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I have to check this out on my next trip and thanks for the information on the laundromat. I never noticed it. One thing I want to say after reading all this. If I were new to this I would only stay at one of the hotels were the IDs are checked and kept while the guest is with you.

I think Prince is perfectly fine for the price and level of service and facilities they offer. It may cost more than some places, but the facilities are nicer than most (e.g., nicer than Arena). I assume no one goes there expecting a Wat Pho-trained masseur. Overall the guys are a certain type of good-looking guy, some are print-model gorgeous, not super-muscled (compared with Arena) and not particularly twinky. The comparison shop is VCK or to a lesser extent Prince's sister shop My Hero. VCK is actually more expensive and for Silom/Sathorn visitors obviously less convenient. Same as VCK - the guys may finish the experience a tad early and if there's time left on the clock and if you care you have tell them you don't want to stop. I wouldn't go there for a sports massage. It's just messy-carressy oil massage with a naked young man who looks like he could be in my special magazines (hehehe), followed by sex. I think the managers there will tell you who does what and I've never had a problem there. The stated minimum tip includes full service and I've never ever had anyone even hint at wanting more. One obvious point that's probably worth repeating is that most of the guys there are straight-top-only. When I go I tell the manager I want a gay bottom or gay does everything. This immediately narrows down the selection from about 40 to 4 guys. I've always been able to pick someone I like and the guys have all been skilled and DTF. I cannot make any comments on the performance of the other guys. And as has been said before, the actual sex part is intimate and personal so my experience will not be the same as anyone else. [I have no doubt that the straight guys are fine masseurs and fun in bed, I just have a formula for success that works for me and my preferences so I usually stick with that on auto-pilot. And I like to support the fellow gays. Obviously the sheer numbers show that the straight-top-only guys are great for business with lots and lots and lots of happy repeat customers.] Maybe there are some places in Brazil, I don't know, but I'm not aware of other places in the world where you can find 30-40 guys such handsome guys (60+ busy season) to have no complications foreplay (massage) and sex with, all for let's say around $US 100 (at current exchange rates).

That would work well for guys you meet through a mediator like Manny, who will be there when you meet them. I’m not so sure that strategy is foolproof for guys you meet on the Conde, in a shady place like Cine Lido, on an app, or on any streets in Zona Colonial. Especially if you are doing it alone and don’t have much of an imposing physical presence. The hotels that allow visitors usually do that as a requirement. Let us know how it works out though.

The trick will be to make strange bedfellows compatible bedfellows in a reality where a particular position to shoot for on the gradient from Prohibitionism to Decriminalization may be more realistic or appropriate for MSW versus MSM, or vice versa. Technically, Decriminalization is a long shot at the outset for a nation state in which Prohibitionism currently reigns because it is the most relaxed, extreme, and has minimal precedent globally. It would be fallacy to assume or expect gay men to lobby any more than hetero men for punter advocacy simply because a drive for LGBTQ rights including marriage equality exists and worked. That wave is not so surfable here. The analogous argument here for legal equality, apart from protecting women and self-determination, is to have what particular other countries have, not what the majority of nationals have (as in legal union). However, the American sentiment is not so predisposed to mirroring other nations. Where Prohibitionism exists globally, the USA thought of it first. It would be misguided to pursue an offshoot of sex work legitimacy pertaining specifically to gay men because the leaders and charter challengers risking visibility and putting themselves out there have been, and will continue to be, predominantly female sex workers. It makes the most sense to support that movement because whatever shift in the legal framework occurs will likely depend on that rising up continuing to gain momentum and will (sadly) perhaps benefit the male-to-male faction comparatively more. Piggy-backing on the hetero without confounding decision-makers with the sexual orientation piece may be prudent. One challenge for the gay players will be to reconcile with a possible (initially, anyway) shortfall in progression, a one-step shift to Neo-abolitionism (aka Nordic Model), that drives workers underground to protect clients, a situation far riskier for female than male sex workers. Abolitionism, essentially Neo- plus punters' impunity, is perhaps the level to realistically aim for in the longer term for a country with a huge population. That shift in the legal framework reduces the gender discrepancy in safety. Regulation is costly and unwieldy. New Zealand has the population of Alabama, not much more than Nevada. The larger the country, it seems, the greater the risk of being chopped up jurisdictionally as opposed to uniform Decriminalization. Abolitionism, while appropriate to maintain as a concept but problematic where the loaded term "slavery" buttresses the Criminalization argument, leaves wiggle room to combat trafficking. You have to leave in something that keeps most groups happy. If the legal framework shifts to Legalization and Decriminalization, fine, but I am not sure regulation will be of any use to gay commercial sex. We see a trend towards private ad- and app-based in places like Brazil with a longstanding gay brothel history. I am not sure a regulated brothel model would fly in North America. Moreover, it would be localized, likely state-specific, and leave many punters in the lurch.

