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Hehehe...all the more you should ease that itch,since Batam was known as one of the best value in cheonging or even shopping.
- if you only want to tour Batam :
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Lolz....Batam was considered expensive during my time
. Yes, it's definitely always on my mind to visit Batam one day....just tat I'm not a lone ranger.....prefer to go with like minded group.
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- if you smoke/drink,this part no need for me to say more,hehehe...
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I'm a social drinker.....meaning, only can drink if with kakis....can't drink alone.
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oh yes,i hope you are not thinking i am trying to sell Batam to you. No,i am definitely not. I am just trying to tempt you out of your retirement,hehehe... |
No worries....never in my thoughts at all. I understand where u're coming from.....my time, I was raving about Batam/Tanjung Pinang/Hatyai...etc etc as well
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... newbie sure will make small mistakes for the 1st few times...
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Kaki was using S'pore tipping guide
......he paiseh to give $2....so we just `educate' him.
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Wah! Reading this part really make me drool leh. Free sampling of girls before the buying.
Hmm...i see the supply of girls was much greater than the demand during your time hence there is such heavy competition.
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During those times, Batam was developing and Tanjung Pinang almost unknown, thus, only those in the know...ie, Malaysians and S'poreans visit...and even then....not many. Thus, almost no farangs. Economics of Indonesia tat time and today different...thus, at that time, more girls in the trade, thus, supply much greater than demand. U could say it's heaven to chiongsters in the know as they hve a wide choice.
Just to share a little nugget of information. The women staying in the villages and working in Pubs have a quota. If they don't meet their mthly quota, they've to pay for food and lodgings. Thus, the girls will definitely be`fighting' for u.
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Over time,they realise their daily necessities also become more expensive and when some becomes more educated and understand how these inflation works,they start revolting (protesting).
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Yes, Indonesia inflation rate was in two digits for a period of time.....but Batam and Tanjung Pinang use S'pore dollar as their benchmark...thus, we always pay equivalent Sing dollars, regardless of fluctuation of rp.
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Hehehe...i used to stay in Jakarta when i was a kid about 30+ years ago when my parent works there.
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Interesting...u must tell me ur story one day.
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Oh,i play RPG games too,i read RPG guides online...so you see my summaries and guides having those RPG images (maps,photos illustration etc),hehehe...
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I play C&C 3 and Diablo II.
U've gone out of ur way to summarize/gather info from various bros and I say kudos to u for the additional effort.
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.....Policeman. So if you notice be it in Batam or writing in this forum,i try my best to avoid breaking the law or get myself framed for breaking one
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Yes, avoid those activities that can get u in real trouble, eg, going to places where drugs are being used....when police raid...they take all in......but if caught...got way out.....money `talks' over there.
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I have happen to met a handful of such good bros in this thread,but most have chosen to remain anonymous.
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Tat's great. It always more fun with like minded kakis.
In the meantime, I'm a couch potato, reading all the FRs from u and fellow bros.