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Day 24 Trip is about to finish and nothing reminded me about that sad fact more than morning trip to a Pulse clinic on Silom to do mandatory pre-departure PCR test. Airline requires it and so does my country . 3100 baht instead of going to long time off went to the clinic but I still was happy that I did not need to look for a place to do it, clinic is right there in Silom and advertises test option on the front door . Quite upscale place and very efficient, I was surprised how busy it was but it’s well known place to go for men’s sex health problems, Covid test is just a side business. I found price good value since the same pre-departure test at home cost me about 4600 baht. I was told result is guaranteed before midnight as long as test is done before 4 pm , result will come by e-mail but if I want paper copy of it I can pick it up before 6 tomorrow. All that is joy of travelling in covid time I guess. Rest of morning I spent wandering around Silom markets in soi 8 and soi 5 on opposite side , took some market pictures for folks at home and made slow trek to soi Sri Bumphen , opposite Malaysia hotel where I was supposed to have a lunch with Chritian PFC. On my way I checked Prince in soi Suan Plu, closed although without any signs so hopefully will go back to life after restrictions will be removed. Passed by another man-to-man massage place I-Come then I took shortcut through side soi where surprisingly I spotted mamasan from Fresh Boys on the motorsai taxi. In the middle of 10 million city , in the side soi! Time to buy lottery tickets. Right after I received Line message from model X confirming our meeting and suggesting we have a dinner before home visit, why not , we settled on the place and that was my lottery win I guess. I don’t recall name of the place were supposed to eat with Christian but it’s well established there according to him. I arrived first , ordered beer and in few minutes Christian showed up. Food was great indeed so reputation of place was not exaggerated. We had nice talk about his stay in Cambodia, papal visit in Thailand back in 2019, I got souvenir hat and a book about the event from Christian and of course we talk about boys. Since I was in the area I got moment of enlightenment that I can go and see T at Sabaidee, short walk distance from there but he responded in Line that he is busy and won’t be there before late afternoon when I had plans with X already. Later on by sheer coincidence I learned who he was busy with . Since it did not work I turned to plan B and took motorsai to Arena. For years I used to start every trip from visit there but times changed I guess but going up, all the same like before I feel that nice tingling which I feel only when going there and Senso, nowhere else. I was greeted by veteran mamasan Art who after perhaps 4 years since we meet last time still recognized me, remembered that I used to off Dit often and informed me that Dit went home already well before covid time. Hi got some weight but when I touch his stomach is was still steely like before. He used to give quite good massage in his younger days. Selection now , in mid-day was limited, 3 muscly and tattooed hunks in later 30ties and 2 twinks of which I selected one. I did not go by smile since all 5 smiled nicely . My choice turned out to be good one, massage was good, twinky body still shapely and muscular and equipment impressive, what’s more important not mutilated by any dubious enhancements like silicon, mooks , etc. 1500 for the boy , 700 for the shop and 100 for Art. I’m glad I went there and in all those years I think I had only one time when I was not satisfied there. Then to Suriowong where X and me were supposed to dine. He arrived impressively on time and appeared more sexy than he was yesterday with tight, partially unbuttoned short sleeve shirt showing his shapely, muscular chest and biceps tightly fitting into those sleeves. Hot, hot, hot !. And that for me ? Judging by the looks of staff in restaurant not only I was impressed. Dinner was very down to earth affair as I had you know what and he ordered something ordinary as well, without any fireworks like expensive seafood. Conversation , all the same like yesterday was lively and when lottery seller showed up suddenly I recalled that chance meeting of Fresh Boy mamasan in side soi earlier today and bought him two tickets. He promised to share spoils with me but since I did not hear from him yet I understand he is waiting until I return to Thailand, LOL Than at his suggestion we walked to my hotel where no time was wasted on stamp collection , we moved to solve climate crisis right away. Like happens very often , second meeting was better than first, if that’s at all possible, because we knew each other better and I liked him even better too. No wonder 18past 19 was so impressed , now I’m even more. What about tomorrow? Turned out his schedule was packed but after some head scratching he come with late afternoon idea which fitted to my plans nicely with enough time to see T before and pack and go after. Long hug before he went away was worth depleting my treasury , I still wonder how just hand holding session with him would work out ?. Since today is my last full day I’m not done yet. Another member Anddy returned to BKK after some travel in provinces and today is our first and last chance to meet. And there’s that smiling boy from Jupiter I noticed in beginning of my trip and I was thinking about offing because of that smile. Now I become even more determined after I learned from another member about some gross misfortune at his home. So like my first night this trip, my last was meant to be spent visiting soi 4. Waiting for anddy I parked myself in front of Jupiter but immediately message from him came on Line that he is dining in German restaurant and saw me passing by so I went to see him there. After we caught with news I suggested we go to Jupiter and we arrived just in time for boys parade , my intended guy was not there but I pointed to anddy another one I like, very, very handsome in Jupiter boys style. Anddy said he looks very straight . Anyways I have mission so called mamasan , show him picture of smiling guy on my phone and he told me today is his day off but he will call him and in few minutes announced he is on his way. Great ! Waiting we watched show , than , all smiles my guy arrived , agreed to long time on the spot so we finished out drinks, I paid off fee , we waved good bye to anddy and went home. Guy on reception did not even blink an eye seeing me with another guy this evening but really , why should he? Since tonight is my last night and smiling boy is my third encounter today we settled on slow moving romantic stuff , like in his embraces I wanted to preserve memories of this trip and all guys I was with before he crowned that adventure. No, he did not stop smiling at all. Fitting end of day 24 , quite packed with fun and smiles all over.

never too stingy when comes to tips, this time due to situation I decided to be even more generous so on quite a few occasions I actually upped amount they were asking for or quoting. Can't be specific because health systems worldwide are overwhelmed and we can't risk that our members gasping for air will be treated as covid infected.

Day 25, the last I can hear collective sigh of relief from readership , ‘ finally he is finishing this babbling” And I wouldn’t be surprised. I always say that there are three subjects : sickness , children and travel everybody likes to talk about their own but doesn’t want to listen about that of other’s. If I managed to bore you to death I’m not apologetic, you should skip it in the first place. On another hand if somebody can take some ideas how to spend good holidays from my stories I’d be very happy. Smiling guy and me had a breakfast in the world famous Foodland Patpong then we parted ways , both still smiling. My next task was dream of mine for long time – to take boat and survey Chao Praya downstream , not in usual opposite direction up the river. So off I went to Saphan Taksin pier where boats can be hired. As expected I had a bit of hard time to explain what I want, that I’m not interested in any scenic canals, I just want the river. It cost 1200 for 1.50 hr. , not a problem , still cheaper than short time and soon we took off. We toll all the way to Bhumibol bridge and back . As expected banks had more industrial character, quite a few ships moored here and there. Still river was more quiet than I’d expect for normal working day . some more pics from that lesser known side of river will be posted immediately below At 2.30 pm my last trip to this vacation headquarters – Sabaidee spa to see T. Seven meetings in one trip , two of them crowned with a party for boys working there says something. . Lots of good time , good memories and for T, good tips. Even him at one point asked me “why you are so good to me? ” . “ Because I like you” was the answer and I did make it up even if I did not manage to squeeze long time from him and he did not go with me to Pattaya as we planned. Handsome meaty hunk like my friend called him, even his lack of English we easily overcome with Google translate. Our last session was all the same with plenty of good massage and a bit of funny afters. Shaking hands farang way, smiles and I was gone , on my way stopping at Pulse clinic to collect my test results. In the hotel room I started gathering my things together mindful that X will hopefully show up and at agreed hour , perhaps 2-3 minutes later there was knock to the door and yes , it was him. Sexy looking as yesterday , knowing that both his and my time is limited , we did not waste time although my romantic mood from last night encounter with Jupiter smiling boy did not leave me so it was not as steamy but more huggy and caressy than previous two meetings. No fuss , just proper “ I’m here for you “ attitude. Fitting last encounter for this trip. Since he was going to his bar to take part of show he treated me with make-up spectacle beautifying himself in my bathroom, , in my opinion totally unnecessarily . I used that opportunity to extract few more intimate moments with him. I told him I will pack and go to Foodland after for my last supper and he promised to see me there . This is exactly what I did but he did not show up so I went to make my last stroll along Patpong 2 and when passing by Hot Male X suddenly showed up rushing in my direction So I used this opportunity to invite him for a meal there, had a tea to keep him company and time came for us to go back to work or back home. Last walk to soi 3 , I picked up my luggage, took BTS to Phaya Thai, airport train to Swampy , no fuss checking in, but test result was asked for and just before midnight we took off ending my 21st trip to Thailand, my longest so far and successful only on my 3rd attempt. Final notes tomorrow and you guys can have a rest from this vinapu's marathon.

