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Yeah, but serves as a good baseline....I'm sure when you looked at their site and paid SOME attention, you determined who you more than likely was interested in. Same for Grindr, Gayromeo, Hornet, Jack'D..... Everyone has their basic preferences ..... is a starting point. However, in person can go either way depending on when/how the pic was taken.

Am going for a couple of days to Pattaya next week for the 1st time in years (had more disappointing encounters there than anyplace...no need to defend, just my experience) Do freelancers still hang around in the back, near the bar? One of my best sex in Thailand was with someone I met there, not the best looking guy but by far the best sex I ever had in Thailand.... which is common sometimes, good looking guys can be all show and no go, lol

short names or "nicknames" sometimes make me laugh.... wonder how much thought was put into it. Ice....tired of seeing this in BKK Rush..... either poppers or in a hurry? Big..... one could hope, but maybe is like in America where it really means the opposite?? Would be a little helpful if their stats were listed, height, weight, some abbreviation for top, vers, bottom. their sched.....and a few more pics each, different angle, different impression, no? Just returning from Taipei , Royal Spa has a good website that shows sched of the boy and when they are available and off... even real time info if they have a booking or are site waiting... just my 2 cents

Doesn't mean was an "inside" job..... very common, even in USA. http://krebsonsecurity.com/all-about-skimmers/

I decided to go to Pattaya for a couple of days with someone from this board.... I haven't been in the last bunch of trips to Thailand. I knew Hugh from my 1st trips to Thailand about 16 yrs ago or so when he was manager of the Ambiance hotel and we hit it off right away. We would always go for drinks and even meet up in BKK when he was there to drink too. I went to his restaurant a few times when he left the hotel but then lost touch with him. So I was curious and googled his name with Pattaya and say he dies almost 2 yrs ago of a heart attack at the age of 54.... WTF If this doesn't give me more incentive to keep doing what I am doing and not worrying about work, I don't know what will. There are a bunch of guys on this board that may also post on boytoy.com and that seems to have a more loyal following to Brasil..... but too many people seem to worry about work alot more than they need to....IMHO Did many of you know Hugh?

No problem whatsoever .... actually, most of the free sex is horny bottoms just looking for cock. Brazil is the exception actually, opposite of Firecat's experiences.... is the ONLY place that has predominately "working" guys in the saunas in Central, S. America. Apps, Social Media, Internet and old fashion street hustling and bars. Something I will say though, is that you will find that Thai guys speak at least some basic English if not more. The countries I listed If you don't speak Spanish or Portuguese, you will be lost in translation for the most part.

Just like most places, Grindr, Manhunt or whatever the popular APP is is a good starting point. Is a good research tool, sometimes a little out of date but sort of reliable. Lima has an AMAZING sauna in downtown that is 4 floors and very beautiful only a couple of "working" boys doing massages and more on the ground floor. A few good discos/bars, but the guys are very cute and HORNY and many in need of a few extra SOLES (their money).... and is not an hourly/transaction, many are happy to stay with you overnight, all day, whatever because is not a huge commercial scene where they are in a rush to try and get another customer. Is like this in Cuba, Mexico (somewhat), Panama...most Latin American countries. Is in their blood that they are hot and horny, even the "straight for pay" guys are fun......and naturally horny. Again, I love MANY things about Thailand, but have also had the highest amount of disappointing sex here too.

Like I said, kind of my observations/opinions.... I do tell them that it is not my 1st time here, speak enough Thai that they think I speak more than I really do. Have been to Thailand about 30 times over the years..... I was surprised Sat night at DJ, the doorman and bartender not only recognized me, they remembered my name.... my last time here was in DEC! As far as other places outside of Thailand that I think are great and have cute/fun guys: Brazil, Rio, Sao Paulo or Porto Alegre Havana, Cuba Lima, Peru MANY places in Mexico Panama Colombia Dominican Republic Ha, I just realized maybe I am a size queen after all

I read an article about 6 or 7 years ago titled "10 things you won't see within the next 10 years" Public Pay phones, Bookstores, CD/Record stores and gay bars were on their list.... although they did mention fetish bars , like leather or stripper bars might survive in major cities

