Daddy415 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 After wading through the hundreds of therapists at the dozens of spas and narrowing them down, it's proving comically frustrating to try to actually book any of them. Here are some examples: Kman spa: Me: what is the price for (name) Saturday 2 pm with vip room? Kman: OK Several days later, me: "Can I book (name) Saturday Apri 27 at 2 pm for 90 mins in vip room?" Kman: "The shop accepts reservations every day." (I'm finding this is an auto-response as I see it frequently with them.) Me: <name> new line <April 27> Kman: The shop accepts reservations every day. Me: silence Kman: Have you asked to reserve again? Me: Again? Me: (asks same question about booking Saturday, this time in Thai using Google Translate) Kman: (in Thai) The shop accepts reservations every day. Me: gif of Ryan Gosling confused at the Academy Awards Kman: The shop accepts reservations every day. *** Me: Same therapists every day or you have others? The One: Yes. *** Onespa: We chat on LINE app. (sends link to download app) Me: We are chatting on LINE app right now. Onespa: We are Sky Massage. *** And this one is my FAVORITE...🤣 Me: thank you for sending photos of (name). 52-54-56? TCS Spa: 34-24-26 TCS Spa: 1234 TCS Spa: 5678 I'm thinking I should just show up and see what a shop has?🤣 tm_nyc and Marc in Calif 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsf Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 I’ll say my experiences with Kman are opposite yours. It’s my go to place. Never have an issue. Will admit I always do same day or 1 day inquiries so don’t know if booking several days out causes issues. I ask for a particular person and usually have an answer within an hour. Never been disappointed. Prices are very clearly posted for rooms and minimum tips so shouldn’t be an issue . Sorry you’re having issues. My favorite place . Daddy415, Marc in Calif and vinapu 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 3 hours ago, Daddy415 said: I'm thinking I should just show up and see what a shop has?🤣 Yes. I must say that Jey Spa is one which responds promptly and accurately, no misunderstandings . Daddy415 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni21 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 I had a similarly perplexing experience with OneSpa (now Sky Massage). I think whoever handles the Line account is barely able to read English and clearly unable to say more than "Yes" or "OK". I also have a suspicion that whoever it is does not even know how to use Google Translate. I don't recall much difficulty with Kman Spa (but maybe the staffer has since been replaced?). The two that impressed me were River 365 and Nine Spa. A lot has to do with whether the digital receptionist can speak any English at all. One needs to be able to at least read English to check if Google Translate has done the job properly. Daddy415, vinapu and Marc in Calif 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moses Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Guys, OP just spoke with AI. There are few AI for Line platform, most known are Neru, Susi and Rev. When AI isn't trained enough, then such "chats" appears. vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc in Calif Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 2 hours ago, macaroni21 said: One needs to be able to at least read English to check if Google Translate has done the job properly. And that One also needs to be able to cross the Red Sea without the Egyptians following him. ☺️ He won't get the reference! Daddy415 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Any success I've had with One Spa was the result of translating my messages before sending them. I included masseur number and time of arrival on the day I wanted massage and never day before. vinapu and Daddy415 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughjock Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Weird, I have nothing but great experiences booking with LINE. I usually message around noon and they get back to me shortly, reservations are quick and seamless. But I don’t ask many questions, simply say “I would like to book <service> with <masseur name> on <day and time>, is this available?” vinapu and stijntje 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy415 Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 I thought my question was pretty simple but I think it's the advance booking that is throwing them... I'll wait until I land in BKK. It's provided me some much-appreciated humor before the trip.... Olddaddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 2 hours ago, Daddy415 said: ... I'll wait until I land in BKK. It's provided me some much-appreciated humor before the trip.... Happy landing and happy reporting trip here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olddaddy Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 On 4/23/2024 at 6:33 AM, paulsf said: I’ll say my experiences with Kman are opposite yours. It’s my go to place. Never have an issue. Will admit I always do same day or 1 day inquiries so don’t know if booking several days out causes issues. I ask for a particular person and usually have an answer within an hour. Never been disappointed. Prices are very clearly posted for rooms and minimum tips so shouldn’t be an issue . Sorry you’re having issues. My favorite place . Your a VIP obviously 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olddaddy Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 11 hours ago, macaroni21 said: I had a similarly perplexing experience with OneSpa (now Sky Massage). I think whoever handles the Line account is barely able to read English and clearly unable to say more than "Yes" or "OK". I also have a suspicion that whoever it is does not even know how to use Google Translate. I don't recall much difficulty with Kman Spa (but maybe the staffer has since been replaced?). The two that impressed me were River 365 and Nine Spa. A lot has to do with whether the digital receptionist can speak any English at all. One needs to be able to at least read English to check if Google Translate has done the job properly. Please give me your blog link..I miss all your reviews You write a fantastic one many years ago in Jomtien then you left me for years . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 15 minutes ago, Olddaddy said: Please give me your blog link..I miss all your reviews You write a fantastic one many years ago in Jomtien then you left me for years . ShamelessMack2 – Gay escapes Thailand and around (travel.blog) Olddaddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 10 hours ago, Marc in Calif said: And that One also needs to be able to cross the Red Sea without the Egyptians following him. ☺️ He won't get the reference! Keep taking the tablets! Olddaddy and Marc in Calif 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 5 minutes ago, Keithambrose said: Keep taking the tablets! Will he get the reference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni21 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 22 hours ago, Moses said: Guys, OP just spoke with AI. Yes, that will explain it. I wonder why a small business even needs AI chatbots. After all, the incoming requests will still need to be relayed to the nominated boy and to ascertain whether he is available, then check whether a room is available, etc etc. So a human will still be needed for coordination. Just stick with a QUALIFIED human and forget about the latest fad of AI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc in Calif Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 On 4/23/2024 at 6:50 PM, Keithambrose said: Will he get the reference? I doubt it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stijntje Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 On 4/23/2024 at 5:30 PM, roughjock said: Weird, I have nothing but great experiences booking with LINE. I usually message around noon and they get back to me shortly, reservations are quick and seamless. But I don’t ask many questions, simply say “I would like to book <service> with <masseur name> on <day and time>, is this available?” Same here. Always booking through Line without problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stijntje Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 During my last visit, I have contacted a masseur directly on Line. He only speaks Thai and Chinese. He added an online translator as third participant in the Line conversation. That worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy415 Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Now that I am here in Bangkok it is going much more smoothly. I think the two issues were me messaging off hours because I was in the USA, and trying to book in advance. Now that I'm asking about same day or next day bookings it is going well. reader and stijntje 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 1 hour ago, Daddy415 said: Now that I am here in Bangkok it is going much more smoothly. hope you have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
