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I visited after receiving Line info about the masseurs (all hot fit guys) and choose Mr Tom, a top guy from Laos. Opted for the one and a half hour oil massage. It started with a ten minute Thai massage then proceeded to the oil massage. It was obvious that the guy knew what he was doing and the massage was one of the best that I have ever received in Bkk. High praise indeed. It was excellent, especially after a really disappointing session at Arena earlier in the week (lacklustre massage and the ‘top’ guy I had chosen after specifically asking if he was turned out to be anything top at all!). Extras were on offer and were gladly taken! In all, an excellent experience if on the pricey side when tip taken into account.

Well the trek to Suvarnabhumi was long thanks to a traffic jam on the freeway but I made it ok, booked a car through the hotel for 800 baht. Although the airport is packed to the rafters (I've never seen it this busy before) it didn't take long to get through to the lounge, flying business class the check in, security and immigration was all fast tracked and less than 15 minutes all up. Surprised to see a long line of people outside the entrance and was wondering what the hell was happening and then it hit, they are all the smokers getting a last one in. Now to hope and plan for a more relaxed and enjoyable trip next year, not a lot to report on this trip but will check my notes (memory) and see if I can put something up but I will say it was good to get back to Bangkok after such a long wait.

I always seek value for money when seeking hotels. That means i will spend more if i get huge discount at 5 stars hotel with all the perks, instead of choosing normal priced 2 star hotel with no perks, and lack of comfortable bed. My low limit has usually been the cleanliness and comfortable bed and thats usually excludes many of the lower ends hotels unless it is recommended by members here. Having said this, ive stayed in nantra silom, which i find below my standard mainly due to cleanliness. It could be just my luck with the room that i got though. Ive also stayed in pullman G, which i agree with the comment here that it needs a timely refurbishment. But in my case, i did get a free access to their lounge, with higher floor rooms, so money well spent. My all time favorite hotels for best bang for bucks has always been furama silom deluxe room, with raya grand deluxe a close second. Furama won on better and modern decor, better view, exceptional roof top pool, with bigger selection of breakfast. Raya won on location, location, location. I always compare prices between the two, and usually furama win. On high season, raya always fully booked anyway, so my decision is much easier. Away from silom, ive stayed at Nikko hotel thonglor, Hilton Sukhumvit, Hilton Millennium, Eastin Grand Sathorn. Ive no complaint about any of these hotels so far other than their prices which is usually in the higher end of what im willing to pay. I do have a loyalty card with hilton so i usually booked them on my last day for their free late check out. So far, ive considered le meridien, siam kempinski, standard, W, crowne plaza new dusit thani, so/ and several more of equal or above level of luxury, above what im willing to pay for what ill get.

From Pattaya Mail Khao Chi Chan, home to the world’s largest carved Buddha image, is a must-visit destination for travelers with just one day to explore. Start your morning at Khao Chi Chan, where the awe-inspiring Buddha image is etched onto a limestone cliff. Standing at an impressive 109 meters tall, this iconic landmark offers visitors a tranquil atmosphere to walk around, take photographs, and learn about its historical significance. The serene surroundings of Khao Chi Chan make it a perfect place for reflection and relaxation, leaving tourists with unforgettable memories of this remarkable site in Chonburi. Whether you’re a culture enthusiast or a photography lover, a day at Khao Chi Chan promises a fulfilling experience. Located in Sattahip, just a 30-minute drive from Pattaya City, Khao Chi Chan is a must-visit destination for travelers exploring the area. Renowned for housing the world’s largest carved Buddha image, it is an ideal spot for a one-day trip. The highlight of Khao Chi Chan is the majestic Buddha image etched onto a limestone cliff, standing at an impressive 109 meters tall and 70 meters wide. The golden outline glimmers under sunlight, creating a breathtaking sight. This iconic landmark was created in 1996 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s reign, blending natural beauty with cultural significance. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful stroll around the site, take stunning photographs, or simply relax in the serene environment. Surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained park, it’s a perfect escape from the bustling streets of Pattaya.

Staying in Soi 3 means I get to be near guys staying in rented rooms in the buildings around. My Grndr app shows many guys nearby at 1 metre! I can even see one guy enjoying a smoke in the next block facing my balcony!

