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Agree that depending on those guys who have proven consistent and reliable is the best practice. It boils down to rewarding your winners. Have been fortunate in this respect. There are indeed some very good guys out there. It’s just a matter of finding them.

I believe Floridarob’s description of his first massage in Saphan Kwai touches on developments I began to notice this trip. I first started patronizing these shops on my first post-Covid trip. I was immediately impressed generally with both the abundance of guys available and their performance. Three years on, I’m beginning to see a few cracks. Maintaining some sense of quality control becomes increasingly challenging as the numbers expand as they have. Also a factor is that a good portion of the guys have been around for 2-3 years and are becoming becoming a bit jaded as they circulate among various shops as free agents. Bigger is not necessarily better if value is eroded in the process.

New shop is replacing the recently closed M Star shop.

From Pattaya News Pattaya officials, led by Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, inspected Pattaya Beach on Saturday to make sure speedboat and jet ski operators comply with new safety regulations aimed at providing safety for tourists swimming in the sea. The inspection on November 2nd was part of the city’s ongoing “Better Pattaya Bay” project. It took place at Pattaya Beach, focusing on organizing the mooring of speedboats, jet skis, and banana boats, which have reportedly been crowding the beach area and causing inconvenience to tourists enjoying the sea. To address this, Pattaya City has coordinated with the Marine Disaster Prevention Unit and the Marine Department to inform boat operators in the Pattaya Beach zone about docking regulations. The mayor said operators are required to pick up tourists only at designated spots, including one in North Pattaya and one in South Pattaya, and jet skis are prohibited from coming within 200 meters of the shore to provide safety for swimmers. These regulations are part of the “Pattaya Model,” which promotes orderly and safe use of the beach for all.

From Pattaya News A Chinese tourist in Pattaya was robbed of an expensive platinum necklace after being approached by three transgender individuals who reportedly offered sexual services to him near Pattaya Beach. At 2:00 AM on November 3rd, Pattaya police received a report that a Chinese tourist had been robbed near Pattaya Beach, opposite Soi Pattaya Beach 6. Upon receiving the report, officers rushed to the scene, along with The Pattaya News reporters. There, the victim, identified as Mr. Shen Yanqing, a 37-year-old Chinese national, was waiting with his friend to provide their statement to the authorities. Mr. Shen stated that he had come to visit Pattaya and was staying at a hotel in Central Pattaya. While walking around to enjoy the nighttime atmosphere and lights at the beach, three individuals, whom he believed were transgender, approached him and reportedly offered their sexual services. They attempted to distract him by hugging and touching him, but Mr. Shen said he and his friends were not interested and immediately walked away. The group, pretending to be upset by the rejection, quickly fled the scene. The whole interaction occurred within less than three minutes, Mr. Shen said. However, shortly afterward, Mr. Shen noticed that his platinum necklace, valued at over 120,000 baht, had gone missing. He was certain that the group of transgenders had stolen it. He and his friends tried to find them, but they were nowhere to be found. After the incident, Mr. Shen decided to report the theft to the police. Pattaya police are reviewing CCTV footage, which is expected to have captured the suspects during the crime and their escape. The investigation is ongoing. The Pattaya News notes that this incident took place on the same day when a transgender woman was caught allegedly pickpocketing a Korean tourist on a Baht bus.

From Pattaya Mail The Pattaya City Rescue Center received a report of a person falling from a height with injuries at a hotel, located in Nongprue, Banglamung, at 2:06 AM on November 4. Upon receiving the report, rescue volunteers swiftly responded to the scene. At the location, tourists and locals were in a state of panic. Rescuers discovered the lower half of 51-year-old Mr. Paul Hadfield from England dangling through the ceiling of an internet café, calling for help. The rescue team worked together to lift him from the roof, provided first aid, and quickly transported him to a nearby hospital. It was determined that he had fallen from the hotel’s second-floor balcony, crashing through the café’s ceiling. ====== From The Thaiger Fatal fall from Pattaya hotel A tragic scene unfolded at a hotel on Sukhumvit Road, Na Jomtien when a shocking accident saw a man fatally fall to his death. At precisely 9.50pm on November 2, Police Colonel Watthanachai Saengrit, the head honcho of Na Jomtien Police Station, received the alarming news. Wasting no time, he dashed to the scene, joined by medics from Wat Yan Sangwararam Hospital and the prompt Sattahip Rescue Foundation. Upon arrival, the police and emergency services were met with a distressing sight: a 52 year old Thai man, known only as Komkansorn lay sprawled on the ground, his condition critical. Clad in a black short-sleeved shirt and matching shorts, his body bore the brutal evidence of his fall: severe facial wounds, a nasty head gash, and both legs twisted and shattered beyond recognition, with a pool of blood marking the tragic spot. Pattaya Mail reported that friends of the ill-fated guest painted a grim picture of the hours leading to the horrific event. They disclosed he was in town attending a seminar and had been enjoying drinks. Rushed to Chon Buri Hospital, hopes were dim, and sadly, the injuries were insurmountable. The news broke today that he had succumbed to the severe trauma.

