CP:

I’m 45 years old and have been coming to Thailand countless times since my 20s. I’m a straight man and not interested in ladyboys. I also believe I can usually tell the difference.

This happened last Friday night. I was planning to go to Soi 6, but the traffic was terrible. Maybe I was a bit dizzy from the exhaust fumes. I noticed several very attractive girls outside some massage shops by the road, so I jumped out of my tuk-tuk. I had never tried anything at a massage shop before, but I thought I’d give it a shot.

Once inside, the girls were all decently dressed, not revealing, but had great figures. More than half of them were my type. However, one or two felt a bit strange—somewhat like ladyboys—but their overall demeanor didn’t quite match, so I didn’t think too much of it.

I chose a girl and went inside. At that moment, I heard another girl speak in a very rough, deep voice. That made me realize there might be ladyboys in this shop. I immediately asked my girl if she was a ladyboy. She said no, and even told me she could switch if I specifically wanted a ladyboy. Her voice, demeanor—everything about her seemed perfect, which lowered my guard.

During the session, she only took off her top. She performed oral sex on me with a condom on, and only allowed light kissing on her cheeks and lips. The price was very high. In Pattaya, I’ve never encountered a girl with so many restrictions while also charging such a high price. I’d rather not disclose the exact amount because I feel foolish.

After it was over, she told me that everyone in their shop is female, no ladyboys. Then she called in a professional masseuse to give me a massage.

When I went downstairs afterward, I saw her through the glass. She gave me a sweet smile. But the moment I pushed the door open to leave, I heard what sounded like a low, deep voice coming from her throat as she spoke to her colleague. Then she turned back and smiled goodbye.

At that moment, my back was drenched in cold sweat.

I know there are massage shops in Pattaya that offer sexual services, but they usually involve older, less attractive women. Or shops that are entirely staffed by more flamboyant ladyboys. Are there places like the one I described—where both genuinely attractive women and ladyboys work together?

This shop is located on Pattaya Sai Song Road, between Central Pattaya Road and Pattaya 7 Alley.

I’m really hoping someone can reassure me that I wasn’t just serviced by a ladyboy.