dsprtliving Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) -Do try some street food...it is often just as yummy as it smells, and often fresher than restaurant fare. -Don't assume every local you meet wants a free impromptu English lesson...make an effort to learn a little Thai while your here! -Do enjoy a "legitimate" foot massage or two....you'll be extremely glad you did! -DON"T go anywhere with Tuk Tuk drivers/taxis conveniently waiting outside your hotel...walk up the street a bit and catch one on the move -Do be polite with the locals but don't "wai" every single Thai you meet....You wouldn't shake hands with every single person you interact with on a daily basis at home, so why do it here? -Don't get into altercations with the locals....even if your in the right, you WILL lose one way or the other! -Do learn to walk away and let things go. -Don't fall in love with the first lovely set of eyes and sultry smile you meet....just don't! -Do be aware of opening and closing times of temples and tourist attractions....DON"T believe anyone who tells you otherwise...make sure you go and have a look for yourself! -Don't stick to the tourist ghettos....get out and immerse yourself in the local culture -Do make sure the taxi drivers turns on the meter as soon as you get in, and that he knows the destination before you get on your way! Edited November 7, 2012 by dsprtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenervoussurgeon Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Do what i did 23 years ago roger every good looking girl,fall in love with them all and break your heart when you catch the plane home then 6 weeks later come back rent a flat and start all over again ps after you fall in love ,send her away with a tear in your eye and start from the begining again,repeat this for many years untill you do actually meet a woman who you can really fall in love with. and dont wai every tom dick and harry. enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 DO - show respect to your hosts DO- respect the culture DO - try to read at least one book about the country its people and customs, it will enrich your stay. DO - try to think with your head not your D*ck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 -Do be polite with the locals but don't "wai" every single Thai you meet Why not? It is most amusing for us who have been here for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theslime Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Don,t tell the drunk tourist, that his bar girl is a man within earshot, or the she/male might kill the you, the good samaritan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Don,t tell the drunk tourist, that his bar girl is a man within earshot, or the she/male might kill the you, the good samaritan. I've never met a ladyboy who tried to pass herself off as a woman. Have you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxme Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Don,t tell the drunk tourist, that his bar girl is a man within earshot, or the she/male might kill the you, the good samaritan. I've never met a ladyboy who tried to pass herself off as a woman. Have you? So you are saying you don't know until you have tried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Don,t tell the drunk tourist, that his bar girl is a man within earshot, or the she/male might kill the you, the good samaritan. I've never met a ladyboy who tried to pass herself off as a woman. Have you? So you are saying you don't know until you have tried? What you can't read? No. I am saying lady boys will tell a potential customer up front and the first thing. They don't try and kid you they are a woman. Wake up. Come to Thailand and experience this wonderful culture and people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxme Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Don,t tell the drunk tourist, that his bar girl is a man within earshot, or the she/male might kill the you, the good samaritan. I've never met a ladyboy who tried to pass herself off as a woman. Have you? So you are saying you don't know until you have tried? What you can't read? No. I am saying lady boys will tell a potential customer up front and the first thing. They don't try and kid you they are a woman. Wake up. Come to Thailand and experience this wonderful culture and people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I've never met a ladyboy who tried to pass herself off as a woman. Have you? Sure, it's very common out and about in public, not talking about sex-worker situations even, and they are quite delighted when you're fooled. But within the sex work context twice in my early years I didn't find out until we were disrobing, and both times (big innocent Marilyn Monroe eyes and voice) "oh wow, I thought you knew!" and tried to persuade me it didn't matter. Well to me it does, no negativity, big friendly smile sorry I don't swing that way here's a couple of hundred for your wasted time and cab fare off you go. No problem in those cases anyway. But I could see the occasional tough one looking to get at least a higher percentage of the ST fee, wouldn't be worth a conflict over it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I've never met a ladyboy who tried to pass herself off as a woman. Have you? Sure, it's very common out and about in public, not talking about sex-worker situations even, and they are quite delighted when you're fooled. But within the sex work context twice in my early years I didn't find out until we were disrobing, and both times (big innocent Marilyn Monroe eyes and voice) "oh wow, I thought you knew!" and tried to persuade me it didn't matter. Well to me it does, no negativity, big friendly smile sorry I don't swing that way here's a couple of hundred for your wasted time and cab fare off you go. No problem in those cases anyway. But I could see the occasional tough one looking to get at least a higher percentage of the ST fee, wouldn't be worth a conflict over it either. I don't know actual number a couple of hundred of lady boys give or take 30 or so. Never happened to me once. Maybe I am just tough looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Avoid drunks with guns, especially those in uniform. Don't lend any money. Don't listen to Blokes in Pubs:) (visa experts, SAS, you name it, they're all here!) Edited