lesser known Chao Praya south of Sathorn and airport dragon waving me 'see you soon man"

The Health Ministry today walked back dire predictions about Omicron, suggesting it might be time to lighten up on some restrictions. However, nothing was mentioned about "test-and-go" . https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2247663/govt-mulls-easing-virus-curbs

that's truly sick and insane assembling such crowds , suspected of covid at that better to wait it out in half empty bar

I flew the A380 with Qatar three times and enjoyed the smooth ride. It was a quiet aircraft with the luxury of space. Unfortunately, it was that size that, in the end, led to its downfall. In 2019, Lufthansa had retired 6 of its 14 A380s due to their unprofitability. Later that year Qatar Airways announced a switch from A380 to Boeing 777X starting from 2024. That sane year, Airbus announced it would end A380 production by 2021, after its main customer, Emirates, agreed to drop an order for 39 of the aircraft, replacing it with 40 A330-900s and 30 A350-900s. Then CEO Tom Enders said "If you have a product that nobody wants anymore, or you can sell only below production cost, you have to stop it." It should continue to be a good fit for carriers like Qatar and Emirates for several more years. Their great feeder routes from passenger-rich Europe work due to the advantage of geography. Beyond that, the smaller but fuel efficient A350 and Boeing 787 are the aircraft of choice along with newer versions of the A330 and Boeing 777.

In recognition of Vinapu's generous contributions that have stirred us from our covid-induced malaise:

lets be honest, covid made balancing budget easy due to lack of travel for 22 months in my case. Money not spent is money saved ( and spent later as we can see), normally in 22 month I'd be in Thailand 3-4 times.

Thanks Vinapu, your exploits are most enjoyable to read. I find it especially interesting the way that you balance your budget. Saving money on Travel and Living while being generous on the essentials! Boyz!

Day 23 continued Newscene and I had interesting discussion about technology and smart phones usage, I confessed to skipping whole cell phone revolution and jumping straight from handset to smartphone attracting big question mark look from my friend but when I said that upon return home probability I will carry smartphone with me when going about the city is very low I noticed face expression “ is he freak or liar “ , sorry my friend but it’s how I saw it , LOL. Ayuthaya trip took us longer than expected , mainly due to train snafus but it was very enjoyable, I like ruins almost as much as muscly hunks and I looked that my companions had good time surveying ruins and taking multi pictures too. If I can make any advice it will be to start earlier , to take one of two trains departing between 8 and 9 to avoid afternoon heat. I was in my hotel at 8 p.m only , there was some problem with reservation in the morning (money was not transferred to hotel’s account by Agoda) but it looked that during day it solved by itself, hotel was paid and my room ready, good I did not panic. Freshened, shaved , freshly dressed I went to world famous to eat some proper supper and straight from there to Hot Male to find what happened to T2 but first and foremost to fulfill a mission to off X the Moonlight model 18past19 was so impressed with. It started with long face actually as one of mamasans sitting nearby told me X is not there today. Soon enough 18past19 showed up, ensured me he got a Line from X he will be there and soon after X walked in so I told mamasan I want to talk to him if only he wants to talk to me. 100 baht oiled mamasan’s zeal to facilitate an off just in case although I was more assured by my friend 18’s guarantees than mamasan’s as he mentioned to X his farang friend want to see him and apparently he was kind of receptive, LOL In meantime T2 showed up on the stage , when noticed me wai me quite high, smiled broadly and rushed only to tell me that on his was he stopped at home to change shirt and then went to station. Liking his performance last night I pretended to buy the story, sighted that in my age I must be getting blind and chalked of whole story , who knows he could be there just not where I was looking for him ? As I said , his loss although it would be nice to do trip accompanied by such a hunk with quite good English to boost. Next time ! M took day off today and was nowhere to be seen but as I said I was on the mission supported by my friend. Funny thing , I offed so many guys so many times including three Monlight models but I felt excited a bit like teenager an a first date. This is what happened when you trust your friend’s judgement boosted by what you see yourself . We watched a show, got a word from mamasan that X will see me after show which actually happened thrilling me to high heaven to have such a hunk squeezed between 18 and me. Soon my friend left , I paid 800 for drink mine and X’s , 1000 off fee (model !! remember ) and be both trekked to soi 3. X’s English is quite good and he is quite a talker so by time we get to the room I knew thing or two about him and it was assuring as he seemed down to earth and business oriented, knowing on which tree money growth. No drama and no problem in the room, he had few limits announced with simple ‘ no’ but otherwise as far as I’m concerned I was one floor up from 7th heaven with such a hunk, patient and understanding well without a word what thrills me. He even had soothing music on his phone and played it saying ‘that’s music for you”. Of course I asked about long time but again answer was straightforward no ( girlfriend ) but as a substitute he suggested to see me during day tomorrow if I want. I only look stupid , why I wouldn’t want ? Very interesting part of encounter was actually what he told me about himself and his work as it personalized our get together quite a bit. I always say that ultimate off for me would be just hand holding session, we did not came to such debauchery yet but definitely he become candidate number 1. Perhaps next trip? Tomorrow too early , even if we agreed on time. Thrilled and at the same time satisfied the way people feel when they achieve something they always considered out of reach. When we were done I even walked him to his vehicle parked on Suriwong only to enjoy more time with him. Credit goes to 18past19 since he was first and recommended X to me. Without him I’d be bit apprehensive as once , few years ago I tipped him in the bar and did not like his reaction, it was like too matter of factly that he got it and only my friend's word moved him to top of the list. Good job done 18past19, good job done vinapu, thought I at very end of my day 23. Will he show up tomorrow as promised ?

I disagree with most of these "The government is just being stupid/selfish/crazy/mean." ideas. While Omicron seems noticeably less dangerous, how it plays out in hospitalizations and deaths remains somewhat to be seen. If it spreads ten times as fast, but is only as 20% as fatal as Delta, that still means twice the death rate of delta. Current evidence seems to suggest that it isn't going to be that big a problem. But, you cannot travel back in time and enforce measures to slow the spread if it proves to be a greater problem. The only rational decision you can make as a public official is to move towards strict anti-spread measures initially as the data comes in. You can always loosen measures as the data supports it. If the data supports tougher measures, and you didn't do them, well, by then its too late. Certainly, there can be debate as to what those are, but the suggestion that the only reason a government would use them is because they're power mad I think is more about all of our fatigue at Covid than it is a reasonable critique of policy.