From The Thaiger High blood pressure has muscled its way to the top of the health pile, becoming the most common condition treated under Thailand’s universal healthcare services in 2023. That’s the latest from the National Health Security Office(NHSO), which has revealed the nation’s pulse. NHSO’s top doc, Jadet Thammathataree, spilt the beans on an eye-watering 99.7 billion baht budget allocated for the fiscal year 2023, set aside to care for the 47.727 million Thais who qualify for the gold card scheme. That adds up to a tidy sum of 3,385.98 baht per person. Breaking it down, 1,344.40 baht went to outpatient services, with inpatient care costing 1,477.01 baht per head. The gold card scheme, affectionately dubbed the gold card service, was a hive of activity with a whopping 170.39 million outpatient visits in 2023. That’s a sharp rise to 3.63 visits per person per year, up from just 2.45 when the scheme kick-started in ’03! The outpatient top 10 is a who’s who of health woes: high blood pressure, non-insulin-dependent diabetes, lipoprotein metabolism issues, flu, chronic renal failure, soft tissue bothers, tooth decay, indigestion, muscle niggles, gingivitis and periodontitis took the spotlight. Breaking it down, 1,344.40 baht went to outpatient services, with inpatient care costing 1,477.01 baht per head. The gold card scheme, affectionately dubbed the gold card service, was a hive of activity with a whopping 170.39 million outpatient visits in 2023. That’s a sharp rise to 3.63 visits per person per year, up from just 2.45 when the scheme kick-started in ’03! https://thethaiger.com/news/national/high-blood-pressure-tops-thailands-universal-healthcare-cases-in-2023

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Not in display in restaurant but safely secured elsewhere. There’s some artwork inspired by the restaurant’s name, giving the place the feel of Madrid. This is Jenny with painting of her mother who ruled over the Madrid during those early days.

A new shop is preparing to open. Staff will reportedly be male.

Jennny, the proprietor of Madrid, confirmed to Floridarob and me tonight that she was careful to take all the historical photos and momentous from the Patpong location before moving to new digs.Amd she said to tell Vinapu she’s looking forward to preparing Vinapu’s favorite pizza (shallots) upon his much anticipated return.

From The Nation While much of Asia and Southeast Asia are prone to seasonal flooding, statistics show that inundations have been particularly high in 2024 Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters around the world as evidenced by the severe flooding that has impacted several countries this year alone. According to World Bank data from 2020, around 1.47 billion people or about 19% of the global population. face significant risks of severe flooding from rivers, heavy rainfall, or coastal erosion, with 89% of those at risk residing in low- to middle-income countries. The majority of those vulnerable to flooding—about 1.36 billion people—live in South and East Asia, with 329 million in China and 225 million in India, making up more than one-third of the world’s flood-prone population. In 2024, nine out of the top 10 countries most at risk of river flooding are in Asia, particularly in the southern and eastern regions of the continent. Southeast Asia, with its low-lying terrain, frequent tropical storms, heavy rains, long monsoon seasons, and underdeveloped flood protection infrastructure, is especially prone to frequent and severe flooding. Climate change is also impacting the frequency and intensity of these events, with an estimated 30% increase in flood-affected populations if global temperatures rise by 2°C. According to Statista’s March 2024 survey on flood risk, based on the approximate number of people affected by annual floods, the risk index ranges from 0 to 10 (higher scores indicate higher risk). The countries with the highest flood risk are Vietnam, Egypt and Bangladesh (risk index 9.9); Thailand (9.8); Iraq (9.6); Pakistan (9.5); China (9.3); India (9.2); Myanmar (8.8); and Cambodia (8.7). Continues at https://www.nationthailand.com/sustaination/40042951

In my experience, a 1,000 bht tip includes HJ. Every guy there has individual expectations beyond that. 1500 would be considered very generous in SK shops.

