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Mongering with the Scare of Coronavirus in Bangkok

The Coronavirus Bangkok outbreak is real and if you are traveling to Thailand now, this is what you need to know about the ongoing mongering scene.

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Mongering with Coronavirus in Bangkok

Key Takeaways

The short version, in 5 points.

  1. During two weeks in late January and early February nobody was turned down or refused service, despite the coronavirus scare.
  2. Pimps would not let in anyone who had traveled to China in the last 30 days, and staff inspected every page of the passport.
  3. Doki Doki had a sign at the front desk refusing customers who had been to China in the last 30 days, but nobody checked passports.
  4. With escorts in the room, show your passport, make them wash their hands, and have them gargle with Listerine.
  5. At the time of writing Thailand had 33 cases and no travel restrictions on Chinese visitors, and most people wore masks in public.

It's all over the news. The bars in Bangkok are taking their own set of safety precautions for the Coronavirus Bangkok scare. If you are from China or traveled to China in the last 4 months, be prepared to be refused entry into some of Bangkok's finest GoGo Bars.

I would like to summarize my recent experience mongering in Bangkok during the virus outbreak. I am of East Asian descent but was born and raised in a North American country. For privacy reasons, I will not disclose my specific ethnicity. But when I come to Thailand, girls tend to guess I am Korean, Chinese, Hong Konger, or Singaporean. Given I often pass for Chinese, I was unsure what sort of treatment I would get.

Girls waiting for Customers

Girls waiting for Customers

I stayed for 2 weeks during late Jan / early Feb and had girls from a variety of sources. These included GoGo Bars in Nana Plaza, Escort Services like Bangkok Golden Escorts and Smooci, Blowjob Bars, Nuru Massage Centers, and freelancers from various apps. I have contributed several reports in their respective sections on this blog.

Mongering with the Coronavirus Bangkok Scare

To my relief, girls weren't really fazed by me at all. My fluent English and Western personality/mannerisms certainly helped, and I was never turned down by providers.

I got a lot of jokes from the girls, who would ask me if I'm from Wuhan and laugh. But I was prepared for this. The mamasans in the gogos would point at me and scream "Wuhan!" jokingly which was kind of annoying, but it was all in good fun.

Coronavirus Bangkok Scare

Coronavirus Bangkok Scare

For the escorts who came to my room, the first thing I did was show them my passport and say "I'm not from China, don't worry" to which they responded with laughter. I would also make them wash their hands thoroughly first thing as well as gargle with Listerine, which made them realize I am serious about cleanliness. But overall, I was never treated with suspicion or paranoia, nor was refused service during my time here. I did, however, receive some judgy stares from a white couple at a restaurant when I sat down next to them.

What's the Scene in Bangkok?

I did see several venues restrict customers from China though:

Pimps: If you have traveled to China in the last 30 days, you are not allowed entry. They will inspect every page in your passport to check the entry/exit stamps.

Doki Doki: Signposted at the front desk that says they cannot serve customers who have traveled to China in the last 30 days, but they did not check my passport when I went.

Girl wearing Coronavirus Mask

Girl wearing Coronavirus Mask

Overall, the Thais are still very welcoming of Chinese despite rising cases here (33 as of today). Most people are wearing masks in public. Thailand remains one of the few countries in Asia who have not imposed travel restrictions on travelers from China, and many Chinese are desperate to escape the bleak situation are coming to Thailand in droves, even after the Chinese New Year holiday. Also, with more Coronavirus Bangkok Cases being reported, it's advisable to stay indoors.

Happy mongering and stay safe everyone!

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Bangkok Bars Refuse Customers from China During the Coronavirus Outbreak?

Some did. When I visited in late January and early February, Pimps would not allow entry to anyone who had traveled to China in the last 30 days, and Doki Doki had a sign at the front desk saying the same. Rules change quickly, so check with the venue before you go and do not argue at the door.

Does Pimps in Bangkok Check Passports?

At the time of writing, yes. Pimps would not allow entry to anyone who had traveled to China in the last 30 days, and they inspect every page in your passport to check the entry and exit stamps. Take your passport with you if you plan to visit during an outbreak, and expect to be asked.

Did Doki Doki Turn Customers Away Over Coronavirus?

Doki Doki had a sign at the front desk saying it could not serve customers who had traveled to China in the last 30 days. When I went, they did not check my passport. Policies were changing fast, so I would not assume the same on your visit, and I would carry my passport anyway.

Were Girls in Bangkok Reluctant to Go with Customers During the Coronavirus Scare?

Not in my experience. Over two weeks, girls were not fazed by me at all and I was never turned down by providers. I got jokes, with some girls asking if I was from Wuhan, and mamasans in the go-go bars would shout it, but it was all in good fun. Your own experience may differ.

What Precautions Did I Take with Escorts During the Coronavirus Outbreak?

When escorts came to my room, I showed them my passport and said I was not from China, which got a laugh. I also made them wash their hands thoroughly first and gargle with Listerine, which showed them I was serious about cleanliness. This is not medical advice, so see a clinic if you have symptoms.

Were People Wearing Masks in Bangkok During the Coronavirus Scare?

Yes. When I wrote my report, most people in Bangkok were wearing masks in public, and Thailand had 33 cases. Thais were still very welcoming of Chinese visitors, and Thailand was one of the few countries in Asia not to have imposed travel restrictions on travelers from China. Check the latest guidance before you travel.

Where Did I Meet Girls on My Trip During the Coronavirus Scare?

I stayed two weeks in late January and early February and met girls from a variety of sources: go-go bars in Nana Plaza, escort services like Bangkok Golden Escorts and Smooci, blowjob bars, Nuru massage centers, and freelancers from various apps. I never felt treated with suspicion, although a white couple at a restaurant gave me judgy stares.

Is It Advisable to Go Out in Bangkok When Coronavirus Cases Are Rising?

With more cases being reported, I think it is advisable to stay indoors. If you do go out, wear a mask like most people did, wash your hands and keep your distance from crowds. Thailand had 33 cases when I wrote my report. This is not medical advice, so follow official health guidance and see a clinic if unwell.

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