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I did head over to Paradis for a massage. It was ok. Not great, and certainly not poor - middle of the road. After a busy today today (more in a minute) I have Nut coming over to give me a massage tomorrow. I am sure others have mentioned Nut - maybe not the same person, but I am hopeful that he will deliver... I wandered about a bit last night to get my bearings again. It was still quite early in the evening but even so, it was very quiet. I can confirm that @vinapu selection of Chicken and Cashew at the multi-award winning Foodland is excellent.... I wandered around for a bit and ended up The Balcony for a couple of drinks. It was probably 8pm ish by this point and there were maybe 6/7 others in there. The rest of Soi 4 was also pretty dead. It may have livened up later but I was really tired. I stopped at 7-11 picked up a couple of beers and retired to the hotel. I slept well and was down to breakfast at 8am. The breakfast here is fantastic. I will do a more considered review of Banyan Tree in a day or two when i have had chance to check it all out. After breakfast I got moved out of my Day 1 PCR room to my original room booking. A higher floor with great views over the city and much newer i think. It looks fresher (particularly the carpet!) and has a more luxurious feel to it. Possible too nice - I could have easily stayed in my room and not bothered going out! Having thought about various options, I headed over to the Jam Factory to see what that was like. Sad to say, that there is virtually nothing there anymore. I had heard and read that it was a great place to spend some time combined with some potential for interesting shopping. Not so much anymore. The cafe and bookshop are great (well, the bookshop looks great - lots of interesting titles but all in Thai so nothing for me) but that is all there really is now. Covid seems to have hit hard. I wandered over to IconSiam which 5 min walk. Much quieter than my last visit two years ago. The food market was as tempting as it was last time, but i had filled up on breakfast so wasn't really in the mood for more food. On a recommendation I headed over to Kathmandu Photo Gallery. What a fantastic little place. I did not know Manit Sriwanichpoom's work before going to his gallery. I really liked it and wanted to buy one of his books that was on display. Unfortunately, it was the only copy of the volume that they had in stock and they wouldn't sell it to me. I will certainly be looking him up and seeing what else I can find out about him. Again, on recommendations, I headed to another shop that was close, The House of Chao. Very disappointing. It is an antique shop but the object in there were not that special and inflated prices in my opinion. The day was not turning out as I had hoped. Two of three recommendations were pretty duff. In the case of the Jam Factory, I am sure that pre-Covid there would have been more of interest. I really wasn't feeling any appetite for boy hook-ups. I headed back to the hotel, had a shower (it was really humid today and when the Thais seem to be feeling it as well, it must be pretty full on) and flopped on the bed to get some sleep. I didn't really sleep, but after an hour I switched on Grindr "just to see what was about"... Of course I ended up hooking up with a local (not a money boy) and had a very nice couple of hours testing out the bed in the new room. Grindr is proving really good for me. So much so, that I haven't bothered with the clubs tonight. After working up an appetite I headed over to Mango Tree for dinner. I knew I should have known better when the waiter asked if "I liked a bit of spice?", which I do - I can handle a bit of chilli heat. This nearly blew my head off. I really enjoyed it, but it was very spicy! The waiter was very cute and got a red note for his attentions. Now to bed, more soon.

I stayed at the Banyan Tree five years ago for two nights, to experience a top hotel in Bkk. It’s a very impressive place deserving at least a 4* rating. I had arrived on a motor bike taxi which prompted the door man to ask for confirmation that I had a reservation. My junior suite was on a high floor with a great view of the city. I used the swimming pool which was also on a high floor which I enjoyed. I was a little nervous when arriving back by Tuk tuk with an offed boy, but there was no problem at reception, although I got a few stares from farang couples making my way to the elevator with him. I cannot recall what I paid for the room but I recall that breakfast was the most expensive one I’ve ever had in Thailand. It’s close to Lumpini Park which was a plus as I was into jogging at the time. After checking out I used the complimentary tuk tuk to take me to the nearest sky train station. My next hotel during that trip was the Zing Resort in Pattaya where the room charge would have been a fraction of that at the Banyan Tree.