Venial I hope 🙏

Over the years, news of bad behavior by Phuket taxi mafia has become commonplace. ========= Patong police in Phuket apprehended a motorcycle taxi driver following a heated altercation between tourists and a local taxi driver. The incident unfolded on October 31 at the intersection near the football field on Thawiwong Road, leading to several charges being filed against the motorcycle driver. Around 5.30pm, two tourists had just boarded an electric vehicle (EV) taxi they had booked through a legal app, intending to head to Phuket International Airport. As they got into the cab, the motorcycle taxi driver approached and prevented them from closing the door, insisting they leave the vehicle. The taxi driver explained to the motorcycle driver that the tourists had legitimately ordered the ride and were not at fault. Unconvinced, the motorcycle driver attempted to seize one of the tourists’ phones to verify the booking. Despite the tense exchange between the motorcycle driver and the female taxi driver, the taxi eventually departed, continuing to the airport. The tourists’ nationalities were not disclosed in the police reports. The confrontation, captured on the taxi’s CCTV, soon circulated on social media, sparking widespread criticism and concern. Many online comments condemned the aggressive behaviour of taxi operators in Patong, warning that such incidents could tarnish the area’s reputation and deter visitors. Some netizens referred to the alleged offenders as part of a taxi mafia. Others voiced their preference for app-based taxi services over traditional queues, suggesting that police should support the shift towards digital booking systems. The viral nature of the incident prompted rapid action from Patong police. Superintendent Police Colonel Chalermchai Hirasawat and Deputy Superintendent Police Lieutenant Colonel Wichet Suwanno led the investigation that resulted in the arrest of the motorcycle driver, identified as Jampen. During questioning, Jampen confessed to confronting the tourists and was found to be intoxicated both at the time of questioning and during the altercation. ampen now faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol, operating a vehicle not matching its registration type, failing to wear a helmet, lacking a public driving licence, not carrying a vehicle registration manual, and not paying the annual tax on time, reported The Phuket News. Police are also attempting to locate the EV taxi driver involved in the incident to determine if she intends to file a formal complaint and pursue further legal actions against Jampen.

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon Since the introduction last July, the Destination Thailand Visa has been a rip-roaring success. A brainchild of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to boost visitor numbers, extend stays and increase state revenue, no official figures are available for the number granted. Estimates on social media spread from 10,000 to 40,000, the higher guess being the more likely. Although teething problems certainly exist – embassies “doing their own thing” for required documentation being the main complaint – the commentary approval rating on the hugely popular DTV Facebook group is over 90 percent. Much of the success is due to official, hands-off flexibility. Initially, it was stated that applications should be made in the home country or the work location outside Thailand, then extended to visa runners booking accommodation for just a few days. The quickest fix was, and still is, the Thai embassy in Taipei (officially called the Thailand Trade and Economic Office which avoids irritating Beijing) which still has a walk-in facility and offers a 24-hour turnaround service if your documents are in order. Walk-ins generally have a shorter waiting time than those through the electronic portal. Inevitably, visa agents in Thailand have now grasped the cash potential of DTV and offer visa run to the nervous, usually to Laos or Cambodia. The companies can arrange road travel and accommodation for several days and provide relevant paperwork, even offering a written bond to those who lack handily the 500,000 baht (US$15,000) guarantee which is part of the application requirements. Full agency service seems to cost between 100,000 and 150,000 baht (US$30,000 up). Unlike the annual extension of stay based on retirement, the DTV application does not require a Thai bank book. Indeed, some applicants may never have visited Thailand yet. DTV holders receive 180 days on entry and there is no restriction on the repeat number of visits by sea, land or air. It is, after all, a five years multiple entry visa as stressed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Naruchai Ninnad in his famous “deeper dive” interview with Bangkok Post. Most of the current question marks are about the option of a further 180 days extension at local immigration offices which are part of the Ministry of the Interior which, to date, has not said a single word about DTV. With an immigration extension, DTV holders would receive a maximum of 360 days (180+180) before leaving the country. Without the immigration discretion, six months is the maximum stay without interruption. A number of issues probably concern immigration. There is much misunderstanding by freelance or digital workers about working in Thailand (they must not interact at all with the Thai economy to be safe). Some DTV holders with soft power success such as cooking or boxing classes have signed up only for one month’s tuition, or even less. The zoom advance of DTV may well be deterring applications for other longterm visas such as Privilege-Elite or Long Term Residence. Immigration is very reluctant to comment on these contentious issues and a phone call to the hotline 1178 brought only the response to look at the DTV official website which, of course, sheds no relevant light. Privately, immigration officers say 180 days extensions are likely to be granted without issue until the DTV is at least one year old. That’s to avoid arguments and delays at immigration queue lines, creating bad publicity for all concerned. In the longer term, extensions could require a digital (not in-person) application with the need to provide online updated information. Or such extensions might be decided only by immigration headquarters and not by provincial offices. Or the DTV might be cancelled altogether for new applicants with “grandfather” rights given to those already possessing the visa. Or maybe, and just as likely, nothing in the future will happen to reduce the current flexibility. After all, the Thai Revenue Department is keen to tax assessable income, from January 2024, transmitted to Thailand by any Thai or foreigner who clocks up a total of 180 days or more in a calendar year. The lack of social media discussion of this particular DTV issue has been deafening. After all, DTV holders don’t have any dispensations. Not from income tax regulations for residents, not from 90 days and not from TM30. As the Swedish saying puts it: no worries unless the sleeping bear wakes up. https://www.pattayamail.com/latestnews/news/thailands-dtv-game-changer-let-sleeping-dogs-lie-for-now-478512

