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Original link from Thaiger YouTube that got my attention. Certainly this man's business had to be suffering. Yet his reaction to this was to see the need in the less fortunate.

Me too, and also more attractive. As for Pi-Mork, Mork is accusing Pi of being obsessed with but not loving Nan, ignoring that he himself is obsessed with Pi ... All in all it is an entertraining and light story, I would put it in the same category as Tonhon Chonlatee.

That is true. He was also a main character in The Gifted Graduation...

CNN Drops Rick Santorum After Dismissive Comments About Native Americans Karma. It can be a bitch. I've never been a fan of Jeff Zucker, so when he took over at CNN, I knew my days of watching were numbered. I do realize, especially in the days of the Trump era, it is VERY hard to find a reasonable, thoughtful, intelligent conservative to participate in non-partisan discussion. Rick Santorum, the asshole political hack and failed senator, lasted longer than most others. Too many of these egotistical, so-called-conservative talking heads just don't get it. They can no longer use the words "principles and values" and expect anyone to take them seriously. If you support Trump, you have no principles and values. Go fuck yourself and keep your fucking mouth shut. I'm very happy CNN canned this asshole hypocrite. Now if only ABC had the balls to can pompous fat-ass Chris Christie.

I was nearly in tears watching that vdo. These guys are absolute saints. I am sure there are others in other parts of the city. All need our help. Let's get out our wallets or credit cards or whatever way is easy to make contributions. They need and deserve our help - as do all those thousands of Thais they themselves are helping. God bless them!

When I read a headline like this ("Govt says tourism industry may not recover until 2026") in today's Bangkok Post, I'm reminded that no one can accurately foresee what's actually going to happen. After reading through the article, one thing is clear: Thailand's reopening (in the context of interest to gay tourists) is almost solely dependent on whether it can succeed in vaccinating a critical mass of its residents before year's end. Failure to achieve that goal will have a domino effect that could not only dash our hopes of returning but force millions of its own citizens deeper into poverty than many already are at this moment. The Thai media is alive with conflicting reports how the war against the virus is proceeding and how or when expats will receive vaccines. Private hospitals and the government are in disagreement on details. No one can say for sure when. As described in other posts, in-fighting within governmental bureaucracies are hindering the vaccination efforts. The objections are often politically motivated but they all have two things in common: all of the objectors have political influence and good-paying and secure jobs. All out-of-work Thais have neither.

Although BL stories may be aimed primarily at the female market, it is perhaps no surprise that there is a gay element - between some of the producers and at least a few of the actors. I suppose this is a sort of tease since I cannot name names, but there is one major entertainment production company with a very senior executive who owns a house close to the company's central office where he accommodates some of the boys. Although married with children, he is known to spend a lot of time at the house. I know who he is and have met him on more than one occasion. He is cultured, attractive, studed at Harvard, is featured quite often in various hi-so and entertainment magazines and must now be around his mid 40s. I do not believe he is one to be involved in any form of coercion whatever. It's just the sort of producer/actor relationship that happens all over the world. Mind you, I wouldn't mind an evening drink or two (or three) at the house!

way too early to write obituaries I think. It's like long winter when we lose hope it will ever be warm again but then May comes and all of the sudden we find ourselves in t-shirts and shorts again

I have so many fond memories of Babylon. I have gone there almost every year since 1990, when it was in the old place down the street with all the tropical plants on the roof. Too many fond memories to count. It wasn’t until I was over 65 that my luck with the younger Asian men started to run out. And that was less because of my age and more because the clientele changed—more farang, more Asian men from other countries—Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea- looking for other Asian men. Oh well, as George Harrison sang, “All things must pass.” (including George Harrison)

Ran across this charity and decided since I can't spend on vacation I should donate. It also doubles for merit for a nice friend. https://www.weeboon.com/index.php?lg=en&thm=campaign&sthm=page&id_campaign=451

I believe no one is saint here, it's a combination of producers and directors who exploits their powerful position to have sex with attractive young actors whom will do everything to be famous and rich and if having sex with producers/ directors will help their career they will do it with no hesitation. Nobody is not forcing anyone do do something against their will.

