Post: #1

I'll be 21 in December and am planning to travel to Thailand in January or February to Phuket. I've put more my tinder on there recently and managed to get contacts of 100 girls many have said I can stay with them but obviously I know it's risky. I could be kidnapped, robbed, or have awkward encounter with a Kathoey.

I want advice on how to stay safe, how to save money and how to have fun as a solo traveler.

Post: #2

Really depends on what your focus is.

If it's just to sleep with girls, then don't stay at a hostel but as far as partying and keeping the cost down and as a solo traveler they're your best option. Alternative is to find a decent apartment somewhere near the hostel and just use the social areas but you'll want to check that the main party hostels in the area are receptive to this (many are guest only) or it's a waste of time.

Outside of that it's really about what you want to do. I'd absolutely head to Phi Phi for a weekend or week from Phuket, awesome party island. Also worth checking if you can fit Samui in and hit up a full moon party.

As for staying safe... don't get ridiculously drunk, stay in control and you're less of a target. Try and find some people you can trust to support each other (again why hostels are so solid for the solo traveler). Try not to take your phone/wallet out if you can avoid it, if you've got a cheap crappy phone then whatever but best way to avoid a lot of issues is to not have your cards on you and only take a cash fold out. Use the safe to lock the important stuff and try and keep any expensive shit (laptops, tablets, etc) hidden when you leave the room if you've got any intention of even possibly bringing someone back.

There are some awesome beaches on Phuket, hiring a scooter and heading to a bunch of the sites is a great way to waste away a few of the days, if you're into water sports you can get thoroughly ripped off and have a great time on the beaches partaking in them.

Post: #3

Bro remember that when you are away from your family even if surrounded by 1000 people you are always alone. So don't trust anybody unless you have screened them hard.

You obviously want to have fun, make friends, bang a lot of girls, have crazy stories etc. but remember you also have your beloved ones waiting for you at home. So don't get stupid drunk, don't get involved in fights (a lot of thai can beat the shit of you even if they don't look the part) and in general don't put yourself in situations where you can be taken advantage of. Being a solo traveller you always have a target in your back, if you are young and inexperienced and on top of that an obvious farang that target is 10x.

I can't give you much advice on gaming girls as I was there just on a holiday with my girl but it seems you have a strong pipeline already.

I would say get in touch with as many repp people from the forum as you can and absorb as much you can from them.

Post: #4

Phukets very very safe, as long as you don't get angry or use violence you will be safe.

Just book some cheap air conditioned digs in Patong and meet these chicks for a $12 dinner or drinks.

Biggest risk is falling off your scooter drunk.

Only 100% test for ladyboy detection is intimate self lubrication.

Post: #5

Don’t entertain random people, especially guys approaching you in the street just say “no thank you” and keep walking. This could be Thai tuk tukk drivers taking you to whore houses or tailors where the owners give them money or gas coupons for bringing customers. I also had a few turbaned Sikhs approach me saying “sir you look sad” then try to get me to sit for a fortune telling session.

Thailand is pretty safe overall, have fun.

Post: #6

Do you advise riding scooter for someone with zero experience in it and with very little car driving experience in Europe?

Post: #7

(10-29-2018 08:18 PM)pk9090 Wrote:  Do you advise riding scooter for someone with zero experience in it and with very little car driving experience in Europe?

Honestly no but if you insist then take lessons, some of the companies that rent them out offer. I've seen too many people in crutches, some much worse, major scars and one chick who actually broke her neck after putting her scooter in the ditch. Also, take several photos of the scooter before you rent it, focus on any damage like scratches it already has, a common scam by scooter companies is to rip you off for damage that you didn't do.

Post: #8

(10-29-2018 02:18 PM)The British Bulldog Wrote:  I'll be 21 in December and am planning to travel to Thailand in January or February to Phuket. I've put more my tinder on there recently and managed to get contacts of 100 girls many have said I can stay with them but obviously I know it's risky. I could be kidnapped, robbed, or have awkward encounter with a Kathoey.

I want advice on how to stay safe, how to save money and how to have fun as a solo traveler.

The best option for access to support and bangspace is keeping a hostel bed reserved your whole trip and doing airbnb or hotels to bang at a frequency that depends on your budget.

As a solo traveller the value of a hostel volunteer team that has come to know you can't be under stated, while at the same time banging in the hostel is bad form. If the girls do have their own places that does save you on hotel rooms.

(10-29-2018 02:26 PM)JimBobsCooters Wrote:  As for staying safe... don't get ridiculously drunk

This is the prime self preservation directive. Don't get ridiculously drunk or high and you will survive.