I’ve got a debt of gratitude to all my fellow forum posters. The knowledge and tales you’ve shared have really been helpful. I’ll try not to bore you with unnecessary details but I’d like to share my experience in this first trip to Brazil To start, I’m glad I even got here. With omicron seemingly everywhere I was concerned about getting a negative test for the flight. Equally concerning is traveling with so many flight cancellations left and right. To recap what others have said, I needed proof of vaccine, a negative Covid test within 72 hours (PCR test) or an antigen test within 24 hours, a health document filled out and printed within 24 hours as well. The entire process was smooth on American Airlines part and when I arrived at passport control in Rio he just causally glanced at my vaccine card but didn’t ask for any other documents. I haven’t traveled internationally in a couple of years and I feel rusty. I didn’t account for my flight arriving at 730 am and my Airbnb wouldn’t be ready till 3pm. So I ended up booking a hotel room in Copacabana. I should have booked the entire previous day to ensure my room was ready. But it’s all good. I took Uber from the airport. One curiosity I’ve had to learn (at least from the airport context) is communication with your driver prior to pickup. They need confirmation or something via text. There was miscommunication and I had a few drivers drop the transaction until a lovely lady picked me up. Uber prices are cheap so I went “upscale” and booked Uber black because it was apparent the moment I exited the doors that winter was behind me and I needed air conditioning. For what it’s worth my Uber black car was just a non old Honda Civic. Perfectly capable and acceptable for the price though. Despite the relatively mild temps, the humidity here is killing me. It will take a few days to adjust to the weather. But it feels good to be back in a real city. The vibe on the street at first appears to be really relaxed and chill. And my god, Every third guy is my type of guy. Splitting my time between working in Alaska and holidays at home in Ohio with my family, I encounter very few gay guys and very few that are my type. I took a long long nap once I got my room and decided to check out Pointe tonight for a little bit. Let me tell you, it’s like paradise. There were two dozen guys that easily fall within my type there and I really tried not to bite on the first guy that came around. It was kind of overwhelming and I’m positive I stuck out like crazy. I didn’t change into sauna attire as I wasn’t going to be out late tonight but I’ll probably partake in the whole experience tomorrow. I tell you what I find really endearing, all of the guys seem to be very sincere. I know that of course it’s a market setting and that transactions are the goal, but I cant help but be enamored by the gentle yet masculine spirits I encountered. It’s just really nice. I hooked up with a super cute guy from Salvador and it was money and time well spent. Like most of the guys there he had a very nice dick and was a wonderful kisser. I’m telling you all, this is a Las Vegas buffet but for handsome guys with big dicks. The three guys I talked to the most asked from 150-200. My guy wanted 150 and I added a 50 tip on top of that. It was a good experience. My lack of Portuguese is a negative though. I used translation apps to eeek out a conversation but it’s awkward. This might be a wonderful excuse to spend a few months here taking language classes in my off season. In many ways today was a reminder of why I love to travel. Being in new cultures far from home, away from the normal comforts you cultivate in your home county is a challenge. It’ll take a few days or a week to get back into my travel mode life. Especially after our winters of Covid discontent. I’m going to end this here because a guy named Lucca just wrote me on Grindr. You can’t say no to a guy named Lucca.

There was a time when The Philippines, released from colonialism by its former master the United States, enjoyed one of the most dynamic economies in the world. It was also politically stable and seemingly a thriving democracy. By the mid-1960s, other countries in Asia were mired in their own problems. Japan was recovering from World War 2. South Korea was in a worse mess following the Korean War. Hong Kong was still a sweatshop about to be engulfed by the mainland's Cultural Revolution. Malaysia and Singapore were much too young to have developed their economies. So when the Asian Development Bank was deciding where to locate its headquarters, there was only one real option - Manila. What no one then knew was that within a few years The Philippines would start a long period of disastrous decline, headed by a murdering kleptocrat who had been voted into the Presidency in that same year - 1965. With America soon to become engulfed in its series of wars in IndoChina, Ferdinand Marcos knew his previous colonial masters needed him and the military bases he could provide - big time. They would in no way force him to accept the usual checks and balances. As power increasingly went to his head, he declared martial law in 1972. There then followed a period of plunder of the nation's wealth, extra judicial killings and a massive increase in dire poverty nationwide. Opponents were first silenced and then killed. His dreadful wife Imelda whom he created the Governor of Manila believed, or so she claimed, her job was to give the Filipino people the glamour that none could even think about when they could barely afford to feed their families. By February 1986, the Filipinos had had enough of the murdering thieving Marcoses. They booted them out in a People Power Revolution and installed in his place as President Corazon Aquino, the widow of a senator killed by Marcos. That should have been the end of the Marcoses who deserved to be consigned to oblivion. The family fled into exile in Hawaii where they plotted their return to take power again in their home country. Only Marcos himself was by now too ill and died in 1989. President Aquino allowed the rest of the family to return to The Philippines to face justice for the billions they had stolen and ensure it was returned to the state. This was a decision that many were to come to regret. Marcos' all-powerful wife was hale and hearty and his children had all been earlier installed in positions of power. All used their former cronies to build a wall of silence around their kleptomania. Alleged to have stolen up to US$10 billion, the state has so far only managed to recover little more than $3.5 billion. The body of Marcos was kept embalmed in his home province until a national burial in the Cemetery of Heros was approved by President Duterte in 2016. To escape from the law, Imelda ran for office - and won. Even today at age 83 she out of reach of the arms of the law as a Member of the House of Representatives. She remains cocooned in her fantasy world of beauty, fine art, haute couture dresses, goodness knows how many pairs of shoes - and the rock solid belief that her husband was betrayed and wronged. Why this should still be something many in the media are now talking about again is the fact that another Marcos, another crook, seems set to become the next President of the country in May. Bongbong is the couple's only son. 4 years ago he was pretty much out of favour. Thanks to Trump-like use of social media he has cultivated an almost totally different persona. He has been almost completely disassociated with his father's crimes. Now he is a clean-cut businessman promising Filipinos a great future. Sadly, memories are short and too many believe him. In a recent survey, close to half of all Filipino voters are ready to vote for the former dictator's son. Not surprisingly, the man is a liar. He studied at Oxford University where he claims he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts. In fact he failed in Economics and twice in Politics. He did not receive a degree. He enrolled in the Wharton School of Business and again failed to graduate. Back in The Philippines, his father made him Chairman of the Telecoms company Philcomsat in early1985. Despite rarely visiting the company's offices or doing any work at all, he drew a salary that was allegedly up to $97,000 per month. Since his return, he has played major part in ensuring the family's ill-gotten wealth remains hidden. He has consistently trashed those who accuse his father of his many human rights abuses. But thanks largely to social media, Bongbong the crook stands at the pinnacle of power in a country where the government is infested with corruption and where power remains vested in a small number of hugely wealthy and influential families. Marcos senior frequently claimed that he would make The Philippines the Singapore of East Asia. Lee Kwan Yew loathed Marcos and wrote of him in 2000, "a self-indulgent ageing ruler who allowed his wife and cronies to clean out the country through ingenious monopolies and put the government heavily in debt . . . Only in The Philippines could a leader like Ferdinand Marcos, who pillaged his country for over 20 years, still be considered for a national burial." Once Bongbong sits on the throne, let's be ready for all manner of pardons and the still undiscovered stolen wealth remaining hidden where it will never be discovered. It now seems clear that yet again the Filipinos will elect a ridiculous, yet highly dangerous, figure to lead it. Adapted from https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/12/14/what-is-behind-the-resurgence-of-the-marcos-dynasty

A twink again? That starts becoming a habit

One of the reasons for the short flights were in preparation for reintroducing the A380 into service between JFK and Frankfurt, with continuing service to Singapore sometime in March. From Travel and Leisure / Yahoo Singapore Airlines Is Bringing Back A380s Singapore Airlines' A380 aircraft is set to return to New York City for the first time in almost two years. Beginning March 2022, Singapore Airlines will fly from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to Changi Airport via Frankfurt on their newly upgraded aircraft. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and lower passenger numbers, Singapore Airlines' A380s — the world's largest passenger aircraft — have not flown from the U.S since before the pandemic. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/singapore-airlines-bringing-back-a380s-110100228.html

(photo: Pattaya Mail) People who have tested positive using home antigen tests (most of whom who have mild or no symptoms) converge on Pattaya's Banglamung Hospital. Here they'll be assigned to a room in the hospital, in an isolation center, in a "hospitel", or told to recuperate at home. It's easy to see how hospitals are becoming rapidly overwhelmed with the current procedure. https://www.pattayamail.com/news/long-lines-of-covid-infected-wait-at-pattaya-hospital-for-quarantine-bed-386280

make it at least 120 minutes in that heaven

Some good news at last. The experience across the world has been much the same, starting in South Africa where Omicron was born. It seems to have just about peaked here in the UK.

