The shady side of Sanam Luang
Posted by admin on April 22nd, 2008 filed in Bangkokians, Living here, NightlifeOne of Bangkok’s familiar areas around 9pm Sanam Luang changes into a shady spot of dodgy activities and deals. Around this time many teenaged boys and girls on their light motorcycles start coming to the popular green area. A romantic evening is not what they’re looking for. They come here to make some “easy” money.
Taxis, cars and motorbikes lower their speed to watch the young girls, usually wearing mini-skirts and hot pants, sashaying around. Once one of the motorists has made a choice, his vehicle stops, a short conversation follows, and if they agree, the girl jumps on or into the vehicle and off they go.
The common rate for the provided services is at least 500 baht, not included the travel and hotel costs. The local police are aware of these shady deals but experience difficulties on cracking down. As soon as they see a police officer coming near, the girls quickly jump on the back of their lover’s motorbikes and together they speed away. Just a small fine is paid by some of the arrested girls who get back doing their usual business again right after.
Police officers can’t do much…
Nearby Saranrom Park, within a short distance from Sanam Luang there are many politely dressed young men doing similar business. Calling himself “C”, a 19-year old boy said: “If a customer is neatly dressed and looks decent I will go with him.” “C” also charges 500 baht for his service, plus the hotel room rate. The boy said he’s selling sexual services because making money this way is quite easy and lives like a common young man during daytime.
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