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@Londoner & @HornyOne they're remodeling the reception and supposedly going to re-open the coffee shop, so they have a sign saying excuse the noise and appearance until Nov 7th. Not sure who Dom is but no real long timers working here, except maybe some of housekeeping. I Still like this hotel, comfortable bed, clean sheets/towels, cold a/c, location and price ranges from small cheap to roof suites. I paid $25usd net per night. Last night Boyztown was pretty dead, I went to Dreamboys and the mamasan outside said they only had 7 boys ....Xboys didn't look much better, so I went to Toy Boys. There was a papasan that says he's worked there 20 yrs Joe, but don't remember ever seeing him, was super nice and helpful. There were about 6 guys that I liked there, they had at least 20 guys working. He helped me eliminate a few by going over my preferences, but laughingly told me there are no big cocks there, lol I told him as long as it's hard and have power, that's ok too 🙄 The one he was recommending the most, got called over by a customer, and ultimately offed ...typical story. SO I took a guy from Cambodia, although his English was very limited he was good, although will not be a repeat for me....no chemistry. Soda 240thb Off fee 500 thb Min fee 1500 thb Tip papasan 200 thb $72usd, was worth it...we went to a bar between the sois and he had a beer there, was cheap. @vinapu you know the place where arm from dreamboys likes to hang out, he's out of town btw. But back to the room, I go to sleep pretty late so noise doesn't bother me and I can't imagine there being much noise with as dead as it is out here, maybe that will change over the weekend or by the time you come.

Well as some of you may remember I posted that I had several messages last week from guys who say they're not money boys and I was sceptical I have met 2 so far ,this guy I met last night and later I will tell you about another one But I did bite to the bullet and meet up with a 24yo uni student last night who is half farang half Thai so has that "Mediterranean " type face with white skin We met in a Japanese bar and his English is obviously 100% with his father who apparently is a farang . He told me his life story and he was one of those guys who will non stop talk about all their success in life etc etc and of course I listened as I wanted to suck his cock and praised him for getting a master's degree and listened attentively to the problems he was having as his farang Dad made him go to work part time during Uni and he even God Forbid made him work part time as a waiter in a restaurant!😮and all my Uni friends saw me !!!! I said that's a travesty!😭 He was certainly a spoilt child and was angry his dad was not buying him tickets to Japan to be with his friends and even wanted him to work "My dad said he worked through uni and wants me to do the same ! Anyway Japanese bar ended up being 1500 B but who can complain , I ended having to go back to my hotel because I forgot my mobile phone earlier so off we walk By this stage he was a little drunk as he had consumed 3 of those coloured Japanese beers Anyway back in the hotel room ,he put his arm around me and things went from there , kissing me , when j finally got his pants down he became dominsnt I like kissing but I don't like guys slobber in my mouth especially with alcohol breath "Kiss my cock " he said as he pushed me into my knees as I looked up at him And believe me at my age it's not easy to be on your knees I looked to see a massive cock ,you would never think a young man with a swimmers type body would have such a massive cock !🥒 "Kiss it " he said standing over me 💋 "Look up at me ! He demanded I never heard of any guys wanting their cocks "kissed " so it was kinda weird to me that he wanted it kissed rather than sucked . I kissed it bobbing my head up & down looking up at him as he laughed "kiss it Daddy" 😂 The pain from my knees was getting too much before I said let's get on the bed , He bent over the bed and spread his smooth white butt cheeks ,turning his head to look down on my then grabbed my head forced it into his smooth ass crack ,my whole face was inside Please lick my asshole 🍑,he demanded I put my tongue right in licking his young boyhole ,he was smooth and hairless , I prodded my tongue around his boy anus "Lick my ass Daddy ! Lick my ass Daddy he was wailing as I done my best at my age to lick fast & furious , I was actually sweating as I was going that fast to please him I Put my hands between his legs to feel his cock was steel like hard from the other side Suddenly he turns around and says Im going to fuck your ass The first thing he did was reach for the condom I put on the side drawer which I was disappointed,I had unpacked my bag earlier that day and had put it on the side drawer beside the bed , usually as I'm on Prep I don't like condoms ,why I put it there I don't know ! I prefer he cum in my ass ,but anyway he did put the condom on which he couldn't fit then said peculiarly,his cock goes soft if he puts a condom on so takes it off and I put lube on. Now I'm thinking how an I going to take this cock "You like big young cock don't you Daddy? "My cock is so big "🥒😲he said excitingly , His eyes were like glazed😳 as he looked at me sort of like a sneaky smile like he was a sadist , " this cock will fill you up ! "It will tear your ass ! He said with a wry smile It wasn't something I wanted to hear ,but nevertheless I couldn't back out so I smiled "yes I said pretending that I wanted it 😳😲 My excitement started to wane as I'm thinking I won't be able to fit that in that big weapon🥒😳 I had popper to also in the side drawer but I rarely use it as it's got health complication But I reached for it and took a sniff ,I then bent over the bed ,ass in the air In reality I should of took the popper to the bed with me and sniffed it whilst he was fucking me ,I'm not sure if that makes a difference?🤨 As I felt him penetrate me , the pain as he pushed it in ,I started to actually sweat as I pretended to love it ,oh yes oh yes I said as I was counting beads of sweat on my forehead with the pain "Does it feel good Daddy ? Yes I shouted as my ass was in the air and my head face down on the bed trying not to show discomfort Slow Slow I shouted back to him Go slow He then pushed it in ,the pain was high but once he got it in he started to go berserk slamming me ,I could feel his big balls banging against my ass crack as he parted my fat ass cheeks I had to pretend to love it but actually I was in a little pain😀 Wweirdly he started shouting " I hate Daddies ! as he was slamming my fat wrinkled ass from behind ,adding to the pain was him slapping my ass cheeks I'm thinking here I have a 24 yo stud fucking my old asshole and im wanting it to end soon 😮😮 "Bad daddy 😀bad daddy ,bad daddy he shouted as he slammed my ass and spanked it He then took it out and I'm thinking he has cum and was relieved 😁 "I haven't finished he said as he put it in a second time 😲,this time wasnt too much painful as he pushed it in 🥒 He started going fast ,I could feel his cock hitting my prostate as I'm thinking how long now it's wasn't the most enjoyable but obviously I had to act like I enjoyed it Too big cocks to me aren't enjoyable "You love young cock don't you Daddy?👦 Your a bad daddy ,bad daddy , 🤬 With a all mighty groan I could actually feel his cum hit my prostate as he filled me right up 💦💦💦 He groaned and then leaned his full body weight on me, cock still inside He took it out and cum still dripping Now after we washed he said did you enjoy that ?😮 Anyway I'm thinking just like Pattaya is he is going to ask for money here in Bangkok But no he didn't mention it and said he was going back to Silom shopping centre to get his car? 🚗 I'm thinking to say to get a taxi as your drunk or on drugs either way but I'm thinking it's not my place to be the same as his strict daddy so j just laughed with him about it I don't mention money and he didnt💲💲 And we promised to catch up Well he was drunk so I will let him sober up and see if he calls me 📞

