daAugust Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Please help, i need some advice on how to survive in Thailand for two months. My story is that I'm an eighteen year old girl that will soon be backpacking in Thailand. Needing life & travel advice, as i am still very naive and had always been raised like an egg in a stone. I need to be street wise, basic knowledge of how to avoid all the wrong choices and i need to know how it to avoid unwanted attention. Thanks a bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemoncake Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) Where in Thailand are you planning to stay? Remember one easy hint "whatever sounds too good to be true most likely is not" Keep away from really cheap places to live, it is cheap for a reason. Be aware of very friendly Thai guys, usually they not so friendly unless they want something. Do not do silly things because everyone else is doing it, ie drugs Do not trust new friends you make in the bar(bar girls) they will want to borrow some money. Edited May 28, 2013 by lemoncake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 One unhelpful post has been removed. If you nothing constructive to offer, move onto to another topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post arthurwait Posted May 28, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) Respect the polite dress code. Especially at the beach if alone or away from tourist spots. Don't confront people unless you can handle yourself and don't mind picking the wrong nutter with a gun. Don't do drugs, very strong penalties. Just plain ignore any Thai that approaches you in tourist spots, especially with a great deal. Taxi drivers or Tuk tuk drivers waiting around. Suit makers. Always check there is no nutter on a motorbike/scooter zooming through stationary traffic. Zebra crossings are ignored by drivers and often redlights. Cars can turn left under a redlight if it's clear and safe to do so. The latter is ignored. Many police are just interested in bribes so don't expect any real help for free so best to avoid any situations where you might need them. Avoid getting taxis alone at night if you are female. Lots of drivers here have no problems about driving drunk this especially applies to people working as drivers. Try to asses the drivers soberness before getting on the vehicle. Avoid using minibuses as much as you possibly can and motorbike taxis. Edited May 28, 2013 by arthurwait 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDog Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 If a road is one way, make sure you look both ways. Just keep your wits about you, be aware. I hope you have a ball, good on you for doing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 DO NOT go to the FULL moon party on Koh pangnan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_Moon_Party 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Always pretend you don't have much money. If you do otherwise someone will try to relief you of it. Don't walk around with visible flash jewellery. Try to not show what money you are carrying , be as subtle as possible. Learn as much basic Thai as you can would be an advantage, numbers and your address/hotel helps with taxi drivers. Insist on the meter in cabs. If on the meter , metered airconditioned cabs are normally cheaper than tuk tuks. Strange isn't it ? Remember cheap stuff out here is cheap for a reason. It's made cheaply, don't expect it to last. You can claim VAT back on products at the airport. It maybe better to shop at modern type places that display the price like tescos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 DO NOT go to the FULL moon party on Koh pangnan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_Moon_Party Why? And anyway, if she's really a teenager, you have just gave her a free ticket to KPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Dont pay in advance for anything, dont lend out money, ask price for any service before you agree to the service, even just a taxi ride, be vary of any tricks to part You and your money, be vary of anyone offering any form of service, go into great detail what the offer is and what the price is, and confirm twice there is no misunderstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemoncake Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Dont pay in advance for anything, dont lend out money, ask price for any service before you agree to the service, even just a taxi ride, be vary of any tricks to part You and your money, be vary of anyone offering any form of service, go into great detail what the offer is and what the price is, and confirm twice there is no misunderstanding. Lads stop scaring the young girl. She is not coming to do any deals or do any business, she is coming to backpack and travel around and may be walk my dogs (i really want/need to sleep in a few days) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) I'm an eighteen year old girl [...] basic knowledge of how to avoid all the wrong choices and i need to know how it to avoid unwanted attention. Best to take things with caution you read here in this forum. Good luck and enjoy! Edited May 28, 2013 by Morakot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 One unhelpful post has been removed. If you nothing constructive to offer, move onto to another topic. This could make a good topic for the Thailand travel forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 DO NOT go to the FULL moon party on Koh pangnan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_Moon_Party Why? And anyway, if she's really a teenager, you have just gave her a free ticket to KPG Why? Because it has degenerated into a tourist attraction (many package holiday tourists). And is actually not much fun anymore. especially if a female travelling alone. It is also expensive to get to and get away from. At least that's what some younger teachers at my school told me.. maybe at 21-22 they are passed it already.. I know i am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 One unhelpful post has been removed. If you nothing constructive to offer, move onto to another topic. This could make a good topic for the Thailand travel forum. Good idea! Moved to Thailand Travel Forum for better input. