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True, but the Day 5 test was, for me, the most contentious. Yes, you could still test positive with a lateral flow of course, but the restriction of location and additional cost was annoying. In truth it is probably not that much of a reduction in restrictions, but it does feel like a bit of a shift and somehow less anxiety inducing.

https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/22/thai-prime-minister-to-join-general-covid-center-meeting-tomorrow-to-discuss-covid19-restrictions-including-international-arrival-measures-for-tourists/ Thai Prime Minister to join general Covid center meeting tomorrow (Feb 23) to discuss Covid19 restrictions, including international arrival measures for tourists Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha will chair the Center of Covid-19 Administration Situation (CCSA) at a large general meeting tomorrow, February 23rd, to primarily discuss some measures adjustments and the trends of the current Covid-19 pandemic situation in Thailand. According to the Government House, the Prime Minister had acknowledged some topics to be introduced at the meeting tomorrow, including the current Covid-19 situation reports and the return of on-site learning at educational institutions proposed by the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health. The adjustment of preventive measures upon international arrivals to the country, proposed by the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of Tourism and Sports, would also be introduced at tomorrow’s meeting as well as the vaccine allocation plan by the Ministry of Public Health. As of today, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told the Associated Press that the Ministry would also discuss the proposal of the cancellation of RT-PCR testing for international travelers visiting Thailand from March 5th onwards, reasoning that the test was not necessary, the infection trend was likely to decrease, and most infections are domestic, not imported. This, of course, was a discussion and not a guarantee of lifting the incredibly unpopular and expensive on-arrival testing, especially a day 5 test that also mandates a stay at certified hotels while waiting for results. Anutin has dismissed rumors of a lockdown, saying that these measures are antiquated and not on the table, despite rising cases of Covid-19 in the country and some provinces, like Buriram, implementing stronger provincial restrictions like the closure of service venues focused on alcohol sales and restaurants that have live music.

The 10 days exceeding your stay was a suggestion from the TAT about a month ago. I don't have the post handy where they mentioned it but it wasn't a requirement for test&go approval, moreso a suggestion to help travelers avoid issues with insurance. I don't blame the writer for getting it wrong, the communication from TAT, CCSA, PM and Health Minister often contradict each other and announce 'possible' amendments to the scheme. If you're not following it closely it would be clear as mud.

From Kyodo News / BP Thailand brings "boys' love" back to Japan with homegrown dramas Once an importer of "boys' love" (BL) media from Japan, Thailand has now brought the genre full circle with its growing range of dramas themed on romances between impossibly beautiful young men. Known locally as "Y series" -- a reference to the Japanese term "yaoi" that refers to works featuring homoerotic relationships between male characters -- these homegrown dramas have been on the rise following the success of the 2016 Thai BL series "Sotus". But it wasn't until the release of "2gether", a 13-episode series about two handsome college boys who go from being in a fake relationship to falling in love, that the flame for a boom in Japan was well and truly ignited. The show, produced by television production studio GMMTV Co, debuted in February 2020 and soon became a hit overseas due to the "stay-at-home" lifestyle brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. "One of the greatest draws (of the show) is that viewers can learn about a culture different to that of Japan, such as food and fashion," said a spokesperson for Contents Seven Co, a video licensing company that promptly acquired the Japanese distribution rights for "2gether". Japanese television and publishing companies have also jumped on board the Thai BL train. After announcing a business partnership with GMMTV in November 2020, TV Asahi held exhibitions in Tokyo and other major cities across Japan in collaboration with the studio throughout last year. Meanwhile, major Japanese publishing company Kadokawa Corp has been acquiring the rights to translate original Thai novels through its local subsidiary Kadokawa Amarin Co, officially launching its foray into Thai BL with the release of the Japanese edition of "Manner of Death" in January 2021. Set in a fictional rural town in northern Thailand, "Manner of Death" depicts a romance between a forensic pathologist and a suspect in a murder case, offering a refreshing change from campus-based, vanilla themes typically used in Thai BL. https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/2268135/thailand-brings-boys-love-back-to-japan-with-homegrown-dramas

Just seen this posted. Can anyone else confirm or has more information? https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/tourism/thailand-test-go-update-no-more-day-5-pre-paid-hotel-or-pcr-test