Today by chance I found this a spot on You Tube which may be of interest of fans of Former Madrid Tavern in Patpong ( now in Charoen Krung soi 49) as there are substantial parts devoted to bar's history including an interview with Jenny , daughter of original owner, who is familiar face to those visiting Madrid in it's new location is soi 49

Met up with @floridarob at Ambience this evening. As he mentioned previously bit of building works going on next to reception, had a quick guided tour and looks a nice clean and budget friendly location. Headed to Nano's CheeseSteaks and Burgers in Soi LK Pavilion for some pre alcohol soakage. Both had CheeseSteaks, first one I've ever had, and would definitely recommend. All freshly made on the premises, beef is Australian Ribeye. Next headed across to Nice Boys, 20 boys on offer according to the Mamasan, however only counted 9! One other customer present sandwiched by two boys, so 7 on stage trying to grab our attention, despite video (mobile) and White-Sachet stimulation, none rose to the occasion. Sizes on the Thai average scale, with one obvious silicon job, certainly nothing to write home about from my opinion. Bit of an international crowd whilst we were there, couple of Japanese, 1 Korean and 3 European types came and went. Spent our time giving descriptive names to the boys on stage to help pass the time. Weird eyes was @floridarob's favourite, however complete lack of hardness and power, despite some chemical stimulation, curtailed any possible encounter so forced us to head over to XBoys to catch the 23:00 show. Arrived just as the show started to a packed house, with the only seats left being on the front row at the shower end. The MC kept the commentary in English due to the type clientele present. Sound system needs some work, as was mostly distortion. Found the show more entertaining than over at XBoys or when I was at DJ Station in Silom a couple of weeks ago. Simulated anal, breakdancing, a singing Diva (actually miming), hard dick bongo playing, big dick mini golf, dancing, massage of Top became Bottom, big dick parade, Who's the Thai father, mutual shower and actual anal. Plenty to entertain everyone. For 300THB and a drink, excellent value for money. Stayed put after the show drinking and talking, which got the boys on stage all excited, to the point they put on a private display trying for our effection. Me colleague inquired into one of the dancers, however what followed bordered on comical in terms of excuses. Sorry he's taking a shower, sorry he's on the phone to Bangkok, sorry he's busy, sorry he's speaking to someone. All that was missing was, Sorry he's had to rush home as his Water Buffalo is sick. Turns out he's the only one who's not offerable. One of the waiter staff took a fancy to my packet of snouts, so went outside and sat on the benches for a cough & a drag and whiled away a good hour and a half talking and being entertained by the boys on their breaks. Definitely a place to revisit. Got the Line of the waiter for the future. A cracking good fun and enjoyable evening. Thanks @floridarob.

