[QUOTE=ThaiGoodTimes;2857691]I seem to recall something about if you were traveling with a Thai you could go through immigration with them in the Thai lanes.
Is that correct?[/QUOTE]Yes.
I do it all the time.
Both outbound and inbound Immigration.
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[QUOTE=ThaiGoodTimes;2857691]I seem to recall something about if you were traveling with a Thai you could go through immigration with them in the Thai lanes.
Is that correct?[/QUOTE]Yes.
I do it all the time.
Both outbound and inbound Immigration.
Hello everyone.
After 15 years of scrolling this forum and reading 100's of pages, I have finally signed up. I am always open to learning and bettering my travel experiences. Previously I ventured mostly all over Latin America and a little bit over Europe. Colombia and Tijuana are my Favorite places tbh. But I've finally found an opportunity to get out and explore a new country, THAILAND.
When: Going at the end of the year for about 35 days Total.
Where: One way flight into Thailand. My schedules flexible. I would love to see Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket and Krabi. I'm open to other suggestions and countries. Thailand is my home base.
My Goal: To find a holiday girlfriend (s) and to travel around beautiful Thailand. To make my way to the beautiful beaches and islands, lay on the sand, enjoy feasible beautiful villas, and enjoy friendly company.
What I'm looking for.
1. Help breaking down Thailands P4 p scene. I see so much information online on Myredcat and other sites. But there is so much, its confusing me and its overwhelming me. From Thermae Cafe, Nana Plaza, Soi Cowboy, Massages, night clubs, I'm just confused and need some guidance so I can perhaps make a clean guide for myself.
2. p4 p scene cost and such. Holiday girlfriend scene.
3. Connecting with girls. I have read 100+ pages on this forum with regard to Thailand. What I'm hearing is Thai Friendly and Fiwfans is the best. Can someone give me their feedback on these two. Perhaps if you have experiences using other sites or scenes, would love to know more. Bumble? Hinge?
4. Where to go in Thailand. I am open to exploring other parts of SEA as well, just need guidance. For now I am convinced on seeing Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Krabi. Any other countries I should visit. I want to spend most of my time on beautiful beaches.
5. What to do in Thailand. I have a list I've made from food tours, elephant sanctuary, muay thai fight, a ping pong show.
6. Where to Stay. I am a bigger guy. I love my sleep and I love my bed. Its important that when I book a place, its spacious and comfortable. I would like to spend NO MORE than $100 a night at a spot. Someone has recommended Centre Point Pratnum Bangkok due to the spacious size and location. I'm open to more perspectives on lodging.
7. About me. I look a little indian because I'm brown, however not darker skin tone. I am a bigger guy from the West Coast. Traveling solo. Almost 30.
In conclusion, I want to enjoy my trip to Thailand. I want to make some connections before landing. I hope by making this post, someone can help me get prepared for my trip. In return I promise I will help the Tijuana forum. The only problem with this site is that it keeps logging me out. If anyone has any fixes to this ID appreciate.
Will be subscribed to ISG in a few days.
[QUOTE=Allover;2857555]You are correct, thanks for jogging my memory as to its name. It's a fast, nice service for seniors. I don't recall this lane being discussed on this forum.[/QUOTE]I read the sign by the "Priority" lanes at Suvarnabhumi airport. A "senior" is 70 years old+.
[URL]https://youtu.be/wV32s1rsry8?si=s8z9TthMjcAYqawI[/URL]
Some of us need to watch this video, it's too true!
I see a lot of older women working in beer bars, some rather nice looking. What percentage of these do you think have been doing this type of work for less than a couple of years? Do you think most have been doing sex work as their primary income for most of their adult lives? Or do some get divorced later in life and want more money so take it up in their 30's and 40's. Just asking for best guesses. Thanks.
[QUOTE=Horatio;2861740]I see a lot of older women working in beer bars, some rather nice looking. What percentage of these do you think have been doing this type of work for less than a couple of years? Do you think most have been doing sex work as their primary income for most of their adult lives? Or do some get divorced later in life and want more money so take it up in their 30's and 40's. Just asking for best guesses. Thanks.[/QUOTE]Yes.
I know some older ladies who got into the bar business after long marriages failed. Some hooked up with older Farangs when they were young, but got no money when the Farang died. So they found themselves at 40 with no means of support.
On the other hand, some 40 year olds have worked for many years. I know some veterans who have no cash, despite years of working bar, because of an addiction to karaoke boys.