Is low season.... I went to a gogo bar on soi twilight the other night..... I can't wrap my head around their mentality of drink prices, Especially Dream Boys (plus they have a cover charge). 350-450 baht a drink.... I told them the most I would pay is 250 and they bargained down, little by little but finally agreed. Then the off fees and the boys are "asking" for minimum tips way too high, IMO before we even know what they are capable of, wtf? Even on Grindr and Gayromeo their starting price is 2000-3000 Baht. I'm sorry, but I was just in Brasil and for $25USD you get AMAZING guys and AMAZING sex and if you are into size.... no worries in that dept. plus their cost of living is much higher than that of Thailand. I love Thailand, the food, massage, and I needed a mileage run for elite status for next year. Plus I have a few friends I come to visit..... but the commercial sex scene can not last at this rate....can it? I live in Mexico now and there is tons of free sex from horny Mexican boys that are into white guys, even if you are a little chunky or older and even the guys charging are within the "normal" price range. I'm not here to beat up on BKK, just pointing out my observations. I'm off to TPE next weekend for Gay Pride.... my German friend says that Grindr is full of cute guys looking to hook up for free there......let's see! (I don't mind paying BTW, within reason)

Ha, thanks I've been busy... is a BIG planet we live on.... lot's of places to go to,lol

Axiom, nothing there for Taiwan....but I did my research online and came up with a good place (I think) that isn't sold out that weekend. Is "supposedly" the best Gay Pride in Asia...... I know the ! day I spent there I had an incredible time.... looking forward to a crazy weekend!!!

Now I'm not one that likes to pass on gossip...believe me. However, when I was in Rio last week, I "heard" of a plan that involved armed guys entering 117 and robbing the place and their customers before going on a shooting spree...... far fetched??? I wouldn't put ANYTHING beyond desperate people that blame other people for the situation they are in...... desperation makes for dangerous people, is the underlying cause (not religion, that's used as an excuse) of why things are they way they are in the Middle East, IMO.

Just found out that Gay Pride is the end of Oct in Taiwan, so I will go there. Any suggestions on where to stay?

Will be in BKK for a month and want to go for a long weekend to one of these places..... any suggestions? I've been to TPE only for a day on a cruise before and had a great time. I also Have a German friend that has lived in BKK forever and knows Asia quite well and when I ask him he just says TPE has an AMAZING gay scene but he didn't have to leave his hotel almost the whole time (Grindr, Gayromeo, etc...) Thanks for any insight....

for me would have to be getting robbed, helps keep Samsung going strong, lol

Oz, you never introduced him to me, you know my monkey type!

Said his name is Tong or something like that

I know this topic is old but was passing by tonight and saw someone I liked. I stopped and spoke to him, explained that I like a very strong massage. He said he can do but since he was so small (height) I asked him for a sample. He had great massage technique and spoke English quite well. The place was nicer than I expected and like someone said, we went to shower and he locked the door and took the key ( I don't carry anything worth stealing nor much money). Had no problems, a VERY good massage and everything else. Will def be going back to see him

Thanks for all the tips...about tips I'm on my 3rd night here and worn out... with gayromeo and grindr you don't even have to go out in the rain!

I've been to Thailand many times over the last 20 years but haven't been in the last 3 years (been busy elsewhere ;-) Few questions I have are what's the going rates for, off fee, short time, long time... massage place rates and tips.... freelancer rates Also silly me, I haven't paid attention to Martial Law, just read somethings here... how different are things and what is different (reminds me of when I went to Morocco during Ramadan, won't do that again) Thanks for your help/advice

I'm not talking about myself, I'm talking about the guys and situation in general.... I would see them with the same guy regardless of age..... everytime I come across a money boy in Mexico, Cuba, Brasil... or where ever... trying to run some kind of mond game scheme.... I always think about how the Thais had perfected it (gay or straight) a looong time ago, those other countries are amateurs, lol

I've been going to Cuba for over 15 yrs..... was MUCH better before as a tourist. Now that Raul is running things, he is doing it more on a Chinese communist level. People are allowed to own and run over 100 approved types of business. The gay scene is very open now IMO. Always was really because being gay is not illegal in Cuba.... I don't enjoy it as much now though and have really cut my visits down. The guys have become VERY materialistic.... tattoos, designer clothes, iPhones, etc I liked it when they were happy to stay the day, week or month with you just for the fun of it with a little gift and some money...and the sex was ALWAYS hot. Now it has become more like a transaction and they seem to want to work by the hour (most, not all). 50-60 cuc is on the high end I think and if someone is looking for that, they rarely perform.... might be very handsome but usually all show and no go. I like the guys that come from Oriente (the east side of the island, the country boys) and are QUITE happy with 20 cuc and usually are better in bed. Again, these are my views and experiences having been there about 40+ times and usually for a month at a time (extending tourist visa is just too much a pain)

@Vinapu.... I agree totally the old expression, which costs more, sex for free or sex for money.... sex for free ALWAYS costs more in the end, lol

Waiting to hear about PP, going there for my 1st time in Dec and trying to decide where to stay that is good and inexpensive.... sounds like quite a trip you had.... I got tired just thinking about all the airport checkins, lol