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Fukin' cowardly wankers!... Ex boxer, bully boy bouncers', beating the shit out of skinny, pissed up tourists, yet again!... The story goes that they, at first, weren't admitted into the hotel, so they sneaked back in & were throwing beer around the toilets... Hmm? Guess you can make your own minds up. I'm just waiting for the 'usual suspects' Thailand apologists to pipe up & say the British lads had it coming for not showing the due respect to our honorable, non confrontational, welcoming hosts??

Spot on, Jim! And it's one of the things that really gets me too, this incredible mixture of confidence, overly high self esteem & arrogance that a lot of these aging BM uglies, in their Burma campaign shorts, Dr. Scholl sandals & dodgy shirts, exude!?!... It's truly astounding & disconcerting how these bent out of shape fatties believe their own press & think that the LB world must drop at their feet! Jezzzus... Christ knows what their pampered backgrounds were like; their mommies must have told these fukin' monts, every single hour, on the hour, that they were so truly loveable & worthwhile & that they deserve everything that their chubby little hearts desire. It still staggers me, as I'm the type who feels that I'm obligated to be a realist & put my best self forward & to be really grateful of my chance to entertain something truly exotic with someone half my age... Hoe or not!

Correctomundo, dear bumblebee! That might have actually been me who said that in another other thread?.. I've been watching this unfolding for a handful of years now. And probably right this moment, we will even find on the other forum that we're all being gently squeezed by many of the the cognoscenti into thinking that 3K plus isn't an unreasonable amount to be asked for an LT in this day & age... WTF ever happened to, "I'm ladyboy, me not real girl, me half price, 500 baht long time"????? OK, these blokes are arseholes, IMO, & probably ugly, misshapen, smelly fatties with wanky attitudes, but they have realised one thing... As short term visitors' straight off the banana boat, they have worked out that this is the golden figure to get good service, plus good attitude. In other words, they would be getting less for giving less.... So, whilst you or I could counter with, "I can easily get that & a full GFE for 1K", they can not! At the end of the day, LB's are us... Vein, short sighted, narcissistic, & only really interested in young flesh, cute little light weight, trendy, pretty little things, who just keep smiling & won't challenge us! Recognise yourself there, anyone?.... 555 Yes, in all sincerity, this is the beginning of the end of the world as we know it

Yeah, it's becoming a fad, even up here in CNX... They're all starting to parade their boytoys around As a lot of today's pretty boys are losing their inhibitions with the third sex & the Thai in the street has a lot more money in his pocket, the LB's are now falling over themselves to get at them & they're working night & day to do it!... Even my regular LB of the past couple of years has just blown me out for a swaggering midget gangsta boy with a six pack & a pretty smile. Two weeks ago, for the first ever time, she actually asked me to lend her some money (only 1K) & she admitted that it was to give to this little fucker!.. She really doesn't earn a lot at all & god knows how much she's giving this little snot, but it's a lot!.. And she's willing to go without my help to stay hanging around with him. Which brings us to another subject... This is what they want, what they really,really, want... A trendy & cute little Thai boy, who's preferably a lot younger than them, & they can dress him, mess around with his hair, take selfies together & they can be seen out together in front of their peers listening to deafening bouncy castle, kiddy pop... And that is as much as they want, they don't think of tomorrow, it's that childish & pitiful.

I suppose that I've become somewhat like a long term prison inmate as the years have gone by... I still love women & almost everything about them, the smells, the flesh, the femininity, i just love it all, the skinny ones', the fat ones', the pretty ones' & even a lot of the not so pretty ones'.... But, in this place LOS/ SE Asia generally, I've just grown to have a preference for LB's, as they're leggier, far more vivacious, far better company & much of the time capable of an almost proper conversation. Plus, I just don't trust the scheming females around here & I find 90% of the squawking, uneducated midget bar girls, utterly repulsive. Asian chicks can be great eye candy, & I still get my head turned a handful of times a day... But unfortunately it ends there! So, it's gone from fetish/kink, to now lifestyle

Most might disagree, but I don't think it helps that we can't see the face of the young lady in the top picture. The bottom pic is certainly a far stronger image... But, if the lass in top pic as a pretty face, then it might have swung it.. (Excuse the pun).