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicbr Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Dont pay in advance for anything, dont lend out money, ask price for any service before you agree to the service, even just a taxi ride, be vary of any tricks to part You and your money, be vary of anyone offering any form of service, go into great detail what the offer is and what the price is, and confirm twice there is no misunderstanding. Lads stop scaring the young girl. She is not coming to do any deals or do any business, she is coming to backpack and travel around and may be walk my dogs (i really want/need to sleep in a few days) Don't listen to Poanoi.. he never goes out.. and if he does it's just up the road to BigC or the pub (at least that what he implies in his posts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salapoo Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 18. Go have lots of fun without worrying about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breadbin Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I'd say don't do anything you wouldn't do at home. Don't try to start smoking weed, drinking heavily etc. as it'll get you in all sorts of trouble. Keep you eyes open, don't hold into anyone luggage or store things in your room for your new mates. Just be sensible and have a great trip, I backpacked in Thai when I was 24 and loved it, yeah drank and partied but wasn't stupid and didn't think I was untouchable. Good luck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phronesis Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Dont pay in advance for anything, dont lend out money, ask price for any service before you agree to the service, even just a taxi ride, be vary of any tricks to part You and your money, be vary of anyone offering any form of service, go into great detail what the offer is and what the price is, and confirm twice there is no misunderstanding. Lads stop scaring the young girl. She is not coming to do any deals or do any business, she is coming to backpack and travel around and may be walk my dogs (i really want/need to sleep in a few days) Don't listen to Poanoi.. he never goes out.. and if he does it's just up the road to BigC or the pub (at least that what he implies in his posts) Not even pubs any more, i might not have been so turned off human interaction if some helpful person had told me this 12 years ago, IF i had bothered to heed the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phronesis Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Avoid any beverages that smell like mosquito repellant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOOKA Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 If you come to Hua Hin give us a shout! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOOKA Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 May be good to join other Back Packers. Force by numbers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamberal Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Another aspiring novelist. What is an "egg in a stone", by the way? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Here's the best advice. Make sure you stay in regular contact with your parents. There's no way I'd let my 18 year old daughter backpack alone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajarnpot Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 lol a lol a lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54321 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Behave as you would (or indeed should) at home. Do not assume all thais want to cheat you and all foreigners are trustworthy. You have to pay in advance for booking train/bus tickets...., book them from travel agents with a fixed premises (a shop), not a guy on the street with a sign and a table. If you take a taxi (and this suggestion applies to anyone) always sit directly behind the driver so he can't easily see you or what you are doing (counting money...) Common sence is the key 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbine1125 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Maybe you could advertise around your home city for other girls making the same trip. Alougth you will meet many new friends here it is nice to have someone you know to travel with. Whatever you decide, have a great holiday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideeguy Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Find a travel buddy and exchange vital contact info, but choose carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Posts having a go at the op have been removed. Seems, based on those posts, some members have never been 18, never had a 1st trip to Thailand, never made a 1st post on Thaivisa. Leave the decision making as to the motives of the OP up to the mods. Further such attacks will be removed and members warned/suspended so they have time to reflect on their very 1st post on Thaivisa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rak sa_ngop Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 If a road is one way, make sure you look both ways. Just keep your wits about you, be aware. I hope you have a ball, good on you for doing it. I remember being told that when crossing a road in Thailand you look in all directions- left, right, front, back and also UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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