Despite the lack of stove for cooking, the unit met my requirements. Clean, spacious and homely. Old 7-storey building but good location and there's even a gym, swimming pool and laundry machines on 5th floor.

Two weeks in Bangkok. Decided to stay in Airbnb instead of hotel. Found a unit in an old condo building in Soi 3. Stay for 1 week then 2nd week move to usual Le Meridien. I chose an Airbnb because I wanted a kitchen so that my guy can cook for me. The listing for the Airbnb said there was a kitchen and cooking was allowed. Alas, there wasn't a stove or cooker. There was a microwave oven only!

Owh no. That's false advertisement. I wouldve at least asked if the owner has a different unit with stoves or if they have a portable stoves that you can have for your stay. Another alternative, buy a portable stoves for your guy to use and gave it to him after you left hehe.

I think we all realized how stupid the American voters can be years ago.

Believe it or not, I occasionally do tourist stuff too....😱

Yes we are going. Shall look out for your crush

Imagining little big Vinapu + two big big guys in the undersized hotelroom makes me smile. How did you fit them in the room? Did you leave the door open?

It’s the way diplomats say only drink Beer Lao in Laos.

wherever you exit customs are and you are back on freedom ( there are two exits so on one you turn right , another one turn left ), you go down escalators or elevator to lowest level. You will see green carpeted slope - it's leading to the railway station . To the left you will see some kiosks with soft drinks, selling SIM cards and most important -exchanging money. Rates there are only minimally worse than at XOne on Suriwong so feel to exchange money there, as much as you want / need. You can buy train ticket in machines or there's ticket window. There's you chance to change that 1000 note into smaller denomination. It costs 45 baht and in 25 minutes you are in civilisation. There are 2 ways of getting to Silom area : 1/ go all the way to last station -Phaya Thai which is connected to BTS station of the same name , take train in direction of Kheha and 2 stations later cross the platform and take train going to Bang Wa. Alight on either 2nd (Sala Daeng) or third (Chong Nonsi) station depending of hotel you are staying and either march , walk or stroll to your destination. 2/ alight from the train at Makkasan station and using covered walkway go to Phetchaburi MRT station . Take train going in direction Silom - Hualampong. $th station is Silom across the park or next one Sam Yam by Wat Halampong which is bit closer to many hotels including Tarntawan. Don't worry about your luggage , you are strong man, there are escalators everywhere an your suitcase has a wheels. Going in reverse direction I's take only route 1/ as sometimes train is very crowded on Makkasan which is 2nd station on the way to airport. Certainly it was case on , Saturday week ago when I was heading to airport at 4 and people in Makkasan were squeezing and elbowing to get in which I watched from comfort of my seat. Trains run 6-24 so at night taxi is your only option.

