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Here is the official list of countries and requirements for entry (visa on arrival/visa exempt) into Thailand. The Visa On Arrival (15 days) only applies to about 19 countries. About 46 countries qualify for Visa Exempt (30/45 days) and the rest of the world has bilateral agreements of 14, 30 and 90 days. Of course there are then numerous other visas which can be applied for. Very confusing!

As compared to the 40 million visitors in 2019.

Mostly likely the case, Peter. I know farangs who were clueless when in a gay bar regarding tipping. One guy took a boy at Nice Boy to an upstairs room for sex and did not want to tip or pay for the room; just thought it was part of the deal. His friends had to put in money to pay for him.

I suggest that you bring your favorite condoms and lube with you.

Although I live close to Boyztown and visit there 3+ days/week, I always find boys I like in Jomtien and I do like the night life there.

Max, as the Thai boys say " you think too much"! Stop worrying and start enjoying your stay in Thailand.

You will be coaxed into a host bar by many boys, you will order a drink and all the boys will disappear! Happens all the time. However if interested, you can call a boy to sit with you and no problem. Sometimes boys will sit with you, uninvited, and you can buy them a drink or say "not interested". If a boy does sit with you and you buy him a drink, it is still expected to give him a tip such as 100 Baht. If you are a regular, and known to have a boys sit with you, then they will not forget and will approach you for a drink and conversation. If interested in a boy, just off him, or make arrangements to see him at a later time/date.

In Pattaya, fewer and fewer people, both Thai and Farang are wearing masks, even on the Baht Busses.

I had to look up grok to see the meaning! A good word, but then it came from a good book, which I had read so many years ago and had forgotten.

Plenty of mediocre Thai restaurants to choose from!

Natan's (French) in Jomtien; Le Bordeaux in Pattaya; Casa Pascal in Pattaya.

Some of your questions can be answered by doing a Google search. As for a SIM card, likely you can use your phone same as you do in Europe, but don't know if anyone can call you? Do you use Line or Messenger both of which are common in Thailand.

Cafe Des Amis and Au Bon Coin are excellent choices.

Yes, seriously.

A most interesting read! However I don't quite understand how losing friends to AIDS led to death of your faith?

Many years ago I had a lad who offered to rim me and I readily accepted; it was great. As I recall it was at a massage shop and this was part of the service. The Thai expression for rimming is "clean/wash the refrigerator". Sounds like "laun tu yen". They all understand this expression. I might add that "they" your boy du jour, often enjoy the experience if you offer it to them.

Never, ever have I had commercial sex in my own country.

Bolt Taxi about 200 Baht

Adams Apple is a fire traip!