dear webmaster

[cotambear]

I am hopefully going to patong for three months later in the year. I will have to watch my money, so; how about a new forum called `Cheap Charlies`.
This could list all the cheap comforts like cheapest beers, happy hours, cheapest BF`s, cheapest internet, cheapest breakfasts, cheapest bike hire, cheapest trad massage, haircuts, fags, you get the drift. Any chance? Thanks in advance. (Not that I`m tight). lol

[chadds2005]

LOL,

Yeh it would be good! Im going to Thailand in June for 7 weeks and Im a student doing abit of travelling, therefore as u can imagine me cash is not limited!!

Any cheap efforts, whether its bars, hotels, or anything else! would be great info to know

[andy50]

you could buy your beer from 7-11 and drink it in the bangla bars just ask them if you can use one of their glasses

[stevem]

Khee Niao!!

[LivinLOS]

Doesnt really need a forum but it could make a thread..

Antons place on Sansabai (cant remember the damn name this morning) has a long happy hour through most of the day.. Cheap beer close to Bangla..

P Bar on Nanai (beware.. serious morning drinkers in here) has breakfasts starting at 39 baht and thier biggest is still sub 100.. Beer in here was also 40 baht happy hour afternoon but I think that stopped recently..

Not too much in the way of happy hours that I can think off... The rest can be economised by A) picking your girl up from the beach.. B) Getting yoiur girl to give you massage and C) hair cuts..

[mike peters]

sometimes cheap is not always best

Maybe the thread should be called best value for money

My first question would be

Where to get the best exchange rate, i know it's best to get your money over in LOS but what is the rate like at the airport kiosks compared with the many banks or kiosks in the city center.

[IreMark]

Originally Posted by cotambear

I am hopefully going to patong for three months later in the year. I will have to watch my money, so; how about a new forum called `Cheap Charlies`.
This could list all the cheap comforts like cheapest beers, happy hours, cheapest BF`s, cheapest internet, cheapest breakfasts, cheapest bike hire, cheapest trad massage, haircuts, fags, you get the drift. Any chance? Thanks in advance. (Not that I`m tight). lol

I agree that this would be a good idea, not just cheap locations within phuket but throughout Thailand.

[andy50]

Originally Posted by mike peters

sometimes cheap is not always best

Maybe the thread should be called best value for money

My first question would be

Where to get the best exchange rate, i know it's best to get your money over in LOS but what is the rate like at the airport kiosks compared with the many banks or kiosks in the city center.

not much difference i dont think,change a small amount in the airport ,then change the rest in the city /resort as and when you need it

[cotambear]

Originally Posted by SafeAs

The Cheapest LBs are available on Beach Road after 2pm...

Nonono. Drunken farang, `i love you` from LB then wallet gone

[cotambear]

Originally Posted by Bono

Hmm not a tread fro me, couse im no cheap charlie

Not to offend anyone, but i will not go to the other side of the world to live and stay as a cc, then i would spend some more time home to get the money to go and realy enjoy myself, i couldt not do that if i have to watch every penny i use.

I take the point, but for 3 months I just cannot afford to pay inflated farang prices all the time so I would appreciate any tips.

[joeblow]

Originally Posted by cotambear

Nonono. Drunken farang, `i love you` from LB then wallet gone

What makes you think only a LB would steal your wallet of you are drunk. Typical fool making a stereotypical observation

[Allybabba22]

Originally Posted by joeblow

What makes you think only a LB would steal your wallet of you are drunk. Typical fool making a stereotypical observation

I think you have read his post wrong joeblow, If you read SafeAs post before this one you can see why he said that because it is well known that the LBs hanging around there do try and rob people all the time, Especially at that time and also he never said that he only thinks LBs will rob you, As im sure he knows there is also a lot of BGs who would rob you just as quick.

[LivinLOS]

Beach Rd Katoeys are notorious for being the worst rep of any general area or group in Patong.. Nothing foolish about that statement.. Doesnt extend to ALL Katoeys or any other bias.. Just a fact.

[cotambear]

Originally Posted by joeblow

What makes you think only a LB would steal your wallet of you are drunk. Typical fool making a stereotypical observation

Hmm. Well I never said ONLY ladyboys steal wallets. I had a couple of experiences of LB`s approaching late at night and feeling for my wallet. I discussed this with a thai woman friend who confirmed that I was very right to be wary and this was not an uncommon experience.