From Vietnam News HÀ NỘI — The tourism industry is working hard to prepare for reopening on March 15, according to Nguyễn Trùng Khánh, director of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). Khánh said the VNAT and local authorities were cooperating to revamp tourism facilities, which have been closed for two years. The authority is also calling for more training programmes and supportive policies to lure back workers who left the industry during the pandemic. It is also running the campaign “Live fully in Vietnam” and reaching out to international channels, including CNN and CNBC, to promote Vietnamese tourism to target markets. The authority has also suggested the resumption of the pre-pandemic visa waiver policy for tourists from 24 countries. “It is not price but the quality of tourism products and services that hold the key to a more competitive industry,” he said. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is consulting on new regulations to prepare for the reopening. According to the proposed regulations, foreign tourists can travel to Việt Nam by land, sea and regular international flights. They will no longer be restricted to only charter flights as in the pilot programme. Regarding compulsory medical insurance, the required minimum coverage will be reduced from US$20,000 to 10,000. Foreign tourists travelling by air will be required to have negative RT-PCR tests within 72 hours or negative quick tests within 24 hours before their arrival. After arrival, they must go straight from the airport to their accommodation where they must take quick tests within 24 hours. Foreign tourists arriving by land and by sea will take quick tests on arrival at border gates. If negative, tourists will be allowed to participate in tourism. Otherwise, they will be quarantined and treated at their accommodation. https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1157460/tourism-industry-prepares-for-reopening.html

From Tourism Authority of Thailand The following new rules will be in effect from 1 March, 2022 (travellers can enter into Thailand on 7 March, 2022). Points of entry: By air (direct international flight or transit domestically via dedicated flights.) By land (at the border checkpoints in Nong Khai, Udon Thani, and Songkhla.) By water (yachts.) Eligible travellers / countries: For arrivals by air and water: Thai citizens and foreign travellers from all countries/territories. For arrivals by land: Thai citizens and foreign travellers from neighbouring countries connecting with the reopened border checkpoints (Nong Khai, Udon Thani, and Songkhla). Entry registration system: For arrivals by air and land: Thailand Pass system. For arrivals by water: Certificate of Entry system. Quarantine requirement: For arrivals by air and land: No quarantine, but on Day 1 must wait for the COVID-19 test result within an approved SHA Extra Plus (SHA++) or alternative quarantine facility. For arrivals by water: No quarantine, but on Day 1 must wait for the COVID-19 test result on board the travelling vessel (yacht). Accommodation requirement: A proof of prepayment for 1 night of accommodation at government-approved hotel/s; such as, SHA Extra Plus (SHA++) on Day 1. Health insurance: An insurance policy with coverage no less than US$20,000. Thais and foreign expatriates under Thailand’s national healthcare coverage are exempt from this requirement. COVID-19 testing requirements: For arrivals by air and land: First test on Day 1 by an RT-PCR method (wait for the result within the hotel), and the second test on Day 5 by a self-ATK method (must report/record the result via the application). For arrivals by water: First test on Day 1 by an RT-PCR method (wait for the result on board the vessel), and the second on Day 5 by a self-ATK method (must report/record the result via the application). Existing requirements/rules remain unchanged: A Medical Certificate with an RT-PCR lab result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected issued no more than 72 hours before travelling. A Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination/Recovery. Current Rules (An update that reflects the new rules will be available from 1 March, 2022, onwards.) Fully vaccinated travellers from any country around the world can apply for a TEST & GO Thailand Pass under the following requirements. Eligible travellers • Thai citizens. • Foreign travellers, including but not limited to diplomats, guests of the government, Thai work permit holders, students and their family, and patients seeking medical treatment. Eligible countries • All countries/territories. This information has been updated on 23 February, 2022. https://www.tatnews.org/2022/02/thailand-reopening-exemption-from-quarantine-test-go/