In America, White male voters often vote on whether or not they'd like to have a beer with the candidate. With a female candidate, these same voters will ask, "Do I want to fuck her?" Nobody wanted to have sex with Hillary, and she lost. I don't think the same will be true for Ivanka. Oh, to Be Ivanka! Don't miss the comment section. Such fun reading.

I would add that it is important to have fun, particularly directed to those who obviously have the capacity to creatively soak it up in "safe" play settings, and not be so concerned with entertaining the Board or taking risks to assess risk.

Well, Casa Sanchez does appear to be single-friendly after all ...

I forgot to mention that an Airbnb host typically provides linen for one person, unless you formally stipulated additional legit guests on the reservation. Often, for a week or so, you get the bare minimum and there is no easy system for replenishment. There is a self-service directly across from Apolo Spa Sauna.

I thought he was an Oncologist ...from Paraguay , no? He was Humble when he was a silent partner type, we got along quite well...even ran into him in BKK (what a surprise that was). After Edgar passed and he became the sole surviving partner, is when it went to his head and became a Diva.

U need to take seongtaw, the baht bus. It runs on jomtien beach road, second road and thappraya road towards pattaya boystown.

I would say for safety and perhaps non-fluency in Spanish, hotel option best, since there are several accessible and ID deposit is required. Private dwelling likely better for expanding selection of guys who are self-conscious about the commercial sex work label.

I love it! Honesty in government! It's, actually, what I have told all my friends for years in every bar, in every country on the planet. Enjoy yourself, but that 22 year old, swimmers build hunk is NOT IN LOVE WITH YOU! Remember that and all well be well my friends .

My own favorite was when I had a boy at my house and it was raining rather heavily when it was time for him to leave. I told him he should stay until the rain ends. He said, "No problem raining. I have condom." Of course, he was trying to convey he has a raincoat.

The Michelin of Massage...thanks DivineMadman

Considering how much Rodolfo cherishes money, I suspect the transition will go well despite Rodolfo's frequent bad decisions. Rodolfo, the current sole owner is like the cartoon character, Uncle Scrooge when it comes to money. Where there is a will, there is a beneficiary or a way.

I did it last year. There is a shop in the main soi of Jomtien complex, but halfway you have to go up the stairs. And then you see it.

"authoritarian" YES. Someone who understands.

Whatever you mean by ‘context’ (in this particular ‘context’ ) is one thing, and factual basis is entirely something else. What do you mean, in plain English?

Talk to your chosen one first as it may vary enormously , not to mention he may not be as keen as you wish. On another hand he may be thrilled to have some vacation. You will need to pay his off fee and daily expenses / food , drinks , admissions etc/ Tip will depend on extend of erotic services you may or may not require from him. Few year ago I took Boyztown guy to BKK for 5 days and we agreed on 1000 baht daily stipend plus 3000 for each night we spent together / not all we did / , at end , after 5 days he extracted an additional 2000 parting tip from me but I was and still am glad to pay it. Year later I took Tawan boy to Pattaya for 2 days and all he wanted was paying off fee and expenses and he turned out to be very frugal. Upon return I forced 7000 tip on him but he was genuinely reluctant to take it, as he wanted to keep his word. Only when I told him that he could be offed when he was absent he took money. On both occasions idea was boy's not mine so I kind of had upper hand on negotiations. So as you see , rules of engagement may vary considerably. But I would not even entertain such option without offing boy you fancy at last 2 times , preferably long time so see if you guys can stand each other past 1 hour. You don't want to take somebody who tends to spent his time glued to his phone 65 minutes for every hour or empties your room bar without even asking if he can.