Day 8 , last After my guy left I had good sleep till late morning , them went for breakfast and returned to the room to pack up. Earlier I asked about the option of late check out as my plane leaves at 7.pm but I was told by lady who seemed to be in charge that there are no rooms available. Considering that other guy , manning laptop in the lobby seemed sympathetic to my query and I notice strange grimaces sent his way by said lady I think they simply did not want to bother. No problem although it would be nice to have room till , say 4 pm. I found solution, left my bag on reception and went to soi 6 to have massage at Maha with diminutive hunk there , Nut. Great , no rush session. At 3 pm my last chicken and rice soup at Foodland, minutes later reader joined me for latest gossip and he walked me to mouth of Convent Road here we had our good bye hugs hoping to see each other very soon. Train to the airport was very crowded but no surprise there considering it was peak hours. At 7 something pm my Gulf Air A321 took off on its way to Bahrain with me inside waving good bye to Thailand for 36th time. In sharp contrast with September this time I was leaving with bleeding heart. Considering what brought me there I was in need of something uplifting and this time guys delivered , one after another. Even bump mid trip with underdelivering Banana guy, mostly on time , was not that painful. Who would think that my best guy will be from Jupiter ? Even now , week later I’m kind of amazed . And I still have my sights on another hunk from there, one who mildly pissed me by not confirming his tips with smile but I’m not giving up on him for two reasons, first he was recommended to me by forum friend I absolutely trust judgment of, second because he looked much better in flesh than on pics and clips I saw of him before .So it looks for my next trip whenever it will be I have my homework already assigned , I’m not giving up that easy. I’m glad that Handsome Cambodian with whom I have long history of offs , not all of the happy – once he dumped me after I complained about his constant surfing on his phone , looked happy and somewhat settled. I have soft spot for him because of his troubled , early orphaned life. Chai, new discovery in Arena was joyful and I cherish sense of achievement of finally being engaged with #10 from Moonlight and #31 from Banana I pursued for some time. Very uplifting fact that all bar one of boys I known previously bar that I engaged this trip performed , I must say even better than previously. No games , no stupid excuses ( I overlook last night because I have feeling it was not malicious ). Only think I feel sense of missing was another meeting with Y from Moonlight but simply our schedules did not align. Those familiar with my report perhaps notice one , so far always present , thing missing - absence of visit to Tawan. Yes it was on design. I still love bar and it’s boys dearly but this time I was in no mood to partake in their constant ‘ tip, tip, tip “ requests. Even when I had chance meeting with K on that famous corner , he immediately raised his shirt and asked for ‘ tip for eating “. I wish them well and hope to visit in the future but this time I gave them a miss and I ‘m glad I did. How far I went from days when my trips were on Tawan monodiet ? But not my fault. Life is strange thing. One week you attend your best , lifelong, friend’s funeral, next you have week of your life and one of best of my many trips to LOS. I love you life !

Day 1 He was losing the battle. Talking to him daily by video call on WhatsApp for last 3 weeks I could see him getting weaker and weaker and our talk was shorter and shorter. Even if he kept his mental faculties intact he was losing strength inch by inch. His last words I heard were ‘ thank you ‘ presumably unfinished ‘ thank you for a call “ . And then next morning message from wife “ he left us last night”. Even if I’m quarter of world away I knew that I need attend his funeral , simply because I felt I owe it to him and his family I was so close to for that last 44 years. Fact that we were the same age , to a month, was kind of warning signal ‘ you are somewhere in the line man”. Is not easy to get last minute decent prized flight but Guardian Angel was on my side I found one although requiring stay there over one week past funeral date, option I was not keen on for few reasons. Then moment of enlightenment came ‘ see if you can find something to Bangkok for that week”. After all I was to be half way there already. An hour later I had a ticket for some obscure airlines, Pegasus and Air Arabia, carry on up to 6 kg and food for purchase only but price was right. And since I travel light anyways it was not obstacle. That way instead of January of 2027 or perhaps even 2029 I found myself landing in Swampy mid Nov of 2024 via Istanbul and Sharjah. For those who are curious about those dates -my August trip was partially disappointing and I did not have any immediate plans to return any time soon as result. But lets be honest , if one is stressed and want to get away from it all while looking for calm and consolation there’s no better place than Bangkok urban jungle , at least not for me. Arrival at 4.30 pm was very convenient, immigration was a breeze, weather quite pleasant and rates in the exchange kiosks by the train station quite digestible. It was already darkening when I walked from Sala Daeng to Red Planet, my hotel for first 2 nights. Budget option but recent price raises of BKK hotels were substantial so I decided to look for cheaper options this time. Room was on smaller side but had all amenities one needs, AC and safety deposit box were working , everything was clean and bathroom was of proper size, one can say almost as big as room itself. Only thing in short supply is place to hang your stuff , only 3 hangers provided but since I travel light , I managed anyways. Best thing about Red Planet is discretion. Reception is on 2nd floor so it means when coming to the room alone or with somebody one bypasses it entirely, the same like in Raya. No breakfast provided but on ground floor facing street there’s 7/11 and walk to Foodland is not that long. At 9 to Foodland to eat something , soon reader showed up since I reported to him my arrival from the train . After sharing news we parted ways and I went to Hot Male but S was sitting with somebody who looked is serious about offing him but was nice enough to allow him to come and shake hands. Seeing that I don’t source any consolation there after finishing my beer I went to Jupiter , at mouth of soi enthusiastically greeted by Guido, owner of G’Bangkok restaurant and both barkers from Banana across the soi. At Jupiter I wanted to check one guy strongly recommended to me by one of our members and I spotted him immediately , impressive indeed and 127.48 % of my type. Soon there was walkabout so I gave him red note but during second walk he did not even look at my side so I abandoned an idea of approaching him tonight. I have my rules but it needs to be said , he impressed me indeed so no hard feelings. Modern technology helped as my phone buzzed. Hoping it was S I went to bathroom and indeed it was him saying he is free already. Soon we met in Foodland and after a meal we walked to Red Planet. On corner of soi 6 K from Tawan eyed me and asked for a tip so I gave red note to him resolving at the same time to skip that bar this trip entirely. S is rock sold quality and performance so indeed he was somebody I needed to be with after such sad last several days. He noticed I’m in different mood and tried to be as romantic and gentle as he could and it worked. This trip started well, very well I’d say.

