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After massage at Avarin, stopped in Tarntawan Beer Garden. Selected chicken with noodles and vegetables (80 baht) and small beer (79 baht). Food sourced from Hotel kitchen and tasty. The also offer barbecue kabob grilled outside.

Ah, the benefits of the division of labor.🙂 From Wikipedia: The division of labour is the separation of the tasks in any economic system or organisation so that participants may specialise (specialisation). Individuals, organisations, and nations are endowed with or acquire specialised capabilities, and either form combinations or trade to take advantage of the capabilities of others in addition to their own. Vinapu enjoys a 25:1 advantage over yours truly in show bar visits. I’m not even in same ballpark. And when I do it’s to same venues: Freshboy or Good Boy.

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon It looks like your finger got stuck on the keyboard. But LGBTQQIPSA++ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, pansexual, two-spirited and asexual. More identities are waiting in the wings such as gender fluids, agenders, bigenders, nonbinaries, ace spectrums and demisexuals. Not to mention the autogynephiles who are apparently sexually stimulated by just now and again wearing female clothing. Thailand stands ready to welcome more gays to get married or enjoy themselves long and short term. But the language can’t really deal with the complexities of alphabet soup even though there is a term for gay lingo namely “saeng ke”. None the less, the immigration bureau is doing its best to help. Police major general Choengron Rimpadee said that discrepancies between the photo or gender marker on the passport, compared with actual appearance at check-in, need not be a problem as biometric data could still prove your identity. Gay alphabet soup has its strong supporters in the civil rights movement. The more inclusive the definitions become, goes the argument, the more broader society will understand just how many non-traditionalists there are. Eggs Benedict, who heads up a small group representing the interests of transpeople in Pattaya said, “Same sex people travel to different personal destinations and deserve to be included.” She added that not all transpeople are gay in the traditional sense. The Thai government has its own standpoint far removed from soup of any kind: to get a bigger share of the 200 billion dollars revenue which represents gay travel internationally. The hope is to create more jobs in the hospitality industry and to raise the gross domestic product by 0.3 percent. From early next year, same sex marriage will be an option. Thailand won’t make the mistake which Taiwan originally made by banning foreigners from the nuptials. All are welcome from day one as long as you are at least 18 and have cash a-plenty. Activists say alphabet soup in Thailand is in reality irrelevant as nobody gives a damn. As Kent Murdock from Thai Gay Lobby puts it, “It’s just silly trying to fuse sexuality, genders, fetishes and preferences into one huge caravan of collective identity. We should be concentrating on practical issues such as discrimination in employment and gay bashing.” In other words, take alphabet soup off the menu.

Check out their roster and the decide. https://phetboyspa.blogspot.com/2024/02/phetboy-spa.html

Tell manager to inform massage guy to avoid applying pressure and just use gentle, sweeping strokes. It’s actually more sensual. I frequently have same issue and demonstrate on the guy what I want before he begins (even more sensual because you get a feel for lay of the land). 🙂

Oddly, conversation never turned to board games. That said, I think he could take your king if you let him.

Easier to seek forgiveness than ask permission. 🙏

Three times. They keep track on your LINE account and send you message after each use. Good value if your in town for a while.

Never claimed that they were.

Should have picked up on that when you switched from Zelensky to Trump. My bad.

You’re a Trump fan, too? Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

And an obsessive fan at that.

Sounds like you are quite a fan. 🙂

So did Liberace Liberace and it didn’t hurt his ratings.

Didn’t know Putin had that problem.

Give the man a cigar. Suppose it’s good to keep in mind these are only “guidelines” .

No. Red Dragon closed well before Covid. It’s the lady cocktail bar that followed it that recently closed.

No guarantees, I guess. But I’m amazed how few guys figure out sure fire formula to get repeat business: 1. Be consistent 2. Be cheerful 3. Be affectionate 4. Don’t rush it 5. Don’t expect customers to solve your financial management problems

From Archinect Suvarnabhumi Airport - Midfield Satellite 1 in Bangkok by HOK. Image: © Airports of Thailand The Prix Versailles list of the World's Most Beautiful Airports for 2024 has been announced with six projects earning distinction for their aesthetic qualities and impact on the travel experience of users in five countries. Among the group was luis vidal + architects' vibrant Terminal E expansion at Boston Logan Airport and the renovation of Terminal 2 at Changi Airport in Singapore from BOIFFILS Architectures. Each will next compete against winners in other select categories for the three 2024 World Titles (Prix Versailles, Interior and Exterior) whose laureates will be announced at UNESCO Headquarters on December 2nd. "Infrastructure for air travel is evolving, with an increasing awareness of the eminently cultural role that it plays. Because airports are responsible for visitors' first impressions, each one is a poster child for its destination. By showcasing cultural assets, an airport’s design and layout can foster a form of tourism in which travellers are encouraged to be respectful and attentive. Preserving a territory’s heritage resources – natural, cultural and social – is vital to developing sustainable tourism. It is commendable that airport communities are at the heart of these changes," Jérôme Gouadain, the Secretary General of the Prix Versailles, noted in a press announcement. Continues with photos https://archinect.com/news/bustler/10076/prix-versailles-selects-the-world-s-most-beautiful-airports-for-2024

