Many posters contemplating their first trip to Thailand to sample to forbidden delights of the ladyboys post on the forum asking for first timer advice.
I thought I would post a few of my own tips for the 'noob' that might make for a more enjoyable and safe experience.
1) Don't be concerned with emailing and lining up ladyboy dates before arriving in Bangkok/Pattaya. There are so many gorgeous LBs around that you are certain to meet someone that you are attracted to.
2) I tend to stick to the tried and true hotels for pooners (Ex. Majestic, Dynasty, Nana Hotel). No surprise fees or prohibitions of taking extra guests up to your room. And the staff have seen it all before; you needn't feel self conscious.
3) If you take a freelancer, get over your embarrassment of dealing with the desk staff and get the freelancer to leave their ID at the front desk. It is for your own protection. If you have a problem (heaven forbid) with the LB up in the room,..the desk staff know who the LB is. If there is a theft or other unfortunate incident then knowing the id of the freelancer will help police locate them.
4) When you have met the object of your fantasies, ALWAYS negotiate the tip BEFORE you pay the barfine. Before you have committed to the barfine,.the negotiating leverage is on your side. Avoid a situation when you get back to hotel, the deed is done and the LB demands 2-3 times what you think is fair. If you just assume it will work out to everyone's satisfaction it can very well end in disappointment.
5) Longtime vs. shorttime. I personally don't pay long time. Why? Because you might end up paying 1000 more baht for longtime and then the LB gets restless after boom boom and needs to go because of some "emergency". If she likes you and the vibe is comfortable,.she will want to stay regardless of if you had paid short or long time. If you stay together longer and want to tip extra,..do it at that time.
6) Keep valuables in hotel safety deposit box (I have had cash stolen from my 'secret' pocket of a bag by hotel cleaning staff in Philippines). Your digital camera, iPod, Palm Pilot and cel phone should all be hidden before you have a strange guest in your room. Most people won't steal something, but why tempt an otherwise honest person into becoming a thief of opportunity?
7) Avoid those who appear to be high on any type of drugs. I ran into a great LB that I had met last year and spent several days together. She was wild eyed, seemed to have no concentration and was fidgety. She confessed to "smoking Yaa-baa" - the Thai slang for crystal meth. I trusted my gut instinct and declined to take her. People that are under the influence of hard drugs may be tempted to rip you off or steal from you. Spare yourself some grief and select a drug free partner.
This advice deals with intangible attraction. You may meet an absolute knockout and be in love (lust) , but read their body language and other cues. Maybe she is not so attracted to you and taking her back to your room would result in an expensive and unsatisfying experience. Look at this way: are you attracted to ALL of the girls in any bar? No. Well, the opposite holds true as well. Some of the LBs may not be into you (for whatever reason) and the sex will be cold and disappointing. I look for a few signs in the bar. Will she kiss me in the bar? Is she shy? Does she seem comfortable - her willingness to touch me is a great indicator. Does he seem to want to hurry things along? Maybe she just wants to collect her money and try to rush the fun. This is not uncommon.
You will have the best experience with a LB who you have mutual chemistry with.
9) I like to dress up the LBs in lingerie and stockings for a real fantasy experience. Buy the stuff that you like ahead of time - Bangkok is in a tropical climate and there isn't a real demand for pantyhose and stockings in that heat. I went shopping in MBK and failed to find much of what I was looking for,..and what I found was overpriced. I have, however bought very affordable panties in street stalls on Suhkumvit. Not everything you may want to buy is available in Asia. The same goes for condoms. Buy a few boxes of your favorite brand and have some lube on hand - don't assume the LB will have it.
10) My personal rule is to only barfine one LB from each bar. The LBs do not like for you to come back another night and select someone else in front of them. They consider you their property (despite the fact they would easily go with another farang ). You can get around this one if you show up for your fave and she is gone,..then select another LB. Some guys may butterfly within one bar with impunity,.but I would rather not operate that way.
11) Take a pen and blank business card with you anytime you are out in the city. You will spot a hottie and flirt,...seize the opportunity and get her mobile phone number. That way you can line up a date for the daytime or when you just don't feel like going out to the bars. I enjoyed some total hottie freelancers this way - call them and they were at my hotel lobby in 30 min. Best of all,..no barfine :-)
12) I consider this a no-brainer - but maybe it must be said. Don't get totally intoxicated on alcohol and lose your wits. You are in a foreign country and some people will see you as an unwary target for a scam or rip off. I personally know of 2 guys who got very drunk and woke up later to find their girl gone and wallets emptied. A little common sense could have prevented that.
Feel free to disagree - these are only my own opinions - nothing more.
And the LB hunting veterans, please add your own tips and advice. Let’s make the definitive guide for noobs.
the Canadian LB Hunter
