Does anyone actually live in Thailand??

[BlackAdder]

If so, ive a few farang questions for you...

Dj Asia?

[dreamer]

what about Bangkok???

[dreamer]

or wait --maybe Bangkok is IN Thailand ---fucked if I know

[MrsKellyPierce]

If you moved there..I'd live there lol

[Jericho]

or wait --maybe Bangkok is IN Thailand ---fucked if I know

:lol:

[dreamer]

my mom always used to talk about Bangkok ---or wait ------ummm mevermind

[DJ_Asia]

If so, ive a few farang questions for you...

Dj Asia?

I actually left Thailand in December....but,moving back next week....whatcha wanna know?

[TJT]

I had a buddy who had a bar near Phuket. I used to get emails from him talking about drunk Australian guys unknowingly picking up ladyboys outside his place and coming back an hour or so later looking kind of shook up?

He came back to states after the tsunami.

[GroobySteven]

I had a buddy who had a bar near Phuket. I used to get emails from him talking about drunk Australian guys unknowingly picking up ladyboys outside his place and coming back an hour or so later looking kind of shook up?

He came back to states after the tsunami.

Drunk Aussies, Drunk Yanks, Drunk Jarmans & Drunk Limey's. There's no white guy safe when the ladyboys are on the prowl ... alhthough I do think some of the tourists protesteth too much.

seanchai

[TJT]

That's what I figure Senchai.

As a guy I knew once said,"A mouth is a mouth and ass is an ass. I'm not picky."

[BlackAdder]

I am thinking, yes again, of taking a months vacation in Thailand this summer. Ive read about Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket and I was thinking that Phuket sounds most like what i was looking for. Beaches, fishing and diving etc etc. Plus I want to do some actual Muay Thai matches while im there...

I would also like to go see some mountain temples and also the temples in Chiang Mai while im there. Id also like to see some of the more rural areas that probably wont interest the average sex tourista.

Bangkok itself reads like too much of a tourist trap for me to want to burn any time there, no interest whatsoever.

Ive read all about the phillipines as well, and how you cant drink the water anywhere and its filthy etc etc. I DO NOT want to get sick while im there or catch and disease or parasite lol...

I would much prefer to stay in someones house while im there and ive read that such accomdations are availible, however Im very concerned about theft which is why most travel guides recommend you keep everything you can in your hotels safe. ..I know though that im not going to get an immersion in the culture staying at a hotel though...I would be far to tempted just to stay in the hotel and limit my socializing to only the people I must interact with.

How does one go about securing lodging while staying safe?? Are there reputable umm....what do they call em again...errr.....Guides? no thats not it...A girl you can hire to travel around with you that makes sure you dont wind up dead in a ditch somewhere lol...Sometimes you see thai people advertising come stay in my home, my daughter will show you around...umm...yeah okay lol:)>

Should I rent a safe at a bank while im there, or do i still have to worry about being rolled in my bed:)?

[DJ_Asia]

Here are my thoughts...

If you wanna see alot and do a variety of things in Thailand,try STA travel and ask them about their guided tours of Thailand.My first time there thats what I did and had a very cool time.

If you would rather not do the tour thing heres what I suggest.

Fly into BKK and spend 3 days there,then head south to Surat Thani and then head into Khao sak National park

http://www.khaosok.com/

Once inside you can chill at any of the secluded river lodges.Arts River lodge is real nice and they even had an older ladyboy working there.Its a beautiful spot on the river,wild monkees come down every afternoon and u can feed them and go hiking and exploring into the mountains.Theres a cool spot in a cave where the local monks have created a temple right inside the cave.
There are also tree house lodges and even floating houses on a huge freshwater lake where u can fish and wrestle pythons...fun times.

For diving the best spot is Koh Tao

http://www.kohtao.com/

From there you can hit Phuket or Koh Samui

http://www.kohsamui.org/photos.html

or on the fullmoon go to Ko Phagnan where they have all nite raves on the beach til daylight

http://www.kohphangan.com/index2.html

Thailand is a very safe place,and a little common sense will go a longways..leave all your expensive jewlery at home,carry travelers cheques and dont be an ugly farang and you will be fine.