[QUOTE=Horatio;2861740]I see a lot of older women working in beer bars, some rather nice looking. What percentage of these do you think have been doing this type of work for less than a couple of years? Do you think most have been doing sex work as their primary income for most of their adult lives? Or do some get divorced later in life and want more money so take it up in their 30's and 40's. Just asking for best guesses. Thanks.[/QUOTE]The easiest thing to do would be to ask them. No need to speculate or ask for best guesses from people who are not them.
But who cares if they started selling pussy last month or 18 years ago? The only important question is if she is going to sell you some today. Who goes into a restaurant wondering if the proprietor learned to cook at a culinary university or only with a food cart? All a person wants to know is if the food is good and if they can get some that day.
[QUOTE=Horatio;2861740]I see a lot of older women working in beer bars, some rather nice looking. What percentage of these do you think have been doing this type of work for less than a couple of years? Do you think most have been doing sex work as their primary income for most of their adult lives? Or do some get divorced later in life and want more money so take it up in their 30's and 40's. Just asking for best guesses. Thanks.[/QUOTE]I have run into several who met the love of their life working in the entertainment industry at a young age. They got married and left the business. But years later hubby either got tired of their shit or died. A lot of Thai women do not manage money well, so whatever they got in the divorce or in the will evaporates over time. So back to the massage shops or bars they go looking for another buffalo. I have had good times with these ladies. If you treat them nice they will work hard at making you happy.
The demographics of Thailand show that these are probably good times for mongering.
[URL]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Thailand_single_age_population_pyramid_2020.png[/URL]
In 10 years from now there will be less girls and downhill from there.
30% less 24-year-old girls in 20 years from now.
There may be other factors in play such as total number of mongers and percentage girls in P4 P.
Might be a terrible scene in 15-20 years. What do you think?
To get my visa extended is it better to go the the immigration office in Bangkok or Pattaya? Which is usually quicker? I have only been to immigration office in Phuket and that was easy and quick. Also when I got to Thailand they only stamped me for one month. Is that how it works now? When I was here pre covid it was two months visa on arrival. Thanks for any advice.
[QUOTE=Horatio;2862504]To get my visa extended is it better to go the the immigration office in Bangkok or Pattaya? Which is usually quicker? [/QUOTE]Pattaya. It is in Jomtien Beach Road Soi 5. Don't think it would really matter. Just whichever one you are closer to when your time runs out and you need to extend it.
[QUOTE=Horatio;2862504]To get my visa extended is it better to go the the immigration office in Bangkok or Pattaya? Which is usually quicker? I have only been to immigration office in Phuket and that was easy and quick. Also when I got to Thailand they only stamped me for one month. Is that how it works now? When I was here pre covid it was two months visa on arrival. Thanks for any advice.[/QUOTE]The real answer is to go to the Immigration office located in the province where you registered your residence on the TM-30.
[QUOTE=Explorer8939;2862602]The real answer is to go to the Immigration office located in the province where you registered your residence on the TM-30.[/QUOTE]Only if he owns property. Always a sucky way to spend 3-6 hours of your time on your first day back in Thailand. Why I often stay at a hotel for a few nights in Bangkok before I go back to my Pattaya condo. At least I can go to Immigration chaos on a day I feel up to it. I really see no reason why this can't be done online.
Oh I hear what you are saying now. Is that really the case? What if my first hotel written on my TM-30 was in Bangkok and on my 28th day I'm in Phuket? Do I really need to go back to Bangkok and return to Phuket for the remainder of my trip? Pretty certain I can just go to the Phuket office.
2 different experience s getting 30 day extension within last 6 months.
1. Laksi. Ez peasy doc checker didn't give a Hoot about tm 30.
2. Jometiem. Doc checker wanted tm 30 filled out by appropriate person. In my case Hotel employee was OK. She wanted the whole form filled out. Not just the receipt ASEAN News usually says to get- the infamous screenshot they say.
[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2862744]Only if he owns property. Always a sucky way to spend 3-6 hours of your time on your first day back in Thailand. Why I often stay at a hotel for a few nights in Bangkok before I go back to my Pattaya condo. At least I can go to Immigration chaos on a day I feel up to it. I really see no reason why this can't be done online.[/QUOTE]What you are talking about my landlord does online in 2 minutes. Unfortunately my buddy who owns his condo has to go down to do it himself. It never takes him 3 to 6 hours though, only a couple of minutes.