because nobody wants to wait till year 29, not sure if 2029 or 2129

hahaha Dr. Vinapu hasn't spoken to my medical doctor. If you want a properly working dick after working a job for too many years that stressed me out to no end where I totally ignored to take care of my body, lost control of my left eye, and with very high blood pressure - my cock stopped working. So, the sacrifice that I make today is so that I can have many JJs tomorrow :>)) And that is an sacrifice (following doctor's orders) that I am willing to make :>)) Because a retirement without good sex would cause me to join the PFC .....

I met a guy at Chance Shin-Okubo. Their apartment was decent. Unfortunately chemistry was lacking with the guy I selected. Everything was prearranged via email so I don't know if it qualifies as a "brothel" exactly. This guy spoke no English and I speak no Japanese. But the international language of love is the same. As I mentioned in the other thread I met a very sweet guy from Topboy. He spoke English well. Generally I think there's no issue with foreigners or age. They're providing a service to older men in general. Some of them do say that the guy can refuse anal if you're too big. I'm in Osaka at the moment. Met a totally sweet boy from DG last night. Their place was easy to find. I think they qualify more as a traditional brothel. You can apparently walk in and choose an available guy. But I prebooked. He was exactly what I was looking for. Totally adorable little guy. Very cuddly. We spent our full 90 minutes together. Overall I'm enjoying Osaka more than Tokyo. It's got a more laid back vibe and it just seems more manageable. Lots of narrow, one way streets. It feels more youthful and a little but grungy. I was in Kyoto for a couple of days. Lots of students there so I suppose you might be able to meet some one on an app. I think I will plan to spend more time in Kyoto and Osaka next time. Sadly the weather was not great the past couple of weeks.

Thanks for posting. Makes me wonder now what became of the contents of Patpong Museum which has also since closed. I walk past the old Madrid daily and cannot do so without staring at the shop front that still exits. Just last week I saw a young western couple taking a selfie in front of it.

Yes , I know that bar. Long time it's space was occupied by boy bar called Vassa. I think it's old sign may be still hanging over mutilated by time and elements. I was told in August Arm is in Phuket, he likes that bar because owner is his friend, we had few dinks there. Definitely he is great guy with great body and quite a character. He is one who told me I'm boring , hurting my ego so much that I asked him for another long time right away and his answer was " of course , why not?"

Tell that to straight men especially in conservative societies. To get pussy, they have to commit to lifelong marriage.

This map should help. https://shamelessmacktwo.travel.blog/2023/12/14/map-of-pattayaland-area-december-2023/

Relax , I have it on very good authority- one of our members who rarely contributes here but used their services recently more than once, that if you tell them you foreigner they will easily let you to give massage fee to the boy. One of 5 hotels they offer is Suriwongse Hotel , one right by Moonlight bar. From what I know boys may be willing to come to your room instead if your hotel is nearby.

