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Is there a skype group or something similar for Thai based 2p2'ers?

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Still have USD on Pokerstars / Neteller / Skrill for Thai Baht if anyone needs

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09-24-2017 , 10:53 PM

#63678

lol69

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Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,374

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Originally Posted by tikmassy

Drinks seem too expensive and I think the girl might of been in on it. Some others can chime in but I think a beer is like 100 baht or so. Could of been the place you drank at but that's very expensive imo.

800 baht is possible of you load of data but you can for under 500baht as well if you only need a few gig. Check out dtac or some other website to see how much the sims cost.

300 baht entry for one drink isn't unusual at a bangkok club. maybe he went to somewhere like mixx.

if he did go to somewhere like mixx, then 1000 baht for three drinks is possible.

even somewhere like insomnia in pattaya is about 250 baht for a drink.

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09-24-2017 , 11:36 PM

#63679

8rysh

adept

Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 962

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Originally Posted by lol69

Havana Social Sukhumvit 11. When I returned, I saw a printed out sign confirming the 300baht entry, so I don't think it was a scam. It probably matters that I got mixed drinks, too.

Anyone know a gym with free weights near Asok BTS for a reasonable price? Got quoted 6k for 3 months, but that's more than I'd pay in the US. Would be interested in daily, weekly, and monthly rates. Thanks.

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09-25-2017 , 12:01 AM

#63680

Jeff W

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 9,556

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Originally Posted by 8rysh

Anyone know a gym with free weights near Asok BTS for a reasonable price? Got quoted 6k for 3 months, but that's more than I'd pay in the US. Would be interested in daily, weekly, and monthly rates. Thanks.

Any gym cheaper than that will be complete garbage(like Tony's Gym) or far(like Muscle Factory--also their barbells are either bent or too thin, whippy and ****ty).

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09-25-2017 , 12:44 AM

#63681

5 south

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,665

Decent gyms are terrible value out here, you're not going to get US prices. Just one of those things.

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09-25-2017 , 01:08 AM

#63682

8rysh

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Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 962

Surprising and disappointing. I appreciate the responses. There's an excellent powerlifting gym where I'm from in the US for $20/month and I don't think that's unusual. It's interesting that the relative cost is all over the place for different things here.

Any thoughts on motorcycle taxis? I've used them several times now and really, I love the experience. Am I being an idiot though? I know there are tons of traffic deaths here, but is that mostly cyclists not knowing what they're doing? Maybe riding with a pro is relatively safe?

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09-25-2017 , 01:25 AM

#63683

5 south

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,665

Motorcycle taxis come 3rd to only bum guns and bj bars. The only way to fly

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09-25-2017 , 01:34 AM

#63684

MojoAG

journeyman

Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 305

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Originally Posted by 8rysh

I'm a big fan of Havana Social and I doubt you got ripped off. They charge cover after 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights because they have a live band downstairs. That does get you one free drink as you mentioned. Their drinks can tend to be expensive depending on what you order. They have a lot of premium rums and that costs money. Most drinks are probably in the 240-350 range, however there are some that are much more expensive. There cigars are pretty reasonably priced by Thailand standards and they have a decent assortment of Cubans. Humidor is properly maintained unlike some other bars.

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09-25-2017 , 02:11 AM

#63685

iL1keTurtles

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Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,070

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Originally Posted by Jeff W

Any gym cheaper than that will be complete garbage(like Tony's Gym) or far(like Muscle Factory--also their barbells are either bent or too thin, whippy and ****ty).

Muscle Factory now has 2 rogue power bars, although I believe people at the gym actually bought them and keep them there. When I first came though I was super disappointed in the bars too. Kills me whenever I see people using the good bars for rack pulls too.

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09-25-2017 , 02:13 AM

#63686

iLiveInAsia

grinder

Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 468

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Originally Posted by 8rysh

Any thoughts on motorcycle taxis? I've used them several times now and really, I love the experience. Am I being an idiot though? I know there are tons of traffic deaths here, but is that mostly cyclists not knowing what they're doing? Maybe riding with a pro is relatively safe?

Depends on the street(s) really. Some are long, with low risk traffic and drivers that aren't driving like kamikaze fighters.