Brilliant! That's just what I wanted to hear, PDoggg.... Wasn't expecting this upcoming trip to become a nocturn.... But if needs must

Excellent replies, lads.... Really informative, good stuff, thanks a million to the pair of you! You obviously haven't heard about my reputation for getting in fights & slanging matches with cab & tuk tuk drivers, have you PDogg 55555 I love you, Sam... You make almost as much sense as my mum used to!... You're right, I'll stay on foot for this trip & make the time to take a quick visit to my local hospital for some Xanax before I go... However, I will be having a huge load up at xyzzy & sylvester's recommends, once there... But like you say, don't leave anything to chance on a first trip.

Thanks for that RX! I'd caution against street vendors too... I just like like saying arsehole things in my posts

Not even with frocks on?

Ok, so how do you guys draw money out? I'm quite sure that there will not be many of us who would invite a $5/£3 kick up the spuds, every time that we want to draw money out of an ATM? And I'm also pretty sure that the designated, highest amounts, that we could draw out of these machines at any one go will be pretty low.. Do you find sister banks to your own & go in & change funds over the counter, hopefully free of charges? How do people do it?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Talking of money, I went to SCB yesterday to change either some Baht or Sterling for $500 Yankee dollars (prices for both currencies were practically the same, so obviously Brexit didn't do us Brits that much harm), & they declined me! Apparently, they have to wait for someone to deposit some American money!?!.. So, I'm going to the airport today, so as to draw the money form an ATM & then use a money exchange at extortionate rates. Finally.... I forgot the most important question of all... Can I get any Xanax or Valium from either the pharmacies or some little chap running around the streets selling the stuff?

Cheers, thanks... So best make sure that they're large withdrawls

Good to know about the air con taxis for the odd torrential downpour, & that's a very interesting question regarding exchanging baht for dollars whilst in PP, xyzzy... Shame that there hasn't been any answers So, everyone.. How should i access my funds when my $500 runs out?... What are the ATM's like?.. Will I just draw out the local currency (riel) from either an existing Thai Baht or Sterling account through an ATM machine?... Will the charges be excessive? It costs me roughly £3 to get Sterling from England out from an ATM in Thailand... Or will I have to go into a local bank with passports & stuff?.. I just dunno?? things were incredibly antiquated last time I was in Cambodia. Anyway, PDoggg, has done a sterling job helping me to access a $13 room in the Sundance Riverside, Guest Hse.. I've just booked it on Agoda, $16 per night with the taxes etc... Brilliant value & no I.D. checks! The place looks like a bit of a 'good ole' boys' hang out from the photos, so i doubt that i'll be in the bar much & the room is a cell without views, (so that should also hopefully mean that it's quiet)? Plus, it looks clean & there's a flat screen, wi fi, room safe, unlimited coffee & a breakfast... So, it should suffice, for at least the first two nights? Unfortunately, I arrive, late in the afternoon on Wednesday, 27th, so that probably means that I won't get my visa back until after the weekend, which is a bummer?.. But hey, maybe that's more incentive to go find a roommate In view of the fact that i'll be doing at least 6 nights, owing to the weekend, I've decided to bite the bullet & go to CNX airport to politely pay for the extra baggage. and it also looks like I may well have to move on after the second night & find somewhere with views, & a bit more tranquility & ambiance, plus, no I.D. checks & hopefully a useable pool (if that's not too much to ask) ... Talking of which, does anyone know of any public swimming pools?... I'm slightly amphibious & a regular miler, so access to a good facility would be superb!