IMG_0893.MP4 i received this today from a good friend. i believe it was taken last week before the Grand Opening!

we gladly will if only they reinstate it or even better , abolish it entirely

Curious how the Russian got onto the roof of Pattaya Police Station........

Too many airlines are changing the seating on their 777s from 9 across in economy to 10, as CX has done. CX has also reduced seat pitch to add in 2 more rows. All that was before the pandemic! Totally agree with z909. Economy seating on the A380s have always felt comfortable. Here's a series of photos taken about 4 years ago with A380s on 3 adjacent bays in Hong Kong. I wonder if we will ever see that again.

in travel I found smartphone very handy, even now, more than month later I recall with smile that sound in quarantine hotel announcing new message and it was e-mail with my negative test result making me free. I could be coincidence but I found boys I was communicating with on LINE to be very punctual. On another hand yesterday I received there my first money request after trip, good luck with that boys. Nothing wrong with mobile technology and with technology at all if it helps. Those old enough may recall days when TV came to our homes, it was one even if nobody was watching and certainly when guests came. then after few years we learned ho to use it with moderation. I must credit all guy I met this trip with moderation in use. In my presence they did not turn TV without asking and left their phones aside, on two or three occasions I actually told them to answer that incoming call or whatever was making sound.

it's Ok, I had the same yesterday when I went for my booster shot, After the jab we were supposed to sit for 10 minutes , in meantime lady came and asked me to check if e-mail with jab certificate arrived . When I told her I left my phone at home , way she looked at me made me checking if all of the sudden I did not grew up third eye on my forehead.

I bought my first smart phone a year back, principally for use in Thailand and to navigate LINE at home. A huge step forward was made a few days ago when i finally discovered , or rather was told, how to access in-coming mobile phone-calls. It took me twelve months to make that discovery. Just about sums- up my relationship with mobile technology. On the other hand, I've bought a few for someone as presents, each one more advanced (and expensive) than the previous one! In that respect I'm an expert.

Day 23 Busy morning, breakfast a bit earlier as today I’m moving to my last stop this trip, Baan Silom soi 3 and we planned members trip to Ayuthaya. 18past19 resigned as he will be going there again in few days but newscene announced he will be taking with him his local friend so I asked T2 if he wants to join us and he agreed. 18past19 promised to accompany me to Hot Male in the evening time permitting, went his way, me and T2 returned to the room, I finished packing, travelling lightly paid off as it did not take long. On street level I suggested T2 will go directly to Hualampong by motorsai but he suggested he’ll go by MRT. I hired motorsai to deliver me and luggage to Baan Silom , over there asked him to wait , just dropped luggage at reception – they had in their computer all history of me staying there including October bookings I cancelled, told them I will return in the evening and the same motorsai took me to Hualampong. 100 baht whole round trip. Newscene and his friend were already waiting with gloomy news , our train which was about to depart in 20 minutes did not have free seats as it was long distance train somewhere far so we opted for next one in about 1 hr. We bought tickets at 20 baht a piece, guys went to park themselves at coffee shop upstairs and I started looking for T2. No show, he did not look as somebody who would get lost at Hualampong so I wondered what happened but guessed he changed his mind, his loss I guess. Train was local one , crawling through Bangkok but speeding up after Rangsit and in 100 minutes we were there. Newscene suggested we buy return tickets right away learning lesson from no seats situation earlier on but we were told tickets for our train will be selling 20 minutes before scheduled arrival. Sightseeing is quite well organized in Ayuthaya, at station there are songtaews , drivers have pictures and trip plans at the ready. There are 2 , 3 , 4 hours plans and perhaps even longer, we opted for 3 hrs one at 900 baht per vehicle. ( When I was first time there , back in 2002 I paid 200 so Ayuthaya inflation is much higher than boy bars inflation ). This was my third time there but first for other gentlemen , we visited 5 or 6 different ruins with mandatory stop at one where iconic statue head embraced by the tree roots is. Few sites I recalled from previous trips , at least two were new ( or forgotten) for me , weather was co-operating so we had good time only T2 being loser by skipping that. I hoped in the evening I will find what happened and why as I sensed it was one of those last minute turn aways. Happy but hungry we arrived at train station with not enough time to dine properly but enough to go to 7/11 and grab some sandwiches. Train was late about 20 minutes but waiting was quite pleasant as sun was setting and air was cooling off. No problem with seat this time although by no means it was empty. What surprised me was that despite being long distance all the way from Ubon Ratchatani is was very clean with no garbage in sight. day 23 to be continued.... we are on the train now

