Speaking Thai

Anyone found mixed reactions when you speak Thai?

Some absolutely love it but have also found some pretty much don’t bother with you or immediately think you have a wife or gf.

When first going to Pattaya I made the mistake of speaking Thai quite a bit but found it done more harm than good especially in places like Soi 6!

I speak a fair bit and can have a bit of a conversation but my mate who lives there and speaks much more than me basically never does in social situations for this reason.