You did right thing. As soon as I noticed that long commute starts eating too much of my precious time and becomes too tiring I did the same even if I loved my job , my clients and knew it will be blow to my finances. Now I pass my former office and don't even look up to see my former window. And as a bonus I know that my job and desk went to somebody who just lost another job so win-win situation

my numbers as I have few comments 1/ I rarely talk even to my own doctor. 2/ we work that hard to have that bright future and when she arrives it turns out full of doctor appointments, worries about hanging dick or tits reaching the knees as well as low interest rates and looming, perish the thought repeat Trump presidency owing to idiocy of American voters. I rather have nice today than such ' bright ' future 3/ as somebody wise noticed ( thus obviously not me ) , longer we wait for that tomorrow , shorter it will be. as tomorrow I'm flying out to attend my best friend funeral whose life long dream was to sail around Mediterranean but it always was put away because of rain , shine, winter, summer, dog to walk, flowers to water and so on when I hear " tomorrow" , I shiver 4/ PFC=Pattaya Flying Club, we already had recently SK read as South Korea instead of Saphan Kwai I decided to clear the water 5/ as conclusion , book an appointment with desired JJ ASAP, cancel, all those tortures, go to Bkk for THAT AND ONLY important appointment and upon returning home please report your findings here.

They have transitioned from an incall to an outcall kind of service. You select the boy, then choose the hotel from their preselected hotels and then you arrive there and the boy is already there and the hotel room is already paid for. The hotels are not far out. You pay tip to boy directly. However, you need to pay a deposit which can be a pain if you don’t have a Thai bank account. Otherwise you need to convince the manager to accept that the boy will take the money for the room also.

@Raposa did you get to play with JJ yet ? if yes - happy ?

For those of you wishing to have a look at JJ in action. Please have a look at his profile on X. For those of you who have quit X, due to Elon Musk. Sorry… https://x.com/payu_1998?s=21&t=SsPuhwR7PT9SKfSlpkJZOA

Ha ha I did walk and regretted it

BANGKOK — One Bangkok, Thailand’s most ambitious integrated district development project, officially launched on October 25, 2024 marking a significant milestone in the country’s real estate and urban development sector. The mixed-use complex, representing one of the largest private sector property developments in Thailand, aims to establish itself as a crucial business and lifestyle hub in Bangkok’s central business district. The 1.2 billion baht launch event attracted key stakeholders from both public and private sectors, signaling the project’s strategic importance to Thailand’s economic landscape. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/business/2024/10/25/one-bangkok-opens-marking-new-era-in-thai-property-development/

And walking!

Living in the time of Trump, this is feel good story of the week even if the final paragraph is a downer. From Thai PBS World The Thai cabinet decided today to grant Thai citizenship to about 483,000 migrants who have been living in Thailand since 1984 and children born in Thailand to parents in ethnic minority groups. Spokesman for the prime minister’s office, Jirayu Huangsap, said today that, since these documented migrant workers have been working in Thailand for a long time, the cabinet feels that it is appropriate to grant them Thai citizenship, so they can travel freely and still beneficially contribute to the development of the Thai economy. He said that the Ministry of Interior will issue regulations within 60 days for the implementation of today’s cabinet decision. The first group to benefit from the decision comprises about 120,000 migrants who have lived and worked in Thailand between 1984 and 1999. The second group comprises 215,000 migrants living in the country between 2005 and 2011. The third group comprises about 29,000 children born to ethnic minority parents in Thailand and the fourth group comprises about 113,000 children born to parents who are members of an undocumented minority. Chirayu noted, however, that it could take as long as 44 years to process all those applications for Thai citizenship.

@reader how ironic. I learned what the word "fluffer" meant when I went to the Gay Games that were held in Amsterdam in 1998 - my first trip ever to Europe to support Team Colorado. Afterwards, I toured Europe, with a stop in Prague, at the famous bar = DRAKE (then owned my William Higgins). It was at DRAKE that you could "rent" a room where your chosen famous porn star would join you in said room, after paying the bartender the then equivalent $100 USD for 1 hour. I was so young and horny back then that I already shot my load within 10 minutes with this super sexy Czech porn star. He said to me, what do you want to do for the remaining 50 minutes? I said, please let me interview you (as I had secret desires to also be in the porn industry). He told me a story of envy about when they had to make porn films with American porn stars --> in that said USA porn stars came equipped with their personal "fluffers". The European porn industry had no such equivalent - they had to make themselves hard via self masturbation. I replied - what is a fluffer? He said the sexy guy who will drop to his knees to blow the porn star before he needs to go onto the set to perform. In that moment I knew what role that I wanted in the porn industry --> but unfortunately, @reader was always on his knees before I could even start to kneel down 😪😢

