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Originally Posted by PeoplesElbow
trust me i know, ive been here 3 months.
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Originally Posted by PeoplesElbow
If a girl never tells me before hand about a price, im not paying her nothing
Each to their own, but do you not think its worth paying her simply to ensure your safety in a foreign country? Angry thai dudes dont beat you until you fall down and then walk away. The person falling down is simply a sign that its safe for everyone in the group to now kick and punch (and worse) the victim because he cant fight back now.
To the people coming and not sure what to do - If you dont mind running the risk of being severly beaten as described above dont pay her. If you want to not look over your shoulder for the rest of your stay in Thailand then pay her even 500THB or 1kTHB, no more than that is required in this situation. Chalk it up as a learning experience, part of travelling to Thailand and experiencing a different culture etc and move on.
The owner of the pattaya addicts forum (expat, been here a while etc) said that one of the requirements of surviving in Thailand is the ability to at times swallow your pride, lie down and just cop it (be the victim of corruption). Don't be a doormat but pick your battles carefully.