For ladyboys hit NANA in BKK and if you find a girl you like you might be able to persuade her to be your travel companion(for a nominal fee of course)

Food is generally safe,if you can handle the chilis that is,and water is fine as long as you stick to bottled,which is available everywhere.
You will find most folks speak English in BKK and in most of the touristy places,but the further away you get the english becomes dodgy at best.

The thai Baht is out of control right now and its the strongest I've ever seen it,which is bad news for travellers.

Shopping and haggling is an art form,but basically on the street level always counter offer 1/3 what the original quoted priceis and meet somewhere in the middle....its like a sport to the Thais and they usually win 99.9% of the time even if you do get what you think is a great deal.

I love it in Thailand,akthough living there can be a hassle,and of course since I prefer latinas im a bit outta luck w/ the girls but its the price one pays to live in paradise.Hope this helps.

[GroobySteven]

Pretty much what DJ said Blackadder.

A tetanus shot/booster wouldn't harm you to give that extra safety.
Bottled water is everywhere and cheap.

Thailand is extremely safe compared to other countries (like the PI) and your at as much risk from your fellow travellers than the Thais.

Don't discount Bangkok all together. The King's Palace is fantastic and a the river area/Chinatown for older Bangkok - I've done 15 mile walks around Bangkok city discovering new places and always felt safe.
Also Ayuttayah (?) is a couple of hours outside Bangkok and an absolute MUST visit.

If you have time a sidetrip to Cambodia is cheap, easy and safe. Any travel agent will arrange a visa and tickets for you. Hotels in Phnom Penh are cheap. Siem Reip is where Angkor Wat is. If you go there hit me up for more info.

Make a copy of your passport and upload it to a yahoo email account (ie send it to yourself) - and it's always accessable "just in case".

I'm not sure about staying in peoples houses as you mentioned - I think you might be getting mixed up with guest houses - which are more like smaller hotels/hostels. You can share a room but for the $1 or so more get your own room and private bath. A/C is more.
There are loads of guesthouses in Chiang Mai - and most will arrange a trip with a guide into the hill tribes village. We took a 3day/2night one. They take you into middle of nowhere, you hike up to the villages in beautiful countryside. Sleep in a communal shack - hike the next day across the mountains to another village. The final day, bamboo raft downstream followed by elephant porters to take you the final distance.

Drop me an email at admin@grooby.com before you go to Thailand, on the offchance I'm in BKK I'll show you the hotspots if you like.

seanchai

[Hara_Juku Tgirl]

Ive read all about the phillipines as well, and how you cant drink the water anywhere and its filthy etc etc. I DO NOT want to get sick while im there or catch and disease or parasite lol...

Actually In asean countries, NOONE drinks water anywhere BlackAdder. Not in Hong-Kong, China, India, Japan, Malaysia nor Thailand or you might get dysentery. They all carry and sell bottled spring water.

But if you go to the Philippines, Go to Cebu (check in at Shangrila Plaza hotel) that's a good place if you like the sand, water, fishing and snorkling which is about maybe 20 - 50 feet away from the hotel. Also dont miss out on Boracay (3rd best beaches in the world. Notorious for its white sand and crystal blue waters) there are alot of tourist (expats). Also Puerto Gallera, Elephant Island and who would miss breath taking Palawan. I'm sure trannies arent far behind. LOL ;)

~Kisses.

HTG

[Ecstatic]

This is all very interesting and useful info. I have several Thai friends and have been looking forward to a trip to Thailand for a long time. It *may* happen later this year if I pull it together. But I want to immerse myself in the culture for a month (Jasmin, Venus and Zeira have all told me the same thing, that I'll love it and want a month or more to visit), so I have to plan carefully. And while I'm in SE Asia I do intend to visit the PI, but again I have several Filipino friends who will help me out so I avoid the nasty bits, lol.