So the other guy I met was yesterday afternoon before the guy above He was a Thai guy 28yo says he was in marketing who met me in a Thai bar At first I liked him ,he was quite good at English with firm gym toned body tanned skin , biceps 💪and I wanted to take him back to the room. He starts talking about DJ station apparently it's a Bangkok disco and we should go there Thursday night etc etc Anyway of course I agreed just to get him back to my room. We had been there like an hour before a "friend" arrived who shared our jug of beer 🍺 🍻 The friend was quite good looking dark skin ,smooth complex wearing nice white expensive type clothes , designer brand He says he was 33yo and I tried to make conversation with him but I think he pretends not to understand so I didn't like that ,he kept saying "what ? What ? Everytime I tried to say something Next his friend orders in Thai shrimps I could actually understand that, and being a little peeved by his (friends) arrogant behaviour I cut into the conversation and said to the waiter ,no just a plate of French fries will do !🍟 The looks on both their faces especially his friends was shock 😲 Anyway we ordered another jug of beer ,his friend wanted wine 🍷 I said no "We should try the wine said the original boy I suppose to meet by himself! Now only the boy I met was very nice to me and I wanted his cock but I think it was arrogant to invite his friend WITHOUT telling me And his friend pretends not to speak english Anyway we are drinking away I got a bit drunk and I asked his friend if he has a big cock? I'm thinking fuck I'm paying for their beer and food ,what am I going to get ? His friend sort of gives me a 🙁 ☹️ Frown upon me saying that Anyway I'm sitting here with them two , the original boy ( muscle guy) who I come to meet says his friend is still hungry and his friend looks at me with a look of pity I'm thinking fuck I could of paid a money boy rather than go through all.this ,Its fun but I don't like to be used 🥴 I'm thinking I should say something to see if I am being used Without even thinking I say to the boy and his friend,"do you guys want to come back to my hotel room for a 3some ? They laugh obviously thinking im joking 😳 I said it again but more serious They tried to divert my conversation,so you like big cock ? Yes I said just to see his reaction ,can we go now ? Can you come back to my room for sex ? The friend who didn't speak english is frowning and the other guy says yes we can come back to your room but maybe after DJ station disco tonight we go ! I'm thinking fuck this I'm being used I pretend to look at my phone and said I have to go They both looked shocked The boy said I will contact you later The waiter was bringing over the plate of chips AND the shrimp I didn't order ! I said I didn't order that Anyway to cut a long story short I did end up paying for it and I left waving to them Last night before I met the other real boy this same one kept messaging me on what's app to go out to DJ station Hey we go to DJ station? Now guys this is not the boy that fucked me ,these are two DIFFERENT boys I met This is what you have to be careful of ,a guy invites you out ,next thing his friends are there and guess what your paying Ok I don't mind if the boy is nice conversation but someone turning up announced and keeps saying WHAT? WHAT? to me and don't like conversation but wants to eat & drink on my expense Then the guy has the nerve to message me to go to DJ station I'm not even getting a cock grope Now on the other hand if I was paying for everyone and they were very nice and not arrogant and wanted to fuck it may be different I don't even know what DJ Station is apparently a disco 🪩

and then alarm clock buzzed ? Glad to learn good people are having good fun ! Waiting for story about another guy Daddy mentioned

Would you prefer parsley, rosemary or thyme?

My experiences in Hong Kong in 2019 were so poor, both saunas and online, that I gave up and didn't even look for saunas or online when I went again in Apr2024. Considering I'm coming from or going to Thailand, I save my time and money for Thailand.

Indeed not very uplifting but at least there's hope for all those children living in legal limbo

I will volunteer to be one who applies it to young Asians who don’t want to get hands dirty. Since I am a slut, it’s all in my job description anyway.

Crazy eyes, lol We didn't go that far in so we could make the 11pm show at x-boys.....there's only so much marching we can do after the cheesesteaks, plus I'm a bottom, so winner wouldn't have had anything for me, I'm selfish 🤷‍♂️ If I've learned anything from @TotallyOz is don't give up, become a stalker until they give in 😇 But no match for a full unopened can of coke, took them by surprise on that one 😆

From Pattaya News Thinking about living and working in Thailand? In this video, our friends at Anglo Siam Legal cover everything you need to know about Thai visa and work permit options for expats and retirees.

who cares? more like trying to take over whole soi Boys in all three shops are handsome and word is, everyone has a cock

