Expenses... [Entry #3 June 18, 2011]

[Above: A Muay Thai Fight at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium]

Entry #3 June 18, 2011:

        Today was a rather busy day, it took me the better part of the entire afternoon to find the shop I was looking for so that I could have my I-phone 'unlocked'. Doing so would mean I could use it within Thailand however in the end all that was accomplished was that I ended up purchasing a new phone to use instead. This whole process left me a little annoyed but more so just feeling regret I spent so much on a phone in the US that I can not really use here to its full effect. After this I had a very pleasant conversation with a survey taker just outside MBS and then rather then taking the skytrain back got convinced to take a Tuk Tuk back to the hotel, on the condition I stop at a shop at which I purchased a custom fitted shirt. This is the first real custom clothing I have ever purchased and hopefully it will be worth while. I figured it was worth the risk because it cost me 1,200 baht, which is approximate to $40. 

        After returning home, and then shortly left for the fights at Lumpinee boxing stadium. To say the least I was a little disappointed by the expense as well as the somewhat lacking accommodations but I was glad to see the fights anyways although they seemed to be a bit overpriced. There are two major Boxing Stadiums in Bangkok, I may attempt to visit both, although I am expecting large expenses at each. After that point I decided it was time to get some food seeing as the heat has been doing a great job of sapping my appetite. Unfortunately not knowing where to get food I ended up getting directions from a stranger whom I then returned the favor by buying food for her, she seemed intent on spending more time with me, but really I was not interested in the least. After which I needed to get a drink, which seems to come attached to female company. Unfortunately the women at the bar were very interested in me and all I could do was bear with their flirtatious behavior while trying to enjoy the live band. One of my first impressions at least within Bangkok is that every person I meet seems to be looking out for their own interests and in some small way attempting to gaining access to my limited funds. I can already tell this quickly I am not suited for Bangkok life, hopefully I will find a city or place better suited. I also started taking some photos today but realize that I need to take more photos.