Pantherz

I have never been to Pattaya (although I have been to Bangkok many times). I see that a new Andaz resort opened in Pattaya this year. It looks really nice and seems to be receiving great reviews. Would the location be very inconvenient for enjoying the gay nightlife in Pattaya? When I look at Google Maps, it looks like the resort is a 22 minute drive from Jomtien Complex, which is quite a drive when you want to go out unplanned and just roam around. Is there other gay nightlife closer to the resort’s location? If the location is overall inconvenient, is there another resort on the beach of similar caliber that is within walking distance to the gay scene? Thanks

How do the digital nomads, bar boys from Cambodia, etc manage to live in Thailand year round if the maximum number of days you can stay per year is 180? I thought that with periodic visits to other countries for a few days at a time they essentially allow people to keep coming back in.

What is the current number of days being given to tourists entering Thailand? Is it 30, 45, or 60? I am reading different articles that are saying different things. It is a little bit confusing and I’m thinking about an extended visit. Thank you for your help.

The gym at Pathumwan Princess sounds like a great option. Thanks to both of you for suggestions!

Is there a really nice gym in Silom that one can pay to access on a daily basis? A large facility with a good selection of new, well-maintained equipment, very clean, good air conditioning. Bonus if there’s a concentration of good looking gay guys who work out there thanks.

Hello friends any tips on where to go for a good massage with cute young fit masseurs in Hong Kong? Preferably on the Hong Kong side.

Thanks Peter. I think I’ll skip it this time around and spend a couple more days in Taipei. Going to go re-read through the multi-page Taipei post and hopefully make some plans.

Apparently not! 😂

Planning a trip to Taipei and wondering if it’s worth spending a couple of days first in Kaohsiung? Is it easy to meet young, good looking guys at bars on Thursday and Friday evenings? Or would it be better to just spend more time in Taipei? Thanks!

Doxycycline can be used as a prophylactic to prevent STIs. It’s not only used to treat them. FYI: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/02/424861/doxycycline-sti-prevention-highly-effective-minimal-drug-resistance

Dirty Old Man, and I could hear him speaking.

Interesting that this was your takeaway from the post. Dancing wasn’t the issue. When I saw all of that going on yesterday I actually asked myself … could that be Olddaddy?

Yes both were. Which is why it’s disgusting because he is wasn’t and it was not consensual.

I actually thought of saying something but he fancied himself so much walking around with duck lips dancing I was almost sure it was going to end up in a big argument so I held back.

I really hate seeing DOM taking advantage of the waiters. In Silver Sand Soi 4 there is a geriatric Australian wearing a black and white button down shit and white shorts who can’t stand straight at 7:30 pm and keeps sticking his hand up the asses of the waiters as he stumbles around dancing on the terrace. I sure hope he isn’t an esteemed member of this group. The waiters look so uncomfortable and it is certainly disgusting to watch.

Maybe I just happened to notice them more than usual. It just seemed very strange. I remember reading an article that they were all coming out during the beginning of the pandemic because there weren’t many people around and they were hungry and looking for food. In any case there definitely a lot more than I had ever noticed before.

During a recent visit to Bangkok, I couldn’t help but notice an incredible number of rats in the Silom area as I was walking around. One evening I counted at least one on every block. It was actually quite nauseating and having been to Bangkok many times, I don’t recall ever having seen so many in the past. I realize that rats are common in big cities, especially when there is street food and trash around, but this last experience truly seemed to be record breaking. Has anyone else noticed this? I’m not sure what can be done but I hope it doesn’t get worse.

Does Taipei offer a better experience than Hong Kong for a gay visitor?

I have read through several of the trip reports but have found them to be inconclusive. Is the gay scene better in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap? Which has better looking guys and bars? When I look at the guys on Grindr and Tinder from abroad they don’t seem particularly attractive, unlike some of the Cambodian guys you see in gogo bars in Bangkok.

Not anymore. You can go to the Pulse Clinic next to the Sala Daeng BTS station and take a 4th generation HIV test, which only has a 16 day waiting period.

There’s no cure for Hepatitis B, that must have been Hepatitis A?

Hello, what is a nice short stay hotel that you can bring someone to and is clean and comfortable near the Patpong area? Thank you

Can anyone recommend any spas in Cartagena that have male therapists?

Is the beach clean for swimming in Santo Domingo or is it pretty polluted? Are there a lot of bars by the beach and things going on? Are cruisy are guys walking on the street?

Can anyone recommend other beach cities in LatAm that have similar vibes as Phuket and Puerto Vallarta? Meaning a beach connected to a city with a bustling gay scene, lots of good restaurant and bar options, etc?