we shall look for report , hope at least one of you will write something. Have fun there

I can testify to it, on few occasions I saw you admiring Patpong 1 and Patpong 2 architectural landmarks

I might have missed visiting Foodland patpong, or Moonlight or Jupiter, but never skipped Arena once on my every trip to BKK. I dont mention Grand palace or other famous tourist spots here since i have not been to any of them so far with the exception of Icon Siam and Mahanakhon (thanks to @vinapu)

If i knew which floor guy you are talking about here, reason why he didnt want to be a “model” at moonlight was because of his preference to remain discreet. he once mentioned that he had arguments with the management when they publicized his pictures and moves. As models at moonlight, he said they must waive their right of discretion to the management.

moonlight model asking 10k baht i believe due to his unwillingness to go with guys and not doing much either.

@stevenkesslar does his research the old fashion way. Will take that any day over artificial intelligence. The problem with OxyContin was its pain killing effect. It was the unscrupulous practices of Purdue Pharma. OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal criminal charges Purdue Pharma could pay up to $8 billion in the settlement related to the opioid crisis. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oxycontin-drugmaker-purdue-pharma-pleads-guilty-federal-criminal-charges-n1244155

Here is result of analysis of opioid crisis by AI "What was the key moment that triggered the opioid crisis in the US?"

Managed to secured a good rate at De Arni and Raya for my upcoming trip. Hopefully, they will be as good as the Quarter Silom 😬

It is not Trump made America red. You should thank selfish egoists Joe and Kamala. Trump got just +600K to his past results at 2020. But Dems lost 13 mln voters. People just ran. THAT made America red - fail of Dem's ruling in 2020-2024 plus misunderstanding needs of people: third gender's toilets are bad substitution to empty freezers. 42.1 mln of US population use SNAPS (12.6% of population).

In case you both did go, says hi to my crush hehe https://www.instagram.com/p/DCjM_WIvuwP/?img_index=6&igsh=MWo4N24wM2p0MXZpeg==

I spent a week in Sao Paulo and explored the gay scene. It seems that there are always new venues to discover ... Apart from the sauna, Lagoa and Clube 555 which will re-re-re .. reopen for the 10th time in "December or January", there are many places to have fun and watch shows. More and more places have "interativos boys" who do naked shows and are sometimes available to the public : Hothouse, Mansclub, Eagle, RG Club, Rhinos Club, Igrejinha, Danger, ... A new one, the Fire Club, will be inaugurated November 24 and the "Festa Ass Fire" will take place there for the first time ... Of course, there are always the sexclubs such as Upgrade Club, Dedalos and Chilli Hotel, ... I attended this week end to what is certainly the kinkiest feast in Brazil, the FCKParty. Maybe 250 participants, most of them naked and willing to fuck or be fucked or suck or be sucked with ten interativos boys, blind bottoms, human toilets, ... feast is once a month. It is compulsory to buy ticket in advance since it is often sold out. Early birds can buy a ticket for 60.5 R$ for the December 7th party (with a discount using HORNET code). The boldest or unconscious among you might want to investigate cruising places ... there are 2 cinemas downtown close to Republica where cruising is possible (Cine Arouche and Cinema Paris). Entry for cabines is 10 R$. Programa is 30 R$+ It is filthy as one can imagin. I went to Cine Arouche to have a look. Lot of action in the darkroom and in the corridors and in the cabins. Only one boy was really good looking and was taken out rapidly by a customer. There are many places for cruising in SP, particularly at night. During daytime, some toilets are well known to have fun. A site gives all locations, with tutorials to find the cruising places, time when places are busy, etc. I went end of afternoon to walk around the "ciclo" close to Santo Amaro metro station. 15 to 20 guys were cruising, some were sucking or fucking. The ground was totally covered with condoms and condom packets. I understand there are much many people at night, but it is also much more dangerous. During daytime, it is just a Park.

