Popular Post RSD1 Posted Thursday at 01:51 AM Popular Post Share Posted Thursday at 01:51 AM Not in any particular order: 1- Elephants 2- Beaches 3- Temples 4- Food 5- Culture 6- Markets/Shopping 7- Traditional Massages 8- Beautiful Nature 9- Friendly People 10- Travel Affordability No, definitely not the cheap sex tourism, drug tourism, ladyboys, low cost alcohol, counterfeit goods, tattoo parlors, cannabis shops, or the nightlife. Done! 2 2 6 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted Thursday at 01:55 AM Share Posted Thursday at 01:55 AM Haven't seen counterfeit goods in quite some time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD1 Posted Thursday at 01:56 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 01:56 AM 11- Cabaret Shows You can thank me later @bob smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD1 Posted Thursday at 01:58 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 01:58 AM 2 minutes ago, Prubangboy said: Haven't seen counterfeit goods in quite some time. Yes, not sold openly anymore, but the Chinese tourists seem to still know where to find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted Thursday at 02:01 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:01 AM Not sold openly, only Chinese people can find them = largely gone. I bought La Coste Polo shirts that I think were real in Vientiene once. Otherwise, bootleg polo shirts have been a 20 wash cycle downer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugoFastor Posted Thursday at 02:02 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:02 AM 6 minutes ago, Prubangboy said: Haven't seen counterfeit goods in quite some time. Lots on Lazada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted Thursday at 02:06 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:06 AM Prostitutes are a big draw for the mugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted Thursday at 02:15 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:15 AM 22 minutes ago, RSD1 said: Not in any particular order: 1- Elephants 2- Beaches 3- Temples 4- Food 5- Culture 6- Markets/Shopping 7- Traditional Massages 8- Beautiful Nature 9- Friendly People 10- Travel Affordability No, definitely not the cheap sex tourism, drug tourism, ladyboys, low cost alcohol, counterfeit goods, tattoo parlors, cannabis shops, or the nightlife. Done! I think i'm gunna be sick haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted Thursday at 02:15 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:15 AM 5 minutes ago, HugoFastor said: Lots on Lazada. Yeah, but we're talking about what tourists buy. How often are they ordering stuff on Lazada? In MBK Mall, I don't see any bootlegs anymore. But then again, I don't have the radar-like clairvoyance of a vacationing factory worker from Kumming. I def miss bootleg DVD's. 'Used to be fun to bring home current films like it was an illicit one up. I live in Chiang Mai. People are indeed here for all the positives listed (except the beach) and only indulge in one so-called vice: tattoos. Chiang Mai is known for cheap, good tattoo's. I really don't get why the OP rates tattoos as a vice on par with hookers. Nor the wayward sin of "low cost alcohol". But this board needs more Mormon representation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanlea Posted Thursday at 02:25 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:25 AM 33 minutes ago, RSD1 said: Not in any particular order: 1- Elephants 2- Beaches 3- Temples 4- Food 5- Culture 6- Markets/Shopping 7- Traditional Massages 8- Beautiful Nature 9- Friendly People 10- Travel Affordability No, definitely not the cheap sex tourism, drug tourism, ladyboys, low cost alcohol, counterfeit goods, tattoo parlors, cannabis shops, or the nightlife. Done! What's the point of the topic? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD1 Posted Thursday at 02:26 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 02:26 AM 3 minutes ago, Prubangboy said: I really don't get why the OP rates tattoos as a vice on par with hookers. Nor the wayward sin of "low cost alcohol". But this board needs more Mormon representation. Tatoos aren't illicit. But it's still a bit of a cult culture. And it's a lot cheaper in Thailand than in the West, if you want to get a big piece done. So it is a draw for a certain type of unconventional traveler. Low cost alcohol, again, legal; yes, and not illicit, but Thailand draws a certain kind of denizen that comes to drink to excess and possibly get rowdy. It also seems to be an attraction for certain Europeans where alcohol is much higher priced in their own countries. 8 minutes ago, Prubangboy said: I def miss bootleg DVD's. 'Used to be fun to bring home current films like it was an illicit one up. I think they already lost their luster once torrents started dominating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted Thursday at 02:31 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:31 AM 3 minutes ago, RSD1 said: a certain kind of denizen Are there ever any high class denizens or is being a denizen always sub par? Are you or have you ever been a denizen? Me? I'd like to think not. But if I were a denizen, would I even know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD1 Posted Thursday at 02:36 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 02:36 AM 2 minutes ago, Prubangboy said: Are there ever any high class denizens or is being a denizen always sub par? Are you or have you ever been a denizen? Me? I'd like to think not. But if I were a denizen, would I even know? I meant it figuratively, probably not the best word choice. I probably should have said Reveler, Hellraiser or Rabble-rouser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted Thursday at 03:16 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:16 AM 38 minutes ago, RSD1 said: I meant it figuratively What you need is a sense of humor transplant. On average, do you think that tourists here are worse than tourists elsewhere. I don't. Even on Suk road, I see a lot of couples and shoppers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MalcolmB Posted Thursday at 03:23 AM Popular Post Share Posted Thursday at 03:23 AM 1 hour ago, proton said: Prostitutes are a big draw for the mugs! The Thai women are the big draw. You have one right? