Bangkok Reports

[QUOTE=Eric The Prick]I got more bahts from my dollar now than in 2001, because I am Australian. Really, the baht stays more or less the same value but the US dollar depreciated a lot (and the Aussie appreciated much).

It's all relative.[/QUOTE]

You got it, Eric!

Wendella and others shouldn't be criticizing the Thai government for how they're managing their currency, the problem is in the US/UK/Europe, and how they have managed theirs.

I pulled out an old file from my first trip to SEA in 2002. Vs. Canadian dollars:

Thai Bhat: 2002: 28, today 32
US dollars: 2002: 0.64, today 1.00
UK pounds: 2002: .41, today .65
Euros: 2002: .64, today .73

So the bhat is the more stable, for some of us.

[QUOTE=Genghois]You got it, Eric!

Wendella and others shouldn't be criticizing the Thai government for how they're managing their currency, the problem is in the US/UK/Europe, and how they have managed theirs.
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I wasn't! I'm the guy who was saying he has no idea even WHETHER the Thai govt controls their exchange rate. My point was, I'm clueless, not sure if it's true or not. Never even considered whether it was right or wrong. As to the US/Europe currency management, again: I have no idea. Good, bad, who knows. I'm no economist.

Australia -- yeah you guys's dollars are like a rollercoaster. Crazy.

Hi

As the red shirts are now moving to Ratchaprasong intersection for what is described as the final battle, do you think it is still safe to go to Soi Cowboy or Nana Plaza this week end ? Has anyone been there the past days ? And is there any action at all in the bars ?

Thanks

Yes, its still open and Marc is very much there.

[QUOTE=Jojosun]I should have pointed out that the girls in question were from Baccara, and they were really hot.

Baccara was full of japanese mongerers when I was there, so that explains the high prices asked by the hot girls.

Anyone here with a recent experince with Baccara and its girls?[/QUOTE]

Hmmm! I'd like to know too. Japanese ATMs are scared to go to Thailand because of the red shirts, so I guess it's just the right time to go there!

[QUOTE=Wendella]????

I wasn't! I'm the guy who was saying he has no idea even WHETHER the Thai govt controls their exchange rate. My point was, I'm clueless, not sure if it's true or not. Never even considered whether it was right or wrong. As to the US/Europe currency management, again: I have no idea. Good, bad, who knows. I'm no economist.

Australia -- yeah you guys's dollars are like a rollercoaster. Crazy.[/QUOTE]

Now I’m clueless. Just 3 days ago Jackson had to intercede in this section again regarding inappropriate posts (posts in the wrong section). Now you’re a senior member so I’m confused - why don’t you just PM Genghois if you want to continue a discussion about world currency fluctuations or post in the appropriate section? At the risk of being presumptuous I believe most members are as uninterested in your lack of knowledge in currency fluctuations, IN THIS SECTION, as I.

[QUOTE=Wendella]????

I wasn't! I'm the guy who was saying he has no idea even WHETHER the Thai govt controls their exchange rate. My point was, I'm clueless, not sure if it's true or not. Never even considered whether it was right or wrong. As to the US/Europe currency management, again: I have no idea. Good, bad, who knows. I'm no economist.

Australia -- yeah you guys's dollars are like a rollercoaster. Crazy.[/QUOTE]

My apologies if I misquoted you, Wendella. Was not my intention to ruffle any feathers.

[QUOTE=Genghois]My apologies if I misquoted you, Wendella. Was not my intention to ruffle any feathers.[/QUOTE]

Yeah I figured that.... no biggie. My feathers are fine.

I guess my take on it, without being an expert, is that it's not too fair for countries to manipulate their exchange rates artificially. The free market handles that just fine. To me it seems to be about the same as price fixing, when airlines make a secret deal to set fares above what the market rate would normally be, or if gas companies don't pass on the drop in oil prices they pay to consumers but keep gas prices high regardless. It does seem like a kind of cheating to me.

[QUOTE=Wendella]
I guess my take on it, without being an expert, is that it's not too fair for countries to manipulate their exchange rates artificially. The free market handles that just fine. To me it seems to be about the same as price fixing, when airlines make a secret deal to set fares above what the market rate would normally be, or if gas companies don't pass on the drop in oil prices they pay to consumers but keep gas prices high regardless. It does seem like a kind of cheating to me.[/QUOTE]


Every country manipulates the value of their currency. The only variables are to what extent and how blatantly they do it.

[QUOTE=Rjsss212]Now I’m clueless. Just 3 days ago Jackson had to intercede in this section again regarding inappropriate posts (posts in the wrong section). Now you’re a senior member so I’m confused - why don’t you just PM Genghois if you want to continue a discussion about world currency fluctuations or post in the appropriate section? At the risk of being presumptuous I believe most members are as uninterested in your lack of knowledge in currency fluctuations, IN THIS SECTION, as I.[/QUOTE]OK, let us come back to pussies (and the associated costs).

