@Froggy Question for you. Lets say PAPsmearer wants to visit Thailand for 2 weeks. U know, hit the usual spots like Bangkok, Phuket, Chiangmai, Pattaya, etc. Is it worth it to hire a guide/translator/female companion/fuck buddy? Is there a website or forum where you can find these services? I don't want to hassle with where to eat, the language, where to find good massage without being ripped off, etc. Let me know, hor.
Its a good idea to have a local companion. I have no idea about a website or service platform cos being a local I don't use it even if there is one. Am afraid I can't help you. I only know listing of "escorts" is plentiful however the women I suspect are those dark low end type that AMDK deemed exotic. Another way is to hire car and driver who can speak english for the duration of the trip, I will chose this way. This is easy to find.
Asides from usual main car hire companies (Avis, Hertz etc), there are other local (and cheaper) setups. Local setups also prevalent for each major city, as you doing far out cities (ie possibly fly?). Cursory search for reputable Budget Car Rental with chauffeur (you don't want any hassles):Ok, I will consider hiring a car and driver, is there a website or forum to do that from?
Asides from usual main car hire companies (Avis, Hertz etc), there are other local (and cheaper) setups. Local setups also prevalent for each major city, as you doing far out cities (ie possibly fly?). Cursory search for reputable Budget Car Rental with chauffeur (you don't want any hassles):
https://www.budget.co.th/ServiceChauffeur.aspx
Another practical option is to do Grab, and ask/negotiate with (English speaking) driver for daily package. More affordable, and saves you the usual car hire fuss, gas and more importantly, "local" city insider know how (makan, rub down joints, bars etc). You can also do same with local meter meter blokes (but risk not speak much English). Most Grab/taxi drivers do this, as far more lucrative. I know of even local khun Thais who do this in their 'non-native' cities.
But of course, if you get 'lucky' at one of the local city bars... you get full lobangs (but watch out for LBs hor)
I myself done just that in Chiangmai late last year, for a day tripper up to the mountains. He even has a tuk tuk or 2, for congested sois (lorongs).Thanks, good advice.. will look into that. Grab driver for a daily package sounds like a good idea. Never thought about that.