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD1 Posted Thursday at 03:33 AM Author Share Posted Thursday at 03:33 AM 14 minutes ago, Prubangboy said: What you need is a sense of humor transplant. Making a bad word choice and sense of humor are two completely different things. I already said it wasn't the best word choice. Nuff said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted Thursday at 06:55 AM Share Posted Thursday at 06:55 AM The main attraction for me was/is Thai women. I must have been right because I am very happily married to one for over 40 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted Thursday at 07:06 AM Share Posted Thursday at 07:06 AM 5 hours ago, Prubangboy said: Haven't seen counterfeit goods in quite some time. just bought some bootleg keens in FB marketplace..is the hot new copy item...have a look....once u finish your grilled cheese 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted Thursday at 07:08 AM Share Posted Thursday at 07:08 AM 3 hours ago, RSD1 said: Making a bad word choice and sense of humor are two completely different things. I already said it wasn't the best word choice. Nuff said. the newbies on this forum are full of beans and fire!.....nuff said indeed!...could have gone with ok boomer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted Thursday at 07:09 AM Share Posted Thursday at 07:09 AM 3 hours ago, Prubangboy said: What you need is a sense of humor transplant. On average, do you think that tourists here are worse than tourists elsewhere. I don't. Even on Suk road, I see a lot of couples and shoppers. boomer=1 Grenhorn=0 2 men enter..only one walks out!...sweep the leg! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted Thursday at 07:10 AM Share Posted Thursday at 07:10 AM 4 hours ago, Prubangboy said: . But if I were a denizen, would I even know? tik tok can answer that inquiry......or ask AI...its on the interwebs 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted Thursday at 07:11 AM Share Posted Thursday at 07:11 AM 5 hours ago, RSD1 said: No, definitely not the cheap sex tourism, drug tourism, ladyboys, low cost alcohol, counterfeit goods, tattoo parlors, cannabis shops, or the nightlife. Done! you got me sorted junior!..now go get me a toasty from 7-11 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted Thursday at 07:12 AM Share Posted Thursday at 07:12 AM 5 hours ago, RSD1 said: 11- Cabaret Shows You can thank me later @bob smith 12-Mama Cups You're Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted yesterday at 01:13 AM Share Posted yesterday at 01:13 AM 23 hours ago, RSD1 said: Not in any particular order: 1- Elephants 2- Beaches 3- Temples 4- Food 5- Culture 6- Markets/Shopping 7- Traditional Massages 8- Beautiful Nature 9- Friendly People 10- Travel Affordability No, definitely not the cheap sex tourism, drug tourism, ladyboys, low cost alcohol, counterfeit goods, tattoo parlors, cannabis shops, or the nightlife. Done! You're right. However, reading the posts here it seems that many come here for sex. Cheap sex for cheap men👎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dexxter Posted yesterday at 09:36 AM Share Posted yesterday at 09:36 AM (edited) 1- Elephants We have a zoo. I don't see the attraction for a large dirty animal. 2- Beaches Too hot. Too sandy. Too crowded usually. I don't see the attraction. 3- Temples Seen one, seen them all. 4- Food I can get good Thai food at home or even cook it myself. No need to travel far. 5- Culture LOL. Really? 6- Markets/Shopping I have all the materialistic crap I need. I hate shopping. 7- Traditional Massages My local Thai massage place is much cheaper if you factor in air fares and hotels. 8- Beautiful Nature Too many dirty constructions that spoil most views. Better nature in my home country. 9- Friendly People Superficially, but underneath they just want your money and for you to go home. 10- Travel Affordability Travel in my home country is cheaper and road trips are more fun. Women and nightlife are the only attractions that are harder to get back home for an older guy. Edited yesterday at 09:39 AM by Dexxter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexxter Posted yesterday at 09:55 AM Share Posted yesterday at 09:55 AM On 7/4/2024 at 5:10 PM, Sticky Rice Balls said: But if I were a denizen, would I even know? What exactly is a denizen in Thailand? Ever picture yourself stuck in a Bangkok traffic jam at rush hour, the heat suffocating, horns blaring, and motorbikes weaving through like angry hornets? Now imagine that, forever, but inside your own decaying body. The vibrant chaos of the city muted to a dull throb. Are those saffron-robed monks chanting, or figments of your fading mind? Being a denizen in Thailand would be a cruel twist. No more cooling off with a mango sticky rice by the beach, no more haggling for trinkets at the Chatuchak market. Just you, a prisoner in your own decaying form, forever trapped amidst the cacophony of life. Sure, no more tuk-tuk rides at dawn or battling the crowds at Wat Pho. But that's a cold Chang beer compared to the existential dread. Being a denizen is like staring into the face of a grinning demon statue at a temple, and the demon stares right back. Maybe there's just silence. The deafening hush after the symphony of Thailand's vibrant energy. Like finally finding peace in a hidden jungle temple, but a peace you can never escape. Denizen in Thailand? More like a nightmare on Khao San Road. Let's hope whatever's out there involves a hammock on a secluded island, a cool breeze, and definitely not an eternity as a decaying prisoner in the Land of Smiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Fever Posted yesterday at 12:52 PM Share Posted yesterday at 12:52 PM On 7/4/2024 at 11:51 AM, RSD1 said: Not in any particular order: 1- Elephants 2- Beaches 3- Temples 4- Food 5- Culture 6- Markets/Shopping 7- Traditional Massages 8- Beautiful Nature 9- Friendly People 10- Travel Affordability No, definitely not the cheap sex tourism, drug tourism, ladyboys, low cost alcohol, counterfeit goods, tattoo parlors, cannabis shops, or the nightlife. Done! Troll thread 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD1 Posted yesterday at 12:57 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 12:57 PM 4 minutes ago, Yellow Fever said: Troll thread Hi @Yamu & @Mekmong MICK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekmong MICK Posted yesterday at 01:37 PM Share Posted yesterday at 01:37 PM OP a pillock, probably had to leave his own country in shame and disgrace so is just grateful to be accepted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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