"there was nothing here" - what an asshole. Reminds me of this fitting meme:

From Redditt Brazil: Police are looking for a "serial killer" in southern Brazil accused of murdering homosexuals. Three were killed and one survived The Homicide and Personal Protection Division (DHPP) said last Monday (May 17) that José Tiago Correia Soroka, suspected of killing three men, two of them in Curitiba, is a serial killer. Police said they identified the suspect through a victim, who survived. According to DHPP, the man did not have sexual intercourse with the wounds. José Tiago is a fugitive in Paraná and also in Santa Catarina. For DHPP, he is considered a serial killer and has a psychopathic profile. “He has a serial killer profile, with psychological problems. We need to get him out of circulation as soon as possible, as he is killing an average of one person a week. We really want to alert the gay group, ”said Chief Constable Thiago Nóbrega. GAY MEN ARE TARGETS According to DHPP, the police managed to reach José Tiago from a victim who survived. According to the police, the crime took place on May 11, in Bigorrilho, and the boy was important in the investigations. The profile of the victims was always that of young gay men, who lived alone. José Tiago, according to DHPP, scheduled meetings using relationship apps and, when he arrived, he waited for the right moment to act. “He was the same way for 30 days, always with homosexuals. He goes to the victims' house and takes the person off guard there, gives him a lion kill, smothers him with a pillow or cover and takes the victim's belongings after the murder, ”explained delegate Camila Cecconello. DHPP has not yet been able to find the suspect and asks that a population, in addition to reporting, take care of the meetings through applications. “This killer is still on the loose, so we ask people to be careful and, if they make an appointment, choose public places. We are dealing with a serial killer, a serial killer ”, warned Camila. PROFILE According to the police, José Tiago is from Palmas, in southern Paraná, and spends his childhood in Abelardo Luz, in Santa Catarina, where he killed one of the boys. Currently, the suspect lived in Almirante Tamandaré, in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba (RMC). He quit his job in March. The police found that José Tiago has two children. He has a steal in 2015 and 2019, and also a protective measure by an ex-girlfriend. some characteristics of the victims. They were homosexuals, in good financial shape and lived alone. According to police chief Thiago Nóbrega, from the Homicide and Personal Protection Division (DHPP), the suspect's discovery was made possible after a complaint reached the police on May 11 A possible fourth victim of Soroka, an architect living in Curitiba, would have escaped from a rear naked choke that the serial killer tried to apply. Nóbrega said that Soroka arrived at the apartment politely and asked the victim to take off her clothes. When his back was turned, Nóbrega was surprised by Soroka who tried to strangle him. But, being strong, he managed to fight and survive. The LGBTI + National Alliance also follows up the investigations and highlighted the characteristics of homophobia crime. Last Monday (10), the group released a manual to prevent cases of LGBTIphobic violence. Among the 11 tips, the group advises to avoid meetings scheduled by applications that do not require user authentication. Along with the photos, the police also released videos of security cameras showing the suspect entering or leaving the buildings where the victims lived.

right I think you may be right above but such a picture is too rosy. If you are correct, inevitably they will be those who despite bed efforts will not get a dreamed for lead role and sooner or later hell may break lose.

No, not at all (I think you mean Harvey Weinstein). In all countries with a movie/TV industry, if you are a young aspiring actor/actress and a producer considers you for a leading role, it is far from infrequent that you will be prepared to sleep with the producer or at least have sex with him - perhaps regularly - to 'seal the deal', as it were. How do you think Marilyn Monroe got into movies? As she herself admitted, she slept around with producers and agents. She only stopped when she became a star. Some of the Thai boys may already have been gay or bisexual. Others would be like straight guys in gogo bars who have sex for cash. Sex to cement a lead role with the possibility of becoming a popular longer term star must seem hugely appealing to more than a few aspiring Thai teen actors. I suppose there is a temptation to compare the power of Thai producers over teen aspiring actors with Weinstein. But I see no parallel. Weinstein sexually abused and raped over 80 women against their will. In Thailand I am pretty certain there is consent amongst all parties.

