Thailand Report

[Doug]

I hae some "normal" friends who have done the tourist thing in Thailand and report having a wonderful experience. Based on their (conservative) comments, I'd guess it be safe for many of us.

Doug

 

[wetnose]

Much appreciated wetnose, I understand it is most likely exaggerated but Thailand seems like scam central which I am willing to risk but just want to be educated as much as possible before going.

I will check out the website you mentioned and definitely try to hit up Jasmine Jazz once my flight is booked, have been tempted to see her even before I thought of going to Thailand.

Thailand is more like institutionalized petty scam central. For example:

1) there's always a foreigner price vs a local price: usually twice the local price or more

2) the girls will always quote you a higher price to start

3) always pay your drinks as they arrive or suddenly you may end up paying for more than you thought.

No, it's not like Indonesia....where your date will go buy some drugs (unknown to you), then after you leave the disco with her, your taxi gets stopped by the police. You get busted, your passport gets confiscated then you have to pay a bribe of US$5000 to get out of jail. The girl probably gets a commission of US$500.

Or like Phillipines, where the girl will go bareback with you...then 1 week later claim that you're the father of her baby.

 

[Ohyesuare]

Thanks for your very helpful insight wetnose, I have been reading a lot of internationalsexguide and it is very useful as well.

 

[luckyjackson]

I've always found the scams in Thailand to be adorable. Not serious, and easy to avoid, if you want to.

Jasmine has offered the single best bit of advice. If you're really terrified of paying to much for a chachkis, then get yourself a Thai girlfriend who will watch out for you. But I always found that fending for myself and playing the field was half the fun.

If you want to learn to haggle, learn a little bit of Thai, observe carefully, and NEVER lose your cool. Always keep it light, polite and fun, and you'll get along great with your Thail hosts.

 

[i am one]

I've always found the scams in Thailand to be adorable. Not serious, and easy to avoid, if you want to.

Adorable? There's a scam going on at Suvarnabhumi Airport now where when you're at the checkout, the cashier will sneak something small like a pack of cigarettes into your bag. If you notice and make mention of this they'll either take it out or say that it's a free gift, but once you leave the store security will arrest you for shoplifting. Then it's your word against the cashier's and in Thailand the police will always believe their fellow Thais over a foreigner in any situation. The only way out of jail time in a Thai prison now is to pay them a hefty bribe.

 

[luckyjackson]

I'm not saying there isn't the occasional serious scam, (no place is immune to those) but for the most part they try to take you for a few bucks, and in all honesty, they're so transparent that if you get taken, you almost deserve it. The jewelery scam, Tsunami, dying water buffalo, the tailors, airport taxis...those are the ones I was refering to. Basically harmless and if you're aware the performance is even entertaining.

 

[Ohyesuare]

So Jasmine how much approximately would you charge for information, hook ups with people there, etc... ? I am sure I would fine on my own but like to know all my options.

 

[luckyjackson]

the easiest thing i would say to guys gonna go to thailand is if any thai people walk up to u and start talking to u its probably a scam because regular thai sellers arent that confident. so if a guy stop beside u on a motorbike or walks up to u with a brochure u can know 90% its a rip off for tourists. And they know how to know if u are someone able to scam! if u talk to them they know right away that u dont know its a ripoff!

Very true. If a tuk tuk driver says he wants to show you the sights for for 30b, and you believe him, then I'm sorry, you deserve to be scammed.

 

[wetnose]

By the same token, avoid any tout with glossy pictures of "vely good massage" - if they were good, they'd pull in clients with no problem.

http://www.sukhumvit-psycho.com/massage/teen-massage/

 

[FunnyFace]

Thailand is amazing..If you are smart.. I was there couple years ago for 2 months.. I had amazing time.. I met several ladies online, talked with them about couple months online and on the phone.. This saved my time and money.. I would suggest to anyone wants to go there.. Find at least someone local from there.. Before go there get all the information you can...

Well i guess i was lucky.. i met 4 ladies online they were all classy, well educated ladies.. One of them picked me up from at the airport.. And she left her car with me when she was at work.. Other than all scams going on.. Thai ladies are amazing!!

Couple suggestion i can make.. Trust Noone.. Learn at least few Thai laws before you go there.. Dont buy anything Cab drivers tell you..

 

[Caralho Gigante]

awesome, really enjoyed reading this thread. Gotta check out thailand for sure!

 

[Ohyesuare]

I had an awesome time by the way, thanks for the tips here. I spent most of my time in Pattaya, and it literally is Disneyland for men. Just be aware it ruins you for girls anywhere else, I literally don't even look at girls here in Toronto anymore. I went to an MP here when I came back and was just plain bored as hell. Just counting the days till I can go back again.

 

[goodtime]

...theres ladys everywhere you can see face to face

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