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Made it to Bangkok yesterday. The older I get, the longer this trip gets. I flew from Ft.Lauderdale to Dallas and then Dallas to Hong Kong on Americans new service there. Finishing up the day with Cathay to Bangkok. I was pleasantly surprised by American. I flew in Business. The seats are about the same as those on Cathay. Window seats are all single, so lots of privacy. I'm not a person that needs lots of service. I just want to read my book, or watch a movie. But while not Cathay service where FA's are always there, it was really up there. Dinner after takeoff, snack 1/2 way and breakfast on arrival. A good supply of decent snacks were always available. Arrived in Hong Kong on time and headed to the Wing lounge for shower and clean cloths. I had a 4 hour layover, that turned to about 5 hours due to bad weather. When I flew Cathay to Bangkok in May, the flights were light. Last night was full, at 10pm. Are people returning to Bangkok? Getting a taxi at 1am was no issue. Usually takes me 1-1/2 hours to walk off plane to my apartment. Last night 1 hour 10 minutes. No one at immigration and my bag was first out. No taxi lines and no traffic. After 35 hours of travel, that bed looked great. This is the middle of the rainy season, but all I have seen so far is a lot of clouds and some sun. Did rain last night for a little bit, but I was already in bed. Looking out my windo now, it's looking like a pool day. I went out to Soi Twilight last night to see some of my friends. There have been some changes to the shows at the clubs because of the new Thai dictatorship govt. I didn't go to a show as I have seen many, but will in the next few nights just to see how they have changed. My friend said they just can't do fuck shows. Last night was Thursday and I was surprised to see how busy it was. This is my 3rd trip this year, and I have noticed a bit of boy turnover. I hang out at Hot Male a lot, and tonight they had 5 new boys working the outdoor bar. When I walked in, I became everybody's best friend right away. I asked my friend why was I so popular? He said, because you are American. There aren't a lot of Americans visiting, but they are the only ones that spend money and tip. I didn't disappoint I planned on spending less this trip, but was there for 3 hours and bought a lot of drinks. Thinking $75.00 or so, but only $30.00. They were drinking more beer than whiskey. Surprised, but happy. Thai boys like the expensive stuff. Told my friend not tonight, they ATM card is closed. I was pleasantly surprised at the quantity and quality of the boys. I will do a bit more exploring now that the weekend is here. Just need to get myself on the right time zone. More to come (I hope) trip reports are not my strong point

I can't see it has affected gay life at all. Other than...They are not allowed to do fuck shows on stage. I will probably go to a show tomorrow, just to see what is going on on stage. Just hate paying 100 baht outdoors and 350 indoors. They other thing is the 30 day visa runs. Not allowed anymore. This affects lots of boys that have to be legal to work in the clubs. This has affected me this trip as the boy I have been seeing for the last year, is Vietnamese. He went to do run a few weeks ago and can't get back for several months. This will affect lots go guys that come to play. Get visa before you leave home, or stay less than 30 days. Had an interesting taxi encounter today. Govt crackdown on taxi meters and refusing fares. Went to Siam Paragon grocery shopping. When I went to get taxi it started to rain. They have line with a guy that tells driver where u are going. Took 5 before anyone would take me. Then the guy I got didn't turn on meter, so I asked him to. He asked how much I wanted to pay. Truthfully is was pouring and rush hour traffic. I would have paid anything. But told him to tell me how much he wanted. I said meter says 0, so I pay 0. Him not happy with my sense of humor. Half way he finally turns on meter. Hits 100 when I get to my apt. I give him hundred and get out. He starts yelling 200 cause meter not working. It is about 200 at rush hour. My apart has 3 security guards that know me and they came to taxi when they saw me getting out. I was going to give driver the other 100, but he saw security and hit the gas. Wish I could call the General and tell him, not all taxis are obeying his rules. Tuk tuks are another story . This city is overrun by them, until now. You hardly can find one. The General wants them insured and licensed. Only about 20%seem to be. There is a lot behind me where 100's are parked. There is a stand up the street from here. usually you can find 20 of them, went by tonight and only 1. People are out and about. You can tell it is low season, but Siam Paragon was packed today. Tonight Soi Twilight had a decent crowd tonight. No rain helps get people out. The General has also got the street vendors to organize themselves a bit, so now you can walk down a sidewalk a bit easier. My boy story tonight is half a disaster. Because my BF is stuck in Hanoi, I am free to play this trip. Last night I say a boy that is a bartender. He is really hot. He works out a bit everyday and has a nice chest and arms. Kind of like the high school quarterback. I just really wanted to see him naked, and that's about all that happened. I'm spoiled by my BF. He loves being naked. If I had a body like him, I guess I would be to. We walk in the door, the clothes go flying than we play in the shower and if I have any energy left we take it to the bed. Very affectionate, loves kissing. This boy tonight, went into the bathroom, locked the door, took a shower. Comes out, I shower, he is sitting on bed when I arrive. Asks if he should JO. I say ok, and he doesn't even take off the towel. Hummm, this isn't working. I didn't need lots of sex, but I wanted to see his body and play with it a bit. I finally just grabbed the towel off of him and he got the message. He is a straight boy, or as they say bi. I knew this going in so knew it would only go so far. He is also only 19 and new at this. He loosened up a bit and we both got off. Then back to bathroom, locked door, took shower and came out dressed. He was happy with what I paid him, which is a lot less than my BF gets. All in all, I wasn't expecting much, got a little less. It will cost him in the long run. I am really attracted to him, but can't pay for so little again. He could have made a lot of money while I'm here. So left with an early evening I sit here and post. Hope I have something to talk about tomorrow.

My thanks go out to those here who have posted a "like" for one or more of my 13 cocksucking photos that I have so far entered into the contest. 8 members have "liked" one or more of my photos, and I want them to know that I appreciate it. So, thanks to: Totally Oz, Adam Smith, numerito, planetime, bertj, EXPAT, Axiom, and MsGuy. Here is a private pic just for you guys! No one else can look!

Yes, it is true. I did not think he was telling everyone about us yet. But, I guess the cat is out of the bag. Sorry Mariah!

I don't own an e-reader as such, but suspected as much just from reading on laptop screen and iPhone vs. paper. http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/aug/19/readers-absorb-less-kindles-paper-study-plot-ereader-digitisation

I enjoyed reading your saga and applaud you for being able to travel to 'THE LAND OF SMILES' whenever your heart desires!!! Write when you can [details please]!!!! Have been to Thailand 3Xs with lots of space in between trips, not by choice!!

"Call her and tell her to bring me my candy!" "She can't bring it. She ate it." "That BITCH!"

Thanks for the report. I'd be interested to know how the dictatorship has affected gay life, if at all.

Welcome to your 2nd Home! I can't wait to hear you adventures! Thanks for sharing with us!

The Klein bust makes Beethoven look more like a "real" German than any other likeness that I remember. I must find the time to read this. Best regards, RA1