Originally Posted by
Meoff
Ice Maiden-
I've been a reader of your posts for a long time... across two forums. I can't believe that you are seriously considering becoming a go go employee. I hope this is a huge wind up. If not- have you really thought this though? I have some questions that you may not have considered.
What is your visa / employment status as a foreign employee of this place? Do they provide a work permit? Does every single one of the other russian girls there have a work permit and B visa? I have my doubts here.
Whilst it is true that many foreigners in Thailand are working without a work permit- teachers in language centers, working in an office somewhere, or from home, anyone who is working in a highly visible position (especially a semi naked one) is asking for trouble sooner or later.
Everyone here on this board knows that prostitution and the sex industry in Thailand is technically illegal, but it is "tolerated". Everyone here also knows how the tolerance and policies of Thailand can change on a whim. When the next "crackdown" happens, you can be sure that the foreigners in the industry will be hit first- in order to make an example of them.
In fact, the Thai businessmen in the industry are probably already gunning for this place which is taking their business. It has happened to this very establishment and these same girls already. Therefore, the precedent is set, and it can / will happen again. Are you 100% sure that you will be harmless and free to go when the boys in brown come? (Not a question of if, but when.)
Are you really ready to be in this environment, and take all of the chances involved? Is it worth the chance of being arrested / imprisoned / deported / blacklisted / passport flagged / all of the other nastiness / losing your personal freedom?
Speaking of losing your personal freedom, what is this shit about having to be in your room during off hours, and being watched by CCTV??? That definitely isn't freedom- that is total control, similar to prison. Do you want people controlling your life to that extent??
Special diet? I agree 100% with dirtydog- that this is probably a drug program. I know a bargirl here in Bangkok who went to work in the Karaoke bars of Hat Yai. They forced her to take yaa baa every night. Are you prepared for the consequences of failing a piss test?
Not prostitution you say?? What will you say when some middle eastern gentleman with more money than god takes a liking to the young white girl and offers you 20,000 bt, or whatever it takes to get his way? Do you really have the strength and moral fortitude to tell him that you are not a prostitute? What would your boss / mamasan say if the same man approaches him / her and makes this offer? I know what a Thai mamasan would do. Can't imagine your establishment would be any different.
Do you have an escape plan for when the shit hits the fan? Will someone bail you out of jail? If you think that your employers will be there for you, think again. If the shit hits the fan, they will want to minimise their exposure / risk, and have absolutely nothing to do with you.
I really hope that this isn't true, and all a big joke. Myself and a lot of other guys have always been impressed by the young woman who seemed so mature and confident in her posts, who wanted to be a journalist, or wanted to learn languages and be a flight attendant.
Kinda breaks my heart, because if you do this, it is definitely the start of a slippery slope which will surely be the ruin of your life, a life that is still so young and has a lot of potential.
I implore you to reconsider this.
Meoff.
Edit: fixed typos