KarlosInBKK Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi everyone, Me - 32 year old male from England working as an English Teacher in BKK. I live in Phaya Thai Her - 27 year old Thai female. She's a secretary and usually just goes to RCA. She's a nice girl and lives in Bang Kapi. When - Saturday night. What venues would you recommend? I don't mind moving from one place to another. I suppose my budget for the whole night would be up to 3000-4000 baht. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post casualposter Posted April 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2014 If this is a first date then no way should you be planning to spend that much. Never blow cash on Thai girls. Take her to a normal Thai restaurant and spend 500 Baht max. Encourage her to pay her share. If she doesn't like it, tell her to bugger off. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlosInBKK Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Sorry forgot to say that it is a first date. 3000-4000 is my maximum budget. Ideally I would like to spend less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualposter Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Sorry forgot to say that it is a first date. 3000-4000 is my maximum budget. Ideally I would like to spend less. Ha! Aim to spend MUCH less. Blowing large amounts of cash early on sets a precedent you may not be able to sustain. Go to a fairly quiet place where you can chat and get to know each other. There are some good Thai restaurants around Petchaburi Road (sois 5-7). Have a nice time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlosInBKK Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Sorry forgot to say that it is a first date. 3000-4000 is my maximum budget. Ideally I would like to spend less. Blowing large amounts of cash early on sets a precedent you may not be able to sustain. Yeah good point thanks casualposter. Let's say somewhere between 1000-2000 for dinner and drinks. I can sink quite a few drinks so I need to take that into account if we go for more after dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pralaad Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 For drinks, head down to Tapaz in Silom, great club For dinner, i would go to Sukhumvit soi 12, french place, do not recall the name, but its past the condoms & cabbage place. This french place is pretty romantic yet casual, crepes well priced and delicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaoboi Bebobp Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 If this is a first date then no way should you be planning to spend that much. Never blow cash on Thai girls. Take her to a normal Thai restaurant and spend 500 Baht max. Encourage her to pay her share. If she doesn't like it, tell her to bugger off. I second this approach. The point is to test her. Don't waste time and money on someone who isn't comfortable with an ordinary night out. As others have said, don't set a high bar. They won't be impressed anyway, but may want to keep taking advantage of you. If she's still interested in you, after a few modest nights out, then keep going and occasionally step up the quality. In summary, weed them out fast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldfun Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 som tum or grilled fish or jim jum. plenty of those isan style joints around and it doesnt matter if the chic is isan south north or even central petchaburi got plenty of those or in front of centralworld. later on head to khaosan or rca (route66). enjoy! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scoutman360 Posted April 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2014 If she is a "normal" Thai girl, she might be a little uncomfortable around the farang getto's (lower Sukhumvit or Silom). Girls that don't get much exposure to foreigners tend to like simple inexpensive places, Thai style restaurants, with little or no foreigners around. On a first date, you also want a quiet place where you can talk without loud thumping music. There are loads of these types of restaurants on Ram Intra road. But this area is hard to navigate for the first time without a car. A second choice of mine would be an outdoor Thai restaurant right next to the Ekamai BTS station. Very Thai-style atmosphere with acoustic guitar music. After that you can taxi up Ekamai and have a drink around the night area. This plan would keep her in her comfort zone....around Thai people. Another place comes to mind that is on the top of a building at the Victory Monument BTS. I agree with the others posters. Don't spend much. Check the menu, order cheap dishes. Watch her reactions and see if she does the same. See if she offers to help pay. My experience with the normal Thai girl crowd is that they usually want to help pay. If she orders too much food, orders expensive dishes, and doesn't pull out her purse, run. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thainess Posted April 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2014 I always take them for a romantic dinner on the street (kebabs, satay chicken or noodle soup; if she seems like a really special girl, then maybe even pad thai), max. spend 100 baht for both people, then to really impress them and loosen their knicker elastic a bit more, after dining we retire for scrumptious drinks (lao kao) from any makeshift streetside bar with miniature red plastic stools. This approach has never failed for me yet! Maximum spend is going to be 300 baht with lao kao at 20 baht a shot, and I also know where to get it for 10! We urban sophisticates are always "in the know". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldfun Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 hahaha thainess Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I seriously doubt that she is with A farang she will offer to pay half.My experience seems to be the person that has the most money pays.Most thai's always expect the farang to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apiwan Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I seriously doubt that she is with A farang she will offer to pay half.My experience seems to be the person that has the most money pays.Most thai's always expect the farang to pay. I beg to differ , loads of my mates ( Thai ) either share or pay, it's not just one way, Depends on the people, Thai or fallang , wherever you are Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 If this is a first date then no way should you be planning to spend that much. Never blow cash on Thai girls. Take her to a normal Thai restaurant and spend 500 Baht max. Encourage her to pay her share. If she doesn't like it, tell her to bugger off. I will go with that....... ............ except for the OP rummaging in the birds purse....... But beware OP, if she is a nice girl you might be paying for many, be warned......... .