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When my guy left the next morning, he left his phone charger behind. Not a problem as he will be coming again. But I wonder what if it was a one-night only off? If it happened to you, would you contact the guy to return the charger? 🤣

Nice to see two new bars open in the Complex both with a complement of boys and customers. I’m looking forward to a January/February visit when I’ll be able to check them out. The Complex continues to cement its position as the premier night time vunue for gay men, particularly those like me who enjoy Asian boys.

Yes, and it also depends upon the policy of the condominium. Condos are increasingly saying no thanks...even for 30 days or longer.

The news use the term due to victimless case.

Merely out of curiosity, i wonder why the courts decided the arrests were unlawful.

Update to this, all but one visitor has been released as the courts decided the arrest was unlawful. The one unlucky visitor is a foreigner who overstayed his visa.

The fourth guy looks super hot indeed!

Sorry @jimmie50. I wrote my post before i saw yours. Good luck with the flights.

Isn't is Arai nah ?

It's not due out in the USA till December 25 (presumably in time to be included in the Oscars) and the UK till December 26 but the critics embargo has just been lifted. So there are reviews everywhere. Based on the trailer, I totally fail to understand what it is really about. Yet most of the critics are raving about it, especially Chalamet's performance. It seems to be about a ping pong player in the 1950s, a Jewish shoe salesman who decides he is going to be the greatest ping pong player in the world. And he almost makes it. The critics call Chalamet's performance one of the best he has ever given on screen, definitely in Oscar contention. If you want to read more there are several reviews up on youtube. Based on the trailer and what I have read, I'm not sure this is a pic I want to see. Although he is fast becoming a great actor Chalamet is nothing like his previous roles, definitely not a cutie.

Sorry that title is currently reserved for the UK PM. (To quote Ben Elton, "little bit of politics").

True, however bar still to have it's billboard erected/painted. So theme not yet fully implemented.

Is it January 2029 already.... I knew you'd be there by Dec 5th.

You on your way, I think you will be there to meet many of the guys on Dec 5th 🧐

You got the Irish curse? I just posted on my social media the other day that my tombstone will read " it was the eggs benedict"

I know we all have different experiences. Having flown millions of miles, including plane changes with SIA at Changi, I suggest you will have absolutely no problem with your shortish connection, the more so as you have a through ticket on SIA and are in business class. As @pong2 noted, there will be someone from SIA at the gate either to show you the way or even to accompany you to the new departure terminal and gate. For such an early arrival, it is unlikely you will arrive late due to stacking or anything like that. And if the aircraft is delayed on departure, the pilots have enough time to make some or all of it up en route. I have changed planes at Hong Kong many times when the minimum connecting time for Cathay Pacific flights was just 40 minutes. Never missed a flight. But then Hong Kong only has one terminal. Even so, SIA is such an efficient airline and Changi such an efficient airport I would just accept their 75 minute connecting time and enjoy your flights. They will look after you. Your baggage will be automatically transferred. You will still have a hand luggage security check when entering the new gate but it will be very fast. Incidentally the scheduled flight time is 16 hours 36 minutes. Why bother waiting another 4 hours when you will clearly be very tired and 4 hours can seem an awfully long time. If you had tickets on different airlines or a through ticket on a lesser airline, I would have a different view. But with SIA I'm sure you'll be fine. I have Flight Radar on my iPad and have noted that 6 arrival times in recent days were 5:25, 5:27, 5:20, 5:23, 5:04 and 6:14. You will not need a visa on your return if you decide to stop in Singapore. Frankly, I'd be more worried about your connecting flight from Denver to SFO. It's decades since i flew out of Singapore. If it's anything like LAX you will need plenty of time for Immigration and security checks at evening time.

I've seen some news reports in The Straits Times of people going into Singapore from Thailand with cannabis in their luggage and they all pretty much said the same dumb thing "oh sorry I forgot I had it but I bought it legally in Thailand", I guess that's the defence by ignorance attempt. Of course the Singapore authorities couldn't care less if it was purchased elsewhere legally or not and that excuse just didn't work. Maybe they should have taken a few minutes to double check their luggage before leaving Thailand.

