Wondering if the Red Shirts will be there next week during Songkran. Don't the Thais go home to their villages/towns during that week?
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Wondering if the Red Shirts will be there next week during Songkran. Don't the Thais go home to their villages/towns during that week?
[QUOTE=Giotto]Today - I took my red shirt :) and went to the demonstrations, Rajprasong intersection.
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Thank you for "taking one for the team" :)
Very good report and good to keep people informed about what happens.
Nice to see you actually do leave LL from time to time.. did you take your passport with you? :D
I have heard that many people from neighboring provinces will start to come down "en masse" tomorrow night. The Weekend might be a lot more crowded.
[QUOTE=Duniawala]Wondering if the Red Shirts will be there next week during Songkran. Don't the Thais go home to their villages/towns during that week?[/QUOTE]
Many of the people (RED) I talk to say they will not go home, they can't.
They did that last year and the situation did not improve.
They will not make the same mistake this year (their words, not mine)
[QUOTE=NicFrenchy]Many of the people (RED) I talk to say they will not go home, they can't.
They did that last year and the situation did not improve.
They will not make the same mistake this year (their words, not mine)[/QUOTE]
Also no reason to go home. It is a big party at Rajprasong. I was there on Sunday taking pictures. Pretty much the same route as Giotto other than Starbucks. They had guys guarding the stairs to the bridge between Gaysorn and Central but were happy enough to let me go up with my camera. Drought in Isaan. Party at Rajprasong. I don't expect them to go home unless the security forces get involved.
[QUOTE=Fon Tok]TP: Is your head in the sand today?[/QUOTE]That is a nice looking bird there...
[QUOTE=Mangofan]I do find that the girls will pay more attention to you on a weekday[/QUOTE]I have several [i]targets[/i] on that same schedule. Basic economics: less potential clients, more personalized attention...
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[b]Giotto[/b]: thanks for the updates. As usual, YOUR posts are informative and useful.
[QUOTE=Giotto]
Anyway - I had not the impression to be on a demonstration that was anyhow important (Democracy, House Dissolution etc.). It was more a folk festival, lots of food, lots of street shops, music etc. etc. .
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Good job Giotto.
This is what it normally looks like during a regular weekend day:
1 fruit market set up in front of Zen Central, opp IC.
2 two shots near MBK, just down the street
I'm considering cutting it off with a regular girl and looking for some advice
I've seen her about 7 or 8 times maybe, and she's only 6 years younger than me
Girl is amazing, sex is amazing, etc.
I pay her less than the going rate when she spends overnights with me, and she usually asks to stay more nights
I'd like to be able to just keep her as a regular and have a good time and leave it at that, but I'm finding myself falling for her and thinking about her constantly every day, and trying to read into her actions that she's really into me too
When I try to sleep with other girls I can't enjoy it as much b/c she pops into my mind
Obviously getting emotionally involved with a bargirl, who's almost assuredly playing 4 other guys the same way, will only lead to unpleasantness
I'm really not interested in being taken for a ride (had enough drama when I was younger), and would rather play it conservatively
Is this the time when you need to cut it off to keep yourself from getting into any kind of bad situations?
[QUOTE=Evianist] but I'm finding myself falling for her and thinking about her constantly every day, and trying to read into her actions that she's really into me too
When I try to sleep with other girls I can't enjoy it as much b/c she pops into my mind
Obviously getting emotionally involved with a bargirl, who's almost assuredly playing 4 other guys the same way, will only lead to unpleasantness [/QUOTE]
If you find that you are really enjoying classical Chinese music then you have been in China too long. Likewise with a bargirl, if you find yourself "falling" for her it is time to bail out.
Just my humble opinion
ES
[QUOTE=Evianist]I'm considering cutting it off with a regular girl and looking for some advice
I've seen her about 7 or 8 times maybe, and she's only 6 years younger than me
Girl is amazing, sex is amazing, etc.