November 7, 2012 by evadgib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Based of plenty of requests received on a regular basis: DO NOT contact me (i.e. to plan your itinerary, book your rooms,... ask for freebies) just because we are virtual "friends" on whatever social network. I am neither a travel agent nor a philanthropist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Well in my case any friends and acquaintances from real life - and even some from just online are welcome to come to my place and crash as long as they don't expect anything fancy, maybe chip in USD $10 a day for food and stay as long as you like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Do remember to look both ways (several times ) when crossing the road - even if it is a one way street ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxme Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Do remember to look both ways (several times ) when crossing the road - even if it is a one way street ! Might be a better advice for the Thais but good anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Don't carry balloons onto the BTS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Do bring me some P.G Tips, Heinz salad cream and Bisto gravy powder. Don't walk around topless, even if you are an Adonis. Are you sure? Surely there must be some exemptions? OH ... do take care of your health 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Do remember to look both ways (several times ) when crossing the road - even if it is a one way street ! Not a bad idea even when you're sticking to the footpath. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Do not rent a scooter if can't ride. Do rent a big bike if you know how to ride. Do not ask a lady if she smokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Do not ask a lady if she smokes. Actually a very important question as long as she isn't really a lady - I would never consider a girl that didn't answer both yes and no. Edited November 7, 2012 by BigJohnnyBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacktrip Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 sorry, no advice! have fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Rule number one. Don't get serious about sex partners until you have known them for a LONG time and have seen what they are really like. So if a hot, attractive, 20 something year old lady begins lusting for my body and says to me; give it to me now hansum man, should I ask her for references first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheechoo Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Don't get bothered by old fat guys with the little spinners on their arms. Find someone who speaks reasonable Thai and your language to go along and get off the beaten track where foreigners are rarely seen and A/C unheard of. Spread a little money around sponsoring some parties for the locals, crash a few weddings or something, let loose and party with a bunch of salt-of-the-earth Thais. The little islands at the midway stops of the regular local ferry service between the islands off Krabi and Phuket are good candidates, but do pack your mozzie repellant. Don't get all stressed about paying a bit more than the locals for stuff, as long as it's still a lot cheaper than back home not worth raising your blood pressure over. Have a scan through the threads here and pay attention to some of the stuff that gets repeated over and over again. But whatever you do don't take it all as gospel - except my posts of course 8-) theres a reason there r places where foreigners dont go. THEre is nothing there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Don't get bothered by old fat guys with the little spinners on their arms. Find someone who speaks reasonable Thai and your language to go along and get off the beaten track where foreigners are rarely seen and A/C unheard of. After reading that thread about teachers perhaps it is better to get someone who speaks no English at all. Then you can have an experience like the students who learn Thai from a Teacher who speaks no English. Perhaps not a good idea to go to the crocodile farm or Bang Kwang prison with this person though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Don't get bothered by old fat guys with the little spinners on their arms. Find someone who speaks reasonable Thai and your language to go along and get off the beaten track where foreigners are rarely seen and A/C unheard of. Spread a little money around sponsoring some parties for the locals, crash a few weddings or something, let loose and party with a bunch of salt-of-the-earth Thais. The little islands at the midway stops of the regular local ferry service between the islands off Krabi and Phuket are good candidates, but do pack your mozzie repellant. Don't get all stressed about paying a bit more than the locals for stuff, as long as it's still a lot cheaper than back home not worth raising your blood pressure over. Have a scan through the threads here and pay attention to some of the stuff that gets repeated over and over again. But whatever you do don't take it all as gospel - except my posts of course 8-) theres a reason there r places where foreigners dont go. THEre is nothing there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 Ya and it gets boring having women pay for your drinks after a while. Next thing you know they may be taking advantage of you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Do bring me some P.G Tips, Heinz salad cream and Bisto gravy powder. Don't walk around topless, even if you are an Adonis. Dude, go to Villa or TOPS.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Do bring me some P.G Tips, Heinz salad cream and Bisto gravy powder. Don't walk around topless, even if you are an Adonis. Dude, go to Villa or TOPS.... Why is Villa or Tops the place to catch topless people now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandalay84 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 DO Bring Imodium DON'T poop yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 DO Bring Imodium DON'T poop yourself Buy it local. Actually that is a good point of discussion. Should you poop the bad bacteria out of your system or stop it up inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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