Comments on: My narrow escape from Bangkok Ping Pong Show Scam

By: Tina

Tina — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 19:13:43 +0000

“bull dyke”, YIIIIIKES. What the hell.

By: Edward

Edward — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:21:03 +0000

My story is a bit intresting aswell, iv read what you guys been thru and i decided to go and try it out, but first i got educated about how it works and me and my wife took a tuktuk and We were on our way to patong market, one of the sales guys took us to a place where they offered 200 baht and said we would like a cheaper place and so appearly he took us somewhere else, so the show happend we were there for 15 minuts, drank one beer, and they give us a bill for 5000baht (160$), now before i tell you what happend, those girls dont get ur money, even if u personally tip them, they give it to the owners, and they get paid as mich as they attract , so its like they work 9-5 and not by customers..

After they showed us the bill I switched to my protective mode, i told them 100 each plus drink and nothing else(we tipped the girls abit)

I gave them 1000 baht and one of the lady boys tried to stop me by holding my hand, i told her to let go with my manly voice and she/he did, one of the owners said just go, i was pissed i was assulted slightly, deff a scam, very degrading jon, super unhygienic, most clubs are dark and u can verly see anything, dont go there, do urself a favor, stay away from bangkok’s scams. Tuktuks will take u for 150 no matter where u go just be presisnent , deff not coning back to bangkok , seriously, besides the land its a comete shit hole

By: Mercades

Mercades — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 17:26:57 +0000

This JUST happened to me two days ago! Stayed for two shoes tops, and when we tried to leave after tipping 500 baht, they wanted 4,450 more! TWO shows. Never again! Ridiculous 🙁

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:40:35 +0000

In reply to Christine Ka'aloa. Free wills dont come as standard in everyone's life

By: Turtlestravel

Turtlestravel — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:31:23 +0000

I applaud your honesty in dealing with this topic. Your final note is the most important part. The sex industry most definitely does “fuel human trafficking and modern-day slavery. By supporting these sex clubs and ping-pong shows, we’re encouraging this way of life.” Curiosity will certainly continue to be an issue for some, but I’m glad you are not so desensitized to not recognize the tragedy these shows represent. As another commenter stated, “if there was no market for the ‘products’ of human trafficking, there would be no human trafficking. It’s irresponsible tourism of the worst kind.” The shows are NOT just in fun. Someone IS getting hurt. And women are not there because they want to be. Avoiding the scam part of the show is of course desirable, but avoiding participating in or supporting the sex industry while traveling or while at home is even more important. Better yet, we can seek out human rights organizations and ngo’s working in this area. Hopefully your article will shed some light on this topic for other travelers.

By: Aleah | SolitaryWanderer.com

Aleah | SolitaryWanderer.com — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 10:41:23 +0000

I had been very curious about this, but the only time I went to Patpong was with another German blogger, who told me it wasn’t worth it to go inside. I’m glad he dissuaded me. I know I would feel queasy too!

By: Devon

Devon — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:53:40 +0000

For the record, women aren’t the only ones who feel shame and contempt at a ping pong show. And though I’ve been dragged to a few, I’ve never been scammed, hassled, extorted, or threatened. One beer, no tips, and a smooth getaway every time. Then again, I’m not a tourist, so. . . . . . .

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:22:21 +0000

In reply to Jeff @ GoTravelzing. @Jeff: ha ha... Well, I think so far only the Thai can enter that sport.

By: PaulJ_Hunt

PaulJ_Hunt — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:45:44 +0000

I’m sorry if you think I’ve taken it to a morally chastising level. That wasn’t my intention, and I didn’t mean to cause offence. This is a subject that I’m really interested in and I meant for the discussion to take the form of gentle debate. I clearly failed in this and should have taken more care to monitor my tone- in retrospect, I fully appreciate why you’ve taken it that way, and how I could have come across as condescending. For this, I apologise.

Great blog- keep up the good work! 🙂

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:08:56 +0000

In reply to PaulJ_Hunt.

@PaulJ_Hunt: I think you misunderstood what I’ve said in my response and are now taking it to a morally chastising level, which I don’t appreciate.

My “personal beliefs” have been ‘untested’ up until that point. (is what I meant)

Also, in short, each individual is free to make their own choices in life. I come from different belief/background and I’m responsible for my own life and actions. No one can tell another person how to live, believe or think. To do so would be egocentric, largely hypocritical and offensive. You don’t know me at all to tell me what choice I should’ve made. I’m not you.

True, I wasn’t looking at the ‘bigger picture’ of my actions at the time. But I won’t apologize for that.

If you and ALL of the people you know, feel a high moral responsibility towards tourism ‘all the time’ as you’re coming across and you’ve never committed an action, which ‘hurt’ or ‘wronged’ another human being, I applaud you. But I highly doubt that.

Yes, we should be sensitive to local issues and not perpetuate local problems, but we have no right telling other people how to live their lives either. People must always choose of their free will.