Sort of strange timing when they have a record number of cases. https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1157712/viet-nam-registers-record-60355-coronavirus-cases-on-wednesday.html Việt Nam registers record 60,355 coronavirus cases on Wednesday Update: February, 23/2022 - 18:29 | A medical worker takes a sample for COVID-19 testing in Thanh Hoá Province. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The record for daily transmissions was broken again on Wednesday as the country registered 60,355 new COVID-19 infections. The new cases bring the country's tally to 2,972,378. There were a further 15,641 recoveries, bringing the total number of people given the all-clear to 2,320,722. Of the new cases, 17 were imported and quarantined upon arrival. Out of the new daily transmissions, 42,145 were in the community. Currently, 3,263 patients have severe infections with 13 on life support. The capital city of Hà Nội again registered the highest daily number of infections with 7,419, also a record for the city. Other localities with four-digit case numbers were Bắc Giang (2,998), Hải Dương (2,944), Hòa Bình (2,595), Bắc Ninh (2,505), Phú Thọ (2,499), Nam Định (2,203), Vĩnh Phúc (2,013), Quảng Ninh (1,868), Hải Phòng (1,816), Ninh Bình (1,739), Hưng Yên (1,617), Yên Bái (1,556), Nghệ An (1,525), Thái Nguyên (1,499), HCM City (1,451), Lào Cai (1,406), Thái Bình (1,385), Lạng Sơn (1,322), Khánh Hòa (1,296), Tuyên Quang (1,277), Đắk Lắk (1,262), Quảng Nam (1,097), Bình Định (1,059) and Hà Giang (1,057). The remaining transmissions were found in Đà Nẵng (918), Cao Bằng (873), Quảng Bình (825), Thanh Hóa (803), Bình Phước (731), Hà Tĩnh (694), Lâm Đồng (636), Điện Biên (560), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (515), Hà Nam (448), Phú Yên (388), Cà Mau (378), Bình Dương (373), Lai Châu (371), Quảng Trị (327), Gia Lai (314), Đắk Nông (264), Thừa Thiên Huế (226), Bình Thuận (185), Kon Tum (155), Tây Ninh (142), Quảng Ngãi (108), Bắc Kạn (103), Bạc Liêu (98), Đồng Nai (92), Bến Tre (84), Vĩnh Long (69), Trà Vinh (50), Long An (49), Cần Thơ (41), Đồng Tháp (30), Ninh Thuận (19), Sóc Trăng (18), An Giang (14), Tiền Giang (12), Hậu Giang (9) and Kiên Giang (8). A further 91 COVID-related deaths were reported on Wednesday, taking the total number of fatalities to 39,719, accounting for 1.3 per cent of total infections.

I am already connecting with mileroticos advertisers and BiLatinMen performers through Grindr. I may end moving to Colombia.

I have been checking my neighborhood in Google Maps, and I love it. Definitively, Medellín is becoming a strong candidate to be one of my after retirement bases. Even in Google Maps, the city seems to be full of attractive men.

If you have so much displeasure, and you are paying so high prices (compared to other South American destinations), why are you planning to return? Why do you not switch to Brazil or Colombia instead of RD?

Okay, so I've just come back from a trip to Barcelona. Not gonna lie, this trip was purely about sex tourism as I have already visited the city several times and seen most of the sights. Sauna Thermas was incredible. The going rate is EUR 50 for around half an hour - insanely cheap. Most of the guys are from Latin America: Brazil, Uruguay, Columbia, Venezuela and Costa Rica. There are also a few Eastern Europeans from Romania, Bulgaria and Poland. I went on five consecutive days and engaged the services of around 10 guys. I will highlight the memorable experiences below: 1. Douglas (from Colombia) - I noticed this guy touting for business as soon as I left the changing rooms. He came up to me, introduced himself before revealing his hard cock. He was around 25 years old, had a beautiful toned, smooth body. He wanted EUR 50 but when I asked him if he would be willing to french kiss, he said he would be happy to do it for EUR 60. The extra EUR 10 was totally worth it. He was a very generous kisser and stayed hard while we were making out for alteast 10 minutes. His cock was the perfect size for fucking (7 inches but not insanely thick) - I had him fuck me missionary, it was intense the way he was looking into my eyes with "I'ma fuck you hard and deep" stare and then proceeding to do just that. 2. Jan - a very hot Brazilian muscle stud. He told me that he was 30 but he looked much younger. He had a body of a muscle god with a massive uncut cock - there was no way I was getting fucked by him as it would have been way more pain than pleasure so this was a muscle worship session. Enjoyed every minute of it. Charged EUR 50. 3. Marek - this was a 27 yo, blue eyed- blond haired Polish guy with a nice body. He was an amazing kisser and gave me a blow job I wont be forgetting any time soon. I loved the way he sucked my balls too. Charged EUR 80 but the BJ made it worth it. 4. Ianco - Romanian guy, nice guy probably around 30-32. He gave me an amazing massage for only EUR 30. 5. Angelo - a young (I would guess late teens or early twenties) Colombian guy, not that tall (maybe 1.65m) but with a toned body (abs and biceps emerging nicely) with a glorious treasure trail leading to trimmed pubes and a beautiful uncut cock. He was very cute and his 'chin strap' accentuated his jaw line making him look masculine at the same time... hard to explain lol. Was reluctant to kiss deeply but I enjoyed being with a boy literally half my age. Charged EUR 50.

Here is a new BL Series from Korean... Behind Cut It is the story of a budding fashion designer falling in love with his model. It also stars another star-model who is My Type. Not sure where you can find it? Maybe Viki??

I loved Chen's skating costume today. He's in a class by himself.