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I like spicy.... why didn't you order it medium or little spice.... Wait until later 😝

Depends what you order.

When I stay there 👍

They asked me if I wanted the guy to be top or bottom, and I said I want him to bottom. I don't know,lol. I tried to give him a few touches , like rub to let him know I wanted more. In other shops when I do that, they literally will put their D in you hand. I wish my regular guy wasn't on vacation😑

And Raya has the rear car park lift. I know a member said recently reception didn't bother about bringing a man back but I like to be sure that the guy's id won't be an issue. Feeling poorer these days I tend to stay at 56 Surawong now.

What do you get from Foodland?

I'll say one contrarian thing. "Defund the police" hurt Democrats in 2020. Jim Clyburn has said that the South Carolina Senate race was tied for a while in 2020, when his young protege Jamie Harrison was on the ballot. His analysis is that all the "defund the police" stuff is what ensured The Divine Miss Graham won again. That's a stretch. That said, if Democrats could have figured out how to break through to moderate voters who are right of center on some cultural issues, we could have won Iowa and North Carolina. Obama did. Obama was also Deporter In Chief. So Democrats have a history of being able to elect liberals who can play to the center. Biden was one, before age and inflation led him to defeat. So the danger now is that Democrats will fuck it up again, and go back to "Abolish ICE." Sorry, but that is why Trump was elected again. People don't want that, either. I agree with Doug Sosnik, who I quoted above. Carville was the 1992 icon who famously said, "It's the economy, stupid." But Sosnik had just as much to do with that message and Clinton's successes. Democrats need to let Team Trump Crazy do the Crazy Thing, which they do better than ever. We need to moderate to win. Especially on immigration.

Very good!

It was intended as a criticism of Trump.

Yes, go back to Welsh Celts, 1,000 years ago.

Yup, it's great having Foodland nearby! I don't bother with breakfast buffets either, not unless they come with the room. I don't go to buffets generally as I eschew excess and can't eat that much anyway. And when on holiday travelling I tend to get up late and by the time I get up, shower and get dressed breakfast would usually be over. My breakfast is usually something savoury/eggs, a piece of toast, fruit and coffee. More than enough for me to start the day.😊 Lately I've been doing intermittent fasting and forgone breakfast altogether. 💪

Foodland is near and convenient! Even though I stay at Raya sometimes, I don't opt for hotel breakfast. I like to walk to Foodland to get breakfast.

One would have thought that a knock on the door by armed policemen would do the trick. I've never heard of "tranquilizer darts" on humans, so I asked the question to Google's AI: AI Mode what is used in tranquilizer darts for humans Tranquilizer darts are not used for humans in law enforcement or civilian contexts due to extreme medical risks. While fictional media depicts instant unconsciousness, real-world chemical immobilization is dangerous and slow. However, specific substances have been used in medical research or hypothesized for chemical restraint: Carfentanil: An ultrapotent synthetic opioid (approximately 100 times stronger than fentanyl) that has been used in human medical imaging as a radiotracer at extremely low doses (less than 7 μg). It is also famously linked to the 2002 Moscow theater hostage crisis, where a carfentanil-based gas was used, resulting in over 120 deaths due to respiratory failure. Diazepam (Valium) and Midazolam (Versed): These benzodiazepines are occasionally mentioned in theoretical or historical discussions regarding human sedation. Ketamine: Often used in veterinary medicine for sedation, it has been explored in emergency medical settings for "chemical restraint" of agitated patients (typically via manual injection, not darts). Curare: Historically, indigenous groups in South America used curare, a plant-derived alkaloid (active ingredient: d-tubocurarine), on darts for hunting. It works by causing muscle paralysis rather than sedation, leading to death by asphyxiation if the respiratory muscles are affected. Also, while he may have been injected with a sedative to subdue him, he probably wasn't shot with a "tranquilizer dart": Did the Thai military use tranquilizer darts on Billy Idol? AI Overview No, the Thai military did not use tranquilizer darts on Billy Idol. While the rock star has had a rebellious career, there is no credible evidence or documented record of such an incident occurring. The widely reported, severe incident in his life was a 1990 motorcycle accident in Hollywood that nearly cost him a leg . Key Details Regarding the Myth: Source of Rumor: The story is likely an urban legend or exaggerated rumor. Actual Events: Billy Idol is known for his 1990 motorcycle accident in which he ran a stop sign, resulting in a serious leg injury that required a steel rod. Lack of Evidence: Official biographies and news archives from his tours in Asia do not contain reports of him being subdued by the military with tranquilizers. https://www.loudersound.com/features/we-went-there-to-have-a-whale-of-a-time-a-sex-holiday-really-but-it-got-out-of-hand-billy-idol-on-the-thailand-vacation-that-ended-with-a-visit-from-the-army "...According to legend, the army were forced to shoot Idol with a tranquilliser dart, although a more believable version of the story has him being injected with a sedative by a nurse. Either way, Idol almost certainly got off lightly, with Thai authorities able to enforce long prison sentences in the country's notorious prison system for those caught in possession of narcotics...."

