HOLIDAY IN THAILAND
If contemplating a holiday, is Thailand a good place to visit, and are there opportunities to mix with the locals. Are the bars friendly especially at night time and are the ladies willing to help you see the sights, especially if you are male?
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Been there for a few days with family as part of a general roaming round that part of the world and it was a great place for a holiday but we stuck to tourist stuff so I can't report back on mixing with locals. I'd not personally go alone but then blokes can do things, even in these enlightened times, that women can't. Maybe join a fairly casual tour, with lots of free time built in?
I would be quite happy to go alone. I have heard about hotels that when you check in, there is a lady waiting for you already in your room. What a surprise that would be. No need to find a tourist guide. She could show you round, and help you unpack. If she could play badminton, we could share a shuttlecock in Bangkok.
If you want a genuine holiday experience then I recommend Chiang Mai, amazin scenery and waterfalls,
There is an elephant sanctuary that needs to be seen to be believed and a fantastic rafting experience on the Mae Wang River.
Thailand is not the same today as it was 30 years ago, but you can still have a great time away from the sex and rip-off bars in Bangkok.
The best thing about Thailand is the food.
There are no 'girls' for your pleasure/touring...
However, it is a place (Thailand) where many males with some money go to exploit young girls...a p*dophile's paradise...fortunately common wealth countries working with these sex tourist hotspots are alerted and charge these 'vacationers' with a sex crime and they will greet you at the airport with handcuffs...
It is most unpleasant that you would joke about this as many girls are being exploited...not so much fun for them...
Thailand is a cheap destination for people including backpackers...there are others things to do there...the beaches are beautiful and the local travel agencies can help you plan activities such as...fishing and snorkeling trips/excursions and Thai cooking classes to name a few..
Thanks for your warnings. I would have to do a Crocodile Dundee to check someone's credentials before any conversations. I like Thai women, they appeal to me. I'm sure they can't all be bad. But maybe they are only interested in money and have no romantic inclinations. Thai dancers look great and that would be something to enjoy. I teach American line dancing so I appreciate most types of dance.
Some women date (outside of their jobs) more than one male as they need to earn enough for their families...
Plenty of men have no problem with this arrangement...this is a s*xual/companionship transaction...they are well aware of their multiple 'boyfriends' as the young women have to make ends meet...
It all depends what you are looking for...I have yet to see line dancing in Thailand...lol...
Good luck with that...
Bangkok is first class place to purchase cheap airline tickets. Massage services in Bangkok are pretty interesting, however countryside is well worth exploring. The markets in Bangkok and really interesting and yes you can get laid to.
I'd recommend you check airline ticket prices online in Thailand before throwing money down the drain in the UK of course at your own risk but I think should quite Ok.
Cheap flights to Bangkok from $384
Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Bangkok (BKK) from AU$654 (Return)
Flights to Chiang Mai:
Thai Vietjet Air 1h 15m Nonstop from $74
Nok Air 1h 10m Nonstop from $89
Thai AirAsia 1h 15m Nonstop from $100
THAI 1h 20m Nonstop from $176
Over night by train:
1st Class A/C Sleeper 1,753 to 1,903 THB 1,453 to 1,653 THB
2nd Class A/C Sleeper 1,011 to 1,291 THB 761 to 1,041 THB
2nd Class A/C Seat 891 THB 641 THB
2nd Class Sleeper Fan 831 THB 581 THB
Or 11-hour bus journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai will cost you around 600-900 THB
You said the young women have to make ends meet. That sounds interesting. I didn't know it was compulsory.
Thanks for the detailed info.
You said the young women have to make ends meet. That sounds interesting. I didn't know it was compulsory.
Why would any young girl be interested in an old white male if they didn't have money (or willing) to spend on them...
Why would any young girl be interested in an old white male if they didn't have money (or willing) to spend on them...
Ladies of the night is the oldest profession known to man.
From what I saw they were mature intelligent women making a professional buck in the main honest people, ask Donald Trump, his family fortune came from prostitution, Kennedy families came from selling the evil firewater, bootlegging, Bush assisting Hitler
The moment you mentioned Trump...lol...
When travelling abroad it is important to be aware of what kind of scams that are taking place including illegal activity such as sex trafficking (underage) unless you want to end up in jail and on the sex offenders list...
It is also important to be realistic and self aware...in regards of being scammed for financial gain...a young woman is probably not wanting your company if you are an old white dude unless there is some kind of payment involved...so if you are looking for a love match...probably not going to happen...
Nothing wrong with paying for sex or companionship with another consenting adult but be mindful of the risks involved...
I said nothing about the intelligence of the young women...it is the disadvantage of being poor that is why they are hustling in bars...
I would be quite happy to go alone. I have heard about hotels that when you check in, there is a lady waiting for you already in your room. What a surprise that would be. No need to find a tourist guide. She could show you round, and help you unpack. If she could play badminton, we could share a shuttlecock in Bangkok.
You sound as though you have much knowledge of these ladies who hang around bars etc, looking for vulnerable dudes. Did you see any evidence of this and were you ever approached yourself?