Great that you are flexible about being paid in drugs.

Monday, cloudy, and everyone is working. Perfect time for some catch up with my writing. Let's share a little bit more detail on my Grindr adventure. I am going to call him the Baker. He is actually not a baker, but does work at the counter of a bakery. For those who know Argentina, you are familiar with the ubiquity and centrality of bakeries in our culture. I have always fantasized with the guys wearing aprons and working in the ovens behind the counters, and I liked imagining this guys as one of those. Let's me share a few pictures. His face is clearly visible in the other pics, so I am keeping those private, he is not a professional. I had my doubts about the second pic, but later learned it was real and taken where I sat when I came to his place. What decidedly made my mind was the weed. My nephew got me some, but it looked like a great idea to supplement my tiny supply. The Baker is 36 years old, but looks like in his 20s. When I arrived to his place he was waiting for me at his door. We had to climb five floors through stairs, no elevator. The situation was weird without being uncomfortable. He would not chat with me but just walk fast forcing me to keep my pace and distance from him. Once at his apartment, I tried to make conversation but it was awkward, I was mostly asking questions and getting short answers, and he would not follow up after my answers to the few questions he did ask. He rolled a joint, we smoked it, and then I suggested to start playing, as we were sitting not at physical contact distance. We left our chairs, and started to explore our bodies standing up. I tried to kiss him, but he would avoid my mouth, apparently he was more interested in my dick. I asked whether he was into kissing, and he would avoid a direct answer. Soon we were naked and stepping into his bedroom. His body looked just like the pictures, his skin was perfectly smooth and hairless, his face was more telling of his age than his body. He had piercing in his nipples. We did a lot of 69, but he would still avoid kissing although the interaction was very passionate and his dick was rock hard. He was not easily submissive, we would wrestle for control and I liked that. However, my dick was getting soft without kissing. Eventually, I scaled down his passion to tell him that he was hot but we were not really a match, as I do need kissing to enjoy sex. He laughed and roll his eyes making some kind of comment about kissers, and immediately started kissing me passionately. My dick was back. He also had a piercing in his tongue. We kept playing for a while and busted jerking off and kissing. Although we did not fuck, it was a sexually satisfactory meeting. It was funny that in some moment, I do not know exactly when, I switched to English. I noticed it because he was responding to me also in English. This happens to me often when I am having sex, specially if I am stoned, which I am usually when fucking. We finished late, he had to work the following morning (bakeries here open every day), so we quickly got dressed and I left after a little more of conversation. He was not talkative, I was left with the clear filing that he is saving for himself a lot of who he is and where he is coming from. The little bit he showed was very interesting to me. Not only he was fluent in English, but also in French. I did not get to talk about his education background, but he obviously has one much more advance than most guys I know in this area of the country. His tattoos, his piercings, his talent to roll a joint, all speak to me of an urban culture that did not exist in Corrientes when I was living here 40 years ago. We said goodbye with the promise of keeping in touch. My hope is that he will slowly open up and share more about him. He is just 4 block away from my place, and I am confident we will meet again.

They are pretty well factually documented in the Mueller report. Not to mention in the press record simply of things Trump himself publicly said of his own actions and motives. Counterexamples, please?

Let's see - you approve of many things Trump actually does - For example, do you approve of the fact that for eight years Trump hounded Obama and made countless false public statements claiming that Obama was not born in the U.S. and thus was not qualified to be president? Do you approve of Trump's public interview when the White Supremacists in West Virginia caused violence and shouted hateful things about Jews and others? Do you approve of Trump's cozying up to Putin, ignoring the fact that U.S. Intelligence agencies confirmed that Russia interfered (and continues to interfere) in U.S. elections? Do you approve of Trump referring to people from Mexico as murders and rapists? Do you approve of Trump's attempted Muslim ban? Do you approve of Trump cozying up with the dictator from North Korea and to the Saudi leader who authorized the killing of a New York Times reporter? Do you approve of the fact that Trump has told more than 10,000 major lies in public speeches since taking office? Do you approve of Trump running his businesses from the White House despite it being illegal and Republican senators ignoring that fact? Do you approve of the fact that Trump regards himself above the laws of our nation? I could list countless things Trump has done and said. What do you think would have happened if Obama had done the above things?