Thanks for sharing your experiences at Raya, @macaroni21. My friends are fellow Malaysians but I don't think one's nationality or ethnicity necessarily determines one's food choices, especially when travelling. That would be akin to saying that all Black Americans like fried chicken and watermelon and must have them wherever they go. 😏 Even religion is not necessarily a determinant; some are strict adherents, some aren't. No, they aren't Muslims but one is a vegetarian. I checked with them and they're happy with the options that you guys have shared. Besides, one can't ask for too much at that very special price!

Only when they forget to bring their dentures. 😏

Good analogy!

Thanks for the update - I've been to Hanoi twice and going for the 3 Rd time in May. My friend also told me about P6 sauna so I'll go certainly go there 😜

Went here recently and stupidly left my phone with 3000 bhat in the side pocket when I went to the lavatory. Came to pay 2000 baht missing. A lesson learnt. Avoid.

Could it be, as all pundits have started to say after Pam Bondi's "negotiation" letter to Tim Walz about he can get ICE out of Minn simply by providing the DOJ with their voter registrations and other personal citizen data, that all this state invasion, cruelty and brutality shit is just a cover of election subversion, and Trumps attempt to once again STEAL elections come the mids ? Seems plausible based on the info provided and statements by Walz regarding Bondi's "semi demand"..... It wouldnt be surprising as everything we have seen Trump doing lately is in service of something OTHER THAN what he claims it was..... Venezuela was not about Drugs, it was about oil. Greenland was not about security, it was about distracting from Epstein. So Minn is really not about immigration or crime, its about subverting the coming elections...... Trump is a slimy snake and must be watched carefully. Believe him when he talks about taking action, but dont believe his reasons...... Follow the money and power. Its the only things that motivate him.

That can't be right. FaFa has a strict policy of only hiring boys with a degree in English literature; particularly those who specialise in the Augustans. A couple of them have told me that they actually prefer the Romantics, though.

