Skip this if all you care about are the sexual exploits...I’m stuck at the airport because my Cab driver was so late picking me up. So I’ve been thinking a lot about Thai culture and attitude. I sympathize with these women who choose this profession, but one thing I know is that most of them are not forced into doing this. It is means to improve their financial independence, help their families, enjoy a little freedom, and let’s face it have a little fun at times. I’ve tried really hard to get to know each girl I have been with. First of all I don’t want to spend even a short time with a head case, so a quick assessment is necessary before I spend time and money with a ying. First off can she speak a little English. Second does she have a sense of humor. Third is she attractive. After I do my brief interview, a lot is based on gut instinct as well, and make the decision to spend time with her I explore with more questions about where they are from, where they currently live and with whom. I ask about their families and upbringing. I’m very interested in what makes up these women. Although you pay for their company the experience is not one of prostitute and John in the way it is in other parts of the world. From what I have experienced so far, generally these girls seem very happy and at peace with themselves, they take care of themselves, they speak at least two languages perhaps more, they are curious and generally have very good manners. They are pristine in their hygiene and take pride in looking and smelling good. So, why are they so different than sex workers from other parts of the world? Of the five ladies I’ve been with so far if I would definitely date at least three of them. I have a theory on how this phenomenon has occurred. There are some elements when all combined together make the perfect environment for creating these special ladies.
O.K. here it goes; take a country that has a huge population poor people, many of them beautiful women. Not a lot of opportunities to move up in the world especially if you are female. Primarily raised in a patriarchal society to be subservient. A very poor educational system. Many single mothers who want and need to provide for their children. A religion that doesn’t base itself on good and evil and doesn’t condemn people because they choose to live a life not sanctioned by its belief. A government who knows its tourist trade would suffer if it cracked down on this type of hospitality. All these factors have made it a viable choice for woman from Thailand. Of course they don’t go parading it around the neighborhood or brag to family members, but if one is discreet she can really supplement her income and contribute to the larger family, which they all do.
Skin phenomenon: A common topic that has come up amongst each and every Ying I have been with so far has to with the fact they all think their skin is far too dark. Just as in the states when young girls are assaulted with images of Kate Moss style models and their ultra thin appearance. In Southeast Asia ultimate beauty is actualized when a woman has a perfectly pale complexion. It is all over the media and advertising from magazine and TV commercials to newscasters and movie stars, all the woman and for that matter the men all share a common attribute of a pale almost white complexion. So all these stunning woman with their beautiful tan skin avoid the sun at all cost. One asked me not to go into the sun because she prefers her Farrang white. Well I know I look and feel much better with a little color in my skin. Because yings work into the night they try to sleep through the intense midday sun while avoiding any contact with the dreaded rays. I blame the Japanese for their ideal of beauty and the imperialistic attitude. Don’t get me wrong I love Japanese culture and people just an observation.
Random thought:
Protection is a must when you hobby like this. Always insist.