Guest maxchang Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Hey, i'm new to this forum. How is everyone? Quote
Guest ladygaygay Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Hola! My name is Lady Gay Gay and I'm new to the forum too. I've been reading this board for a while and now I look forward to sharing my own thoughts, comments and questions. Quote
farangyai Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 Welcome to all new members (real ones). These forums are valuable reading for newcomers as well as oldtimers. There is always something new to learn. What brief pieces of advice to give you assuming you might be a first time visitor to Thailand?: 1. Learn a bit about the cultural norms if possible (ie don't show anger, be sensitive to someone losing face. 2. Stay in a comfortable place and in a place where you can feel comfortable with your "activities" ( I think Tarntawan Place is a good place to stay for first timers. That was where I first stayed. ) 3. Communicate exactly what you want clearly to the staff and the boy 4. Do some fun things with the boys (in places other than the bedroom) 5. The bars are a good starting point until you become a bit more street saavy, then the apps and Gayromeo. I have always preferred the bars because they work best for me. 6. Try learning some of the language- the boys will love you for it 7. Don't fall in love your first trip and become another ATM for the boy. I did this. I am sure the other forum members have many better ones. ChristianPFC, TotallyOz, vinapu and 1 other 4 Quote
Guest maxchang Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 hmm, I've lived here for 2 years and speak semi-fluent. Quote
Guest ladygaygay Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 Welcome to all new members (real ones). These forums are valuable reading for newcomers as well as oldtimers. There is always something new to learn. What brief pieces of advice to give you assuming you might be a first time visitor to Thailand?: 1. Learn a bit about the cultural norms if possible (ie don't show anger, be sensitive to someone losing face. 2. Stay in a comfortable place and in a place where you can feel comfortable with your "activities" ( I think Tarntawan Place is a good place to stay for first timers. That was where I first stayed. ) 3. Communicate exactly what you want clearly to the staff and the boy 4. Do some fun things with the boys (in places other than the bedroom) 5. The bars are a good starting point until you become a bit more street saavy, then the apps and Gayromeo. I have always preferred the bars because they work best for me. 6. Try learning some of the language- the boys will love you for it 7. Don't fall in love your first trip and become another ATM for the boy. I did this. I am sure the other forum members have many better ones. 6 out of 7 points of your advice involve prostitution. Thank you very much - I'm sure I won't lose my way around a brothel and will be the perfect John from now on. Seriously, I'm new to the forum but not that new to Thailand. Farangyai, may I ask what is "yai" about you? Quote
TotallyOz Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 Welcome to all new members (real ones). These forums are valuable reading for newcomers as well as oldtimers. There is always something new to learn. What brief pieces of advice to give you assuming you might be a first time visitor to Thailand?: 1. Learn a bit about the cultural norms if possible (ie don't show anger, be sensitive to someone losing face. 2. Stay in a comfortable place and in a place where you can feel comfortable with your "activities" ( I think Tarntawan Place is a good place to stay for first timers. That was where I first stayed. ) 3. Communicate exactly what you want clearly to the staff and the boy 4. Do some fun things with the boys (in places other than the bedroom) 5. The bars are a good starting point until you become a bit more street saavy, then the apps and Gayromeo. I have always preferred the bars because they work best for me. 6. Try learning some of the language- the boys will love you for it 7. Don't fall in love your first trip and become another ATM for the boy. I did this. I am sure the other forum members have many better ones. Great list. 6. I failed miserably and can't even say get out of my apartment in Thai. 7. I needed this about 12 years back. Would have saved me a fortune. Quote
Bob Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 Farangyai, may I ask what is "yai" about you? Will be interesting to see Farangyai's response.....and which part of his body he's describing (hmmm....stomach???). For Michael: "yai",depending on the tone used, means: (1) mid-tone: fiber or web (2) low tone: big, large, or grand Quote
farangyai Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 MaxChang- Welcome. If you have lived in Thailand two years you should be giving us advice. Ladygaygay- if you know your way around, then fine. I noted upfront the points were directed at newcomers. As far as the derivation of my name............. I prefer to keep you in suspense. Quote
Guest FossilGay Posted April 12, 2015 Posted April 12, 2015 For Michael: "yai",depending on the tone used, means: (1) mid-tone: fiber or web (2) low tone: big, large, or grand Thank you for the Thai lesson, Bob. Are you chanelling ChristianPFC now? Quote
Bob Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 (Sorry, OP, for the hijack of your thread) While I know Mr. Christian a bit, I'm not allowed to channel him for two basic reasons - I'm old and don't have the endurance; on the other hand, I'm just a wee bit more profligate with my baht. 55555 ChristianPFC 1 Quote
Guest LoveThailand Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Hey, i'm new to this forum. How is everyone? Welcome to the board, Max. I hope to hear more from your experiences in Thailand since I am only a visitor. Quote
Guest Fatfifty Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Welcome to the forum, stand by for unsolicited judgements, poor spelling, know it alls, fun reading, some really great reviews of boys and bars and other venues. Quote