Great post and great question, @lookin. If there is someone who can wash off the political stink, it ain't Jack Smith. Like you, I respect him a lot. But he is at the core of the partisan "lawfare" debate. So I assume a lot of MAGA people view him as the Wicked Witch of the West. Their whole idea now is that the violation of laws and norms and the destruction of alliances and institutions is just fine. As long as you lead our team. Smith is someone I suspect many of them would like to burn at the stake. I view the failure to prosecute Trump for Jan. 6th as a massive fuck up on the part of Biden. And Merrick Garland specifically. They had four years. I'm not a lawyer. And I am sure there were all kinds of political and legal nuances involved. But I still think they fucked up. Had a jury found Trump guilty, it may have changed the outcome. Or maybe not. One of the disturbing things about 2024 is that the party that usually likes to throw Black criminals in jail suddenly decided that being a felon was a mark of honor for Trump. One of the smartest guys in the room is Doug Sosnik, one of Bill Clinton's top political advisors back in the day. He said in a recent interview that "exhaustion" will be a theme in 2028. When voting for POTUS people often tend to go for the opposite of what they had. We of course did that already in 2020, when Boring Biden was viewed as a solution to Trump Crazy. But for inflation, I don't think almost half of voters would have wanted Crazy back. Arguably Democrats have an advantage in 2028 simply because they are not the party of Trump Crazy. JD Vance won't be able to get away from Trump Crazy any more than Harris could get away for Old Joe. Sosnik thinks - to state the obvious - Democrats need to focus on economics 100 % and play to the populist tide. Clinton was the last Democratic POTUS who could win in states like Arkansas. What Sosnik also said is that one way Democrats can help our 2028 nominee is by toning down the "toxic" parts of the Democratic brand that make Democrats unelectable in states like Missouri and Montana. I agree. Probably the best way Democrats can do that is by emphasizing affordability and things like "tax the rich" and deemphasize the stuff that drives culturally conservative voters crazy. Democrats seem to be getting and reading that memo. One can hope. Several Republican analysts have been saying lately that the part of the Trump 2024 coalition that is most at risk is the younger Zoomer voters who tilted toward him, mostly because of economic concerns. High inflation, high rent, high mortgage rates. To state it bluntly, young Latino men could give a shit about law and order. If anything, they saw Trump as a force for law and order in 2024. Close the damn border. They care about prices. They applaud when Ruben Gallego says every Latino man wants a big ass truck and cheap gas to fill it with. Democrats should focus on that. Not law and order. Democrats have the vote of the people like you and me and my beloved Sister In Cock, who are appalled and exhausted. If I had to bet, Gavin Newsom will be the 2024 nominee. A successful (right now) Governor of a huge blue state running is not a bad idea. And he owns the Resist Trump lane, which he clearly sees as the ticket to ride. I doubt the party will go for AOC in 2028, any more than Sanders was able to close the deal in 2016 or 2020. So the interesting question is people like Andy Beshear or maybe Josh Shapiro. In theory, at least, 8 years of Andy Beshear would help to close the red state/blue state divide. But, in theory, Barack Obama and Joe Biden were supposed to do that, too. Didn't work. I tend to agree with the Big Thinkers who see this polarization and populism as one part of a much bigger trend or cycle that plays out through history. They'd argue that we're hurtling toward some kind of crisis - of institutions, of monetary systems, inflation, federal debt - and these are just all symptoms. So, sadly, I agree with my Sister In Cock that these things are pipe dreams right now. It will probably get worse before it gets better. First thing is we have three more years of a piece of shit President who destabilizes everything to go. And he is screaming and shouting that he is above the law. Ugh! Then again, when you think about it, why would anyone feel exhausted, anyway?

I was staying in Airbnb in both PC and SD. No problem getting guys in, I asked Airbnb host before booking if guests are okay. Mirador Sur park. Just walk along and be on Grindr and things are going to happen. However if you want to use purely paid guys and Manny you better staying close to Sona Colonial.

I can write a long post about the value propositions (or lack thereof) of gogo bars in Thailand, and an even longer compare-and-contrast with the booming massage industry. However, whether a gogo bar still offers value despite rising prices will depend on an individual's wants and priorities. However, this statement does not end the discussion either, because as prices rise but the product offer remains the same, the remaining number of customers who still consider it value will decline; and at some point, the business or industry becomes unsustainable. The more specific issue arising from @spoon's incident, however, is, at heart, not even a price/value question. It is more accurately seen as a penalty charge which the bar wanted to impose for a customer choosing a lower-priced option, which hitherto, has long been a legitimate option. The bar was not even trying to trade. It wasn't saying, we're charging you more because we're giving you more value. It was trying to punish a customer for taking the lower-price option. Kind of like, if we booked an economy-class ticket rather than a business class one, the airline gets miffed that it is losing revenue and then suddenly says, oh, you have to pay a $XXXX surcharge if you're not flying business class.

It's been close to two years since I last stayed at Raya. The breakfast is good value in my opinion but as always, what's value for one is not value for another. My recollection is that it is essentially comprised of Asian dishes, more Chinese than any other kind of Asian. You didn't say if your friends are farang or any other nationality. I don't remember bacon, ham, sausages, cheese, yogurt or the kinds of things that westerners expect, though there was the ultra-processed food also known as "cereal" (unhealthy stuff, if you ask me). If your friends are OK with noodles and stir-fry dishes, then fine. If they're looking for a western or (God Forbid!) american pancakes, then they'll not be so happy. Even among Asians there can be problem if they're Muslim. I recall distinctly my recent stay in a 3-star Hanoi hotel which served quite a comprehensive spread for breakfast. There was a Muslim Malaysian couple who couldn't find anything to eat except bread and jam. Not even the scrambled eggs because the hotel added bacon bits to the eggs (it was delicious, by the way). Anything with meat they couldn't take (not just pork) because the animal had not been slaughtered with Muslim rites, and that kind of thing.