Olddaddy

Funny how you talk about traveling economy , I just saved about 50,000 baht travelling from Australia to Bangkok in economy class. Was tempted to book business but glad I didn't as I had 2 seats to myself in economy ! Food was basically the same .

I guess as all employees do,we work when the boss is around but once their out of sight we can relax more 😂

I have had some great times the last few days being in Pattaya,enjoyed myself and met wonderful guys ! But as with anything you always have one negative experience with 50 positives. Trouble with me I'm not assertive type, question is do you still tip if it's bad service ? Last night I went to a normal type massage shop for a well needed foot massage,I don't mind who massages my feet as long as they good and caring , a ladyboy came along and that was fine to me. I laid back to relax put my feet on the stool, then he/she started massaging and the usual questions where you from etc which I don't want to be rude so answered but really I wanted to close my eyes Then the question " how much you tip me? I had no idea ,so tried to put a short laugh and say , " oh enough" Then the same question again 15 minutes into it . By this time she was talking loudly to another member of staff having a conversation whilst doing my feet I was starting to get agitated ,I felt like I was going to get angry but I still closed my eyes to relax , I couldn't very well say to her to shut up so unfortunately I just pretended to be asleep After the massage I paid the foot massage fee but only had 100 b notes so reluctantly I gave her a 100b tip. With that she actually snatched the note out , not rudely though, just took it without a acknowledgement,sort of grabbed it out of my hand and made a screeching type sound, like a short scream ,like a eeeeeeccch ! With her face crumbled then walked off. So now I'm thinking I should man up I guess and learn to be assertive and not tip if the service is not there, is that actually morally right though? I mean in the above circumstance I still would of tipped but only like 50b if I had that note which I didn't , unfortunately only had 100 b notes I don't like to take advantage of others, I feel guilty about that , so your opinions on this ?

I can't find the thread now,but a few weeks ago I asked about transport to Pattaya and got quite a few answers regarding taxi services. I chose Mike Taxi , and I used the Line app and always got a response immediately. I told him/her my concerns and how I worry if the taxi doesn't arrive etc and how paranoid I am it's not going to be there etc and they respond immediately " I will make sure the driver meets you " I think I have anxiety disorder so I tend to catasphrize ( if that's the right word) things that possible could happen eg the taxi doesn't meet me etc and I'm stuck at the airport. So I emailed & line apped Mike's a few times before arriving so much that he responded to me " Is that you emailing me as well as on Line ? I said yes ,I just want to make sure it arrives to meet me. He responded " I will make sure ,no need to keep emailing me " He obviously thought I was paranoid 😂 he went quiet for awhile when I said the driver can spot me from my hot pink baseball cap, 🤣 after that he probably confirmef his suspicions I was some kind of nutter 😂 So here I was yesterday my plane arriving in Bangkok and I'm sitting there on the tarmac when a line message beeped from Mike's Taxi " I see your plane just arrived the driver is waiting for you " I got off the plane quickly and walked fast the "several miles" to the arrivals got thru very quick,so glad I didn't buy the Fast track no need for it. Waited like 15 minutes for the luggage to arrive and walked out to see my driver walking towards me, ( I told them I was wearing a hot pink baseball cap,so that helps being spotted😁 Walking towards the carpark the driver suddenly stopped, " oh I forget they want me to tell them when I pick you up" with that he started texting , I bet they may have asked him " Did you pick up that weirdo yet who sent me 50 emails ! 🤣🤣 approx 1 hour to Pattaya no traffic at that early morning time Im not sure if " Mike" is a farang owner or not but his contract drivers are excellent! 1200 baht all up ,great value but I gave him a tip too,he waited for my late arrival plane and didn't complain so he was a great driver ,can't remember his Thai name though, apparently he is a contract driver for Mike's and a few others, I didn't ask him if Mike was a farang perhaps. Now you have to walk to the carpark with the driver, that didn't worry me as I'm quite fit , he offered to wheel my luggage but I declined . I was surprised when he told me he gets customers who demand to smoke in his car, i don't smoke so I wasn't concerned but I'm shocked people can be so rude I recommend Mike's Taxi service , I don't know what kind of drivers you may get but it seems the management are very efficient 👍

He sounds sadly to say ..he is not interested. Maybe he is not gay . I wouldn't pursue it further,as Paul says it becomes harassment

There is a saying....if it's too loud ..your too old !😂 Unfortunately I'm old too 😁

He sounds like a true business man 🤣

Will be in Pattaya this week !!! You know reading another post about sleeping all day and partying all night just got me thinking . I used to do that say 20 years ago in Pattaya, sleeping all day and then hit the bars at night going to bed at around 4am . Fast forward 20 years now I'm nearly 60yo and I'm thinking this trip and being now a non drinker I won't be sleeping all day , my routine when I arrive will have to change . Questions is are you a early riser on your trip, or sleep all day ? Am I getting a old fart if I make my routine say midnight bed wake 8 or 9am😁, maybe that's too early ,

Yes Hollywood !! 😂 Used to off a few boys and go up there and dance the night away !

