Tattoo in Thailand

[skandalouz_08]

To follow up with Kobe's Tattoo thread it got me thinking. I'm heading to Thailand in November and considering getting a tattoo over there with the traditional bamboo method.

Has anyone ever done this in Thailand?
Do you have a reputable/clean shop you would recommend to me?

For those that haven't seen this done before here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecncrjMXXaA
Thanks!

[Kobe]

Can't help you out with that, but I know there is a polish guy here that takes 400e/hour for tattoos, i forget his name though

So just because of the country does not mean its going to be cheaper usually.. (Maybe a bit overall) I got mine cheaper since it was my buddy doing it from home and not a shop but has been doing it for years...

[StinkyMahoney]

I don't know about tattoos but if recent movies have taught me anything be very careful if you get a hooker (Hangover II)

[darthVWader]

Look for Master Noo Kampai

Tell em Ang sent ya

[skandalouz_08]

Originally posted by darthVWader
Look for Master Noo Kampai

Tell em Ang sent ya

Ummm what city would this guy be in?

[Supa Dexta]

Nah don't worry about that.. Its like asking for dave from canada, they'll point you to him.

[Maxx Mazda]

Originally posted by Supa Dexta
Nah don't worry about that.. Its like asking for dave from canada, they'll point you to him.

http://gossipcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/well-played-sir-well-played-indeed.jpg

[l/l/rX]

hmm I don't know man... when I was in Thailand those guys weren't even wearing gloves when tattooing people. A little bit iffy and there are sooooooo many tattoo shops all over the place it's a little bit ridiculous. If you don't care just choose a shop and go in, but if you do, research a reputable non-tourist shop haha.

[JRSC00LUDE]

Yeah, a few years back there I really wanted a traditional piece but I didn't find a place where I felt safe with the sterilization practices so I just didn't.

[shtock99]

my bro was there a few a months ago and got one done inside his lip and he was fine.. Im not sure where he went but ill find out

[JRSC00LUDE]

Fine as in been tested for hep c and is clear or fine as in "I feel good bro."?

Mind you that's likely irrelevant since I doubt a lip tattoo was done by bamboo? The traditional methods were where I did not feel confident.

[collectskulls]

http://www.wat-bang-phra.com/

[rob the knob]

takes time for some test to be positive

lots of lady boys in country too, so be carryful not to catch
Originally posted by shtock99
my bro was there a few a months ago and got one done inside his lip and he was fine.. Im not sure where he went but ill find out

[///328is]

http://www.maddog-tattoo.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=article&Id=538771865

[Ymerej472008]

I have roughly half a dozen friends who have traditional bamboo tattooss, all tested negative.
Some have even been tested twice MONTHS after the first test. Ive spent ALOT of time in Thailand and have seen my fair share of sketchy stuff but from experience they seem pretty safe.
Bamboo tattoos however are more painful than traditional gun method.

[skandalouz_08]

Pain isn't the issue, more going for the experience and if it works out to be cheaper than its another advantage.

[lsc2g]

my wife got one 2years ago when we were in phi phi with the bamboo method.. it cost ohh 12 dollars US about(equiv) and would have easily been over 100 here at home