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The main reason to visit Cambodia is to see the stupendous ancient and natural sights. The guys are very handsome like everywhere else...some South Asian mixed in which I like. On my previous visits I don't recall any hanky panky but it's been a few years since my last visit and the hook up apps weren't around then. I did visit the gay bars in Phnom Penh. Definitely some hustler/mb's there. Blue Chili was a bit more laid back than the other one I went to. But that was a while ago. utopia-asia.com has fairly up to date listings for venues and so forth. These gay guys have a blog of their travels including a lot of time in SE Asia http://nomadicboys.com/category/travel-diary/southeast-asia/cambodia/

I'm not sure anywhere has it "like Thailand". I'm headed there in a couple of weeks. There are a couple of saunas and massage places. And in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap a few gay bars. But no gogos. Certainly there is nothing on the scale of Bangkok and Pattaya. I'm guessing the hook up apps could be popular. I'll know for sure soon enough. I think the reason to go to Cambodia is different. If you are just looking for sex tourism then Thailand is a better option. If you look in the "world" or other country forums on this site and the other gay Thailand sites you will find some Cambodia info.

They seem to be a lot more tatt'd up than the last time I saw them a couple of years ago. Still hot though.

I understand that it can be difficult. The mamasans can be excellent students of psychology. They know that most people don't like confrontation so they push as far as they can get away with. Don't feel bad about saying no to anyone who is trying to extract money out of you uninvited. And certainly don't allow yourself to be groped by some one you don't want groping you. I think that's probably all part of their testing of your boundaries. It's easy to feel bad about having to be firm because no one likes to disappoint others, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I've only ever felt good about buying drinks for a mamasan at one bar that sadly no longer exists, mainly because I enjoyed the vibe of the place and the people who worked there. The good ones know how to treat you nicely and with at least the illusion of respect. Others are just pushy and annoying and gross. But my guess is that they've discovered it's easier for them to make a quick buck out of you than it is to cultivate loyal business. Of course in the end what really matters is the boys.

Bali has lots of interesting sights, but traffic is heavy so it takes a while to get around. Seminyak is pretty crowded. Ubud was a bit more laid back. I enjoyed Yogyakarta as well...it's the education center of Indonesia so lots of cute university boys around. I was a bit disappointed by the boys in Bali. The bars in Seminyak are VERY LOUD. I didn't stay long the night I ventured out to them. There's a massage shop upstairs from the bars and I was propositioned frequently walking down the street by some queeny guys working there every time I went past. Anyone who is a size queen is likely to be very disappointed. I had a massage at one of the massage places and the guy I got had the tiniest little penis I have ever seen. The moneyboy I met on Jack'd (I think) was somewhat tiresome. At first I wasn't sure he was a moneyboy until we got back to my hotel and then he suddenly became "shy" and started asking how much I was going to give him. Met another guy on one of the apps who was very pushy before I blocked him. It all just seemed like too much work compared to Thailand. Plenty of handsome guys around though. And some really amazing scenery.

I've used thelimopattaya many times to get back and forth between there and Bangkok. Only ever had one problem and that was when the driver didn't show to pick me up at my hotel in Bangkok because he had an accident on the way. Called them a couple of times with help from the front desk and eventually they sent a local car to pick me up and that driver didn't know Pattaya well so I had to direct him to the hotel. But every other time has been very good. Comfortable car, decent drivers. One guy spoke English very well so we managed to have an actual conversation which was kind of nice.

Good for you FireCat. Even if it's only for a short time, you are really improving one boy's life. I almost wish I was planning to spend more time in Thailand on my next trip, but Laos and Cambodia will still be interesting I'm sure. :-) I need to win the lottery so I can retire.

You will have a great time. For sure there will be plenty of touts trying to attract your attention as you walk through the area. A simple no thanks and keep walking usually does the trick unless you want to say yes. :-) If you're staying all the way down by the river that's not really all that close to the gay areas with respect to being walkable. So you'll need to taxi or if you are near enough to BTS you can take the train. 4 days isn't a ton of time to get the lay of the land but you should be able to make a good start. Have fun!

damn. what a gorgeous boy!

Glad you are supporting the Thai economy. I wish I was there right now too. These next two months are really going to drag. You weren't kidding about all of the cute new boys on GR. I was checking it out the other day and couldn't stop drooling. So many cute boys. Your last couple of guests are absolutely gorgeous IMHO. You're right that getting there from the East coast isn't "fun" exactly as it basically takes almost a whole day. But I usually take Cathay F class via JFK which is about as fun as you can get...other than maybe SQ suites. HKG isn't my most favorite transit point but I think it is about the same as NRT. I agree that EVA is quite nice in business class. And a million times better than UA which I avoid at all costs. ANA it depends on how the aircraft is configured. I flew there "square suite" back to DC last year and it was pretty good. That airplane has the 1-2-1 staggered business class which is another league compared to their 2-3-2 angled flat seats.