Other streets are high risk or drivers drive like they're trying to break world records while you hold onto your dear life.

The savings even for busto people are negligible compared to Taxi / Grab and falling from one will surely leave you rekt.

As regarding pretty much everything in Thailand: You be the judge of the risk.

Ain't no such thing as health and safety evaluations out here.

Last edited by iLiveInAsia; 09-25-2017 at 02:23 AM.

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09-25-2017 , 02:21 AM

#63687

iLiveInAsia

grinder

Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 468

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Originally Posted by 8rysh

Bodybuilding is a super niche activity in Asia. Mostly gay guys are into it. Demand is low, therefore gym prices with reasonable equipment are high.

What's not rare is some basic cardio exercise stuff like treadmills for girls to keep fit.

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09-25-2017 , 02:51 AM

#63688

n1ckoftime

stranger

Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 3

Hey guys. Just moved to Bangkok and I'm having trouble getting my pstars account verified. Are there any photoshop wizards out there that can help me out? I just need a printed copy of a utility bill or proof of residence that says my full name and an address. Tried to use a copy of my hostel bill but it was handwritten and they would not accept it. I can venmo some dough to anyone willing to help me out. Thanks! Hope to see you guys on the virtual felt soon!

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09-25-2017 , 03:28 AM

#63689

5 south

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,665

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Originally Posted by n1ckoftime

Fiverr

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09-25-2017 , 03:49 AM

#63690

jspill

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,365

There are places without aircon for $1-2 per time, the ekkamai school gym and the lumpini park gym.

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09-25-2017 , 05:11 AM

#63691

deLuxy

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Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 282

Would need ~11k thb have Stars - I'm in BKK

Last edited by deLuxy; 09-25-2017 at 05:39 AM. Reason: Pay VIG and beer obv

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09-25-2017 , 06:49 AM

#63692

iL1keTurtles

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Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,070

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Originally Posted by n1ckoftime

if you're planning to stay for a while and want to be legit/able to verify anything easily get a bank account

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09-26-2017 , 05:36 AM

#63693

8rysh

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Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 962

Is there reason to be paranoid about inviting girls over from Badoo/Tinder/whatever? Obviously try and judge their character from pictures and conversation, but I guess what I'm asking is:

Friends and family would say, "You'll get drugged and stolen from." Does this ever happen? How often?

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09-26-2017 , 07:19 AM

#63694

jspill

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,365

It's almost unheard of, even with prostitutes. I think the horror stories you read on forums are mostly from guys that treat girls really badly so she wants to get revenge, or it was a ladyboy. Then it gets retold like an urban myth.

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09-26-2017 , 11:58 PM

#63695

BJballs

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Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 903

Anyone ever stay at Base Condo or KTK in Pattaya? Looking for something nice, around $30-40 USD/night, and close to Walking Street/Central.

Last edited by BJballs; 09-27-2017 at 12:11 AM.

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09-27-2017 , 03:11 AM

#63696

jspill

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Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,365

I'm at the base at the mo, I put a bunch of pics on IG. Airbnb is ~$40/night, it's really nice. Can't really beat it for location, close to walking street and central. There are signs up saying no daily or weekly rental but you just meet the airbnb owner outside to get the keycard and say you're staying a month if asked.

Centric sea condo is nice too and closer to soi 6.

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09-27-2017 , 03:21 AM

#63697

iLiveInAsia

grinder

Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 468

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Originally Posted by jspill

Any idea if you can rent for 1-3 months in either place via the building management office?

I recently rented a place like base for 2 months in Chiang Mai where this was doable and got my one month deposit back without issues.

Never had to meet the owner and everything was handled via the building management.

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09-27-2017 , 04:20 AM

#63698

5 south

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Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,665

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Originally Posted by iLiveInAsia

It's probably worth a shot. I rent a condo and the building manager does everything like you say. Finds the tenant, deals with all the crap so it's probably a fairly common practice just not guaranteed.

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09-27-2017 , 04:48 AM

#63699

jspill

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 8,365

Might end up being about the same as booking a month on airbnb, they discount for that. Wouldnt need to give a deposit with airbnb either.

Possibly discount even more if you try to message privately, or book one month then ask in person to extend.