Add to that a stop in New Zealand and Hawaii...I'll need at least two months, minimum. :)

[Hara_Juku Tgirl]

This is all very interesting and useful info. I have several Thai friends and have been looking forward to a trip to Thailand for a long time. It *may* happen later this year if I pull it together. But I want to immerse myself in the culture for a month (Jasmin, Venus and Zeira have all told me the same thing, that I'll love it and want a month or more to visit), so I have to plan carefully. And while I'm in SE Asia I do intend to visit the PI, but again I have several Filipino friends who will help me out so I avoid the nasty bits, lol.

Add to that a stop in New Zealand and Hawaii...I'll need at least two months, minimum. :)

That's good Ecstatic. A foreigner really needs a bevy of beautiful locals as tour guides (especially just to trek the PI and avoid muslim rebels down south). ;)

~Kisses.

HTG

[Ecstatic]

I gather that's right, Hara. You've given me some good advice regarding the PI which I've filed away for future reference. I also have a Filipina friend here in Boston, and several in Cebu, so I should be all set.

It will be a working holiday, as I plan to do a lot of photoshoots while there..........

[Hara_Juku Tgirl]

I gather that's right, Hara. You've given me some good advice regarding the PI which I've filed away for future reference. I also have a Filipina friend here in Boston, and several in Cebu, so I should be all set.

It will be a working holiday, as I plan to do a lot of photoshoots while there..........

http://www.dotpcvc.gov.ph/starstudded/images/map-cebu.gif

http://www.fly-to-cebu.com/images/ftctest.jpg

http://flyasiana.com/image/news/cebu.jpg

http://www.lakbaypilipinas.com/images/cebu_white_sand_beach.jpg

http://www.asiatravelling.net/philippines/cebu/images/cebu_alegre_resort_calumboyan.jpg

http://philippine.ru/img/cebu.jpg

Good to hear Ecstatic. ;) I'm sure you'll love Cebu and their Sinulog Festival (Mardi gras).

http://www.clickthecity.com/travel/?p=808

Oh and dont forget to send me some fresh buko juice. LOL ;)

~Kisses.

HTG

[elo]

Am i now allowed to speak Mistress Hara Juku? :)

[Ecstatic]

OMG, Hara, I think I may just sell my house and move there. What a beautiful country! And Thailand, too, from what I've seen is amazing, from the mountains in the north to the beaches in the south. Why oh why am I living in Massivetwoshits with the 3rd highest cost of living in the country?!?

Buko juice. Noted. ;)

[Somedude21]

...uh, what in the world is "Buko juice"?

[Hara_Juku Tgirl]

...uh, what in the world is "Buko juice"?

Buko (tagalog) =Coconut (english) Somedude21. ;)

~Kisses.

HTG

[Somedude21]

Oh. OH. Get me some o' dat too!

[elo]

:frustrated She is ignoring me :lol:

[Hara_Juku Tgirl]

:frustrated She is ignoring me :lol:

Nope elo. I'm not ignoring you. I havent even tried.. LOL :lol:

~Kisses.

HTG

[DJ_Asia]

As Seachai brought up Cambodia I will add to that....

Angkor Wat is absolutely breathtaking..like truly AMAZING! Ive been all over the world and only once have I ever been to a place where I felt an awe inspiring presence,a force...a place where i sat back and just thought.."DAMN"...that was Angkor Wat.It was built bu hand in the 13th century and took over 40 years to complete! The bas-relief's are truly beautiful and pilgrims from both Hindu and Buddhist backgrounds still make the trek there to this day.

http://www.angkorwat.org/

If you do get there make sure not to miss Ta Prohm with its massive earth and building invasive Banyan trees.

http://www.pbase.com/srijith/taprohm

I will say that I didnt feel as safe there as I do in Thailand but I didnt have any problems,and again use common sense and you should be fine.You will also find many hotel employees eager to be your guide,friend,buddy.At times their eagerness to earn a couple bucks is a bit overwhelming but they mean well.

[TJT]

Get the Happy Pizza in Phnom Phen. Trust me.

[BlackAdder]

Thank you for the advice! Ill be researching it for the next few months. Also, thank you for the contact Sean, ill email you if this becomes a reality.

