Pattaya Freelancers and Other Options
There are other lady options available to you. These ladies are called freelancers as they are not associated with a particular bar. Some may work in a bar but not be working when you meet them, or perhaps the lady has a regular job and goes with farangs for extra money or fun.
The advantage of meeting a freelancer is that you may not have to pay a bar fine or buy lady drinks at inflated prices. Also, you may get a go-go girl who demands a higher price while she is at work for the same price as a beer bar girl.
The main disadvantage is that should she run off with some of your stuff, you will have a more challenging time tracking her down. Using a bit of common sense, you should have few problems.
You can meet freelancers in many places. These include along the beach, in discos and on Walking Street. Where you meet them will dictate how you engage them, but just smiling and saying hello is a good start. You will need to hit the late-night discos for a bargain go-go girl.
You’ll find that many (but not all) of the ladies in central Pattaya will go with farangs. It is possible to meet a potential partner at any time of the day and anywhere you go. Places like shopping areas and Baht buses are great places to meet ladies. You may find a gem.
Even though there are many freelancers in central Pattaya, don’t think for a second that all Thai females are. You could end up in trouble if you make unwanted advances. Before approaching a girl, make eye contact and wait for a positive sign. If it is evident that she is not interested, move on.
Thailand is well known for its ‘third gender.’ Ladyboys (LBs) are found everywhere in Pattaya. If you are not interested in going with one, you will need to develop a sense for them. LBs can look incredibly feminine and fool many guys coming for the first time.
To pick a LB, look for a straight waist, big feet and hands and observe how they conduct themselves. A deep voice is also a giveaway. Any person who behaves seductively to attract your attention deserves a good look before you proceed. In a later section, I give some information on identifying a ladyboy. More information on how to spot a ladyboy can be found in the Ladyboys: How to Spot section.
Warning: Be very careful on Walking Street late at night. There are many LBs working that street. It would be easy for a drunken guy to be fooled. I am sure this happens every night.