Day 22 V has a day time job so we went for breakfast earlier only to find smiling 18past19 coming there at the same time so we enjoyed food together. V did not stay with us long rushing for work and when he left 18past19 revealed secret why he was so visibly happy this morning. Last night he had pleasure hosting X, one of Moonlight models and was absolutely thrilled by the experience. Being good friend he told me that I must off him too and he will support me in this pursuit. What can I say ? true spirit of friendship and cooperation. He even suggest I’ll try tomorrow as he will be visiting some local friends for a party or meeting and is removing himself from the market. Here I need to make some remarks. Few members past and present share fondness for the same type of guys I do so when we are in BKK together it’s almost inevitable that either by coincidence or design, like with V case yesterday, we off the same guys who know that we are friends . And this is when professionalism of our boys is showing up as they maintain utmost discretion, never commenting, not even musing the word on meeting with another guy. I can recall perhaps more than dozen of such parallel cases and only once, several years ago I heard comment about my , long departed from the forum friend from boy ‘you like to kiss but your friend likes fuck right away” . That’s it, not even particularly revealing as it still did not reveal who is fucking whom , not that I was curious or even cared . There was case I mentioned recently of boy showing my neutral picture made on stairs of BBB Inn to another member not knowing that he knows me and that ‘s about it in 21 trips over 20 years. So I must say we can share guys safely in knowledge that what happens in our room stays there. Today I designated day as touristy, I took subway to Sanam Chai station, most beautiful of MRT stations , steps from Wat Po and short walk to Grand Palace which I did not manage to visit because it was already closing. Street around Tha Chang and Tha Maharaj piers , usually very busy were quite empty , another sign of those missing millions of tourists. Going back I took Chao Praya Tourist Boat at 30 baht 1 way (not sure it was regular or senior rate ) to Saphan Taksin and it was not more than 1/5 full for the same reason. Late afternoon we has some rain, I was about to leave to see again T at Sabaidee when it started , fortunately umbrella is included I room amenities at Crowne Plaza. Not that I needed it much as by time I left Lumpini station rain was over . It was only rain I had in 25 days I spent in LOS this trip. T knew I was coming since he was asking me on Line since morning “ will you come to see me today ?” , and we had our usual 1 ½ hr. session. Mamasan did not mention marriage today , likely my previous answer was satisfactory and self-explanatory. I promised to see him at least once before I go home as my trip is getting to an end. Today I was planning to visit HotMale because you may recall I promised cheerful M, one with wife and children that I will off him one day. Cheerful was only one attribute but he is also cute and handsome at the same time, allowed me to sample his kissing skills last time we were sitting together and made sure I could feel his rigid thing too. All in all, a must. Ah-poo, guy I mentioned already was there on the stage and smiled broadly seeing me , perhaps hoping for repeat but I had other designs today , fortunately some customer, not much older than him by the way , perhaps noticed our smiles exchange and called him over and in few minutes world saw them both marching away. I called M for a drink, asked him matter of factly if he wants to go with me but warned him that I want to see show in the bar. This was what he wanted to hear as he was taking part in 2 numbers and likely he wouldn’t be available earlier anyways. So we had more time to talk, motive of him being fond of fucking girls but being fucked by guys was repeated, I joked that perhaps I should take one more guy with us and that idea was taken surprisingly seriously and immediately approved. He even showed me which guys have ‘beautiful cock ‘ as he put it an I warmed to an idea of having private sex show in the room. Not the first time , actually it were two Tawan boys on my birthday few years ago who seized occasion , planted idea and suggested they organize such a gift for my birthday. It turned to be fun, not to mention fact that one who was bottom clearly enjoyed it and even more getting paid for his own pleasure. Few other times it was not as much fun but then was a case of top and bottom taken from Fresh Boys in soi Twilight which actually in the room amused themselves by changing a roles they offered to play to a loud laughter of three of us. I sensed I kind of surprised him when I told him he can chose guy who will go with us and to my great pleasure he picked up one I hoped he will do without any hint from my side. They were together in one of show numbers and he told me he likes him the most. Coincidentally so did I as guy was very well built and only thing which in my opinion stopped him from being model there was his height as he is pretty short. Let’s call him T2. M was tasked with obtaining his OK, than I invited T2 for a drink and it was plain that they both are happy and anticipating fun. First tab, 3 drinks 1200, 2 off fees 1000, in meantime 3 100 baht tips to all big cock performers, one can see that Thai economy got quite a lift via that bar tonight. When we were leaving it looked everybody in the bar was smiling, even me , the sponsor. Sight of 2 guys penetrating up close is not necessarily that appealing to me but I was hoping that like few times before , it will turn to fun spectacle. And that muscly T2 will stay till morning. I knew already M must leave before 2 to see his controlling wife. Nobody in the hotel blinked an eye seeing patrician with 2 wingmen i.e. grey haired guy with 2 entertainers. If I expected some fun , what happened exceeded expectation. Good I had some beers so we had quite a talk before they started performance and it was plain that they like it. I’d venture it was not their first time together. I spare you particulars if only because this day narrative is already too long ‘ wink, wink’ but certainly hotel provided , strawberry flavored, condom was used with gusto and more. Guys had fun but so did I with more to come. When we went to shower together I asked T2 if he wants to stay till morning , not only he agreed but I sensed by way he answered he was expecting such a proposal. So M went home primed to have sex with his wife by his own admission and T2 with me retired to finish such fun filled day 22. No idea what pumped him, Sidegra, me ( LOL ) , fact that he just had fabulous sex with guy he liked to have sex with or sight of compensation on his only 2nd night after he returned to bar after quite a long absence but he sported impressive hardon till very morning which was a good idea as it generated 500 bonus over agreed tip. 3 more days left and shockingly I still have some funds available, pays to be prudent and not off guys right , left and center I guess.

Day 21 Slow Christmas breakfast exchanging news with 18past19. He liked V very much but since he has other plans for tonight he generously suggested I should pursue him today. Is good to have friends in high places. Then we decided to visit MahaNakhon ,my third foray there this trip. Again not many visitors there, from all places in Bangkok in my opinion dearth of visitors was most pronounced exactly up there. Not necessarily bad for us as there was no need to elbow anybody for a chunk of space. Visibility was great and we liked it there. Of course I show him famous washroom with a view on 74 th floor and impressed him with shaft in emergency staircase, all 74 floors deep. We couldn’t have Christmas lunch in any lesser place than world famous, multi Michelin stars awarded Foodland Patpong where I treated myself for holiday with Chicken with cashew nuts. Then I returned to hotel to make some holiday calls only to learn than my sister’s whole household fell to Covid so she was forced to call off holiday dinner at the last minute. Fortunately it was pretty mild form thanks to all being vaccinated but it was closest I get to know virus so far. No kidding and no idea who brought it home and from where, shopping being main suspect. Then I decided to get some fresh air and leaving elevator I noticed that 18past19 at the same second arrived by another one, completely uncoordinated coincidence. Perhaps I should buy lottery ticket today because during my walk around Silom and Suriwong I decided to take some cash from ATM and when I turned back to retun to the street level I bumped into another member, newscene . He was in a bit of rush but we mutually confirmed that after tomorrow we are going to Ayuthaya by train. Somehow V found his way to our hotel in the evening so him, 18 and me went to soi 4 for a dinner and after that we went to Jupiter which was surprisingly empty for a weekend evening, dearth of farangs visible on MahaNakhon found it’s confirmation there as well. None of our problems because 18 had his plans and I asked V if he wants to check a view from my room , invitation he gladly accepted. And no wonder 18 liked him very much because I did too, thank you my friend for finding him and letting me to get acquainted with such a fine specimen of the guy. I couldn’t envision better Christmas treat to end my day 21.

