Thailand

[GoneShooting]

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Don't discount picking up locals in Thai bars and nightclubs. I don't really understand why this works as I don't get any looks at home. I'm late 40s early 50s. Quite grey but in reasonable shape. I've literally had my pick of absolute stunners who took care of me for an entire trip for nothing! Maybe just keep them stocked with drinks. Call BS if you want but give it a go first. Especially in Bankok.

Downside of this is you become quite attached and tears in the lobby as you wait for taxi to airport. But my God some of the memories I'll take to the grave.

Yes, as you mentioned too, you can pick up quite easily in discos & nightclubs. In the more touristy areas it might be a "freelancer" & she will want money. Often girls with normal days jobs, will do a bit of freelancing on the side for extra income, & sometimes the fee is disguised as "give me money for shopping" or a gift. So perhaps a softer form of P4P. And of course as NickC69 says, you can often get it for free if you are reasonable looking, dress well, polite etc, & nothing more than buying them drinks & food.

Yes, it is so so easy to get attached to girls over there, even after a couple of days in their company. The commercial ones, to me 90% of the time, just the way they are, it does not feel like a paid for service, as the human connect goes much closer, they usually don't have the normal escort barriers up, very affectionate, & they are one hundred times more fun than an escort in the Western world, and of course the freebies even more so obviously. Indeed, I have had that heart broken goodbye feeling many a time, & then back to dull life in Ireland feeling down for weeks after my return from Thailand whilst still having the best time of my life over there. There really is no comparison IMHO.

I'd even go as far as saying, don't bother punting here, save all your money & if you are free to do so, use the saved money to go over to Thailand 2 - 3 times a year & let loose over there. I know a good few lads who do that & have a wonderful time.

[NickC69]

Couldn't agree more. In Bangkok I spent time in Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy but much preferred initially picking up Freelancers in Nightclubs or Thermae Cafe. (Got to visit this place either way). Freelancers in Nightclubs are fairly upfront on money. I later met a lady in one of the Nightclubs with a pretty decent day job. Thought it too awkward to ask and it never came up. Still in contact with this lady. Had similar happen again in Bangkok and once in Pattaya. But as you say best to get out of tourist areas. I try this first now and can always go for Freelancer if no luck.

With some Freelancers I went short time but they stayed long time for same price. Even met following nights for short time price. The attachment issue is a big problem if you don't want to change your circumstances at home. It gets worse for me each time. The first few weeks are hard after a trip as you say and I'm still going through it.

I've been on one trip to Philippines and lady wise it was great. I don't think as good as Thailand but my main issue is I never felt safe there. Saw a trans individual beat the crap out of a bloke in the middle of the street early evening. Security guards at the mall entrance with pump action shotguns! Poverty is much more obvious. Having said that Philippino people are lovely and don't regret going. Vietnam is amazing. I've only been to Hanoi and can't wait to go back. I didn't do anything lady wise when there, but was approached by a few Freelancers on beer street. Hear Ho Chi Min is better for Ladys.

All things considered for me you can't go wrong with Thailand. If you can take the attachment problem!

Great feedback from GoneShootig overall. Won't go wrong following his advice.