Could someone explain these terms to me. My Thai friend imples that sexual services are on offer at these places. Do they look to a westerner as ordinary cafes?

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Could someone explain these terms to me. My Thai friend imples that sexual services are on offer at these places. Do they look to a westerner as ordinary cafes?

There is a belief amongst certain Thais that a girl who works in such establishments is only slightly higher up the Thai totemn pole that a girl who works in say a bar, and about the same status as a girl who works in say a massage parlour or hairdressers shop.

Yes these places exist, but to most farangs they look like normal coffee shops, in fact unless you speak Thai you are unlikely to know exactly whats on offer at these places.

I am not talking about say Black Canyon or Starbucks, but the coffee shops at certain hotels.

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated.