If you see this man, Thomas Arasi anywhere in Macau or the Philippines, please be cautious.
He was reportedly released from prison despite allegations involving sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes in the United States. It is alleged that his money and influence helped him obtain a medical release.

There are also allegations that he has continued abusing his power to sexually assault women around him. He has allegedly attempted to rape his domestic helper in Macau at least once. That maid is our friend, and she is now missing.
Several alleged victims are reportedly afraid to press charges, allowing him to avoid accountability.

There are also claims involving the rape of a minor and multiple adult victims.
If you encounter this man, please exercise caution. Avoid being alone with him, and do not leave children unattended around him until these serious allegations have been properly investigated.

I'm trying to figure out how to bring my luggage with me? I will be having a large and small suitcase plus my backpack. Chatgpt says I would have to book that ahead of time? Is that how it works? How early should I arrive to the HK ferry terminal to take ferry to Macau? Is it fairly easy to take it from Macau terminal to my hotel? (The londoner)

Hi everyone! I'm a European guy travelling solo through Asia next year, and I'll be in Hong Kong for Chinese New Year. I want to spend one afternoon exploring Macau and then go straight to the casinos for the evening, to see them at their busiest and most festive during Golden Week.

I'm hesitating between Feb 6 (CNY Day 1) and Feb 8 (CNY Day 3).

A few questions:

- Which of these days is the most fun in the casinos, and from what time?

- What should I see in the afternoon despite the crowds? Senado Square and the Ruins of St. Paul, or is it better to skip them that week?

- Is Cotai the best place for the evening atmosphere, or the Peninsula (Lisboa area)?

- How early should I book the ferry back to Hong Kong, or a hotel if I stay the night?

- Any tips for a first-timer at the tables?

Any advice is welcome. Thanks a lot!

I’m looking to celebrate my husband’s birthday in Macau. Does anybody have recommendations for a restaurant with a private room? He prefers Japanese, Italian, or Portuguese food. Budget is 3000 MOP for the night just for the two of us. We can bring our own cake but would prefer to pay to have the room decorated beforehand.

Thanks in advance for the help!

First time in Macao and I had an amazing time!

anyone has tried it? also its quite cheap for 200 a month

Hi! Has anyone tried going DIY from Macau International Airport to the Ruins of St. Paul, located at Rua de São Paulo, Macau?

I’m planning to visit on my own and wanted to ask if it’s easy enough to DIY using public transportation. What’s the best route from the airport, and which bus or shuttle should I take?

I’d also appreciate an estimate of the total transportation cost, travel time, and whether there’s a lot of walking involved once you get near the area.

Is it generally easy for a first-time visitor to navigate, or would taking a taxi be more practical?

Thanks.

Sa mga Filipina na planning mag-apply as domestic helpers sa Macau, please be careful and always do a background check before accepting a job offer.

I want to raise awareness regarding Thomas Arasi, an employer in Macau who has been accused of sexual misconduct by a former domestic helper, who is also my friend and now a missing person.

There are also allegations involving other women in the Philippines and others country.

These are serious allegations that deserve proper investigation. I encourage anyone with relevant information or similar experiences to seek legal assistance and report them to the appropriate authorities.

Protect our Filipina domestic workers. Safety and dignity should always come first.

#OFWAwareness #MacauFilipinos #ProtectDomesticWorkers #OFWSafety

Hihiii, I wanted to ask about shop payments in Macau. Is it possible to use wechat/alipay as non mainlander or use YouTrip? Or is it mostly cash HKD & RMB? Thanks!

Hi peeps. Anyone has any idea how to get the ferry tickets from the ShenZhen Airport Ferry Terminal to Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, Macau? Most online ticketing place like trip.com, klook, kkday is to Taipa Ferry Terminal, Macau and not the Outer Harbour one.

Plzzz I need help haha 👉👈

🩸Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game for up to 20 people, think of it as a 🔪murder mystery along the lines of Werewolf or Mafia. The storyteller has been killed! The villagers need to band together to find out who amongst them are evil before the time runs out!

⚠️We will have two dates for the event⚠️

🗓️Sunday 11th October, 14:00

📌Tuk Tuk Thai Kitchen

🗓️Saturday 17th October, 18:00

📌The Roadhouse Macau

Sign-up & Walk-in accepted: https://forms.gle/kJqbqac2EWGrwCcFA

Come play or watch as an audience, there will be audience participation

Ask us any questions at Macau Board Game Group @macaubgg

I'll be visiting Macau at the end of October and I'm looking for the best buffet to try. I don't mind spending more as long as the food is really worth it. I'm more interested in food quality than just having a huge selection. For those who've tried different buffets in Macau, which one would you recommend? And are there any popular ones that you think are overrated?

are there anyone doing one nights stands in macau?

I like to visit these places on street view. It's still 2008 and the casinos were still being built, like time has stopped. Something very cosy about those two places.

Is there a clinic in Taipa that provides self-paid influenza vaccines?

Hey everyone,

Is anyone by any chance traveling from Macau to Lisbon in the near future?

I’m looking to buy a IPhone 18 pro max and I will happily compensate you for your time and help, and I can meet you wherever is convenient once you land to pick it up.

Thank you!

Thought this may be of interest for people planning to come over for the GP

Tickets for the 73rd Macau Grand Prix go on sale Thursday (oct 9) at noon, macau ticketing. nov 19-22, Guia circuit. F3, GT, Touring cars, the whole thing on a street circuit through the city.

If you're coming over for it, the hotel matters more than the grandstand. Here are the rooms that actually face the track:

- Hotel Lisboa, overlooks the Lisboa bend. the classic gp stay. ask for a bend-facing room, higher floor.

- Artyzen Grand Lapa, near start/finish and the pits. they sell actual "track view" rooms for gp weekend (deluxe king / twin / one bedroom suite with track view), so book that category, not the standard one. front-facing, not pool-facing. balconies are 16th floor and up.

- Starworld, faces the straight after mandarin bend. one of the fastest sections. balcony rooms, high floor.

- Wynn Macau, main straight. most track-facing rooms of the lot.

- Hotel Guia, up on the hill section. different angle, elevated view over the twisty part.

Track-facing rooms go first and race weekend is the most expensive hotel weekend of the year, so don't sit on it.

Full breakdown here: whatsonmacau.com/grand-prix-hotels

I will be able to catch the last day of the Macau Food Festival in December. I plan to visit Hong Kung night market at Largo do Pagode do Bazar on the last day of my trip since it is only open on weekends.

Are there any other areas for outdoor walking and snacking between 9pm and 11pm during weekdays? My hotel is on Cotai but I will go to Macau, Taipa or Colane since the weather is nice.

hii! any recommendations for a good cafe or resto spot that is open till 12 am that's near coloane village? we will be staying at pousade de boutique so somewhere near that place is a good optionn

Hello all!

I am visiting Macau with my wife on Halloween. What expats do in Macau at night? Any local/expats bars that are not too touristy? Does anyone what’s good to do on Halloween?

Thanks in advance.

Old map of Macau from 1979 I found on the National Library of Australia website. It's interesting to see how much the land has changed since then as well as how the names of places compare to today.

Or do I need cash in Macau?