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Tuk Lae Dee

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(Cheap and good)

A most popular tourist destination Bangkok for me had little or no attraction. It never was on the bucket list but an out – of – the – blue opportunity presented itself. Not to be missed. Taken with hesitation, a head full of preconceived ideas & notions. Some prejudice too. The very antithesis of everything travel is about.
A trip, undertaken for the first time without planning or research turned out rather nice. Opening new worlds, throwing up surprises. A relaxed & enjoyable holiday, it was a great deal of fun.

Let the pictures do the talking.
Massage anyone?
What Pho. The Reclining Buddha
Land of exotic fruit & flowers, lovely people, great food, amazing massage. Legendary Thai hospitality. History, art, culture. Name it. Fascinating altogether. I took the ‘hop on/hop off’ to first familiarise myself with the city. Something I rarely did otherwise. Followed by an organised tour that included a visit to places of tourist interest, a canal cruise past tiny obscure villages, gemstone shopping & lunch.

The streets of Patpong suddenly come alive after dusk. Scintillating night life, one wanders around driving bargains, savouring street food – the best in the world. ‘Tuk Lae Dee’ open 24×7 a favourite haunt.

Not all slut & sleaze, Patpong’s an experience in itself. Hub of Bangkoks infamous flesh trade everything’s on offer – from drugs to striptease, peep & transgender shows. All under the policeman’s nose.
Prostitution isn’t legal. There was a police post in the vicinity – with eyes wide shut. It’s common to be waylaid & accosted, just as I was a couple of times – always without harassment.

*You want boy? Girl ?
No thank you

*Massage?
I’m looking for a massage parlour

*I have private massage room. Nice boy ( calls out to Yang Shang, a tall hefty guy)
No thank you. Who are you? What do you do?

*(Extends hand) I’m Ninja. I give young boy, young girl. You want? Tell me. Here? In hotel?
No thank you

*You see Show? Pussy Show. In – Out. Pussy smoking. You see pussy smoking?
No thanks. Are you some kind of a pimp? But ………of course………..you ARE

Ninja guffaws in agreement.
Links hands.
A High Five.

Everyday encounters with no one ever feeling threatened or insecure.
Waiting for customers