touristBYO splenda (I had to steal Equal from the airport)
Forget handshakes and cheek kisses, practice greeting and thanking people with the wai/sompeah. Hands together in prayer position, bow your head.
You spent your enitre life becoming the assertive female you are today but you have to leave a few of your tactics behind. It's degrading to look an older man in the eyes. And as much as I love to tease the Mormon boys at home, I wouldn't even think of making eye contact with a monk.
The Diet Coke sucks. Europe>America>Asia
Don't go to the red light district without a guy. It's not that you're competition for the working ladies, but your presence is an unwanted distraction from them.
Some domestic airlines have those squat toilets. Better hold it til you're on the plane.
SE girls love bright colored eye-shadow, sometimes in two-tones. Have fun with crazy make-up.
Tuk tuk drivers will try to take you to their buddies silk shops, gem stores, etc. They get a cut for just having you walk through the door. Negotiate a price before you get in the vehicle and clarify "no stops."
mani/pedi @ Bangkok airport - $10
facial - $20
best massage I found @ Wat Pho Massage school for an extra 100 baht - still only $8/hour
Do not bring a lot of clothes. You will shop, I promise.
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