This is my third night in the Banyan Tree and all is going pretty well. A few minor niggles, the internet is not so great in my room. It is ok, but by the bed it can be very weak. I have had a few guys over to the room now and not one raised eyebrow or withering look. All my hookups have been on Grindr so far. The breakfast here as @Travellerdave mentions is fantastic. My experience of high end hotels is limited but I have been to a few and this breakfast is by far the best. When compared to the UK it is miles ahead, this is something you might actually want to pay for. I don't recall exactly how much it cost as the deal I got was so good I didn't pay attention to the details of the price breakdown. The package I have also has Club Lounge access. The actual lounge is still closed, they have not re-opened it yet after Covid outbreak. I can still have the drinks and snacks as per the Club package but they are now served in the lobby bar area. The Club access also provides you with afternoon tea (essentially canapes) and early evening snacks (more canapes). Both sets of canapes were very good, including a scallop dish, couscous, a braised beef amuse bouche, patatas bravas, and some miniature sweet pastries. At these times, the lobby gets as busy as I have seen the hotel (still not heaving), but there is a decent throng of people. I think I would have got more out of the Club package if the lounge had been open. I think the dedicated area would have made a difference and have had a calmer ambience. It is all a bit transitory with guests checking in and leaving. The Banyan Tree is billed as a 5* hotel and whilst it is very, very good, I think it has probably been outclassed now by some of the newer kids on the block – W, and So Sofitel. It is certainly not as glitzy as those venues. I might be a bit unfair to compare them in this way. Certainly, the service has been excellent and the room I am in looks to have been recently renovated. It may also be that when some venues in the hotel open up there will be more to it. There are 4 or 5 restaurants on site and the sky bar, which I visited this evening. I have not eaten here other than breakfast, mainly due to the prices. They are not exorbitant, but I have done very well with some of the recommendations provided on this forum for a fraction of the cost. I have to say the sky bar is pretty special and it has pretty special prices to match, but you are paying for the view and the night skyline is pretty fantastic. Would I stay here again? If I got a repeat of the deal I am on, then yes. Otherwise, as is my butterfly nature, I might try somewhere else. You won’t go wrong if you do decide to stay here though. There is a really cute waiter I have my on in case it transpires he is available…. I think it is a forlorn hope however. The guy I met yesterday came back over for a repeat session. I am usually more of a butterfly but it was good yesterday so thought I would go back to the well.... it was still really good and two climaxes later, we went our separate ways. He really is very cute. Thai guy who has been in the hotel trade for years it seems, working all over. He has a very small frame with tiny hands – about half the size of mine! I have always loved small guys with big dicks and he didn’t disappoint. I headed over to the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. Some nice things in there. An interesting exhibition on heritage architecture in the city and how much of it is being lost with the new developments. Then over to Central Embassy with a specific mission to check out the Paul Smith store. I was curious to know if it would be any cheaper than back in the UK, it wasn’t so left empty handed. Then back to the hotel for a meeting with Nut and a massage. He was great and I will be surprised if I don’t ask him over again before I leave. He did pour the oil on me though which I know @vinapuwould disapprove of – he didn’t drench me in the stuff though. He had quoted 1500 bht (including tip) to come to my hotel and I was very happy to pay him 2000 bht. Given that another guy on Grindr wanted 4000 bht (!) I thought Nut was extremely good value. He works in a spa massage place in the Silom Complex, I can’t remember the exact name, but he said that it was mainly local Thai guys that went there so it was not suffering as much as those places that relied on the tourist trade. I did enquire, using @vinapu's technique of asking him to select a partner to provide a 4 hands massage. He said he would but only if it was just a massage. He couldn’t do sex stuff if there was another boy involved. Fair enough I suppose. Following recommendation from @tm_nycI went to Somtum Der for some dinner. Excellent. And then to answer @z909 call I walked over to check out Hot Male. It was about 9pm at this point. 7/8 guys on stage. Well not on stage as I was the only customer in the place. As soon as I came in the door they all leapt onto stage to present themselves. They said that there was a show at 10.30pm and that they were shutting at midnight. I didn’t stay. On to Fresh Boys and a similar tale. There may have been two customers in there but it was difficult to tell. They were on their phones but sat at the back like they could have been customers and I didn’t really pay them attention – I think they were young ish so may have been extra boys? The boys (again 7/8) were already on stage when I entered the venue though so perhaps they were customers. I was told the show starts at 10pm and again they were closing at midnight. Drinks were 350 bht which felt pricy and back to regular cost for what was on offer so didn’t hang around. In both venues, the boys were in jeans but bare chested. Closed the night with a couple of cocktails in the Sky Bar back at Banyan Tree. I might yet check out Grindr but I think I am done for the night. Tomorrow I want to head over to Warehouse 30 and go to the night market at Talad Rod Fai. Depending on how things work out I might check out Hot Male and Fresh Boys again tomorrow. Now that I am back in my room I kind of wish they were still open as I am feeling in the mood for it now. It has been a busy day though and I can’t complain – 3 loads shot today is probably quite enough.