Just came across another gay Thai film called Timeline https://youtu.be/opV03Mf33So It's a couple of years old so some of you may have already seen it. Lots of cute boys. And there's a new Chinese web series called Counterattack that looks promising from the first couple of eps https://youtu.be/5gcHo55bz7k The credits last forever though...when the episode is only 20 minutes, eating up the first 2 with a credits sequence seems a bit much.

I especially like the last tip. Unless of course you want to buy a tailored whatever, jewellery, etc.

Nice report. Thanks for sharing. My impression of CM last time I was there is very much in line with yours. I think I wrote a long report about it here too. AA was no fun for me either. I think maybe you were too early for Saranrom. At least from Christian's many reports it seems like things don't start going there until 9 or 10PM.

As much as I love Bangkok and have a certain amount of fascination with Pattaya, there is so much more to Thailand. So, my tip is to venture beyond the go-gos and gay areas to see more of the country. There's so much interesting culture and history (around the entire region, not just Thailand) that it's a shame to miss it all.

The entire FlyerTalk.com website is devoted to this. Since I go halfway around the world (USA-SE Asia) only once a year, I basically just use miles for first or business class award flights. And the vast majority of my miles have come from credit card sign up bonuses. The game isn't quite as easy as it was 3-5 years ago, but you can still play it. If you're based in the USA it's much easier than anywhere else to do the credit card thing.

The best guides do take the time to find out what your interests are and adjust accordingly. Granted not all are so good and many times you just get the standard program. But if you are not seeing the kinds of things you want to see, you just have to speak up. Maybe I've been fortunate, but when I have an idea of the sorts of things I want to see and do I've always gotten what I wanted. If I have no specific agenda I am usually happy to go with the flow. But, sure, there are pros and cons to every approach.

Don't know what your budget is, but over the years I have traveled around SE Asia quite a bit using the services of Purple Dragon. They are a travel agency based in Bangkok, run by an expat American. www.purpledrag.com You have a guide to show you around. It's especially nice for the sights to have some one who can interpret for you. You basically have your own private tour. If you venture further afield you'll have your own private car/driver as well as guide. I am headed back in December and will use them for my time in Southern Laos and around Siem Reap and northern Cambodia. My time in Thailand and Luang Prabang I will be on my own. Once you've been to Bangkok or Pattaya a time or two it's easy to navigate it all on your own.

I agree that Nicky has good info http://www.nickysgaypattaya.com/gay-pattaya/ I went to Smart Relaxation a couple of times on my last visit and had pretty good massages there.

the guy in the red shorts is gorgeous. Myanmar going through a tough time with lots of flooding at the moment.

wow. that is a detailed report! thanks for sharing.

I was in Sukhothai for Loy Krathong a few years ago. I'd say that's the time you want to be there. They have this cool parade full of hot guys in period costumes. And they do a laser and "sound and light" show telling the Loy Krathong story with a giant cast of locals. Everyone comes from miles around. There's a contest for the best krathong with some gigantic ones. Many decorated with seeds and other small things that must take an enormous amount of time to put together. There's another old ruined town nearby at Si Sitchanalai national park. It grew up shortly after or contemporaneously with Sukhothai. Lots of ruined old temples and so forth. It's about 15 or 20 minutes away from Sukhothai. Phitsanulok is not far away as well and I liked being there as well at LK. They have the neatest decorations there. When you said "cruising" and then started talking about the river I expected you to say you took a boat ride. More people should get out and see more of the country. There's so much more to Thailand than Pattaya and Bangkok.

I agree the BP interview was very poor. I loved Insects in the Backyard. Thanks for the news

It's been to a bunch of gay and Asian film fests around. My guess is that it will be out on VOD and DVD before too long. Here's an interview with the filmmaker http://www.bangkokpost.com/lite/topstories/625768/ain-t-no-one-nationality-movie And here's their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WinAtCheckers?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser

Nice start. Those guys are certainly very handsome. Look forward to the rest.

Maybe it's a self-selecting sample? That is to say, the only ones you happen to meet are the ones who are interested in foreigners. My guess is that there's a much bigger cohort that you would never have an opportunity to meet who are into other Thais.