actually room I had at Red Planet was not that small and it was quite easy to fit us all three in. I know what you mean though as when I sty there previously my room was undersized indeed but not this time luckily.

Arrived in Bangkok in late afternoon. Little traffic on a Sunday. After checking in, went to G Bangkok for dinner with two forum members and their guys. Found out that the cat residing there is called Cloudy. After that, we spent the next 2 hours playing pool. My guy finished work and joined us and we had a good time over pool and beer. After that we split and went back. I had a great night. Woke up in morning for 2nd round then off to Foodland Patpong. Managed to make it in time for breakfast special. @vinapu would be proud of me!

by virtue of being good day, no need for contrast with bad one

Those 59 % ers who support the Trump transition need to Get In the faces of House and Senate representatives who try too sabotage President Trump's cabinet choices and America First Agenda. We voted him in, and we cannot allow a minority to set the cadence of the government since they LOST and WE WON . They need to get on board the Trump train or step to the side and let the rest of us hope on board. If they try to get in the way, they will deal with the consequences. TRUMP2024 MAGA

Stick with a car, lol

This comes to mind.....which I've come to embrace more since the election 😉

I stayed a couple of times at Pullman G - love their style and they are conveniently located; and they have excellent Wi-Fi But after all those years it really deserves some refurbishment. Also the pool area is far too small imo given the size of the hotel. At least they still have competitive prices unless you want to pay a ridiculous premium for access to executive lounge.

It’s truly heartening to hear and read what a turnabout this trip was for you. There’s a lesson here for us all: Bangkok can restore our faith in ourselves and others if we just give it another chance.

I stayed at So just as Covid restrictions were lifting and got a great price. The hotel is a great 5☆ choice and the pool area probably attracts more gays than the old Babylon:) While i was there an asian sugar daddy was being entertsined by 4 hunks. Drinks were flowing freely and all having a great time! I'm headed back to Bangkok for New Years and will try out the Pullman G for a few nights.

S/o expensive!

Or take you hoookups to moritz or a love hotel for group fun,.

"Several allies of Donald Trump are warning that the former president could lose the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania, citing early voting numbers showing high turnout among women." Which of your favorite Jew-hating rags did you read this brilliant piece of journalism? Mondoweiss or the Electronic Intifada? Or was this a prediction from everyone's favorite prognosticator? The indefatigable and omniscient Allan Lichtman (the man you said is never wrong) aka Tweedle Dee Dee, aka the Village Idiot, aka the Smug Professor. Maybe his magical keys needed to be polished that day? Lol. The moron has four years to hone his prediction skills and buy a new set of keys. His problem is that nobody will ever take him seriously again.... well, almost nobody. You always will. After all, there is a sucker born every minute. Lol. ALL ABOOOOARD! TRUMP2024 MAGA

thank you very much. You right about emotional comfort. Trip was great idea and I'm happy I made it but I may sound more cheerful than I in fact I was . Doesn't make any sense to reflect my sense of loss into trip reports but even few boys noticed that I'm bit' different ' this time and to their credit reacted as they should trying to be more comforting. Previous trip was one to forget