From The Nation Tourism Ministry wants PCR tests for tourists scrapped from May 1 The Tourism and Sports Ministry will ask the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to cancel mandatory PCR testing for foreign tourists and replace them with ATK tests from May. Under the move, tourists would no longer face the expense of a PCR test and mandatory first night’s stay in an SHA+ hotel. “We expect the move to be approved and implemented from May 1 onward, provided that there is no surge in new infections and Covid-19 deaths during and after Songkran,” Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said. He added that the “acceptable” limit is 60,000 daily infections – including those who test positive via ATKs – and 100 fatalities. The ministry last week unveiled a plan to scrap the Thailand Pass requirement for incoming travellers from June 1 in a bid to boost tourist arrivals. Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said.

I have finally made it back to BKK! It is two years since I was here last, my first time in the city, and I have had to cancel the trip at least twice during that period because of Covid. I long debated whether i would come this time with all the restrictions still in place and the danger of testing positive and ending up in a hospital for 10 days! I arrived at 5am this morning, was in my room and tested by 6.30am. The test results came back all clear at 1.30pm. Not a bad turnaround I suppose. In June last year I picked up an amazing flight deal which worked out at 50% of the normal price of return Premium Economy with Swiss. It turns out that the tickets were in fact Business Class, so probably only about 20% of the usual cost. Swiss Business is not the best in the world, but still comes with a lie flat bad so it was plenty good enough for me, that and kick starting the holiday with very many glasses of champagne, there are worse ways to begin a trip. I have done a similar flight a few years ago to Vietnam and the experience was a smooth as it was then. A short hop from London Heathrow to Zurich and then the 10h30 flight to BKK. I was glad that I had printed off all the documentation - Thai Pass, Pre-departure PCR test certificate, Vaccine certificate, Hotel booking, Health Insurance cover note, as they were scrutinised at 5 different points along the route. And I mean scrutinised! At each point the documents were really looked at to make sure they all checked out. I was a little nervous because whilst I had timed everything within the rules, my pre departure test was right on the line. I could see the check in guy at Heathrow doing the maths in his head.... When I booked the flights, I also found a stunning deal for the Banyan Tree. Whilst the first night is in their "basic" room for the Day 1 test, I was able to upgrade the room for a fraction of the cost. For the week it is working out at about 50% of its usual price. The Day Test here was more expensive than elsewhere, but the service I have had has been extremely efficient. I have now had the all clear and am free to go about my business.... And get to business I have. I just had a guy from Grindr come over which was fun. I am thinking about heading over to Silom to get a massage at Paradis. A boy from there has been messaging me since I opened up Grindr. They don't appear to have had any customers today. I will wander over soon to do my bit for the local economy. After that, I think I will visit @vinapurecommended 5* eating experience and then, depending on the time, check out what the scene is like and what is open. That is, as long as the jet lag doesn't hit hard. I have had quite an exhausting day already.....

Yes, it's like they are pretending that it's still early 2021, when Covid was totally under control in Thailand & their biggest concern was imported cases.

I loved that.....not just the stares from the falang couples but the response of the of the door man to your arrival on a motor-cy taxi. It's good to know that the snobbery for which my country is notorious also exists in Thailand.