I am in Corrientes, and my Grindr is melting. The pos is the abundance of young guys of all kinds interested in an older bear. The con is to find them amongst the even more abundant closeted guys with no pictures. And they are so fucking insistent! I hope there is no limits for blocking profiles. Yesterday I hooked up with a 30 y.o. hottie who invited me to his apartment, four blocks away from my mother's place, where I am staying while here. Great time, I will see him again at least one more time before flying back to Buenos Aires. Prices here are so much better than in Buenos Aires. Margaritas are $AR 130. And they are huge and strong. Last night I had two and got as drunk as I do with 4 or five American drinks. Today I am inviting my family to eat to a Brazilian style parrilla. $AR 400 per guest and you eat delicious meats and sides with a regional touch (besides the standard ones things like chipas, mandioca (yuca), mbaipu) until you stop. Once again I am missing this year an annual event that started in Buenos Aires after I emigrated. This year was the 5th edition of the "Night of the Philosophy". It is an amazing festival where the local thinkers and artists merge art and philosophy, and is a quite popular middle class event. You will need to translate if you do not read Spanish, but here you have a nicely written report: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/cultura/la-noche-filosofia-le-puso-calor-del-nid2263100 The translator may give you non sense some times, the report is full of regionalisms. A thing that caught my attention was one of the author's remarks. In one of the night events, students from Schools of Philosophy present in four minutes the topics of the papers they are working on. The author highlights as "disturbing" the topic Why do we fight, out of a list that includes Sexual Diversity, Photography and Memory, Game and Justice, and Theater and performance. The whole event seems very representative of the Buenos Aires I experienced in the 80s and 90s, and I am terrible sorry that I missed it AGAIN. If you can schedule your travels to coincide with the next edition, you should. I will be more careful next year if my fucking bad memory allows me.

I wanted to show you all Buenos Aires, but the city was in one of her shy days and hide behind beautiful clouds IMG_3058.MOV

Not running his business? His Trump hotel in DC is used by different countries. He hosts weekend galas at his Palm Beach Club and profits off of that. If you think he does not know he is making money for both, you are not paying much attention.

You are probably a very nice person. You are entitled to support whichever political party you prefer. However, I am bewildered how you or anyone else could possibly believe that Trump is anything except for someone who should not be the president of the United States. Among other things, Trump is a documented habitual and chronic liar. That character flaw does not fit with the person who leads America. Trump has fractured our country. It will take many years after Trump is voted out of office for the U.S. to recover good relations with allies. Due to the bizarre things Trump repeatedly does and says to America's long-term allies, it is a wonder we are not at war. Trump's so-called "trade war" (if enacted) could very well cause a major recession for America this year and cause major economic damage for America's allies. Trump is a heartless and selfish man. Most of America's allies laugh at us for having such a freak as president.

Exactly, that is the key to end Trump's king complex. Fortunately, Trump supporters are in the minority. Trump will be voted out of office. Won't that be grand when it happens?

Those that support Trump do not care when he made money, how much he profits in office or how many laws he breaks. It is that simple. It is not very complicated. To me, Biden and any other VP or President, should be able to write books, do tours or anything else to make money. I do not see that as a conflict.

Don't you realize that Trump is getting more wealthy by running his businesses while in office?

They all make money when they leave the office. I don't begrudge him that.

For SpaBKK divine is your best info. For Dr. Bear-it has 2 saakaa (places) and I've been to the old one behind the tesco/Fortune near R3 sauna. Felt rather disappointed, though I did not order what you say but (forgotten, a bit very-sensual) but it turned out it was worse as what dear old friend would provide for no extra as a normal standard for the normal price etc. plus that after a while he also did a terrific treatment of MH. From what i saw their staff there is older and thus assumed to be more professional etc., do not expect any Thai twinkies. Of course with Thai places you never really know what you get untill its done.

Thanks for the very informative post 1tennisace.