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) I suppose my budget for the whole night would be up to 3000-4000 baht. Vertigo at Banyan Tree Bangkok Vertigo and Moon Bar - Banyan Tree Hotel Vertigo and Moon Bar - Banyan Tree Hotel Sathorn - 61st Floor This alfresco bar-cum-restaurant is 61 floors above the bustling streets of Bangkok, overlooking a magnificent cityscape. The stylish setting fuses fairytale romance and cosmopolitan chic. Indulge in some of the world's finest champagne, exotic cocktails, wine-by-the-glass or non-alcoholic beverages in the bar area, or go all the way for a memorable dinner of barbecued seafood. Read More... working as an English Teacher in BKK Btw, your budget seems very generous for a (first) date. Edited April 21, 2014 by Morakot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted April 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2014 There is nothing wrong with the Op taking a nice lady somewhere decent. There is nothing wrong with the Op paying, he is after all taking out his date. Most women in the world would appreciate being taken out somewhere nice, they wouldn't appreciate being expected to have to pay for it. Additionally, it doesn't set a precedent, if she is decent girl and enjoy's the Ops company she will be happy to go anywhere for dinner with him on follow up dates. Starting off somewhere nice simply shows that the Op is prepared to make some effort. Specifically On Topic: Places to take a date for a nice meal and relaxing enjoyable atmosphere. To Die For (On Thonglor) Spring and Summer (just off Sukhumvit 49) Le Petit Zinc Honmono on Thonglor 23 (Japanese) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I always take them for a romantic dinner on the street (kebabs, satay chicken or noodle soup; if she seems like a really special girl, then maybe even pad thai), max. spend 100 baht for both people, then to really impress them and loosen their knicker elastic a bit more, after dining we retire for scrumptious drinks (lao kao) from any makeshift streetside bar with miniature red plastic stools. This approach has never failed for me yet! Maximum spend is going to be 300 baht with lao kao at 20 baht a shot, and I also know where to get it for 10! We urban sophisticates are always "in the know".Some great tips! Should one chip in fifty percent for a motocycle taxi or simply send her off home on a free red bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Girl is from Bang Kapi, no problem, take her to one of the Jap/Korean places on the second floor of The Mall Bang Kapi, three hours eat as much as you want buffet, 300/400 baht per person. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Lake Palmer would recommend Cabbages and Condoms on Soi 12. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow San Load Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) re OP: huh? Edited April 21, 2014 by Cow San Load Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maamoot Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 If this is a first date then no way should you be planning to spend that much. Never blow cash on Thai girls. Take her to a normal Thai restaurant and spend 500 Baht max. Encourage her to pay her share. If she doesn't like it, tell her to bugger off. Wow , you are pretty much like every Thai girls dream date ! They must be kicking your door down trying to hook up with you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjoo888 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 If she's like many Thai girls, you will be chaperoned by a few of her friends as well. Don't be surprised if it's not just the two of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henksteeghsth Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Go eat near your hotel don't spend money on a taxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel1 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I would go to Muse in thonglor, on the 3rd floor they have a hip and trendy terras with life (thai music) hip and trendy place and the prices are for sure reasonable for the quality you get. Mostly Thai crowd there and a relaxed atmosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjcampbe Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 . A second choice of mine would be an outdoor Thai restaurant right next to the Ekamai BTS station. Very Thai-style atmosphere with acoustic guitar music. After that you can taxi up Ekamai and have a drink around the night area. This plan would keep her in her comfort zone....around Thai people. A great suggestion scoutman. I had the same thought immediately... the place at Ekamai BTS is called Baan Rai Cafe, right on the corner of Ekamai and Sukhumvit. Casual, laid back, decent food, good prices, outdoors with quiet music... easy to get to... It has an old ruins look with broken brick walls that gives it a little ambiance without it feeling like you are in one of those touristy restaurants that look like gift shops and cost 10x more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Girl is from Bang Kapi, no problem, take her to one of the Jap/Korean places on the second floor of The Mall Bang Kapi, three hours eat as much as you want buffet, 300/400 baht per person. or go to McDonalds on the ground floor and save the difference for the cinema upstairs don't watch Transcendence though... awful awful movie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkungbank Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Soi Thong lor in Sukumwit have many high end pubs and restaurants very romantic place if she likes dance have walking distance after nice dinner, it's good place to date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saramsland Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Hi everyone, Me - 32 year old male from England working as an English Teacher in BKK. I live in Phaya Thai Her - 27 year old Thai female. She's a secretary and usually just goes to RCA. She's a nice girl and lives in Bang Kapi. When - Saturday night. What venues would you recommend? I don't mind moving from one place to another. I suppose my budget for the whole night would be up to 3000-4000 baht. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. If you wish to keep it cheaper and a little more Thai try some of the restaurants on Naradhiwas, seem to be popular with locals.. Some to name are Sortrel or Sleep Around.. Open air or closed and air conditioned with Thai bands playing a bit of music.. Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brit1984 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 based on my thai girl friends (not girlfriends) they will be more than happy with a cheap Thai place... when they get towards late twenties (like this girl) they are mostly so desperate it doesn't take much to impress them... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini81 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Somtam at the night market. Find out fast if she's sincere or not. Don't booze on the first date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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