Bangkok vs Jakarta Initial Impressions
Oh, and thanks Traveller1234 for your advice.
Initial comparisons between Bangkok and Jakarta.
I have been here for just three days but consider myself capable of making a comparison between the two abovementioned destinations in certain respects.
As has been extolled considerably Bangkok is the more visitor friendly city on which I would say no more.
Women: This can be subjective but there are aspects that can be expressed objectively. In terms of looks my subjective view is Bangkok over Jakarta. In arriving at this conclusion I have not allowed the attire to affect my decision. In terms of girl watching Bangkok is leaps and bounds ahead of Jakarta. In Bangkok you will see tons of chicks in shorts and skimpy clothes showing off their beautiful legs and other assets. I don't think I have seen one woman in shorts here in Jakarta. The majority of women appear to be muslim and are fully attired from head to toe, others are out and about either in jeans or long dresses. However, the derrieres of the Indonesians are far superior to that of the Thai women which can be gleaned even in the demure garbs. This is most pleasing to me as it is a part of the female anatomy that is very important to me and my hobby. Also, the more beautiful Indos I see around are extremely stunning; however, for numbers of beautiful women I would rate the Thais over the Indos.
Friendliness: The friendliness of the Indonesians have been much touted on this board with some mongers even dreading an invasion of westerners who may spoil them. I do not hold such an opinion. They are friendly yes but only where it matters such as in the hotel, malls or other establishments where they would like to get your money. That being said I think it is easier to date an Indonesian non-pro than a Thai non-pro. Therefore, I would add in terms of where it matters the possibility of gaining a western BF / husband. I get more favorable vibes from girls I encounter here (non-muslims of course) than in Bangkok. However, In terms of overall friendliness I would rate Jakarta and Bangkok as equal.
I am indeed happy to be here and will make further comparisons between the two destinations as time goes by especially in the area of quality and performance of the providers.