No matter what we think or how well we tried to conceal it, our mothers always knew..

…..or Only Fans contributor

From CNN After their son came out, this conservative Christian couple went into a closet of their own As soon as Greg McDonald Jr. saw his parents, he knew he was in trouble. His father stood waiting for him with his arms folded and his brow furrowed. Beside him was Greg’s mother, her eyes red and puffy. “Quick, pretend you’re interested in me,” Greg Jr. told his friend Betsy as he steered the speedboat toward the dock at his parents’ riverfront home outside Grand Rapids, Michigan. Greg Jr. had just taken a group of friends out for a rollicking boat ride. It was late in the summer of 2001, and he was about to head off to his first year of college. In just a few weeks the 17-year-old thought he’d be free. But while Greg Jr. was away his father, a conservative Christian, had checked his computer’s search history. He’d heard stories of young men being corrupted by the internet and had discovered his son’s secret: visits to gay porn sites. As Greg Jr. stepped off the boat with his friends, his father looked sternly at the group. “You need to leave,” he said to the other teens. Once they were alone, the father turned toward his son. “Are you—?” he asked. “Yes, I am,” Greg Jr. said, cutting his father off as he walked past his parents toward their house. “You could be an axe murderer, and we would always love you,” his father called out after him. “But we need to get you fixed.” You may think you know what happened next. Greg Jr. prayed to God for deliverance. Pastors condemned him. Church members shunned him. Longtime friends disappeared, and he wrestled with shame because he felt like he had failed God and disobeyed the Bible. But that’s not what happened to Greg Jr. That’s what happened to his parents, Greg Sr. and Lynn McDonald. Their son’s admission would send the McDonalds on a journey that forced them to make agonizing choices about their faith and family. They would be thrust into the middle of a hidden crisis afflicting the conservative Christian community. And how they responded to their son’s admission would mushroom into a scandal — one that prompted two of the most prominent evangelical pastors in America to publicly question each other’s faith. Continues at https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/03/us/conservative-christian-coming-out-gay-cec/index.html

Don’t like the attitude of boys or staff. Spend my money in massage shops. Although I know many who love it, it’s not for me.

Moonlight and Jupiter are no longer on my itinerary.

Residential sprinkler heads normally designed to release water (when metal component melts or capsule bursts) at 135 deg. F. Dry sprinklers systems filled with pressurized air allow the water control valve to automatically release water when water pressure exceeds that of the escaping air pressure. You usually only find these in cold climates in areas subject to freezing. There are two types of smoke detection sensors: photo electric and ionization. The photo electric respond a bit sooner to the presence of smoke and generally preferred method. But either will get the job done. Fixed temperature devices to not detect smoke but measure ambient air temperature. Any system is only as good as the maintenance they are provided with. All smoke detectors have a shelf life, after which the sensors are no longer functional and require replacement. Very sage advice. It would take a trained technician to determine if adequate water supply is both available and the system has not been disabled by closed valves.

I should have said Boss doesn’t compel me to seek out model at Moonlight.

Not much luck? It seems that you had all kinds of different guys fucking you nine ways from Sunday, and your most recent in adjacent room. They may have confused you with their own daddy, girlfriends back and possibly Moo Deng, but you had cum squirting out in all directions. You also had opportunity to buy shrimp for admirers and dance the nights away in near religious fervor in DJ Station. Please don’t let me hear again that you were ever bored in Bangkok.