Nowadays I don't think it's for me , 20 years ago I used to love that disco near day night up past friendship , can't recall the name , but ..now I'm getting too old and lost interest in that .

This is probably already written somewhere I know, but what is the exact location of this bar/club ?

Always love your pics Vessey,thanks 👍

Absolutely right!!! His mother had made contact last week and he just admitted he sent her a few thousand dollars as he felt guilty about it, suddenly she needs money for phones etc

Unfortunately it's just not white supremacists it's also certain religion groups and religious fanatics who don't approve of gay people,some countries still execute etc . Middle East ,Africa etc are known for their intolerance sadly all in the name of religion. I'm not a religious person but have a Filipino boyfriend who was heavily involved in the church that was working up to 40 hours a week for them for free as well as doing his full time job during the week. After they found out he was gay he was disowned and they even forbid his family from seeing him. Its very sad that religious people are so unkind I feel very sorry for him that his family over in the Philippines have been told to disown him. He is here in Australia with me and no family contact 😥😥

I sometimes see guys I have taken back to my room using that bum gun next to the toilet and I setting that water in to clean themselves. And some had taken the hand held shower head off

Very very rarely have I had a guy more than really 1 hour. I tend to like it done quick and I get bored after more than say 1 hour . Its not timed just I like to take a guy back to my room and basically get on with it . Sometimes short time to me is less than 30 minutes! And yes I do tell guys that and some lower their prices back to 500b , that is going back a few years but if they are close by some will do less price for less time . As for long time I'm not keen as I'm more a loner and I prefer sleeping by myself at night.

I guess too the difference in customers/farang to each area . I'm thinking more cheaper in Pattaya so more lower economic farangs ,to put it nicely 😂,just like myself. I wouldn't dare paying Bangkok prices, not all the time anyway. I wonder too if the type of farang going to Bangkok are more professional types in terms of occupational, one should do a study I guess😉

I guess unless you get "educated" Thai guys and I don't mean that disrespectfully it's hard to have a conversation with them about World politics or whatever. A friend told me he has many such conversation with Filipino boys though in the Phillipines where English & education on world affairs is much better .

I'm still researching my hotel stay and come across what looks like a gay guest house called Ben & Lek ,however a bit too far walk for me in soi 7 however great rates at average 500b per night. I wish Baan Souy would drop their average 2500b night rates , I used to love Baan Souy but won't pay that silly amount , but fantastic place to chill out

Yes Baan dok Mai was run for a long time by a lovely New Zealand guy. I believe he sold it and then it seemed to go downhill

I see Marina Plaza is still going ,never ever did stay there though. I wonder if Ban dok mai is still around, I don't see it on the apps unless a name change.

I looked into this for my next trip next month, comparing Airbnb apartments to hotels . I found the apartments were more pricier in terms many wanted additional costs eg electricity & water paid separately. If cost is no issue then Airbnb app has tons of apartments in Pattaya from low cost to luxurious. Many if not all have security & a front desk .

I was shocked to see recently with the recent Australian Federal election that 3 outwardly Gay (conservatives) politicians who lost their seats were against transgender people,glad they lost their seats, obviously they must hate themselves if they are gay and don't support gay marriage. Australia has just had the Federal election where the Greens & Labor won and thrashed the conservatives. A lot has I believe had to do with the conservatives not supporting transgender & gay rights ! Can you still believe church /religious institutions are still allowed to discriminate against gay people, hopefully the new PM will change this !!

Yes !😂 I forgot they had put in a new roof and I believe painted the roadway rainbow 🌈 colours ,can't wait to see, I will report back when I arrive next week🥳

Do you think there's many more guys available in Bangkok? I always found it more difficult in Bangkok compared to Pattaya, but obviously the type of guy was more available in BKK , eg muscle guys or African guys . I guess more "Top" boys too compared to Pattaya