I'm with you, Big Tel! I don't see any reason to ingratiate myself... And apart from that, in spite of my gratitude, I've always looked over to the side of the bar where the bell ringer is, waved & smiled & then thought to myself... Wanker! Great post Sustra2

Damm... At these sort of prices I might have to extend my trip & discover the delights of Shinookie... Look's like I'd be silly not to

Again, thanks for the superb advice, PDoggg, I actually intended to bring about $500 & then just chew up some baht at a bad exchange rate if I run out of funds. Things like tuk tuk rides from airports into new cities are always interesting & quite exciting for me too & I learnt long ago that in spite of my aversion & unpredictable behaviour towards cabbies, for that first ride from the airport to where I'm going, I've just got to suck it up, smile, bite the bullet & pay the money... I can start calling them all shitdogs & thieves once I'm in PP 5555 Thanks Sam... interesting's what I'm after

Whooah, thanks for all your responses everyone, this is all really helpful stuff... Looks like all's not lost & I might be able to get through this with a smile on my face. And I got me a wingman too! I'll really look forward to catching up Pdoggg, I miss your company, mate, this is be well overdue... And of course, fun! xyzzy... Thanks for your good advice too, but please, don't ask me about what rulings are what? My my irregular brain just doesn't work that way, I'll just get confused, flustered & finally disengage, before turning into a jelly baby & start rocking backward & forward in a crazed looking stupor, whilst dribbling bile out of the side of my mouth... All I can tell you is that when this 'exact' same situation arose two years back, I was first given a 60 day extension of my non 'o' visa at CNX immigration & then when it expired I went to Mea Sai, did a walk over & got granted another 60 days on arrival... BAMM! I could have fallen over, as I really didn't expect this type of luck at either immigration or the border. BTW, last time I used Air Asia, (admittedly a while ago), they didn't charge on baggage up to 13KG... I even remember throwing some old shoes around CNX airport to get the weight down. Sustra2, That sounds like an interesting day trip, especially if they've got some type of museum there! it will be very interesting to see what vestiges of their original Kamere culture can be found there. Again, thanks everyone... I'll keep in touch PDoggg

Thanks sustra2, What is it, it looks like a temple complex?

Thanks for the lengthy response, Sylvester, that's much appreciated! So, I take it that the agents/bookers providing visa services in Siem Reap will be going to PP on my behalf, & that's where the extra waiting time comes in? Shit, damm, blast, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuckin fuck!!!!... I've already booked the fukin' flight the PP yesterday, I feel so stupid now, as it's with Air Asia & it was on promotion, so there's no chance that they'll change it for just a clerical charge. Bollox, I've got practically no wish what so ever, to go to Phnom Penh right now; but Siem Reap, you betcha, I'd love to go, especially for the history & the peace & quiet!!!

Hi all, My retirement visa's running out near the end of the month & due to new visa rulings, my local immigration office are consequently telling me that I've got to do a non overland visa run.... So, I've decided to fly to Phnom Penh & I'll need some tips & advice as well a few questions answered, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeese How far is the Thai embassy from the river & bar areas?... I'm after a 60 day visa Is renting motorbikes safe? i.e. Are they probably going to try to rip me off, are the police going to be all over me? Will there be a good chance that the bike will get knicked? Are there push bikes for rent? Are taxis expensive & will I constantly be getting in rows with grinning, slimey, cunning, little arsesoles who'll be constantly trying to take advantage of me?? As much as I want to rediscover Cambodia, this visa run has come as a complete surprise & I'm just not currently in the right frame of mind for a holiday (way, way, way, too much on my plate at the mo, as I'll be closing my life down here & going back to blighty in October). However, that said, I'd be stupid to turn my nose up at a well earned short break... So, bearing all that in mind, how long a stay would be advised? (I'm inclined to get bored with samey stuff & samey places). Where can I stay in QUIET accommodation with reasonable wifi that is near to the action?... And currently, where is our sort of action? Is there anyone on the ground right now who'd like to meet up, I'll be there from the 27th July? Yesterday, I punched some furniture & really hurt my hand, when the Air Asia website informed me that there's now a charge for ANY 'checked' luggage! This just disgusted me to the pit of my stomach & sent me into uncontrollable rage! Especially as I was also informed that the 'carry on' baggage is soon to be going down to 5KG).. I'm still in a heightened state of anger, but considering that I'm the type who'll get bored going out every night, should I just bite the bullet & let them extort me, so that I can stay in & watch my downloaded documentaries on my laptop, when need be?.. I honestly can't answer this for myself right now. Both Sihanoukville & Siem Reip are said to be 4/5 hrs' bus rides away?.. In most cases is this a true reality? (I'll only go into rage again if it isn't). How much should I pay for an LT or ST?... Please don't forget that I'm a bit stingy... Will charm & a dapper exterior get me anywhere? (I should have calmed down a bit by then)? Return flights currently being more expensive items that incoming ones'... Would going to Sihanoukville & then from there onto Patts be a realistic option? Or would it be an ordeal for someone who doesn't want to be away for too long? Anything else to do in PP outside of whoring drinking?... I don't mind soaking up a bit of the culture, if there is any left there nowdays?

