jason1975

My guy who is back in Bangkok working at his bar sends me videos of heavy rain in Silom for past few days. Few customers because of the heavy rain.

Or put the tip inside his underwear!

It's ok to be the first and only customer in a bar. Just have to get used to it.

Now I understand why you used the word dipshit a few days ago. Common occurence for trip reports to digress. Happened to my own trip reports but I just ignore the intruders.

It's good that you are walking more than usual. When you back in Bangkok, you might want to join the mass aerobics session at Lumpini Park. Exercise plus enjoy eye candies!

1700 baht all in is not cheap. I did not expect prices in Chiang Mai to be the same as in Bangkok. Generous of you to tip additional 200 baht. The guy would already receive some of the 1700 baht charged by the shop (half the amount?)

Vinapu is not an asshole! He's one of the best guys I've met!

What is mute?

Perhaps he lost his phone or his phone got broken and he has no access to his forum account?

I agree. Once in a while, I step inside the bars and have a drink before offing the guys. I can easily bypass the bars and off the guys directly as I have their Line contacts. To their credit, the mamasans realise this about their regular customers. Hence they always treat us very well when we go in for a drink and chat with them.

I am happy that you are happy. Thanks for the updates.

I believe someone on the forum has written about the host bars. The rich customers who go to host bars are not there to off the guys but to flaunt their wealth. Their happy ending comes when they succeed in showing off to the other customers that they can buy the most drinks.

Why didn't you title your forum topic "Adventures of a Chiang Mai Rookie September 2026" like the way you did for Bangkok and Koh Samui topics? 🤣

I am so used to taking ARL because I started taking it last year during weekend trips that even when I am on a longer trip and have a big luggage, I shun the taxi and still take ARL. I have seen tourists with 2 or 3 large luggage taking ARL! Yes, with latest news of changeover, there might be delays, but it is to he expected. Passengers will just have to bear and endure with temporary inconvenience.

Or arrive at night after 10pm. Little traffic at night.