Day 20 In the morning quite unusual request from my guest , he wanted to borrow my underwear as he felt he need a change so I gladly provided spare one ones luckily I had. Then we went for breakfast which at Crowne Plaza is quite opulent affair. Checking the crowd one could notice that there were few tourist but mostly so called hi-so Thais. No doubt crowd checked us too but even if it was obvious what kind of couple we are, nobody blinked an eye , neither gusts not staff , waitress actually addressed him first which I found very nice. Two westerners , executive looking gentlemen who arrived to a table near us actually greeted us with ‘good morning‘. Selection was nice change from usual fried eggs and toast breakfasts so I feasted on rye bread and Swiss cheeses while my companion had usual Asian fare fortified with some seafood and other luxuries. Then I released him and went to Hualampong as today was supposed to be day of closing station and moving all trains to Bang Sue but for some reason it did not happen. It was normal traffic but also hosting plenty visitors taking pictures of few steam engines parked on the platforms. I even learned than in 2 days train to Ayuthaya will depart from this station so for now Hualampong is alive and kicking and news about it’s death are clearly exaggerated. Still curious I took MRT to Bang Sue Grand Station to see if there are any changes there but it looked the same like 10 days ago as terminus of both SRT red lines and spacious covid vaccination center. Being there I recalled thread in our forum about G-Beat spa close to Saphan Kwai BTS so I decided to check it out. Here’s link to this thread : https://www.gayguides.com/forums/topic/37106-loving-the-boys-at-g-beat-spa-in-gay-bangkok/ I had problem finding it simply because I did not realize it THAT close to the station so walked around neighborhood , visited nearby wat and returned toward station to final find it easily. How to get there – at Saphan Kwai take exit 3 and when you will be coming down the stairs on your left you notice kind of small plaza and you may even notice stylized “GB” sign on left side. So as macaroni 21 pointed out in the thread it’s no more than 100 m from the station. By the way there are few more guy staffed massage places on this plaza. Greeting mamasan explained that if I don’t have an appointment which obviously I did not he will call guy of choice for me – had selection on the tablet. Of course first one I liked had already appointment , second one was 5 minutes away and third 15 , we did not go further as I opted for 5 minutes one. Massage 600 for 1 ½ hr, for extra 50 upgrade to VIP room with shower inside , boy’s minimum tip of 900 was indicated ( it looks that they have personalized min. tip there ) , instead of waiting inside I went to 7/11 to buy some drink and when I was back nice looking , next door type smiling therapist was already there. Very basic English but friendly and handsome look provided receipt for successful session worth the trek that far. There was massage , afters , fun and laughter.1200 so min tip exceeded by 1/3. Recommended . In meantime T is sending messages on Line if I will see him today so I decided to head to Sabaidee straight from there , BTS to Asok and MRT from Sukhumvit. Nice reunion after few days of absence , mamasan even went as far as ask when I will marry T to which I responded defensively that he has girlfriend already. Then back to Crowne Plaza where I was supposed to meet another member who recently arrived under Test and Go program and parked there – 18past 19. We were supposed to meet downstairs in the lobby. He told me that we will meet his local friend as well as equally local ‘ friend’ there and when I went down I kind of suspected who that ‘friend’ may be as I spotted attractive handsome guy on his smartphone sitting on the bench . 18past19 showed second after and we both recognized each other after more than 2 years since we meet last time in BKK. I was introduced to both friends and off we went to soi 4. Since V, the ‘friend “ was very good looking I did not waste time to ask what his name is only to be reprimanded by 18past19 to slow down since he is his boy, LOL Sure, I know my place in line but since 18 was engaged in conversation with his other , regular friend it was my duty to makes sure his V is entertained when we were trekking so I got his name , guessed correctly Cambodian city he is coming from, all just in case 18 may decide to give him time of. I was not hungry having eaten already in place beside Sabaidee after massage so had my Chang while three gentlemen had their dinner and then we voted that next destination will be Hot Male so off we went. I Lined newscene that we are heading there and he joined us there. There was some time before show and one guys on the stage was smiling nicely so I decided to call him over for a drink and who knows , feel perhaps. Talkative Myanmarese, very open minded , married with 3 children , wife doesn’t know where he is working , he likes to fuck girls but to same degree likes being fucked by a guys. He also updated me which boy in bar has beautiful cock , this planted in my mind some sinister idea about the future . Not before long planted quite a few kisses on me so I made firm promise I will off him before I go back home but not today, tipped him for his troubles couple reds , sent him back to the scene, watched part of show including big c**k show, tipped participants, all 3 of them and at one point waved good bye to both members and both friends wishing them Merry Christmas as today is Christmas Eve and I left. Where I’m from Christmas is actually celebrated more on Christmas Eve than Christmas Day itself so I felt somewhat festive in a traditional sense, childhood memories and all that. Because of that instead of bar off I decided to be good boy and go to Holy Redeemer in soi Ruan Ruedi for midnight mass. Took taxi for 60 baht and went there. It was well attended, did not drag too long and early Christmas Day I walked all the way from there using bit circular way as Lumpini Park was closed for the night ( soi Ruam Ruedi is diagonally across park from king’s statue ) . Fresh midnight air made me realize that now I don’t need to be good boy anymore so I took circular way through Silom , Patpong 2 and Suriwong hoping I will meet somebody to share Christmas cheer with but now with bar closure at 11 pm it was too late and other than Foodland everything was in deep sleep already. Passing by , surely I peeked into world famous restaurant , in good times usually at that time full of bar employees dining but not in those covid days. So my very busy day 20 I finished lonely in the bed and shame on me, I liked it. Christmas spirit I guess.

Day 19 This time breakfast in Zing, last embrace and good bye N, you were great guy. Nothing sentimental , all professional , I had money, he had time , body and skills and all that was good enough to have great time together. The same like with S in Chiang Mai. Job well done , guys move to next client and I did the same to next guys. I like that way and it’s what for I’m coming to Thailand. Bus to Swampy was only half full like suspension of Test and Go had immediate effect. I know it was perhaps just coincidence. Taking advantage of depressed hotel prices and Christams season I decided for next 4 nights to treat myself with digs in Crowne Plaza. Normally I don’t crave multi stars hotels as difference in price is much higher than difference in comfort but why not to boost ones ego for Christams by staying in 4500 room / I saw tariff on reception / for 60% of that price breakfast included if only to know where rich sleep when they travel. Location is very convenient , around the corner from Silom and Suriwong and view is guaranteed as rooms are starting on 25th floor. Trick is in order to get to the room one must use 2 sets of elevators, one available to all from ground to 23 rd floor where restaurant serving our breakfast as well as traditional afternoon tea with scones , 850 treat which I skipped trying to keep my waist lean and wallet full. From there is another set of smart , card operated elevators taking us to our rooms. Why smart ? if your room is on 25 floor you can press only ‘25’ button. With all that hoopla room was quite compact although comfortable and well furnished with expected utensils plus pack of 3 strawberry flavoured condoms in one of drawers. Whether it was left by previous occupant or was hotel provided I don’t know but I suspect the second. All those stars under the name oblige. It also signalized that hotel must be guest friendly and indeed it was as we learn soon. Washroom had those high tech Japanese toilets but it’s just too much , making complex relatively simple and well rehearsed thing so I did not test it but one of my guests did. here are some pictures for curious, inside dining area from above, room and call-of-nature computer, er. toilet Almost blinded by all that marbles and polished chrome I settled in and soon was marching to soi 4 where I was supposed to meet newscene, forum member present who took an advantage of Test and Go provisions , the same like me . We never met but now it’s easy to sent selfie to somebody’s Line so we recognized each other instantly. Since we were in soi 4 already we went to Jupiter. It was quite empty with few customers only, handsome but unsmiling guys made their parade, 2 best looking and 1 smiling got my customary 100 baht tip but we did not stay too long and moved to Dreamboys in patpong 2 just in time for the show including big you know what show. Mamasan was quite friendly , our mood was good so I spotted some well built performer and decided to invite him to try all those Crowne Plaza luxuries including breakfast with me, off fee 500 paid , LT tip 3000 agreed and off we went to world famous, 7 Michelin stars sporting for some dinner before we went to a room, undisturbed by reception but collecting few looks from other guest waiting for an elevator but this did not move us at all. Tob or Top , not sure of his nick, helped me with gusto to finish day 19 and welcome day 20. With my room being on 25th floor we did not even feel the need to bother with covering windows , debauchery with a view one can say. and here's the view

