flyDelight

Other than in Thailand, for the Philippines you better book accomodation and transportation in advance, to not get your luggane pulled away from you by some moronic taxidriver who insists 'bringing you to his sister's hotel'. And many hotels in the Philippines are filthy abandoned garbage. (living) Standards are VERY different from Thailand. Tip: bring some survival food like muesli bars etc. for te first days. Edible food can be far away, unless you don't mind eating the intestines of a cat.

So it's basically governmental prostitution ????

Stripe is your best option, it has popular local payment options implemented.

I am here in Kurdistan (northern Iraq) discussing with my friend (local large business owner of Dutch origin) -who has a long-term neck problem- to bring a professional Thai masseuse here, an older masseuse who learned the trade at the Wat Po temple, and offer her a job. We can open a small clinic here on a short term to help others as well. I speak Thai so I can manage it for him. Not a place like the other places they already have here, mostly in hotel basements for "relaxation" but purely focused on health support. So also not with the 'secret' atmosphere that the existing places have because of the culture. But open and professional. Are there any forums here with jobs for Thais? Any other tips?

How is the current requierement situation upon arrival at Swampie, domestic airtravel and Pattaya and Chiang Mai? Are there any restrictions? If Thailand is still not the Land of the Free it used to be, I don't mind waiting another while. Or are there any recommended, alternative destinations in SEA? Thanks!