I know we get these lists from time to time from a variety of different sources. This time it's the turn of the monthly magazine and website International Living. It's top ten are - Greece - Panama - Costa Rica - Portugal - Mexico - Italy - France - Spain - Thailand - Malaysia There are several reasons why I find this list somewhat strange. Greece is basically burning every summer. Not everywhere of course, but many of the islands now have major fires annually. On the mainland in recent years, fires have come very close to Athens. In Portugal many native Portuguese are mightily pissed off with retirees. The Golden Visa for those investing around $250,000 have now been withdrawn but you can still get a visa if you bring in something like $1,100 per month. But then try to find accommodation. Many retirees buy their accommodation and the country now faces very high prices in the many towns and cities, especially Lisbon and Porto. On top of that the amount of accommodation available for rent has fallen drastically. There are still benefits like access to free healthcare after five years. Given the feelings within the country, I would not bank on these continuing for much longer because the Portuguese are really angry. As we know, Thailand has become much more expensive over the years. Add to this the threat of all retirees having to pay tax - I say threat because we have heard nothing more this year on the taxes that we were told would be introduced at the start of this year. Maybe it will not happen, we just at this stage do not know. But we do know that in future the country wants more wealthy retirees. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/01/travel/worlds-best-retirement-destinations-2026

As I've aged, getting into the Holiday spirit is less of a priority. In fact, all the prep and money is a burden, and you always get out of it LESS than you give. Some of us just enjoy Peace & Quiet in our golden years. And I certainly DONT need another pair of slippers or a fruitcake ! And ESPECIALLY here is the US during the TRUMP administration, all the joy of life is being sucked out of it, and there are so many more important things to focus on, other than gifts, decorations, and a VERY expensive meal. We are immersed in Fear & Worry.

This warning has been repeated over and over again, and thankfully most western tourists heed it. Three individuals were executed last week for drug offences which brings the total to 17 this year. A death sentence is automatic if you bring in more than 15g of diamorphine, 30g of cocaine, 250g of methamphetamine and 500g of cannabis. With cannabis still on sale in Bangkok, don't even think of trying to hide any in your luggage if Singapore is your next stop. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dymv623q0o

This whole thing is not about DRUGS, its about Trumps "image" and satisfying his MAGA base' lust for violence. Don Jr would NEVER allow Trump to crack down on drug trafficking. That guy is never NOT high !

At this point, What's ANOTHER crime ?

The burger looks nice. I rarely visit one of the chain joints like McDonalds or Burger King, but in Paragon recently and hungry, despite the choice of many restaurants there I stopped at Burger King as they were offering Aberdeen Angus beef burgers - not the usual cardboard tasting meat. They're more expensive and I did find the burger far more satisfying than I expected. The meat was tasty and juicy, and the salad parts quite reasonable. Price for cheeseburger, coke and fries was Bt. 310. I was surprised - I enjoyed it.

Different prices for Farang and non-Thai Asian: Stickman put it that way, for lady bars, that non-Thai Asian are more likely to accept the first quoted price (which be an opening point for negotiation), whereas Whites are more like to negotiate. I wouldn't call it a cruising place, it's a place of prostitution. Apart from incident in 2013 (analysis here https://christianpfc.blogspot.com/2024/08/dating-thai-boys-98-at-wrong-end-of.html) I consider it safe. I have taken 5 different boys over the last two years, two of them more than once. Details in my blog under gay activities of the month, or label street trade. There is a short time hotel S hotel เสาชิงช้า nearby and I recommend taking the boy there. It's just 200 THB and if you take a boy back to your room, he would ask for 100 for taxi back. The area is now easy to reach with about 10 min walk from MRT Sanam Chai to Saphan Hok (Lifting Bridge) สะพานหก, which I would say is the center. The boys are along both sides of the canal north and south of the bridge. Most speak little or no English. I once spotted a Chinese ? customer using translation on his phone. When they are in groups, probably one can speak some English and translate for the one you like. Keep in mind most boys are straight, which limits activities. Most customers come by car, however I prefer walking. It's busy from 8 pm on (which is different from 10 years ago, when it started 10 pm).