Day 18 Today we went for breakfast to French place in the corner. Then N went to his gym and I took motorsai to Pratamnak Hill to see Big Buddha and admiral. Last time I was there it was crowded , this time with even better weather at Big Buddha were probably more stray dogs than pilgrims and tourists combined. But it added to the charm of place, quiet , nice breeze and good views few pictures to warm your hearts longing for Pattaya Going back I took motorsai to the Jomtien bus station and bought ticket to BKK for tomorrow. At 2 , like yesterday Art arrived for massage and again managed to put me to sleep during massage without singing lullabies. There’s something soothing in his stokes. Who knows when we will have another chance ? In the afternoon Gaybutton , his board friend R and me had another dinner together , this time we settled forum on Mexican which I’m not big fan of and I’m glad I went along because my dish, some chicken salad in big tortilla was tasty and serving was big, I did not even manage to eat it all. I updated them on my trip goings , we discussed covid and current Pattaya situation , great interesting afternoon , thank you gentlemen both for inviting me again. At one time today I got message from aussie_ who after left Panorama last night went to Sunee , to Nice Boys and had great time there. So when I meet z909 at Jomtien we decided to pay a visit in that bar.. Before stepping in we did grand tour of the plaza only to see shops boarded and bars closed including Winners. There were few boys at Nice Boys , mostly eating and drinking in the corners , few pretending to rotate on the stage were deep in their smartphones and even if few looked quite attractive it was impossible to even make an eye contact. Nobody seemed to pay any attention to us nor to few other customers who popped in from time to time . Certainly it was my first in any Thai bar ever to feel completely ignored , even when we wanted a check it required loud scream “can we get a check please” because earlier signals were completely ignored. No idea what trick aussie _used yesterday to have good time , what we got I’d call none time. It was just like watching paint dry even if there were at least 3 guys I’d gladly invite to sit, have a drink and collect some tip for a feel. Most attractive did best job of hiding behind the beam with his back to us. I was not even upset when we left, just amazed of what happened. Is not that I’m crossing that bar off my list and certainly will visit it again in future if only to see if it can go even lower. It was just strange. Disappointed and in a sense disgusted we went to Boyztown counting on consolation and indeed it was full of life with show already going on in the soi and perhaps as many as 100 spectators. Mamasan Aek greeted us with a smile. My last night off spotted me as well and instantly sent me a message ‘ why you are not coming to drink with me?” to which I answered ‘ don’t you see I’m with boyfriend ?”. That’s an advantage of visiting bars with friend as always it can be claimed we are with boyfriend. Nobody will believe but everybody will get signal ‘ leave me alone”. In front of me I spotted sitting very handsome guy and asked Aek if he is BBB boy, he was indeed so I asked him to invite guy for a drink . Too bad I promised N night together and am leaving tomorrow as if was fine specimen definitely worth an off. All I got tonight was handholding session in the open but definitely I will be looking for him in a future. Rewarded him 100 baht for his time and 200 for good looks, drink outside was 100 and boy drink 150. I liked spirit of cooperation of bars in the soi banding together trying to revive Boyztown and leaving competition for later. After the show I parted my ways with z909 , shook hands good bye as we will not meet this trip again and took motorsai to the Zing where N sitting in front of his shop, now closed for a day , spotted me in a distance and rushed toward me for out last night and his last tip this trip. This was a reason our time tonight was less steamy but much, much more clingy.

Day 17 In the morning well deserved breakfast at hotel, German style cold cuts plate for 190. Surprisingly N opted for the same. I told him his presence next night is required, thank you very much but stay tuned on the Line as it may be well past midnight when I return to the hotel . I did not plan anything but since BBB yesterday looked promising I was preparing ground just in case I will stay in Pattaya longer tonight. When he went to his gym I fired up Agoda and for the same reason I booked cheap 500 baht room in Nature Beach Hotel in soi 11. As I mentioned earlier , after 2 weeks I kind of miss food I normally digest so went to supermarket near Jomtien airport bus station and stocked on rye bread and cottage cheese. At 2 pm Art arrived as agreed yesterday for a massage and he is so skilled even if only self taught that he managed to put me to sleep mid-day !!! Than I realized that he was my only encounter this trip with guy engaged in previous trips. Yes , Soviet was repeat too but I don’t count him as previous encounter was completely forgotten by both of us and I realized only after we met that it’s not our first time. After he left, previously asked to repeat the feast tomorrow at the same time I went to Jurgens in View Talay 1 for my fil of schnitzel and potatos. Not as good as at Alt Heidelberg or Berliner Café but still closely resembling on original. 360 with beer. Well filled up I went to Walking Street and marched whole length from Bali Hai pier . not that was much to see as almost all bars were closed but here and there were traces of life returning Sad truth is that still on once such busy boisterous street only one business survived intact and that is 7/11. Not quite family destination already and likely it never happen but for a moment that street is dead indeed as adult entertainment destination. In Panorama I met with aussie_ again and we talked waiting for the show. In meantime from time to time I indulged in my newest hobby i.e. combing through Grindr and I noticed that one of guys there may be one sitting in front of BBB. Since he looked attractive I fired him message on Grindr ‘are you guy in black t-shirt with big X on the back ? ‘. That got him interested , he started looking around so I waved at him. We agreed to solve once and for all climate crisis after the show. In spirit of collaboration bars in Boyzown now are combining efforts to put that outside show together and first number with few very muscular guys was music to my ears. Around 10 pm aussie_ left Panorama and shortly after I took my newest friend to that room , smartly booked in the ,morning. Very basic but with all expected conveniences, full washroom , working safety box and A/C, for 500 one can’t expect more than that even in those trying times. Great body and above standard performance by my newest friend would made it memorable evening but unfortunately he made it pretty clear that he is interested in finishing business as soon as possible not knowing that in my eyes it’s cardinal sin. As soon as it was hinted I kind of fast lost interest mindful that well tried N is waiting for me anyways, chalked off agreed 1500 tip as a loss , Ok, not quite due to attributes mentioned above but money not well spent . I even generously offered to give him a lift to Wat Chai in taxi I hailed on the Beach Rd but I was grinding my teeth quietly. As Christian PFC says, no repeat. Lined N to come to hotel as I’ on my way and at 12.30 am we started another steamy and stormy sleepover. THAT was well spent money no doubt and subsequent night was secured before we even hit the sheets. Despite slight hick up with Grindr guy , it was great busy day with three encounters even if that day 17 ended with pretty sleepless night.

Day 16 Lonely night resulted in early waking up and I was one of first people to report for breakfast at hotel restaurant this morning. I swear elderly lady sitting across at the same place she did yesterday had question mark in her eyes “where’s your boy ?” but since she did not ask, I did not answer. I had some chores his morning to do and then walked about market in Silom soi 5 , then packed and went to Swampy for my 2nd trip to Pattaya. Good timing as bus was leaving in 20 minutes. This time I decided to stay in more spartan place than last few hotels , at Zing in Jomtien Complex but compromise was more on room size not comfort since Zing is very comfortable and at this time quite quiet. On reception I was asked for proof of vaccination and it was only time in 25 day I was actually asked to show it other than at airport on arrival. Since news were building up that Boyztown is returning to life after I settled I went to Pattaya bit surprised as my baht bus was full like in good old days, even both standing places were occupied. What I saw was not disappointing, Panorama opened , and in the soi red carpet spread. What a contrast 1 week made ! Week ago is was just dark , empty and quiet. Since Z909 and me were supposed to dine at Terminal 21 I took quite a walk there, very pleasant as weather was extremely nice this afternoon. Met Z909 in the food court and we exchanged news about last week over dinner and at dark we took songtaew to Boyztown to see resurrection. Actually it happened 2 days ago but for me it was first chance. We parked at Panorama to have good view for the show which was supposed to happen in the soi, Now I know what red carpet was for . Nice surprise , mamasan Aek , one with hat, recognized me after all those years and shocked me that he remembered I used to take Art for massage. Assured me that art should show at any time and indeed soon enough he walked , noticed me and made massage sign with his hands . Obviously I was not anonymous visitor any more. Both gentlemen earned red note each and since I had other plans for tonight I exchanged phone numbers with Art and invited him for massage during day in my room tomorrow. I did not wait for the show as I was supposed to meet another member, aussie_ in @home bar in Jomtien Complex so I rushed there , parked myself in that bar , asked nice mamas an if he expect Z to return ( he had no idea ) and soon aussie_ showed up for a news exchange. It was a while since we talked last time so we had a lot to catch on, he also pointed that on the ground floor of View Talay 1 is German restaurant Jurgens serving western fare which was precious information as I started develop fatigue with rice and Thai dishes, missing schnitzel and rye bread. Much later we parted our ways , agreeing to meet tomorrow in Boyztown . I wanted to get N before his shop will close and shortly I surprised him by showing up , as I suspected week ago he did not believe I will return. 300 off fee and in few seconds we were marching to 7/11 to get some supplies in preparation for reunion which turned up to be quite stormy. No wonder , 1 week is a looooong time and we felt reunion needs to be celebrated in style . So day 16 was ending with well deserved sweat and short breath.