If the price of a massage is set too high, we will go some where else. If it is too low, the palour will not be able to cope with the number of customers and they will have to raise prices. Thai, American, Australian, or even Chinese massage palours cannot just set prices arbitrarily. If the Australian price for a massage goes up and down a lot, it may be because the cost for extras is going down and up a lot. (This is an analogy, so don't quote me!) Things tend to balance out.

I have been enjoying pussies all over the world for thirty years and the prices stay the same, more or less. But the total cost keeps lowering, when you include airfares, hotels etc. Going to the next town used to be a once-a-life-time thing. Now I just fly to from Melbourne to Bangkok or Shenzhen using Air Asia for naughty weekends for around US$450. Can't complain. Giggling all the way to my pussies.

[QUOTE=El Frances]Any review of Nana Liquid? (the new Nana disco in Nana hotel). I'm wondering if it's worth planning to go there next saturday or to do shopping before...[/QUOTE]

I was in there 3 times last month with friends and it seems ok... There were available girls and easy to chat with. Drinks weren't so bad either. At least worth checking out if in the area.

[QUOTE=Pytheas Mars]Hi

As the red shirts are now moving to Ratchaprasong intersection for what is described as the final battle, do you think it is still safe to go to Soi Cowboy or Nana Plaza this week end ? Has anyone been there the past days ? And is there any action at all in the bars ?

Thanks[/QUOTE]

Hell no!! do NOT get out of your room. Straight out of the taxi, enter your hotel, lock the doors behind you and never come out.
Order Room Service and empty the minibar.... but do Not Go outside.

ok, yes, perfectly safe... pussy is there, beer is there just bring money and spend it.

Normally wouldn't bother, and BKK residents can skip. But for those not here:

Day after Songkran finished, stopped by Soi 7 Bier Garten around 3pm for an hour. Given that the number of girls was reduced, heavy on the "male" side, but still, several cute ones around to catch the eye. Amazing how they can make eye contact from across the room :) 20/20 vision must be a job prerequisite.

For a change, stepped out to Foodland for a late lunch. Came back for another hour at 5pm. Now, more populated, both male AND female. One cutie at the end of the bar had a lot of [i]suitors[/i], but no [i]nuptials[/i]; she was still there when I left.

Nothing that exceeded MY threshold, so hiked down to Annie's. OK, only a couple of soi's, but by the time I got there, judging by my shirt and shorts, it would have appeared that Songkran had been extended by a day (hadn't, just my built-in cooling mechanism working OVERTIME).

Reduced selection (especially the fishbowl sideliners - contradiction in terms until you see for yourself), but enough of a selection for ME (OK, I'm old, only need 1 that exceeds my go/no-go threshold), and a VERY enjoyable [b]2[/b] hours. She took longer in the tub, no doubt my "drenched" condition very much evident.

I also had to venture down to Siam Square to pick up something from the Hard Rock for a buddy. About 9pm. Skytrain running "full route". Things seemed a bit grim there, from both sides:[list][*]Passed a ground floor, large window Thai/foot massage place (you know the type that is at legit as 1 can be in Thailand). No customers inside, at least 15 masseuses outside, frantically waving at me. They seemed desperate, and I felt sorry for them. Their business must have plummeted.[*]Just skirted the edges of the [i]red lines[/i]. It was a day of "rest", as reported in the BKK post. People I saw seemed glum but determined. Serious comes to mind, as in "not to be budged".[/list]But remember, that's [b]ONE[/b] area, easily avoided.

Afterwards, stopped by Soi Cowboy's Tilac. Again, reduced numbers of [i]employees[/i], but certainly some beauties (rapidly disappearing out the door) present. Watching the Soi Cowboy nightly parade, again, bit reduced (those buses do run slow from Isanland), but I'd say, if you were inclined for [i]company[/i], it could be readily found.

Point is, yes, there are [i]problems[/i] here, and it could get worse. But life, and [b][i]business[/i][/b], goes on. Number of females sure to increase at the usual venues as they come back from the holidays, no doubt eager for business as the "obligations" of returning home have depleted THEIR wallets.

[QUOTE=11Bravo]
Point is, yes, there are [i]problems[/i] here, and it could get worse. But life, and [b][i]business[/i][/b], goes on. Number of females sure to increase at the usual venues as they come back from the holidays, no doubt eager for business as the "obligations" of returning home have depleted THEIR wallets.[/QUOTE]

I think some new talent (or lack of) will be available this month at Thermae. Many many many girls working at Ratchaprasong Area (Central World, Paragon, Amarin, Gaysorn...) will have families to feed and bills/rent to pay.

I know of a lady that is in deep shit because she works at Central World, usually is paid per day worked and this month will receive only about 6 days pay (25% of her salary). She does not know what to do because she has 2 kids (no husband) and her mother at home. Yes, I gave money but I can imagine the number of Girls that will be left out in that same condition.... Where could they make 5/10k quickly without having to open the wet cave?

Can anyone give me a heads up on buying Vitamin V or C in or around Suk. Can it be purchased over the counter?

Appreciate any info.

Happy mongering
Rosco