Before you buy, please be aware that the section on nightlife is relatively short. It is very much a book for those who have been to Bangkok and known a bit about it - not a guide book for first-timers or those who have only been for a few sort visits. It deals a lot with various elements of Thai culture. So it is not for everyone, although I found it both interesting and enlightening.

IME other jobs. Bear in mind, they lived with their sponsor who supported them for the first few years. So sex work wasn’t really interesting for them. In later years, I know one who became a model, another Cuban is now an accountant and a couple have office jobs.

Most doctors would tell you that absolutely nothing smaller than your elbow should ever be put into your ear.

Is he one more example of the long line of talentless, shallow hacks that talk themselves into joining Republican politics? I will always remember his argument that you can't call gay marriage "marriage", because that would be like saying a paper towel and a napkin are the same thing, when you can clearly see they are not. Republican whizdumb.

Thai looking older than he is is rare feast , usually it's other way around Duen /Meen couple is more funny due to completely different personalities , like fire and calm water

I agree but as far as I can see Korn/ Knock ( or Tan / Bun ) they are not

the ending to the last episode didn't seem to make any sense, but I guess that's par for the course. I still want more Duean/Meen story! I read some place that the actor who play Pi is still only 17. He does seem older

I love Pi and Mork from Fish Upon the Sky they are so hot OMG

As long as we have lots of young ladies screamers there will be no shortage of BL series productions LOL. By the way in the last episode of Lovely Writer the female author made a cameo appearance .

not scientific but statistically relevant point is to watch on YouTube any clip from fan meetings of BL series heroes, most attendees and what's more important, screamers are young ladies

Maybe the shutdown of Brazil and Spain is causing memories of my prior prowling grounds to flood back ... In one of the Moroccan beach towns, a guy stood atop a sand dune and waved his dick at me. Right out in the open. He was about 50-75 feet away, and there must have been scores, including children and burqa'd women, who could have seen him had they paid attention. Not my type, but I couldn't help but glare right back, slack-jawed, as the situation was so outrageous. THAT was straight out of Cadinot. In another beach town, I tangled with two construction workers in the bushes next to their site. They lost interest when I wouldn't let them bugger me. As I said, the thrill of the chase usually exceeded that of any capture.

As pointed out in @reader's post, the original Babylon was housed in a smaller building at the top of the soi on the corner of Soi Nantha and Sathorn soi 1. Not sure when the soi was renamed but it has become Soi Nantha-Mozart. This was in recognition of the fact that the Austrian Embassy had extensive grounds just opposite. I expect it was to mark the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth in 2006, but that's a guess. Like many other diplomatic compounds, some the grounds have been sold off. At the top of the soi opposite the old Babylon now is a hotel. Gay saunas were quite new when it opened in mid-1987 (I actually thought it was two years later!) I can recall Volt off Asoke being the first I attended around 1985. This was quickly followed by the 10-storey Obelisks - but each floor was small. Thankfully there was a lift to the top. It had a jacuzzi on the roof which was always popular. There followed The Beach, but I never was there. Others then followed - Heaven which I believe still exists at the river end of Silom and then later one which almost reached Babylon standards - Chakran with its Moroccan theme off Soi Aree. Chakran also still exists but I have not been for around 15 years. I believe it is now largely Thai-for-Thai or at least Asian-for-Asian, whereas in the early years quite a number of young to middle-aged foreigners attended. For those first few years, I loved it and then preferred it to the new Babylon. There were always more young Thais. The large darkroom off the equally large jacuzzi area was always busy. After a few years, this became an all nude area - I believe the first in Bangkok. There was a small open air pool with a bar on one side. I loved just sitting on a lounger by the pool enjoying a drink and watching the eye candy as the guys descended from the first floor on the opposite open stairway. The original Babylon was indeed somewhere special. It was packed at the week-ends with queues at the reception desk waiting for lockers to become available. Like the new and much larger Babylon further down the soi, there was a small cafe/restaurant, usually with an instrumentalist playing quiet classical music on the week-ends - a guitar or flute if I recall correctly. When the building was expanded, a second cafe was opened. In addition to the usual sauna facilities, the rooftop bar was extremely popular. As there was also a large shower area at one end, it was a great place to cruise. The main difference between the old and new is that for its first ten years or so, the vast majority of the customers seemed to be young and youngish Thais along some expatriates/foreign visitors. The Thai crowd was always in the majority and seemed quite well off - a judgement I came to merely by looking at the clothes they were wearing in the queues. But at some point many of the Thais slowly moved elsewhere.