Day 15 7 a.m. in the morning next day was one of most memorable hour in my entire life. I opened eyes, sober already but not quite present yet, turned and I saw something beautiful – naked muscular semi-god sleeping on his stomach right beside me, perky , round butt up. Stuff dreams are made of, right. Sure , fast I recalled what is going on but pleasure of that surprise will live on with me for long time. Always gentleman I quietly went to the bathroom trying not to disturb his well deserved sleep but soon he knocked door and joined me in the shower. We had a bit to catch on and we did so his tip had some merit And it was very pleasant morning, then breakfast and he left as he was supposed to report to work. As soon as he left , moment of enlightenment dawned on me. Soviet , boy few years ago I was sitting with at Dreamboys Pattaya and next day found him as masseur at Royal House there. He was great guy to extend I even recommended him to one of our members. Yesterday he mentioned Dreamboys but somehow I did not connect dots. It seems world is small, what a reunion ! Another lazy, luxury room oiled day. At 3.30 p.m. I was expecting T who showed on the dot, messaged me from the parking and we went to MahaNakhon as I promised yesterday to take him there. It short walk from hotel. Visibility was great again, he was bit reluctant to step on the glass but finally he braved in. as most boys I took there he was more interested in taking pictures than admiring spectacular after all, view. Of course I showed him famous 74 floor washroom with the view and there was where he smiled. After that we had a meal in one of restaurants by Chong Nonsi station, task he seemed more interested in than just completed visit in the skies and than I asked if he wants to see my stamp collection and instant approval indicated that it was move he expected as he gave me even time frame. So off we went to have a good time , he even tried my glasses. It was dark when he left. Warmed up I went to Jupiter, had a drink there and after hour I left. Few customers , strange format with guys in the shadows after half hourly parade, I think I’m really biased against that bar and never feel it’s my place even if boys there are all prime beef, boyfriend , husband and son-in-law material. Perhaps I’m not and it’s why am not so enthusiastic. Readers please ignore my grumbling , it’s great bar with great staff , it’s just me who doesn’t feel at home there like in other bars like HotMale , my next destination. I caught with the show , today three Monlight models only present –Tum, Nicky and Smart with notable absence of Babe and Nut. There was big c*-**k show with 4 participants, things are getting back to normal. Somehow still I went home empty handed , walked around Silom and Patpong and headed home where even if sober I collapsed to empty bed right away. I think subconsciously I realized that today is end of my second week and normally it would be night when I’m heading to the airport to return home. So day 15, so memorably started, was over.

Day 14 I went for breakfast alone as my companion was deep asleep and I did not have a heart to wake him up neither was willing to wait as I was hungry. When he opened eyes we had few romantic moments before he went away collecting his tip plus 100 baht I gave him to buy something for breakfast he missed. I was quite lazy morning and afternoon for me as to prove my theory that too comfortable hotel room prevents us from going out. It was only 3p.m. when I left and trekked to Sukhumvit soi 43 to Jey Spa. Last time I was there they were still in old, soi 41 location. Jey Spa is not easy to find as is no sign so it’s handy to remember number 14/6 . part of townhouse with closed gate is where Jey Spa is You will see shoes in front otherwise unassuming townhouse . I was asked about appointment but I had none as it’s not really my style , I like to try my luck. Three guys were available , all handsome, tall and muscular but as almost always I went for one who smiled . Ken / Mac 2 , he uses both nicks with number 2 as there are other guys with the same nicks in the shop he explained. Chiang Mai native so we had point to start conversation since I just returned from there. Hour and half massage 900, minimum tip 1500 I was informed and up we went to a quite nice and spacious room. Massage was good and very professional and afters were not initiated until massage part was done. Great encounter, worth repeat and LT option investigation but I had other plans for today so took with me only great and sweet memory. Straight from there I went to Sabaidee for reunion with T after week being away from Bangkok. This time I went only for 1 hr session as I was well massage already and we had plans to throw another party at the shop tonight. What nicely surprised me , it turned out that for 1 hr. massage he has quite different routine than for longer term and I enjoyed that change. I gave him some money, few boys went to purchase meat for barbecue, others were sent to buy a case or two of Chang and soon good time was had by all, including lady who are working there as cleaner, later rewarded with 500 tip just for being nice, after all Christmas is near, no? Out of few boys tasked with meat preparation I noticed one particularly skilled nicked Tata. It was obvious he knows what to do and enjoyed it. Later on, when we seat together he revealed he was cook in Thai restaurant in Amsterdam for few years and it showed. It was great night, perhaps even greater then first one as we knew each other bit better and no, there was nothing sensual or erotic , just normal eat , drink and be merry gathering. I learned a lot about their lives and they asked about mine. There was new boy , not seen last time , who admitted openly he was a gay, not that it shocked anybody. His name is Soviet, which sounded bit familiar and I’m not talking about historical and political stuff. Anyways as night was drawing , bottles , plates and my pocket emptying at one point it was time to go home. Since farang i.e. me seemed quite drunk and rightly so guys tasked Soviet with delivering me home. Sure I was drunk but not that drunk not to ask if he will stay with me till morning assuring him that while my pockets are almost empty , I have some compensation funds in my room available. So we were packed into called taxi , waved good bye and went home. It needs to be said that I don’t remember much of how day 14 finished but it finished anyways with me falling asleep literally in Soviet embraces. Perhaps even my last thought was ‘ easy money tonight for you Mr. Soviet”

given that it was after the massage, I just assumed it was sign that the massage was truly spectacular.

From Pattaya News A 64-year-old foreign man, believed to be an expat, has been pronounced dead last night (January 11th) after falling from a condominium in Jomtien. Captian Sanan Kotanon from the Pattaya City Police was notified of the incident at 9:00 P.M. at a condominium in Soi 7 Jomtien. The name of the condominium was withheld pending a full investigation by Pattaya police. Police, emergency responders, and The Pattaya News arrived at the scene to find the body of the foreign man who was identified by police as a 64-year-old Norwegian. He had landed on an awning on the 2nd floor. His name was withheld by TPN media pending notification of his family and embassy expected to be later this morning. He was found shirtless and wearing only shorts. He had suffered severe skull injuries and three cut wounds were found on his left wrist, likely inflicted before the fall according to police. According to Captain Sanan, the man lived alone on the 5th floor of the condominium. No signs of a struggle or other occupants were found in the room. A box cutter was found on the bed. No notes were found in the room. A 72-year-old foreign man, believed to be an expat, has been pronounced dead (January 7th) after falling from a central Pattaya condominium. The incident took place just before midnight in Central Pattaya on the 16th floor of a well-known local condominium and was responded to by Pattaya Police Col. Kulchat Kulchai, Sawang Boriboon rescue services, and TPN media. The name of the condo was withheld pending a full investigation by Pattaya police. A Russian man was found dead after he apparently jumped from the Pattaya City Police Station early this morning (January 5th), 2022. The Pattaya City Police was notified of the incident just past 2:00 A.M. near a power pole and exchange booth directly in front of the Pattaya City Police Station on Soi 9 on Beach Road. They and The Pattaya News arrived at the scene to find a deceased male who was identified by police as a Russian male national, aged 38, lying on the ground with severe injuries from his fall. https://thepattayanews.com/2022/01/05/russian-man-found-dead-after-apparently-jumping-from-the-pattaya-police-station-roof-overnight/