[bucatini70]

I been in Bangkok for about 3 years now and never have any problem with water from the tap but yea for 6 baht you can get a liter of bottled water it is the street food you have to take in small doses it will get you sooner or later lol and yes do not pass up Bangkok if you are staying for a few months then use it for your base and rent a service apartment maybe not on Sukhumvit or Silom but near the BTS or MRT. DJ is about right with his choices i might think about Samui though the airfare is a bit high and you can get everything Samui offers in Phuket. With Cambodia though i would say yea the the temples are breath-taking but make sure you fly straight into siem reap do even think about going in any other way Cambodia is a mess Fly in Fly out if you need any help write me email i am in the hotel business here would be glad to help

[Somedude21]

I've actually wanted to go to Thailand for the longest time (and not for the sex, mind you). When I get out on my own and get a good paying job, I plan to take a whirlwind tour of Asia: Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand...and somewhere else that I'm forgetting.

[DJ_Asia]

I been in Bangkok for about 3 years now and never have any problem with water from the tap but yea for 6 baht you can get a liter of bottled water it is the street food you have to take in small doses it will get you sooner or later lol and yes do not pass up Bangkok if you are staying for a few months then use it for your base and rent a service apartment maybe not on Sukhumvit or Silom but near the BTS or MRT. DJ is about right with his choices i might think about Samui though the airfare is a bit high and you can get everything Samui offers in Phuket. With Cambodia though i would say yea the the temples are breath-taking but make sure you fly straight into siem reap do even think about going in any other way Cambodia is a mess Fly in Fly out if you need any help write me email i am in the hotel business here would be glad to help

I actually flew into Phnom Penh stayed overnight and then took a boat up the river to Siem Reap...and while the boat trip was a bit long,its filled w/ cool folks to chat with to help pass the time and the scenery offers insight to an extraordinary way of life of folks who live on floating houses,and the scenery is simply beautiful.

As far as Samui flight being expensive yup youre right...the airport on Samui is privately owned by Bangkok Air and hence since they have a monopoly on Samui they charge whatever they choose,still one way flight can still be had for about 125.00

[RawNY]

Beware of even bottled water. It is easy to refill empty plastic bottles with tap water and put the lids back on and use heat to reseal them.
Always ask that the bottle be brought to you so that YOU can open it.
I learned the hard way in Mexico City.

[bucatini70]

maybe it is just me i never enjoy cambodia i never made too many trips there as my visa is always in tact as i always have a work permit but i know quite a few guys enjoy traveling there quite a bit. LOL the water thing again really guys water is jut not an issue in BKK, Pattaya, Chang Mai, Phuket, ect and as a side note i have family in Monterrey and Toluca, Mexico the water is just fine there also it is the parts of Mexico near the border are where the water table is very low i would not drink the water in an area like Pharr, Mcallen, Juarez TX USA nor in a border city like Metamoras or Renoysa Mexico Forget the water and come enjoy Thailand it has everything to offer as DJ says great place to live or vacation

[BlackAdder]

Eh well....I really dont think its that great a place to live from everything ive read....Theres usually a reason that a third world countries women want to marry foreigners to escape.

All in all though, I think Phuket sounds like the most economical and in terms of where i want to base out of. Id like to see more of the country then just BBK or Phuket mind you...Ill be wary of the food yes, and of the water...Every travel advisory ive read including ones written by travelers recommends westerners avoiding the tap water.

I think ill take a pass on Cambodia even though the temples sound really nice.

[bucatini70]

please come and see for yourself not sure what you are reading but it is nice place to live, relax and work. Phuket is a great place....but it is not considered even close to the most economical area to vacation in Thailand...in terms of what you are looking for (as you are on this board) spend your time in Pattaya much cheaper and very large scene there.

[DJ_Asia]

please come and see for yourself not sure what you are reading but it is nice place to live, relax and work. Phuket is a great place....but it is not considered even close to the most economical area to vacation in Thailand...in terms of what you are looking for (as you are on this board) spend your time in Pattaya much cheaper and very large scene there.

I personally can not find one redeeming quality about Pattaya...the beach is small,the water is gross,the walking street is ok,but I didnt find near the selection of girls that I see in BKK.

