old cell phone (useful going into sketchy neighborhoods) or mobile enabled tablet (including compatible iPads). I love having data as soon as my wheels are down and usually am messaging girls before I get through customs. The Pixel (and I suspect other phones) support tethering so you also have a mobile hotspot with you to connect your laptop. If you are interested, PM me, I can send you a link for $20 after your first months service. If you have any questions, you can ask me as well.[/QUOTE]T Mobile has been great for me. I have 3 lines at $40.00 a line and unlimited gigs. Travel is roaming at 2 G LTE and works great. $. 20 text and $. 20 a minute a call. ID's all countries I enter and automatically switches to roam.

RL.

[QUOTE=RobertLong;2107161]T Mobile has been great for me. I have 3 lines at $40.00 a line and unlimited gigs. Travel is roaming at 2 G LTE and works great. $. 20 text and $. 20 a minute a call. ID's all countries I enter and automatically switches to roam.

RL.[/QUOTE]I think I posted on this before. But had it for many years but have to be post paid. T-Mobile sucks in coverage in the US. The roaming data speed is really slow but OK for slow social media. There have been many promotions whereby sometimes a free line is offered. ATT used to have a deal but it was expensive but OK if it is covered by the company. Many people I know who were grandfathered in dropped the service because the rates have come down do much on plans.

I still prefer local SIMs because it is so easy to get and usually the data speeds are much faster. I am curious if the Google Fi get LTE speeds or just 3 or 2 G. LTE was great, but now it is getting crowded so the speeds are slowing down.

You can avoid the charges by forwarding your number to Hangout.