I pay her less than the going rate when she spends overnights with me, and she usually asks to stay more nights
I'd like to be able to just keep her as a regular and have a good time and leave it at that, but I'm finding myself falling for her and thinking about her constantly every day, and trying to read into her actions that she's really into me too
When I try to sleep with other girls I can't enjoy it as much b/c she pops into my mind
Obviously getting emotionally involved with a bargirl, who's almost assuredly playing 4 other guys the same way, will only lead to unpleasantness
I'm really not interested in being taken for a ride (had enough drama when I was younger), and would rather play it conservatively
Is this the time when you need to cut it off to keep yourself from getting into any kind of bad situations?[/QUOTE
E,
1. Stay mentally strong
2. If you aren't working here, get a plane ticket and go home and don't come back for awhile.
3. If not, make a accuse to go away and screw other as much as possible.
4. In your own words " Play it conservatively "
But no matter what, not saying there aren't any good ones out there, stop thinking and get the hell out!
LBM
[QUOTE=Evianist]
I'm really not interested in being taken for a ride (had enough drama when I was younger), and would rather play it conservatively
Is this the time when you need to cut it off to keep yourself from getting into any kind of bad situations?[/QUOTE]
Get out of there..... Fast!
I can't understand the need to "Fall in love" with a bargirl, really don't. Maybe my brain works strange but I am always able to differentiate between a prostitute and a regular girl. Why let your Feelings get involved in a "Prostitute" situation? why not just stick to "you blow me, I pay you, see you next time"?
if you want to find a girlfriend, there are a lot of good girls (read: Non prostitutes) that are curious about having a Farang as a Boyfriend so maybe starting there is a good idea. Camfrog, TLL, DIA are good platforms for this.
Now if you are serious about it and going to use these platforms, make sure to always go for the Platinum membership. Ladies in my office (single or married) all look for Farangs on these sites and they don't even reply or give a second look to people other than Platinum members. Their logic: if the man cannot spend money for a normal membership, then he will not take care of me properly.
Now some of these girls are married, with kids, but they still love sex and especially with Foreigners because they are sure it will not develop into something serious. Their husbands fuck around, they know it and don't care, they do the same.
The one thing that surprises me the most is that they absolutely LOVE old men, I can't figure out why but everytime I have meetings with old Farangs, you see them all whispering and some ask afterwards who the man was...
When asked why they like old men, to them it is nothing wrong, they just want a man that is nice and treat them well.
So to all you old Farts out there... Thai Ladies are waiting for you!! Get your asses over here.
[QUOTE=Evianist]
Obviously getting emotionally involved with a bargirl, who's almost assuredly playing 4 other guys the same way, will only lead to unpleasantness
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What is the first word of your sentence above Mr Evianist?
Take your own advice. A snowball has a better chance in hell than you have for this ending up well.
[QUOTE=NicFrenchy]I can't understand the need to "Fall in love" with a bargirl, really don't. Maybe my brain works strange but I am always able to differentiate between a prostitute and a regular girl. Why let your Feelings get involved in a "Prostitute" situation? why not just stick to "you blow me, I pay you, see you next time"? [/quote]
This is how it is for me 98% of the time. Good fuck, here's your money, nice to have met you, goodbye. Then you meet one you can't get out of your head.
A man who doesn't eventually meet one he falls for is inhuman.
[quote]if you want to find a girlfriend, there are a lot of good girls (read: Non prostitutes) that are curious about having a Farang as a Boyfriend so maybe starting there is a good idea. Camfrog, TLL, DIA are good platforms for this.[/quote]
Have gone this route. These girls are basically bargirls without having the courage to actually work in a bar. They want phones, clothes and vacations instead of cash. Not sure what the advantage is here.
[quote]Now if you are serious about it and going to use these platforms, make sure to always go for the Platinum membership. Ladies in my office (single or married) all look for Farangs on these sites and they don't even reply or give a second look to people other than Platinum members. Their logic: if the man cannot spend money for a normal membership, then he will not take care of me properly.[/quote]
This is a great way to attract some money grubbing *****s.
