Backpackers don't do that
Reinout and Johan, two self-proclaimed authentic Thailand goers, unexpectedly find themselves in a bar that is miles away from their usual backpacker experience. As Metallica blasts through the speakers, they try to find their bearings in an environment they despise but cannot avoid. What follows is an uncomfortable confrontation with the reality of Thai nightlife, where their prejudices are put to the test.
Why do barmaids in Thailand behave differently the second time?
I regularly visit Thailand and enjoy the nightlife there. Sometimes, but not always, I hit it off with a barmaid and I take her out somewhere to eat, drink and it ends up in my hotel room on a hot night. That's almost always fun.
Stories that Thai bar ladies tell
It is interesting to list the prejudices about Thai women that prevail there. And especially about women who work in a bar. Men believe many of those gossip or notice that they just hit the one who is different from the rest. Sometimes the story is told in a convincing way by a Thai lady with a charming smile on her face.
Kai works in a bar in Pattaya
Like so many other young women from Thailand's poorest regions, Kai had few options in life. To support her family, she left for Pattaya at the age of 19 in hopes of earning more money, more than she could ever earn in a shop or office in her area.
Reader question: Companion lady for 14 days, what will that cost?
I am quite a rookie when it comes to nightlife in Thailand. I went on a tour to Thailand once last year, and then I went out alone and had nice conversations with Thai bar ladies. Now I want to go to Thailand again at the beginning of February, but since I'm going alone, I would like some company.
Categories of barmaids in Thailand
During an evening chatting about our experiences in Thailand with some friends who are also frequent Thailand visitors, we talked that night about how many categories of barmaids you have.