cheers, xyzzy
oh, you can swear on that .. Mother Nature was extreemely generous to me
or .. most probably just negotiating skill.. or lucky circumstances.. or my perfect thai pronunciation.. or .. I don't know..
It seems you are very lucky getting those prices. I’m not old or bad looking still in my 30s but I don’t remember getting lucky in NEP but not in Patts J. While on the subject, I just remembered last month while in Patts on a Songthaew ride Beach Rd a farang probably in his 40s well-dressed under the circumstances long sleeves shirt, kakis, leather shoes, and a very noticeable expensive cologne etc.. (it was raining like hell that day) he started a conversation with a working girl among the passengers, it got the attention of every Thai on the bus, why? The guy speaks fluent Thai. Even the working girl suddenly started laughing and didn’t stop talking with him. After few Sois he reached his stop the girl preferred to go with him and probably ditch the bar. I’m sure she’ll find a way to charge him the barfine at least. But it was interesting to see the more things you have in your arsenal the better. And speaking fluent Thai is definitely a big plus if you want to impress or get extra deals from the girls. Or if you speak fluent Baht it sure can compensate for 90% of your shortcomings. Good luck to all of us.