I actually agree with aspects of both JJJ37 and Dr. A.
I don’t like people that are cheap. I don’t like those that avoid paying a fair amount to the person they are in contact with in any transaction.
I also laugh at people that complain about 1500 baht here and 400 baht there. I wonder if they even realize how much enjoyment they lose from their holiday by being so cheap on things. It just isn’t worth it. This isn’t a hobby for those with little disposable income.
Just as it is their right to be cheap, it is fully within my right to call it out when I see it. Last trip i never left my room without 15K baht in my pocket. Every morning I would reload out of my safe back to 15K. On only 1 day did I need to replace more that 6K baht. I don’t drink, big savings. I buy drinks for girls if I find them attractive or interesting. I buy a drink for mamason if she earns it in some manner. I usually buy for any of my friends I happen to be touring with even if they are drinnging alcohol. Not every round, but we rotate. I honestly can’t ever spend my available daily rate in Thailand. I’ve never once felt like.a victim while in Thailand. I buy and spend what I want when I want. This trip i had lunch at the Pattaya Hilton 4 days. One day was brunch and was 1500 baht. Most days it was 500-600 baht. One day I brought along my long time girl and bought her lunch also.
I did what I wanted when I wanted. It was a great trip.
Dr. A is right that the market sets the prices in this type of economy. I understand trying to have a punt at my the best possible cost, but negotiation can quickly ruin any real connection with the girl.
But, these are just my thoughts and don’t represent those of the board.
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