From an excellent source of information, Stickman, who actually knows what he's talking about. Stick an excellent replacement for Trink (and if you don't know Trink, you're a recent arrival). Perhaps mn69 was living in the past with his constant references to OBFF's. Certainly doomed to live there now with his banning.
Also particularly accurate is Stick's discussion of the generational differences of punters, same column.
https://www.stickmanbangkok.com/week...year-and-next/
Working girls are much more sophisticated these days, not just in their personal presentation but in their business acumen. One big change is that many have little interest in being sponsored. Accepting a monthly stipend on the condition that they will be available whenever their suitor is in town is just not worth it to some. It’s a big change from the days when ladies juggled a couple of sponsors, each sending them 20K, 30K or 40K baht / month. Many bar ladies today place great emphasis on their freedom and independence. You might be able to buy an hour of her time, but you can’t buy a promise of her being on call.
So many ladies threw the winning lottery ticket away. They made really good money, and then pilfered it on partying with their friends, paying to screw bar boys, doing drugs and taking holidays at the beach. There are ladies working in the bars today who have already built a house in the provinces, have a new car and a bank account with high 7, or 8 figures in Thai baht. They continue to work. Gone are the days when a lady was focused on sending her family several thousand baht / month. Many are now laser-focused on maximising their earnings and setting themselves up. As one lady said to me when I was last in town, a few million baht in the bank isn’t enough, and won’t last. Clever girl.
How often do you hear of bargirls marrying their customers these days? It used to happen all the time. These days? Not so much. Once they’re established in the industry, few have any interest in settling down with a customer unless he is particularly – or is that spectacularly – wealthy. The opportunity cost is too great when there is money to be made which would allow them to live life their way, while retaining their freedom and independence.
If you're ever going to BKK, Stick really is a must read.
Originally Posted by 11Bravo
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