I understand the Jam Factory was used as the setting for the Thai Series "Bite Me". They built an entirly new Kitchen for the series, then tore it out after the series was finished. Very strange...

Hi, Sharm was totally random I was there with a friend and really not looking. The guy selling all the oils/perfumes in the local shop offered some massage oil for sale, I said I didn’t have anyone to give me a massage and he locked the door, pulled down the shutter and told me to lie down…. Job done. Another in sharm was taxi driver outside hotel, told him I was just walking to shop 100yds away then he kept running his crotch and asked me to jump in, I did and 5 mins later Job done! Hurghada was just as random, young beautiful boy on boat trip kept flirting when he seen me looking at him (probably a bit too much) sort of flashed himself at the bar when he was serving me a drink, half hour later sucked him dry on the boat in the toilet when about 40 others were sunbathing outside, risky but worth it. Everyone in shop when alone is up for grabs if you get the vibe and I usually did.

It just seems a bit mad. There is no-one in these places and the streets are pretty dead. I would have stayed and gawked at the eye candy for a while and with some company... who knows. But when I can get pretty much whatever, whenever, and for free on Grindr without trying, why would you spend that amount? But even then - the eye candy is much diminished when they are all in jeans.... I might go back tomorrow if i am in the mood (or, as unlikely as it currently seems to be the case, drawing a blank on grindr). Sometimes it is nice to have a pro come over.

I was asking about 5 star hotels, not 3 star. I am a snob.😁

Can anyone tell me why the scrapping of Tourists PCR Tests is dependant on a Local surge of infections during Songkran? I see no correlation at all.

Most hotels in the silom neigborhood are very gay and adult friendly, W bangkok included. I once stayed at a 3 star hotel near Asok terminal and had a boy comes to my room, and the reception did call me when he arrived, and call me again when he left. It was awkward at first since most hotel in silom i usually went to my room together with the boy, but its actually done for our safety.

I heard W hotel worldwide is the only five star hotel with a "kinky" vibe. Perhaps you can try it out and let us know.

I once wandered into a Rolex shop in Bangkok. I was dressed for the climate in a pair of shorts and a short-sleeve shirt. I was wearing a pair of Nikes. There were more shop assistants than customers but I was completely ignored. No-one made eye contact me so after a while I asked for assistance. One guy looked me up and down, decided I couldn't afford to buy a Rolex and turned away. So snobbery is alive and well in Bangkok, especially in some stores in Siam Paragon shopping centre. Not only do I feel uncomfortable, the guy I'm with also feels embarrassed, especially if we are sharing an elevator. That is why I prefer gay or gay - friendly hotels.

I just checked again for the promised English version of the "PC-COVID" platform described in the above article. It does not appear to be available. Comments of some international users who've attempted to complete the Vietnamese version report numerous problems with the Android app.

Alejo is fluent in English and very friendly -- almost to a fault. Great dick and knows how to use it. Randy Junior was too good to pass up and he was a hit at the OS Mirador club when we went -- did I just give away too much info? Honestly he was sexual from start to end which is exactly what I paid for -- also an insatiable bottom. Andrês I consider a friend and a very decent person. Should I state here that I highly recommend? On the question of payment, that is a Colombian thing. For some that is business. You will still encounter others for whom this is una verguenza. So steer yourself accordingly.

I hope that you get all you want and more in SDQ. Last time I was through town in 2015, there was a local legend named "Miguel" that hangs out at Paco's in the late afternoon/early evening -- often with his wife and two kids. Miguel is a pro through and through (his wife knows and approves) and his 27cm dick should leave you satisfied. Caveat he charges US prices--you have been warned and worth every penny. On the Ezequiel front, I just wanted to say that his network of boys is just a value-add service and is not his core business. If you want to rent a boat and go to secluded, private islands and beaches, my boy has you covered. But providing escorts to customers is just a side hustle and not core to his business. Word to the wise, Ezequiel will do his best, but that is not really what he is about. Side note, Ezequiel does make for some damn fine Dominican eye-candy. If you are feeling adventurous, you may want to head over to the Avenida Venezuela (east side of Santo Domingo) and the dozens of bachata and disco clubs found there. Your Grindr account should light up like a Christmas tree as many locals choose this locale as their night out spot of choice. There is an excellent selection of "straight" dick to be found there. When I started this post about PC I was looking for updated info and am amazed how many others have input on the scene. Would love to start another about Samana, which is a whoooooole other vibe and deserves more awareness/discussion.