I prefer girls who don't care what level of dating site membership you have.
[quote]The one thing that surprises me the most is that they absolutely LOVE old men, I can't figure out why but everytime I have meetings with old Farangs, you see them all whispering and some ask afterwards who the man was... [/quote]
Here's the big secret, and this might shock you so strap yourself down to your chair: old men have money and frequently give it out to any young girl who smiles at them
[QUOTE]time to bail out.[/QUOTE]
[quote]A snowball has a better chance in hell than you have for this ending up well.[/quote]
[quote]Get out of there..... Fast![/quote]
[quote]stop thinking and get the hell out![/quote]
Well the results are in.
[quote]1. Stay mentally strong
2. If you aren't working here, get a plane ticket and go home and don't come back for awhile.
3. If not, make a accuse to go away and screw other as much as possible.[/quote]
1. Have never paid her more than 2K for an overnight. Have never given her a tip. I'm doing OK so far.
3. Have done this but couldn't find another girl who could blow my mind to the extent necessary to forget about her. Also she kept calling me, even when I wasn't answering her calls, and kept herself in my consciousness.
Thank you to everyone for all of your wonderful information regarding my first trip to Asia and whether to choose to visit Thailand or the Philippines. I was quite impressed by the quality and quantity of feedback. Both locations seem to have their supporters and everyone made a very good case. However, after reading through the responses, the general consensus that I get is that for a first time trip, Thailand is the better choice. I do enjoy good Thai food and having tourist options during the day. Safety for a single traveler also seems to weigh on the side of Thailand. However, the fact that the Philippines seem to be better for long term relationships and that English is more widely spoken, means that I ‘m looking forward to visiting there on a future trip.
Now that I have made up my mind for Thailand, I can start to finalize the details. I’ve decided to give myself eight nights in Thailand and cut my stay in Hong Kong by one day. This will allow me to spend four nights in Bangkok and four nights at Pattaya. I believe I will try the Penthouse Hotel in Pattaya since their website looks interesting . Their rates for basic rooms also seem very affordable and they advertise pickup from the Bangkok airport for only $42. I will be arriving on a late flight from Hong Kong and it will be nice to have pickup arranged. After my four nights I will have them return me to Bangkok and I will make reservations at either Majestic Suites or the Nana hotel which were recommended. Please let me know if this plan doesn’t sound feasible or if you would make other recommendations.
Once again, thank you everyone for your assistance. I’m looking forward to a memorable first trip to Asia.
Steve
Enjoy yourself !!
You quote "bar girls" but you are a "bar boy", you are a man who likes to pay for sex and butterflies around, so in her eyes you are the same as she is, for all your concerns about her, she has similar concerns about you.
You are both playing around, just remember that.
Some people think they are top notch handsome "any woman would marry me" material but in fact they are no better than the "bar girls" that they say have contempt for.
So enjoy it, enjoy the feelings, enjoy the closeness and the sex - just remember you play around and so does she and always keep that in your mind.
Nobody has the right to judge her, or you, on your past or attempt to repdict the future.
Keep in the right frame of mind and simply, enjoy it.
[QUOTE=Evianist]I'm considering cutting it off with a regular girl and looking for some advice
I've seen her about 7 or 8 times maybe, and she's only 6 years younger than me
Girl is amazing, sex is amazing, etc.
I pay her less than the going rate when she spends overnights with me, and she usually asks to stay more nights
I'd like to be able to just keep her as a regular and have a good time and leave it at that, but I'm finding myself falling for her and thinking about her constantly every day, and trying to read into her actions that she's really into me too
When I try to sleep with other girls I can't enjoy it as much b/c she pops into my mind
Obviously getting emotionally involved with a bargirl, who's almost assuredly playing 4 other guys the same way, will only lead to unpleasantness
I'm really not interested in being taken for a ride (had enough drama when I was younger), and would rather play it conservatively
Is this the time when you need to cut it off to keep yourself from getting into any kind of bad situations?[/QUOTE]