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Originally Posted by Boukyaku
Hey,
I'll be going to Thailand for a month and a half and found this forum by chance while researching for some important information before I arrive on the 31st this month.
I find that forums and real time advice from BMs is typically more valuable than what one might find on an unofficial website 0.o.
A short intro (although i am bad at these things!):
I've been living in Japan for 1 year now. I can practically speak the language fluently and found the experience to be interesting. Of course, before arriving to Japan I researched data via forums similiar to this one...
I will be in BK for a week then will make my way to Phuket for the rest of the time. I may visit China and Korea during my stay as well.
Through my research I found some difference and similiarities between perspectives regarding gaijins(Ferangs :p).
Both cultures seem to possess resistance to us foreigners learning their language. According to the members here, they've encountered hostility when speaking the language. The situation is similiar in Japan, but since the people are more polite, they will simply give you a blank stare or won't believe you can speak the language in the first place. Fortunately the dialects can be learned from books or the people, unlike in Thailand where it is pretty hard to learn the religion dialects according to this forum.
I can go on with that subject, but I would rather do it at MTB or elsewhere if i meet the BMs in Phuket.
As for the women, I am sorry guys... But i am leaning towards the beauty of Japanese/Koreans... The beauty of TG's simply does not do it for me. So i guess i will be a rare case where i willingly do not accompany TGs :p.
I was wondering how to fend off TGs because I heard they will be going after your wallet on the streets. I was wondering what would happen if i suddenly shouted Japanese at them... Perhaps that would fend them off?(joke)
Anyway, I am looking forward to the cheap food, peace and quiet! Perhaps someone can recommend a good place to stay in Phuket? A place with a single room with private bathroom/shower?
Also, i heard going from BK to PH by bus is horrid, so anyone know any good travel agencies in BK that I could use for a short plane flight?
Looking forward to the trip!
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Hello there,
I bet you change your mind about the Thai beauties once you've been there a few hours. Also I'm sure you'll change your mind about them all trying to steal your cash. I've been there many times and no trouble, but I still don't carry wads of cash on me person though. All in all I bet you have a great trip and more than likely will book your return flight as soon as you get home.
By the way I fiound that I get a lot better response from the Thai chicks when I try to speak their language. At least they seem to open up (in more ways than one) even though money always seems to do the trick as well. Try this website. It allows you to hear the pronunciation of the word.
http://www.thai-language.com/default.aspx
Have a safe and trouble free trip.