I'm back home now. Wish we could have met though. Have fun.

After our bus developed engine trouble, delaying arriving in SDQ by over an hour, I was looking forward to hearing from Grindr boys. As we approached the city, a trickle of alerts and a few with dick pics, hit my inbox. About 25 have pinged me and the guy with the best BBC included his fee of 3000RD in his messages. Just haven't got the energy to engage with him or of them, or check out Cine Lido or Marlowe's. Despite the downpour, headed to El Conde café and the only available table near an electrical outlet was next to a black dude built like a brick shit house. My little white dick reacted! Yes, it was Manny in a tight bright orange shirt , his pecs molded for worship, his eraser thick nipples pushing against the fabric. Damn, sure want to service him! We chatted about hiring a dude and said my energy would return tomorrow. Told him I want inches to expand my throat and he promised to send pics. Manny's fee is 3000RD and it's worth it. He's vetted the dudes, they won't pull any crap knowing they'll have to deal with him if they do, and he brings them to my Airbnb. Finally, lots of hunky eye candy strolling now that the rain has stopped and two tourist police sure like tight uniform shirts.

If you are in SDQ for a few days, would like to grab a cafe con leche with you. Btw, I was getting alerts from Grindr boys as our bus got close to the city. Let's meet up! Glad I didn't pay Ezekiel his fee and the promise of BBC.

I guess we are going to have to consider renaming it Punter Canta, or the wordier ‘Can’t get the tip of the cane let alone the cane’.

Just left Punta cana and I feel the same way. Even Ezekiel didn't come through with the dick he promised. Was so happy to leave for Santo domingo. The minute I arrived the boys were nipping at my heels. Video posted to my twitter page. This guy is my new Dominican husband. @blaksuperman2 on twitter

I will be landing in Medellin on April 8th. Try to be around! I will stay up to the 17th.

https://ilikepinga.com/2022/03/05/medellin-escorts/

I would be the last person on this forum to tell you off, being a chronic overtipper myself. If a boy brings you so much pleasure that you want to treat him well and give him some joy in return, it is completely worth it in my opinion. And I think while you were generous, you hardly overpaid- 5000 for 12 hours of enjoyment sounds very fair to me. I have tipped similarly flr boys I really like for “medium time” as I call it (5-6 hours, we bar hop, eat, before hitting the hotel. I prefer not to have them stay over so I can catch some quality sleep). And I know one of the models gets paid into five figures for long time. Though as you’ve just established, a regular boy may be better company!

Which model was this? Three of them drive. Although I think I can guess...echoes of vinapu’s travel report, though with a different ending.

So, in summation, you spent a lot less money and had a vastly better time with an "ordinary" boy than with one of the hyped up models. Correct?

Just so you know... Agoda is part of booking.com and Expedia owns hotels.com None are independent any longer!!!

Personally I've stopped using Agoda too. Had a couple of incidents, and their customer service wasn't up to standard.

I shower before I go out. And as going out does not involve sweating, I can go directly to bed when I come back with someone. I will leave it to the boy if he wants to shower or not. I prefer directly to bed. I like warm and dry skin, and after shower my or the boy's skin is cold and wet and it needs time to get warm and dry. These numbers are high. I do not tip at all, but if you have to tip staff that provided non-sexual service, I think 20 THB is well received and 100 is over the top. I tip 100 to boys I have to sit with me in Pattaya, in addition to buying them a drink, and that is well received (but considering there are many high spenders in Bangkok, 100 might be looked down in Bangkok for having a boy sit with you)

Absolutely! I have a policy of ordering one drink per bar, regardless if the visit is 30 minutes (my average) or 3 hours (record).