From Tourism Authority of Thailand Bangkok, 14 November 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) advises travellers to review the latest guidelines from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on importing health products for personal use. These guidelines are issued to ensure a smooth, hassle-free entry process, whether health products are brought into Thailand or sent by mail, and support Thailand’s commitment to health and safety standards. The FDA provides clear instructions for bringing various health products – including medicines, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices – into Thailand. Tourists are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the guidelines to ensure compliance and avoid unexpected delays or issues at customs. Carrying Health Products into Thailand Travellers may carry certain health products for personal use, though quantity restrictions and documentation requirements apply: Medicines: A 30-day supply for personal use is allowed, provided the medicines remain in their original packaging and are clearly labelled. If the product is a controlled substance, it must be accompanied by a prescription or doctor’s letter. https://www.tatnews.org/2024/11/thailand-fda-issues-traveller-friendly-guidelines-for-importing-personal-health-products

At 12:30 AM on November 14th, 2024, Pattaya police responded to a reported altercation at a massage parlor in Nongprue, where a Korean tourist injured the Thai shop owner and her Korean boyfriend. Ms. Narint, the 43-year-old shop owner, reportedly suffered a dislocated right arm with severe pain, while her unidentified Korean boyfriend sustained facial injuries. The Korean suspect (whose identity was not publicly revealed) was livestreaming in the shop without permission from Narint. According to Narint, the tourist, known as a social media influencer, repeatedly filmed at the shop without asking, including entering a private room with a customer receiving an oil massage. When Narint confronted him and attempted to push his phone away from filming the upset customer, the tourist allegedly threw her to the ground, dislocating her arm. Narint’s Korean boyfriend got involved but was also slightly injured in the altercation. Ms. Narint, the 43-year-old shop owner, reportedly suffered a dislocated right arm with severe pain, while her unidentified Korean boyfriend sustained facial injuries. The Korean suspect (whose identity was not publicly revealed) was livestreaming in the shop without permission from Narint. According to Narint, the tourist, known as a social media influencer, repeatedly filmed at the shop without asking, including entering a private room with a customer receiving an oil massage. When Narint confronted him and attempted to push his phone away from filming the upset customer, the tourist allegedly threw her to the ground, dislocating her arm. Narint’s Korean boyfriend got involved but was also slightly injured in the altercation. https://thepattayanews.com/2024/11/14/korean-tourist-assaults-pattaya-massage-shop-owner-after-livestreaming-argument/

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon British pensioners abroad, including Thailand, will soon lose UK banking confidentiality if suspected of cheating on their state pension. The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, presently at committee stage in the House of Lords, is expected to come into force early in 2025. It requires British banks and building societies to share with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) the accounts of British citizens, both at home or abroad, where fraud looks likely. The main abuse amongst a small minority of British expats is hiding the fact that they live in countries not eligible to receive annual increases in the state pension. The rules are idiosyncratic as such inflation-linked raises are permitted in some countries (e.g. the EU and the Philippines) but not in others (e.g. Thailand and Australia). Around 500,000 British pensioners live abroad with “frozen” state pensions and the DWP believes that overpayment amounts to 100 million pounds. Miscreants usually keep a UK address for postal contact with DWP even though they are spending all or much of their time abroad. One Thai-based Brit was found out last year when a DWP letter sent to his London address was returned by a neighbour with the comment “Lucky Sod Lives in Pattaya”. Another was exposed after his UK wife found out he was enjoying himself in Bangkok rather than working in Baghdad as she had been mischievously told. The new act will likely show up in computerized data those state pension claimants receiving annual increases who appear (from their bank accounts) to be based in foreign lands. However, the Thailand-based pressure group to end frozen UK pensions pointed out that cheating is a very minor problem. The bigger issues, according to a spokesman, are DWP mistakes in processing claims and the nonsense of discrimination according to which country you happen to live in. Neither the previous Conservative government, nor the incumbent Labour one, has shown any interest in remedying the problem. Another issue of concern to many expats in Thailand is the unreliable international postal system. Every three years, the UK authorities demand a certificate of life (proof you are still alive) to continue payments, but the letters are dispatched by ordinary air mail via an agency in Holland. Many letters are never delivered, leading to suspension of payment when no reply is received. “The whole system is insane and discriminatory,” said Pattaya-based Frank Weston who is 68. He suggested that the paper trail should end and be transferred to a digital system.

I suppose both, but among the veterans it’s a shrinking group who’ve managed to maintain their cheerful attitudes with consistently good service. Lately I find myself seeking out newcomers who, one of whom I as luckily to find this week who immediately got himself added to repeat list. The one thing the repeaters have in common is that they don’t haggle.

The mini lady cocktail bar directly beside stairway that leads to Freshboy has shut down. It sprang up after Covid but never gained much traction. In its previous incarnation, I believe it was known as Red Dragon when it was operated under the management of Freshboy (@goobkk would remember). It was there that myself and others became acquainted with the sexy bartender from Myanmar (Yeye) and the various FB waiters who regularly dropped in between shows, looking for a beer and an off. I met one particular such guy who I offed numerous times. Although it occupied little space, it had a bar, sofa and a few tables. I miss the place and those who used to make it a happy landing spot.

Perhaps Moses is a bit jealous. His president can’t play the piano with any of his extremities and is definitely not cute.