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No, the USA is not the worst. But it may be the country where gay killing is... THE EASIEST!

I also feel of having used my supply of good luck in this last decade where I have been more sexually active than earlier in life. I would be more optimistic about my chances in a place where every HIV+ person is treated with antivirals, since this significantly reduces the risk of infection. But I know nothing about how people in Thailand learn about their HIV status and how they handle it. As for the other STDs (more relevant for me since anal sex is not my forte) I am concerned about the new antibiotic resistant bugs. I won't swear that I give up all sex with strangers. I also see limits on how much trouble I will take with "protection". But I will limit casual sex to a minimum, maybe only when everything comes together 100%. Just to know that I'm still good at it This is what I already can do with all the junk food I love.

LOL! Christian, exactly my same thought. I like hairs... if they are on the scalp. At first I restrained myself thinking that I make plenty of negative comments about the bulky hairy types, but then why should I feel intimidated? The best I like in this guy is his smile.

You are right. Everyone is entitled to his own priorities. And I don't want to criticize anyone. Coming from a modest family, I was educated to appreciate VALUE over perfect satisfaction. In a 24 hr. trip from US to BKK the value is in the successful transportation for the best price. This day is already an exercise in patience, so what difference does it make to lay down in business class or sit down in economy, to get champagne or only soft drinks, to get lamb or the junk United feeds its economy passengers with? Not only I don't envy the comfort of those who pay four times more than I do for the trip, but I have the satisfaction to enjoy it as much as they do in smart ways. Thanks to the workout I do in a good gym I can sit throughout the trip without any pain or discomfort. With less than $20 I bring with me the food I like (nutritious, not exquisite) that makes up for the junk from United, and I have sufficient entertainment and movement at the terminals that makes any airline lounge unnecessary. I can afford the business class perfectly well, but I would feel like a fool overpaying so much for that. I don't know... frugality may become an addiction, but it is a harmless addiction

Is it worth to worry over the excellence of food in flights? How about other aspects like comfort, schedule, reliability? Can't you always enjoy excellent food in a restaurant before or after the flight? It makes a little more sense to worry about quality of food in hospitals, although it is much less important than the quality of medical care...

To take a photo of the truck guy you may need a wide-angle lens, or a composite of several overlapping shots.

There is no intention here. Parents can suffocate their little children sleeping in bed with them. Sometimes the extremes are mutually attracted. If a twink and a truck sleep together, there is a risk...

Build like a truck... Isn't there a safety issue here? What if in bed you happen to get trapped under the truck and suffocate?

Yes, and it seems that Christianity has still a chance to mind its manners further in this progressive era and shed that stupid condemnation of gays. Maybe Pope Francis will start it. But Islam proves itself to be a lost cause. Some even have the nerve to call it "a religion of peace".

God bless this mixing. I had a sad realization these days. I saw on TV the pictures of the victims of the Orlando shooting, with tears in my eyes. The realization was that of all these images of gay men of different ages, NOT ONE was my type, not even the younger ones. I wish this hadn't crossed my mind, but it did. If I have to risk my life in gay establishments, let it be in Asia to make the risk worth.

Bed warmers because of their muscle mass with high metabolism? Wouldn't they be excellent for breaking in new mattresses too?

I think we all share the same urgency to know more about this episode, to be able to place it in our minds after the initial shock. How trivial are now the peaceful thoughts we had before learning of this abomination.

You wrote: "Unfortunately, I can't hide my slanty eyes." You cannot hide them under clothes, not even with a burka, but it's easy with big sunglasses. And now you are very happy with them, but you still want to hide them? Strange... So what is the point?

I have never flown upstairs in these 747-400s. After retirement, economy is my place. And even in these flights that offer unlimited wine, I'm switching over to... milk! I get strange looks from those having alcoholic drinks when I order... a cartoon of milk! Life is great! I can spend 26 hours between US and BKK, sitting in economy drinking milk, and I arrive refreshed and rested.

Let's say he weights 200 pounds? This comes to 10 baht per pound. Cheaper than chicken, turkey, anything.

Then it makes sense that they charge 2000 baht. They may expect to get paid by the pound.

Thanks to your name and avatar I got to read the fascinating story of the Rapa Nui. Have you visited the island?

What is "muscfair" from? Could you be from Transylvania?

Just one misaligned piece of rail or something hard crossed over it, and the whole thing jumps the rails and ends who knows where. I drive over potholes every day but my four wheels stay on the ground. This thread started about people coming to Thailand for better sex, and it seems that we are still on track. We just made a stop at White Station.

Aren't rails old-fashioned? Today we have wide roads and highways with rest stops, scenic detours, nearby attractions, all making a long travel more enjoyable.

Thank you for making me reflect on my cowardice. It is true that being born in a Catholic society, sent to Catholic schools, trying to do the best my parents expected from me, I gave up a gay-style life in favor of being compliant and getting ahead. I also gave up on riding motorcycles, skydiving, mountain climbing, unprotected sex, alcohol, drugs, tasty food, all out of fear of damaging my health. Now I get to live the consequences of my "cowardice" with a joyful life in perfect health, financial independence, after having helped and supported many people. You may want to reflect and think if being careful, dedicated and smart is to be a coward. You want to hide your slanted eyes? Why is it that we always want to be like the people we are attracted to? I don't believe that having an Asian appearance, an Asian stylish body, is a handicap! If it would be possible, I would consider swapping Caucasian for Asian... (but not if it comes with your insecurity and resentment) Depending on who you are, one can be affected by "White privilege". But here in a cosmopolitan city in the US there are plenty of Asians who came from overseas with valuable skills or at least determination, surrounded by a much larger group of "White trash". And, like Abidismaili also commented, here are strong anti-discrimination laws in effect. Compare the situation in progressive Western countries with life a few hundred years ago all over the world, and today the White race is not as guilty as you may think.

I haven't grown up as an Asian man in a Western society, but I grew up as a gay person in the closet. Gays we have been stereotyped throughout history second to none. Was I offended? I never thought that this would do any good. It has been a fact of life, one of the crosses that was my destiny to carry. Another cross was to be raised in a modest family in a society that was upper middle class and gone to schools with many rich kids. I was always the least popular person and never outstanding except for my grades. But having overcome all that is now a reason for much pride. And a feeling of having been fortunate. We should give us some slack and don't worry if we stereotype, or if we have racist feelings like not being attracted to a certain race. None of this is evil or criminal. You think that if Darwinism hadn't existed this psychotic Hitler would not have found a justification to exterminate so many people in the ethnic groups he hated?

What you write makes sense. But let's not forget that we better settle for less in many, many ways. If we frequently settle for less we can feel and be rich. If we refuse to settle for less we have good probability to end up poor. Let's not bash those who settle for less in sex, and instead feel happy for our exceptional luck when we go on vacation. After all, our escapades are periodic changes from normal life where we don't have sex or... settle for less.

What insecurity? It seems that one telltale of insecurity is to feel offended. And it seems from what you wrote that you took offense. You can tell me that I am a dirty old man who likes young gays, that I should stay in the US and have sex with gays of my age, that I should not work out and take care of my body and not use products to make me look younger... and I am not offended in the least. Instead I smile and feel so glad that I don't think like you. And the OP is not preaching to the choir but instead he exposed his thoughts about something he finds interesting, to receive our feedback that is a mixture of pro and con and makes for a positive discussion.

When I was there in April, they accepted the copy of my passport I always carry with me in lieu of the real one. And I was not asked for telephone number or hotel name.