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The Bangkokpost is reporting today the ThaiPass will end June 1.

I flew Japan Airlines from Boston NRT Bkk a couple weeks ago. On the Bos NRT leg were 3 Thai flight attendants from Bangkok. They said it was their first flights in the two years of Covid. They said the Thai and Japanese govts came up with a flight attendant solution. They fly Bkk Nrt Usa. At Nrt company tests them on arrival and departure next day. Dedicated bus to a block of hotel rooms used only by flight crews. They also test in Boston and Bkk before departures. They no longer need to quarantine other than overnight. They said they were so happy to be back to work the extra testing wasn’t an issue for them. So hopefully a sign that things are getting back to some normality in the Airline industry. ps: there were 75 people on my Boston leg, 25 going to Bkk. The Nrt Bkk flight almost full.

The weekends have been doing ok in Patpong. Soi 4 seems full everynight. Grinder full 24 hours a day. A mutual friend of ours went to Fake Club last night and said packed. The entertainment is here. You might just have to look a bit harder. Though I think the difference from today till July will be much better I’m sure. As soon as they open the border crossings the supply of company will go way up. And hotel and Airbnb prices are great.

Bangkok Massage is closed. Talked to 2 guys that used to work there today and they said they were told it will be quite awhile if at all.

If some other restaurants don’t start to open they may have to start taking reservations. Almost a full house when I stopped by last night.

At FreshBoys they only had 3 guys doing big cock show. It used to be mostly Vietnamese guys doing it, but they haven’t arrived yet. There was also the fuck show. Hot Male had probably 10 guys doing big cock show.

When I was at Freshboys Friday and Saturday there were guys on stage of many different types. They do tend to be younger, but some skinny on up to Athletic build. There was someone for everyone. Over 20 on stage on the weekend. Hot Male surprisingly had a very hot lineup of athletic and light muscle guys. Over the weekend many boys on stage and customers in the seats. Then Sunday thru Thursday hits and it quiets down a lot. this upcoming weekend should be good . Very noticeable the increase in foot traffic in Patpong every day. Tourist are coming back.

Madrid is closed.

I also ran into the Surawong taxi issues this week. The guys at Hot Male told me you have to walk over Silom. Can still take some time but they show up. Part of the problem is Surawong is blocked off at Thaniya. You can’t drive out to Rama 4 so taxis avoiding the area.

I stayed at the Le Meridien Tuesday night for Test and Go. Had the breakfast buffet in the morning. Outstanding. I’ll make a repeat visit before trip over.

The 1700 is just the add on price for the fast track. Package starts at 6300 without fast track.

I’m staying at the Le Meridian in January. They told me 10-12 hours for results without fast track. With fast package (1700 baht) they say 6 hours. I’m not arriving till midnight so 12 hours is perfect.

A couple of hotels I have contacted have said you will be confined to room until test results come back. Of course everything is. Subject to Change.

You will leave airport in hotel sponsored vehicular and you must remain in room till you get tests results.

#3. According to Thai Embassy in Washington, E Visa is now available.

Posted today they will reopen October 1 at noon.

I retired to Ft.Lauderdale from San Francisco when the market couldn’t give houses away. I’m happy here. my biggest issue is the car insurance rates. Thru the roof. Most of the people that complain about the heat in summer complain about the cold up north in the winter. It’s only mid 80’s here today. 90’s up north . My pool and ac take care of the heat. Prepare for few guest in summer and overcrowding in winter. American Airlines controls MIA. Easy to fly to South and Central America. You will find fares higher than you expected as this is a hub.

This time around you will not be allowed out of your room the entire stay. Also no staff will be allowed in room. Your fresh bedding and towels will be left outside your door and you get to clean your own room. Also a 3rd Covid test.

I’m free now. I’m vaccinated. My city is open for business. I’m just sitting here waiting for he rest of the world to open.

Doesn’t work for me. In April I’ll be 3 months out already. What’s the sense of getting vaccinated and testing negative then having to quarantine. I’m over it. Brazil is starting to look good.

I’m in Ft.Lauderdale. Close to normal here now. Everything open. We have 3 strip clubs that are full on weekends. This month is spring break for colleges and beaches are packed. Aps are working . Tourism has been down for past year but is starting to pick up now . I got both my shots in January so did a couple of trips. All flights full .

I’ve had a couple of tests at an urgent care center in ft.Lauderdale . I got results back within 24 hours.

I got both my shots in Ft.Lauderdale. I had no side affects from either shot.

I’ve had both of my vaccine shots. I’ll be ready to arrive the first day after they drop quarantine requirements.

They moved to the new location the last week in March. The day Thailand closed down for COVID. The new location is upstairs next to Hot Male. They spent a month renovating space. It looked nice. But then COVID. I’m sure it’s been a difficult few months.