I promise to give said trip report in December. I truly appreciate all of your concerns and friendly valid recommendations. But, we need to remember that I am leaving Thailand in 2025 for more than 180 days to avoid the new Thai tax problem. So, I want to conclude my medical work plan with my known doctors here in Pattaya, instead of having to try to find doctors in The Philippines and Vietnam - when in these 2 countries I want to fulfill my objectives of: know that I already found the right solution for my dick problem, minimize my potential Thailand tax bill, determine if Jomtien is the proper place for me to continue to live for my retirement years, see if another retirement place like Jomtien (high rise condo living on the sea) exists in either The Philippines or Vietnam. So, I can squeeze a trip to BKK and JJ in December before I depart for The Philippines. p.s. I am truly sorry to hear that your best friend did not get to fulfill his dream to sail around the Mediterranean. Please note that I took early retirement with a reduced pension from my former job because I knew that the stress from that job was going to either kill me or cause me to have permanent health damage - so, I left and I moved to Thailand.

those youngsters are sooo impatient

too bad nobody invites me , lol

This is likely first, and perhaps really adding excitement to theming the typical nature of gay massage for pleasure. Mandel spa (considered a soft/super soft shop) is advertising a halloween themed massage. Check it out!

You mean Johan Paulik, right? The guys get upset when you don't get their stage names correct! 😆

Wow @Raposa - thanks for sharing this find with us. I took a look at his X profile and now I am even more interested to meet JJ. Unfortunately, it will have to wait until December when I will free myself up from the gym, TRT (testosterone replacement therapy), and ED Shockwave treatments. Hallelujah !! my reward will be a trip over to BKK to play with JJ.

No, there are three. One on Silom Rd. and two on Soi 6. Opps, Think I just gave Olddaddy another chuckle. 😉

no, it was not Lukas Ridgeton. For the life of me, I cannot remember his name - but back in the late 1990s I had a crush on this Czech porn star. He had jet black hair and was very sexy with the perfect cock - which I diligently fluffed for him. Maybe if I could see some photos of famous 1998 Czech porn stars I could remember who it was.

Rollins could have won in 2022 if Dems got out the vote. Rollins' campaign is trying to change that this time. Vote Blue Everyone vote!

This is the guys that fucked me Half Thai , half farang nice white skin ,skinny build ,big cock He didn't ask for money but I did pay the bill Now the Other boy I met in the Thai bar ,had he used his commonsense and played it slow he could of met me at that bar ALONE and then talked me into going to DJ station and THEN invited his friend BUT he took it too fast INVITED his friend on our first date 🙄🙄

He knew where it was ,not me This bar had coloured beers 🍻 I was so surprised had a cherry blossom beer

Careful @reader, they might offer you a job there to massage the masseur lol

Would be beneficial if they are still alive..........., anyway it's a step in the right direction

I will go there this Friday. 🎃

I am traveling regularly to Egypt for business. I am lucky since I am a fan of middle east men. Wherever you go in Cairo, there are so many men flirting with you, but so difficult to make closer contact. But there is a great place to connect with arab men and get a happy ending! The elevator in 5 star hotels! I have met so many men from Saudi Arabia,Kuwait, Sudan, Oman etc in the elevators The first question is always ¨where are you from¨? Then they touch the crotch, you smile and two minutes later they are making you happy in your room... Great experiences!

So you drink on your own in Cocka2?

Yeah, it's hard to imagine visiting Thailand without these iconic institutions! 😄 But here's the thing: if I go for the bar boy service during the day, that's dipping into my 'daytime fun' budget. Not that it means I’ll skip the nightlife—I’m still clocking in when the sun goes down! It's really the naughty massages that'll be competing and missing out on my Baht if I take the plunge with Option 3.