Visited the moveable feast otherwise known as Phoenix Masssage at its new yet old home on Inthamara 25 last evening. Found at least a dozen guys (most appeared from Laos and Myanmar) gathered around pool table or lounging around in the reception area. The manager recognized me from my visit to Lat Phrao location. He asked me if I had made booking and I replied no and showed him photo of guy I had in mind from his recent LINE feed. He called out the guy’s name who came over, beamed a smile in my direction as boss told him what room to use. He turned out to be Lao and 23. Manager said the fee was 199 baht because promotion rate was still in effect and then showed me card with other price information. The normal one-hour rate of 700 is steepest in Saphan Kwai area, and about 300 more than the nearby KK and Home Spa. The 1200 tip, however, is on par with what I usually end up giving to masseurs who provide satisfactory service. We were soon on way to fourth floor and a fairly spacious room with massage table, AC and shower. The shower tiles were in good condition and room was clean. My guy stripped down immediately and invited me to join him for shower. He proceeded to thoroughly wash my private parts in almost a ritualistic manner that left little doubt that they’d play a role in rites that were to follow. Btw, shower is generous size. Although he had no English we managed quite nicely to find our way through the hour. As was the case in my initial visit at Lat Phrao, this is indeed a “full service” shop where customer satisfaction rates high. Guess you might say it as close as you’re likely to find to sure thing. After another washing after, I left with bottle of water and happy memories. I recognized the manager of one of the larger SK shops talking with shop manager as I left. Would I make a repeat visit? Yes. This shop differs from most of the competition because it doesn’t rely on free agents who circulate through multiple shops. If it can keep its cadre and service level high, it may survive this competitive environment. Only time will tell.

I am glad that you enjoyed yourself at GLAM and were able to find a good masseur to enjoy. They have that very large room behind the glass - like the former HERO - and it would be nice to see it FULL of sexy guys - like back in the day.

There is no shortage of bottom guys in Medellin! I wouldn't spend a lot of time trying to chase down webcam guys. From what I can tell many have set work schedules that they can't or don't deviate from. Even though some might be really good at their jobs, it is usually just a job for them. You will have zero trouble connecting with guys through Grindr and other apps. Treat them nicely, and they will reciprocate. Personally, I'd be a little reluctant to try and arrange an all night party with multiple guys. Most hotels and Airbnbs will allow at most two guests. Most all nighters involve a fair amount of alcohol and other chemicals, which could make you somewhat vulnerable. I've had zero issues one-on-one with local guys. Most are very friendly and eager to show you a good time.

Last night I just watch Hot Frosty, in which a snowman comes to life to charm a young widow. The man who stars as the erotic snowman, Dustin Milligan, is incredibly hot. He almost had me spontaneously exploding. Despite the wintery setting, the "snowman" loves the cold, so he's shirtless for half of the movie. The movie also has 88% on rotten tomatoes, but with a body like that, who cares? Interestingly, the actor who plays the hot frosty comes from one of the coldest cities on the planet, Yellowknife (NWT). In January, the mean daily MAXIMUM is -25.5C. Talk about frosty! I can't imagine what I wouldn't give to have my way with this hot 39 year-old!

Hi, we are visiting Uruguay at the moment. We started in Montevideo which is a really beautiful city - gay scene is small but interesting- unfortunately some bars were only open from Thursday-Sunday (and we arrived on Monday). We stayed at the smart hotel and we were not the only gay guests there… We also visited the gay sauna Toronto which is a very modern clean place - arrived there in the late afternoon and stayed for 2-3 hours. No guys for money but guests from 25-60 very mixed crowed and a good masseur also. on Friday we drove with a rental car for the weekend up the coast to the Undarius hotel, a clothing optional all male hotel. Very clean place close to the nudist beach, 13 rooms, nice pool and hottub +sauna. Guests from Brazil, Argentina and Montevideo - love it here. At the nudist beach especially in the afternoon a lot of gays are looking for fun, starts on the parking lot and continues in the small pine wood behind the lake arroyo el potrero… Tomorrow we will continue our journey to Colonia del Sacramento and then, after a short stop-over in Montevideo we will fly to Rio de Janeiro and staying there for 11 days.

With cleaning fees tacked on, no daily house keeping and inflexbile booking policy - I am partial to hotel. The feeling of coming back at the end of the day to a clean room is really underrated.

all true but I just repeated what boy told me. And no doubt he was very successful with quite long career and it looks , settled nice now as well.

You will be fine. Just got back a few weeks ago. The Dominican Republic is safe If you stay alert and think with your BIG HEAD and not the one between your legs. If this is your first time, I would really get in contact with Manny to see what he has in his stable. Be safe and have fun!