Ive only had something stolen once in Thailand and it happened in Pattaya.

Pattaya has the rep...its the place you go when Bangkok becomes too tame...and everybody there knows why men go,so they act accordingly...big hustle,shitty beach....bleh

[gjamestgirlfan]

Seeing as a site on Thailand, who here has been here as i am spending a month out there very soon, going australia 1st for 2 months in may 25th and then to thailand for a month, starting off in bangkok, i would love to know good places to visit also any tgirl, shemale strip clubs to visit, do they do them, also what is a go go club ? i would love some tips as i dont wanna waste my time going to places with genetic girl strippers etc or girls in clubs, pubs id like to goto places where can chat with ladbyboys, shemales, transexuals, (however u like to word it) as i love and admire, would love some tips please feel free to contact me as well with some info on, would be much appreciated, i also am a bit nervous as i have read that aids etc is very much rising over there, just a small worry about as i have never been knda guy who sleeps around at all really but id love to be able to if get lucky enough and get on with a nice girl over there to take next level without worrying about, anyone know good safe places to go etc, sorry to bore you all

[bucatini70]

i am being misunderstood on that last post DJ ....i am meaning to say is if he is looking for economy, a scene, and a beach then go to Pattaya ...Phuket is not as cheap either with hotel rooms, girls or eats and that probably is the cheapest area to all of what B-addy is requesting. Can it Compare to Phuket? Samui? Phi Phi? no way not even close...and you right i don't think it is better than Bangkok either...I stay in Bkk now and personally like it very much. I also did one short contract in Samui and it was nice but the island got small for me after a few months but it is indeed beautiful, interesting and nice if you get over to Bkk let me know we can get a few beers sometime
Also gjamestgirlfan drop me an off line message and i will share what i know if want take you on a tour one night

[zerrrr]

The thai Baht is out of control right now and its the strongest I've ever seen it,which is bad news for travellers.



True. I think it will eventually end up somewhere near 29 but that is me.

What you can do is try to open a bank account online with one of the major banks or open a brokerage account and wire dollars for them to convert to Baht. Hold it in the account and withdraw some Baht or show up at the office and ask for a check to cash at a bank branch. Local girl would be of some help. I have some money invested in the market right now in case I decide to go over. Saves me the trouble of worrying about FX and all that crap. They rape you in this country at the airport. BTW, I have yet to convert my Yuan into Dollars.

[posty]

Bangkok is actually a really cool city. That have these Clark Hatch gyms. Some of the locals recruited me as their ringer when I was out there. We had a good time. The transit system runs through the entire system. Everyone is extra friendly.

I was out there for about two weeks on a little tour of SE Asia, but I wrecked my scooter and needed to get stiches in my leg. Cab driver asks me, "Do you want to go to the cheap hospital or the expensive hospital." Yeah, I'll take the expensive hospital. Thanks.

[liisawinkler]

bangkok is a super city in terms of being a metropolis and shopping and sex and stuff u can do in a regular megalopolis ... but all in all places like phuket (which i have not been to), Hua Hin and the other out-of-the-way areas and near some great natural settings are a lot better...

however i have never been in a country which is one of the biggest tourism hubs in the world yet cannot solve its English literacy problems....(count china out since more people flock to Thailand than China i think)

[BlackAdder]

Phuket seems to have the nicest beaches of anywhere ive seen...couple with an active shopping district and whatever else you might want to see...

I think its got Bangkok beat...Plus BBK is a tourist trap..

What do you mean they rape you coming out of the airport?? Should I have a guide waiting for me there when i fly in???

[jonnybi]

anyone going to / in thailand? looking for a guy to go and pick up a hot ladyboy with. im straight / bi and want to be spit roasted and fucked by both of you . i am slim with a tight ass and a big cock. photos with reply
johnny x

[terrygrooby]

A lot of foreigners live in Thailand, and a bunch of them like ladyboys. Most of these people don't understand neither thai culture or ladyboys, even after 10+ years. Make sure, at least, you try

[Donkey]

Is there an active forum these days for the Thailand TS scene?

[pablo12]

ladyboyspattaya probably the busiest