Finally, you`ve jumped in without reading the post properly thinking here`s an easy chance to put someone down. In my experience thats the behavior of a pretty insecure person. And a fool.

[merlin]

Hi Livinlos,
I curious as to what you meant by "c" haircuts in your post about the cheap charlie thing,am I missing something by assuming you get only a haircut at a hairdresser????
cheers Livin IMHO you seem to have the answers to the mysteries of the Kingdom

[joeblow]

Finally, you`ve jumped in without reading the post properly thinking here`s an easy chance to put someone down. In my experience thats the behavior of a pretty insecure person. And a fool.

OK I apologise if I have misread the post. It just irks me when people make statements like this. I realise many ladyboys gather on the beach road and try to rip off unsuspecting tourists. Firstly I was not trying to put anyone down, so look who has jumped to conclusions. And can you explain to me how from all this you make the unfounded remark that I am insecure?

[LivinLOS]

Sorry was too lazy to type the previopus part again.. I meant C) let tthe girl you pick up cut your haitr (dangerous but her.. If you have the cash you will still be hansum man )

[cotambear]

Originally Posted by joeblow

OK I apologise if I have misread the post. It just irks me when people make statements like this. I realise many ladyboys gather on the beach road and try to rip off unsuspecting tourists. Firstly I was not trying to put anyone down, so look who has jumped to conclusions. And can you explain to me how from all this you make the unfounded remark that I am insecure?

Well, jumping at the opportunity to call someone a `fool` looks like strong need to put others down to me. I can see a flame war in the offing here so this will be my last post on the subject. Lifes too short. if I ever see you in the MTB I`ll buy you a beer, no hard feelings. If your intereseted, heres some theory on `put downs`. from:

http://mentalhelp.net/psyhelp/chap9/chap9h.htm

"Berne's book, Games People Play, was a best seller for several years. It was and is meaningful to many people. What is a game? It is a put on...a dishonest interaction designed (by the "child") to deflate someone or to inflate the game player's ego. Every game has three steps: (1) the initial interaction which appears on the surface to be reasonable and straight-forward. This is the "hook" or the "set up" --a deceptive front or pretense which hides the true purpose of the game. (2) There is a secret ulterior purpose --the destructive need. This is a hidden agenda, and gradually a "switch" is made from the pretense to the real motive. (3) There is an unhealthy, childish, "sick" outcome, a "pay off" that usually degrades the player him/herself or the other person. An example will make it clear. Suppose you volunteer to help a friend with her math problems. If there is a part of you (the child) which unintentionally makes the math lesson more difficult or confusing to her than it needs to be, then you are probably playing a game. If you use her feeling stupid to make yourself feel smart and superior, than it's a game. If you get some pleasure out of seeing her feel inadequate and scared or feel satisfaction out of proving again to yourself that most women are dumb, then it's a game, since you aren't really helping, although you may consciously think that is your motive.

Games, as defined by Berne, are always destructive to relationships. They aren't "fun and games;" they end up being very serious and cruel interactions. So why are they performed over and over? As mentioned before, we have needs to "one up" another person, to punish ourselves, to feel self-righteous, to get attention (even if negative), to deny our fears and self-doubts and responsibility, to cut down others and so on. In the service of these needs, games yield a variety of immediate, primitive, pleasurable feelings, e.g.

I'm smarter than you are!
I'm always being dumped on so I have a right to get revenge--to be mean and nasty."

And just for the record, I`m not perfect, and do it myself on occasion..........

[stevem]

Gee, how far off topic has this post gone???