Has I've said a load of times when these type of threads come up, the problem is us! & it's the exact same problem that we've made for ourselves with the up em'selves, top end ladyboys. It's the weakness of the sycophants that gives the empowerment, the cellar dwellers who go bananas when they get here, literally weiying soi dogs as they walk down the road & wanting to have their photos taken with their arms around local grinning policemen, or being seen putting money in alms bowls, etc. They declare their love for prozzies (Ok, that's been me too before now ) & they worship the bar owners & the pimps, especially if they've got a high profile on a forum! Has a lot of you know, I blasted a well known bar owner for very good reason & then got hair flicked by half his stalwart customers, let alone him!!!.. Fukin' bunch... And at least 50% of them would have previously called me a friend 555555555 And I'm betting that when I get down to Patts another bar owner could well be hair flicking me too... And I won't blame him, because he'll probably feel that he has no other option, because it'll be for the greater good, 'the crowd' & that's how cliques & hair flicks work, & we make them too. Anyway, as far as I'm concerned it's great!.. And I'll go back to what I do best, taking the path less well trod, down dark allys & sois, with less sloppy seconds & I'll be finding the far more interesting stuff out there. I'll get drunk where I want & with whom I want, & I won't need plastic environments, squeaky voiced, pop music for twelve year old's, overpriced beer, bar fines & attitudes or just plain won't have to endure gangs of monotonous BM's getting pissed in their awful holiday clothes, talking about getting the shits on vacation or how much the fukin' soi dogs all look the same... They can keep it The past small handful of trips to Patts have been shit!... But he next one will be great... Because I have freedom to do my thing on my timescale & that's what relaxation is all about. Be an individual!

I wonder how many ladyboys the do gooders asked? I remember laying on a police holding cell floor a couple of years back, talking to a couple of Shamrock Bar (Chiang Mai) ladyboys who just been done for meth... anyway, whilst one needed a bit of consoling, the other (slightly uglier one), just couldn't wait to start getting fucked by by skinny, Thai bad boys, with that gangsta lean.

Well, as you'd know, her name used to be Eva 5555 I've known her for years & years & she used to be one of my favorites, in fact I still make a point of seeing her whenever I'm in Patts... and I've even been to her home up in Chiang Rai before now You'd be hard pushed to find a more pleasant ladyboy with excellent English skills, to spend your time with in Patts!! She's one of the lovely ones

You're totally right, in the UK they're very much known for stealing Bert Jansch's 'Backwater slide'. I don't know that any action was ever taken for that, but it's very much common knowledge

I'm speechless for once... Ali was a hero to me & Fairport convention were one of my best bands, I loved that whole movement Pretty jealous that you're going to see Richard Thompson, Hefe!