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So Ive been living in Bangkok for a little over a month now. Wow, what a trip. Feel free to ask me anything you want about this place, culture, food, women,weather, whatever.

My friend who lives out here has been out here for over 4 years now so theres not much I haven't seen/done since I been here. I feel like I've been through it all already. Or maybe theres some rx members who have been here and have something to add.
 

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how much is a nice two bedroom apartment in Bangkok up to north american standards with security and such?
 
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You would probably be looking at around 20,000 BAHT for a nice little condo. Thats the equivalent of about 625 USD a month.
 

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okay, what about purchase? are there any restrictions to foreigners purchasing condos and such there?
 
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Yes, there are restrictions, my friend actually just bought one but was telling me you can only buy condos and there are even restrictions that apply to those.

Something about having to be in a certain type of building or something. I can find this one out and get back to you.
 

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How strict are the drug laws?
 

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how much is going out? i mean like in booze, club fees and other crap. how much do you pay for a sweet lady friend for the night? just curious, because im hearing there's a big difference between locals and foreign girls, even hk-girls, maybe you can clear it up.
 
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Ridiculously strict. Women got caught trying to leave the country with heroin and got life in prison. LIFE. NO PAROLE HERE.

She will never see her family again. No second chances. And Thai prisons are brutal, unsanitary and totally inhumane.
 
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how much is going out? i mean like in booze, club fees and other crap. how much do you pay for a sweet lady friend for the night? just curious, because im hearing there's a big difference between locals and foreign girls, even hk-girls, maybe you can clear it up.

Depends where you go and what you like to drink. A lot of the clubs theres no cover charge. Some are around 200 BAHT, some are up to 800 BAHT. Drinks can range anywhere from 30 BAHT to 250.
 

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Also what are the rules for VISAS?

IE as a non citizen how long can you stay in the country without leaving before you have to leave and renew your visa?

How long do you have to leave for to do so?
 

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incidentally, i have been to thailand,

and with the politcal turmoil that is going on there right now, there are some INCREDIBLE VACATION DEALS
 
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Also what are the rules for VISAS?

IE as a non citizen how long can you stay in the country without leaving before you have to leave and renew your visa?

How long do you have to leave for to do so?

After 30 days you need to take a bus to the border of Cambodia to get it renewed. They handle it for you while you wait inside a casino.

If you dont get it handled the fee is 600 BAHT a day with a max penalty of 20000 BAHT for overstaying. Can't leave the country unless you get that handled.
 

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incidentally, i have been to thailand,

and with the politcal turmoil that is going on there right now, there are some INCREDIBLE VACATION DEALS


furthermore, the thai government is even offering a guarantee, if your vacation gets disturbed in any way due to the political situation, they refund a portion.

(im not sure on the details here but I saw this on CNN)
 

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max penalty of only 20 000 baht for overstaying indefinitely?

that seems cheap, you could stay for years and only pay $625 when you want to leave?
 

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How are Americans looked upon over there...how safe is it for foreigners
 
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In general Thais LOVE Americans (spend more /tip better also than Euros.....)and will let you do anything you want......don't get loaded and cuss out the king in public.....don't get caught with drugs and you're gravy.
 

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James is this the right exchange rate in Thailand now?

1 US $= 32.37 BAHT
 

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