(10-29-2018 04:10 PM)RatInTheWoods Wrote:  Only 100% test for ladyboy detection is intimate self lubrication.

Unfortunately the importance of this has is growing everywhere.

(10-29-2018 07:08 PM)scotian Wrote:  Don’t entertain random people, especially guys approaching you in the street just say “no thank you” and keep walking. This could be Thai tuk tukk drivers taking you to whore houses or tailors where the owners give them money or gas coupons for bringing customers. I also had a few turbaned Sikhs approach me saying “sir you look sad” then try to get me to sit for a fortune telling session.

Thailand is pretty safe overall, have fun.

One universal rule to enforce in your travels is that people shouting at your from behind are threats. This applies everywhere from Baltimore, to Saint Louis, to Fucking Montevideo where the bums have no idea anyone could interpret their clumsy solicitations as honest threats.

Initiating violence in strange lands is ill advised, but anyone approaching you with a solicitation from outside your line of sight is a potential threat you should not regret putting the fear of God into. Maybe not in all the world, but in much of the world even their fellow bums will understand such solicitations are a serious breach of etiquette.

Give nothing and entertain no offers from bums who don't go out of their way to get in your line of sight before approaching with their solicitation.

(10-29-2018 11:57 PM)scotian Wrote:  

(10-29-2018 08:18 PM)pk9090 Wrote:  Do you advise riding scooter for someone with zero experience in it and with very little car driving experience in Europe?

Honestly no but if you insist then take lessons, some of the companies that rent them out offer. I've seen too many people in crutches, some much worse, major scars and one chick who actually broke her neck after putting her scooter in the ditch. Also, take several photos of the scooter before you rent it, focus on any damage like scratches it already has, a common scam by scooter companies is to rip you off for damage that you didn't do.

Seriously if you aren't confident on four wheels the developing world is not where you want to cut your chops on two wheels. A moped can cripple you quicker than any bum. Build up your two wheel skills when you have access to a medical safety net. You can start now at home. If you are in Europe get a used Honda Wave, ride the shit out of it, and you and find another Honda Wave just about anywhere in the world except the US.

Post: #9

I wouldn't rent a scooter if I were you, too big of a risk that you will get hurt - such as falling off it or getting hit by another vehicle. Just use taxis.

Post: #10

(10-29-2018 08:18 PM)pk9090 Wrote:  Do you advise riding scooter for someone with zero experience in it and with very little car driving experience in Europe?

Scooters are really easy to ride but I agree with the consensus that if you're going to do it I'd recommend doing it somewhere you can have "lessons" first and I'd certainly start with a gutless scooter and nothing powerful. If you can find someone out of town a bit with a car park to see how you go then that's a good spot. Me and some mates hired a bunch of scooters and the 3 guys who'd never ridden before had no issues in picking it up (Samui but same same) but we had the other 3 of us who were experienced motorbike riders to show them what they were doing and probably more importantly ride front and back to protect them from other vehicles (mostly themselves...).

Biggest issue from your situation is that your general driving awareness will be very low and scooters/bikes require heightened senses and awareness on the road. I actually think in many ways Asians are the best drivers as far as avoiding accidents with others but it's also completely lawless and takes some genuine adjusting to adapt to their "rules" of the road.

Whatever you do, don't drink and ride, I'd go as far as even advising not to jump on the back of scooters when drunk as I've seen a ton of people mess themselves up even doing that (just because you're the pillion doesn't mean you don't need to be aware and balanced).

It's a great way to get around the island if you're confident but realistically transport is cheap anyway. Even hiring cars is very affordable over there.

Finally, as has been advised, take pictures of the bike, especially any scratches/bumps/whatever, very common for you to bring it back and then they tell you that you did it and can cause a serious situation (either money or violence). Always expect a scam in Thailand/SEA, it very rarely is and it's generally a great and safe place, but if you're prepared for when it is then you're a step ahead of the game.

The other "scam" to watch out for is the money changers, more prevalent in Indonesia but still present in Thailand. If you do get money changed in any of the side alleys then always pick up the stack and count it then put it in your pocket and do this for each stack. They're wizards at counting it in front of you and swiping a note or three as they put it down.

Post: #11

Eat at the street food stalls, Nearly all will have English menu's with prices and will be 1/3 price of western style places.
Swa-dee-kap = hello
Komp Kum Ka = Thank you

Do not entertain ladyboy's, Do not look at them and if they approach completely blank, Way too many guys think they are harmless fun