I discovered Babylon on my second trip to Bangkok in late 2002 when it was enjoying its salad days. That first visit was like being transported to a parallel universe hitherto unimaginable to me. You could spend a few hours--or much of the afternoon and evening--in an atmosphere that encouraged indulgence not only in anonymous sex but in the amenities of a tropical resort. I think admission was about 250 bht but was slightly higher on weekends. Closing time was about 11p.m. Queues of motorbikes and taxis waited by the entrance to whisk patrons fresh from the communal showers to Silom where many made for the dance clubs or bars. It's now been about seven years since my final visit. Over time it had become increasingly less of a lure to young locals. The once meticulous maintenance had fallen off. Nevertheless it remained an imposing place. The following chapter from Imaging Gay Paradise (2012, Hong Kong University Press) traces the development and architecture of Babylon. The sauna was first located at the corner of the same road (Soi Nantha), in the embassy district. https://imagininggayparadise.com/chapter-excerpts-to-read/read-thailands-babylon-sauna/

I expect we must have met (!) - or at least passed in the night - as my visits were as regular. And I agree that one of the reasons I eventually abandoned the new larger premises was the change in clientele. Not that an hour or more with a gorgeous guy from places like Singapore and Hong Kong cannot be as much fun as with a Thai guy. Indeed, one of my fondest memories is with a young guy from Kuala Lumpur. As I have written before I regret I am one who does not share Vinapu's optimism about the future. It's partly about real estate. The central location of too many gay venues of the past have been one cause of their demise. Location for the foreign tourists who were the mainstay of many venues once most of the local Thais had moved away, is vital. Example. When the very popular Albury Massage Spa moved from its Sukhumvit 13 location to its less convenient new one down from Emporium close to Rama 4, it lasted little more than a year before it finally died. The price of central area real estate has become too high. If we think of Babylon, the land value of that entire plot (which is more than just the sauna and the Barracks) must be humungous. Just across the road are the 40 storey Sukhumvit Residences. When they were put on the market ten or so years ago, the apartments were the most expensive in the city. As long as the owner of Babylon was happy to create and look after his Eden for gay men, its future was not in doubt. He had tons of money and it did not matter that Babylon never made profits. If he has now lost his interest, nothing is likely to prevent the land being sold. Developers will be salivating at such a large centrally located plot becoming available. The other issue is one that has occasionally been aired: the dislike of the elite and those in power for Bangkok being known as the gay capital of Asia. One who agrees if the excellent author Alex Kerr who has spent most of his life in Asia, the last 25 or so years in Bangkok. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of and acquaintanceship with several Thai movers and shakers. In a short section dealing with nightlife in his book Bangkok Found, he compares Bangkok today with the dying days of the Weimar Republic in Germany. For a short period, Berlin was the Eden for gay men, as the novelist Christopher Isherwood who lived there has described. Then the Nazis came to power and gay Berlin quickly died. He believes the same fate is in store for Bangkok.