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I tend to ignore mainstream media when it comes to their reporting of science. The journalists are not scientists themselves. They don't understand the science. They don't understand what the studies they're reporting on actually mean. They just regurgitate it into some form that'll get people clicking on their article. Either read the study for yourself, or don't and go about your life as normal.

I think the problematic issue is the offer of "opportunities". Whether that offer got realised for most of the models or not, it's pretty shitty way to get someone do something they wouldn't normally want to do. It's the difference between performing sex acts to get a job and performing sex acts as your job. In my mind one is manipulative and shady, and the other is perfectly fine way to make money.

Another wonderful report. Hopefully tonights fare went well. On tipping, I think the meaning of the word in relation to sex services is different matter to the use of the word else where. Hopefully, the service provider is indepdendent, and with a minimum its right that good service is rewarded. When it comes to the more mundane service industry, such as waiters, bar staff and such, I tend to think it is delegating the responsibility of performance management onto the customer. It's an awful way to do business for the customer, and the staff. Makes the employer money tho.

I don't know of any other sites that are apparently not owned by Booking.com. I don't know how much responsibility we as consumers have in this matter. It's not like we have too much of a choice. If the option to pay at the hotel is as cheap as the pay via booking.com method, then I'll use it. Otherwise, I see no reason why I should pay more for the hotels convenience of getting paid - it should be the other way around. The hotel should make whats most convenient for them the cheapest option for me.

Choices were made, we live and learn

every bulge is nice, no? And he is hiding his...

This could make good sense to help promote development of ASEAN if the focus is on building infrastructure projects that will provide benefits to the host nations after. Unfortunately, most countries have been more interested in the prestige of hosting, and would prefer to build vanity projects that look good for a few weeks, and then slowly rot and crumble.

You just don't want the competition for the twinks

I agree. If you've just got a small bag, sure it makes sense. But if you've got a big heavy suitcase, It's worth that ~400-500 baht to arrive at the door.

Yup, was a great pun

This is my plan, at the very least it will be a few days on the beach getting a tan

Sometimes boys are just not photogenic, or the lighting in the pictures doesn't suit them

Cub is a young bear. An otter is hairy, and yet slim and lithe

In case anyone isn't aware, most countries will refuse entry to foreigners with less than 6 months validity on their passport.

Oversized & hairy... No thanks I don't mind an otter now and again

Like fishing in a fishing pond filled with fish

Would be a really good resource for the forum if we had a thread that kept everyone updated with the various bar/massage shop Line IDs I'd be happy to contribute when I actually find some

Looks like a tasty treat... And the food looks good too

4 star? Are you sure? I'd ask for my money back. It looks awful, and thats even after you look past the obvious functional flaws. Though worth remembering that many Thais are used to washing their behind with water after they finish their business instead of using toilet roll Maybe they think farangs have long arms or maybe they think it'll encourage us to clean up the 'right' way

I'm not an expert on moneyboys, so this may not be the right terminology but I'd suggest that what you're looking for is the "boyfriend experience". Cuddles, affection and connection. I hope your European guy understands what you're after

The choice is whether you want the transaction done in the local currency or in your home currency. If you choose your home currency, the bank that runs the ATM or Card terminal will charge their exchange fees for doing the currency conversion. Generally its better to chose local currency, especially so if you have a debit/credit card that charges 0% fees on foriegn transactions. (Usually you are just charged the mastercard/visa transaction fee) You might find it cheaper to have it done in your home currency if you have an exceptionally high fee % on your card for foriegn transactions.

Amazing! Thank you @forky123, @vinapu and @PeterRS your suggestions are most appreciated! I'l certainly check out PJ's place and Viangbua Mansion!

well I need to know more 😈

Is this on explore mode?If so, that's always been the case I think. If its just showing your local selection of guys, and only give 3 profiles, that sounds a bit broken.

Also, any must see sights beyond the bars and boys would be really useful info