So I have been on the forum for sometime to collect tips / lessons learned from the different posts here, as well as refering to external resources. I thought it would be great just to share my observation on best practices in the forum. Hoping that this could be helpful for first timer gay visit to Bangkok. If you have anything else - feel free to add. A mandatory read it of course the Shameless Mack travel log - https://shamelessmacktwo.travel.blog/category/bangkok/. God bless his soul for being a faithful field reporter of his escapades in Bangkok with lots of charm and character. The forum here also contains many trip report which are written by forum veterans … (Vinapu and others) Massage Parlor Understand that there are different type of massage parlors. Not all massage parlors are created equal: Booking or not: Parlors along Silom area tend to operate on walk-ins (VCK Club, Arena massage) while Saphan Khwai operate on booking basis (KMAN, Phetboy, One, etc). You must have LINE on your phone and add individual massage parlors on LINE to make prior booking. From what I gather, the booking need not to be made too far in advance - a day or two before is probably sufficient Tipping: It is important to understand what is the minimum tips required for each shop. Whereas the massage parlor state a minimum tip of 1000 baht+ - this signals that some sex is included - if you are not sure and want to have an exact activity in mind, be sure to ask in advance. The common courtesy here is to tip above minimum (up to 50%+) if service received is good. General thai massage parlor: Some stores along Silom are just a general massage place (like Green Massage by way of example). Here there will be a negotiation with the masseur if you want additional service and what that entails Not all massage parlors have “happy ending”. For instance, Prime Massage is known for their quality massage and unlikely you’ll have happy ending here. Some men-oriented massage is targeted at high end of the market and will not have sex involved (e.g. Prestige massage, MSense Massage) comes to mind There are tons of massage shops out there - some are geared toward tourist with tried and true business model (VCK, Prince, Ssense, Gannymede, Arena) while some are geared toward local (KMan, Aura, One, etc). There are stores further out too that are just not in tourist area (Taywa, Master Gallery, etc). VCK club is likely the most famous shop among foreigners - I’ve heard that the service in this store has gone down with it being too mechanical. You’ll likely be in and out well below the time purchased If receiving masseur photos in advance, be cautioned that the photo has been enhanced in post-edit - just to keep expectations realistic. The profile of the masseur will often indicate HEIGHT/WEIGHT/ Orientation (Gay/Straight/Bisexual) / Tool size. Generally have cash ready for tips and to purchase the massage. Do not bring valuables or too much cash. Gogo Bar (The One, Dreamboy, Moonlight, etc) GoGo bar is another way (beside Massage parlor) that enable you to have an ‘encounter’. Each bar has its own forte and the reports by various forum members here describe the type of performers are there. Sometimes you can also check out their TikTok to see the lineup of guys there. There is typically en entrance fee (500 Baht+) that includes a drink The shows typically start late 10p+ During the show, you will have an opportunity to interact with ‘mamasan’ or ‘papasan’ to see which boy you are interested to take with you at the end of the night The best practice here it seems is to have a quick chat with the boy first (with mamasan/papasan help, or just wave at him). If you have a chat with the performer, then you need to buy him a drink and maybe a small tip like 100 baht (if you dont end up taking him) During the negotiation, the best practice is to ask how much is his service be depending on your preference (Short time - couple of hours, or Long time - until next day). This is to avoid surprise of tip amount at the end. If you absolutely need certain activity to be carried out, it also does not hurt to ask now I believe the rate for ST here is about 1500baht-2000baht whereas long term can be as much as 3000-3500baht. You will also need to pay a bar fine 500baht typically when you take the boy away If the boy end up leaving earlier than anticipated, you adjust the tip accordingly (advice per forum member here) Based on my guestimation, the time you will be able to take the boy off with you is likely well past midnight - therefore this method is less than ideal to those who tend to like to sleep earlier Apps (Grindr/Hornet/JackD/etc) App is a very common way to find ‘encounter’. Of course, this is probably one of the more uncharted territory that comes with its own risk and reward. It is important to state your boundary if you have any (Such as no drugs, no alcohol, etc). Pay attention to emoji / description of the profile If you encounter money boy, looks like the rate is similar to the rate quoted above for Gogo Boy I heard some hotels as safety measures are more strict with guests and that you may have to register him. I think that’s totally cool and add layer of protection Sauna / Baththouse Some famous sauna in Bangkok comes to mind like Krubb, Sauna Mania, R3, etc. These saunas involve an entry fee (500baht?) and has the typical feature of a gay baththouse: change room, dark room, shower, onsen, sauna, movie room, lounge area, etc You can see in advance which day the sauna may have a ‘special peformance’ that night which may involve some group activity which you may participate / just see As with any visit to any gay bathhouse, it is 100% YMMV (Your Mileage may vary). However, if you go in with the expectation just to experience it - especially during night of performance - that on its own can be rewarding to some extent Safety / STD: This need not to be said that you need to pay attention to it. Best practice for STD prevention should be top of mind. At the end of the day, just as with any trip, you may have good experience on certain days and encounter hiccup on another - so don’t worry. We are just learning from each experience and most importantly to have fun Feel free to add any other tips that I may be missing