[dawsey]

Originally Posted by cotambear

Well, jumping at the opportunity to call someone a `fool` looks like strong need to put others down to me. I can see a flame war in the offing here so this will be my last post on the subject. Lifes too short. if I ever see you in the MTB I`ll buy you a beer, no hard feelings. If your intereseted, heres some theory on `put downs`. from:

http://mentalhelp.net/psyhelp/chap9/chap9h.htm

"Berne's book, Games People Play, was a best seller for several years. It was and is meaningful to many people. What is a game? It is a put on...a dishonest interaction designed (by the "child") to deflate someone or to inflate the game player's ego. Every game has three steps: (1) the initial interaction which appears on the surface to be reasonable and straight-forward. This is the "hook" or the "set up" --a deceptive front or pretense which hides the true purpose of the game. (2) There is a secret ulterior purpose --the destructive need. This is a hidden agenda, and gradually a "switch" is made from the pretense to the real motive. (3) There is an unhealthy, childish, "sick" outcome, a "pay off" that usually degrades the player him/herself or the other person. An example will make it clear. Suppose you volunteer to help a friend with her math problems. If there is a part of you (the child) which unintentionally makes the math lesson more difficult or confusing to her than it needs to be, then you are probably playing a game. If you use her feeling stupid to make yourself feel smart and superior, than it's a game. If you get some pleasure out of seeing her feel inadequate and scared or feel satisfaction out of proving again to yourself that most women are dumb, then it's a game, since you aren't really helping, although you may consciously think that is your motive.

Games, as defined by Berne, are always destructive to relationships. They aren't "fun and games;" they end up being very serious and cruel interactions. So why are they performed over and over? As mentioned before, we have needs to "one up" another person, to punish ourselves, to feel self-righteous, to get attention (even if negative), to deny our fears and self-doubts and responsibility, to cut down others and so on. In the service of these needs, games yield a variety of immediate, primitive, pleasurable feelings, e.g.

I'm smarter than you are!
I'm always being dumped on so I have a right to get revenge--to be mean and nasty."

And just for the record, I`m not perfect, and do it myself on occasion..........

Jeez...........far too deep for this forum

[mars]

Ok cotcambear i get the picture

[joeblow]

Originally Posted by cotambear

Well, jumping at the opportunity to call someone a `fool` looks like strong need to put others down to me. I can see a flame war in the offing here so this will be my last post on the subject. Lifes too short. if I ever see you in the MTB I`ll buy you a beer, no hard feelings. If your intereseted, heres some theory on `put downs`. from:

http://mentalhelp.net/psyhelp/chap9/chap9h.htm

"Berne's book, Games People Play, was a best seller for several years. It was and is meaningful to many people. What is a game? It is a put on...a dishonest interaction designed (by the "child") to deflate someone or to inflate the game player's ego. Every game has three steps: (1) the initial interaction which appears on the surface to be reasonable and straight-forward. This is the "hook" or the "set up" --a deceptive front or pretense which hides the true purpose of the game. (2) There is a secret ulterior purpose --the destructive need. This is a hidden agenda, and gradually a "switch" is made from the pretense to the real motive. (3) There is an unhealthy, childish, "sick" outcome, a "pay off" that usually degrades the player him/herself or the other person. An example will make it clear. Suppose you volunteer to help a friend with her math problems. If there is a part of you (the child) which unintentionally makes the math lesson more difficult or confusing to her than it needs to be, then you are probably playing a game. If you use her feeling stupid to make yourself feel smart and superior, than it's a game. If you get some pleasure out of seeing her feel inadequate and scared or feel satisfaction out of proving again to yourself that most women are dumb, then it's a game, since you aren't really helping, although you may consciously think that is your motive.

Games, as defined by Berne, are always destructive to relationships. They aren't "fun and games;" they end up being very serious and cruel interactions. So why are they performed over and over? As mentioned before, we have needs to "one up" another person, to punish ourselves, to feel self-righteous, to get attention (even if negative), to deny our fears and self-doubts and responsibility, to cut down others and so on. In the service of these needs, games yield a variety of immediate, primitive, pleasurable feelings, e.g.

I'm smarter than you are!
I'm always being dumped on so I have a right to get revenge--to be mean and nasty."

And just for the record, I`m not perfect, and do it myself on occasion..........

Wow you are not in the psychological profession by any chance over analysing a single statement made on a forum, I will certainly have to watch what I say from now on, shit what will you say about my fascinations for ladyboys?

Anyway I certainly have no hard feelings and would be happy to meet up with any member for a beer or three. In fact I will be in Phuket in 2 weeks and look foward to dropping by the MTB.

[hugos]

Originally Posted by LivinLOS

If you have the cash you will still be hansum man )

555555555 a good one.

Hugo