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Taxi scams: Beware of (some) Taxis
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  • Updated by Arjaree on Nov 4, 2004
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  • You should not take a taxi parking in front of hotels or night spots like Nana and Patpong. Some of them will call you or wave at you or even approach you to use their service. They tend to double or tripple the price. You should try to tell them to use the meter and if they refuse, then just catch a new one. There are plenty of taxis out there all day and night.

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    Gender confusion: Make Sure She's a Woman...
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  • Written by Arjaree on Oct 11, 2004
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  • Yep, make sure a woman you're flirting with is a woman! Katoey is a thai word for a transexual or a man who dresses exactly like a woman, with makeup, long hair, high heels...everything. Somebody can tell the difference. But Im sure there are quite a few who cannot. Those newcomers in Thailand cannot really tell.

    Anyway, let me give you something to notice.
    - Adam's apple
    - Broad shoulders
    - No ass
    - Taller than average girls
    - Voice
    - Too feminine...the way (s)he walks and dresses.
    - Too much makeup

    PS Im not against katoey's or gays. I actually have a few friends like that.

    PPS Be careful.

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    Gender confusion: Miss Tiffany
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  • Written by Arjaree on Nov 15, 2004
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  • Who would imagine the beautiful woman in this picture wasnt actually born as a woman. I would not know. Anyway, she is now a woman, looks really like a woman and pretty cute!#$%#@

    Miss Tiffany is a contest like Miss Universe and Miss World, just the contestants are transexuals. This show was first originated in Pattaya, Thailand.

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    Don't drink the tap water: Water & Ice
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  • Written by Arjaree on Nov 2, 2004
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  • It's about water and ice. If you're not sure about your stomach condition and you are new to SEA, you'll probably stick to a bottled water. Some people told me they got diarrhea from drinking water with ice at some shops on the street. It's never been a problem for me.

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    Comments for Arjaree about Bangkok
    DKBK Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:39 UTC
     Good suggestion. But, for tourists stupid enough to hang out in Nana and Patpong, they deserve to pay way more for a taxi.
    manuelEB Tue Jun 26, 2007 12:49 UTC
     Maybe at the end of the day, Budhism is not a religion but a philosophical path... In that case, no problems visiting religious places, including monotheistic stuff. GReat page here!
    Flinca Tue Oct 17, 2006 19:05 UTC
     Hey Arjaree, you look like the girl that took me to Tapas, the bar that you recommended! -FEE
    trespa Thu Jul 6, 2006 06:25 UTC
     Hi Arjaree! I know there is cheap software in Khao San. Will you send to me? I will pay through PayPal! Thank you. Trespa (I just added you as my friend)
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