Guest lurkerspeaks Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 I finally just booked my first trip to Bangkok. It will be a short trip since I can only take a total of 9 days off work.. I leave Phoenix on Wed Nov 8, and will get into Bangkok just after midnite, on the early morning of Friday, Nov 10.. I will be leaving the next Friday, Nov 17. My birthday falls on Wed the 15th, so hopefully I will have a great birthday there.. I have not booked my hotel yet.. I was wondering if anything has changed on the hotel scene lately? I am seriously considering Raya Surawong, for its location and reasonable pricing, along with its liberal visitation policy. I can get a room there for around $70 USD per night.. any other suggestions around the same price? I definitely want something in a good location, close to the boy action. I did find a few nice looking places on airbnb for less, but I figured for my first trip, it would be better to stay at a hotel until I learn my way around more.. I would love to meet up with anyone who happens to be in town during my visit. I will be traveling alone, so any company/advice, etc would be most welcome. I have made numerous trips to Rio and I love the sauna scene there, but I am anxious to experience the massage parlours and the gogo bars there in Bangkok. I tend to like the twink types, but unlike most of the members here, I prefer my twinks to be tops.. I have 8 months to build the anticipation now.. so, I welcome any input, advice, etc from all you seasoned members...and hopefully I get to meet some of you face to face.. Quote
paulsf Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Great to hear. I know you've been trying to work this out. I'm actually talking to a friend right now that is checking into the Raya. I'll ask him tonight how he likes it. He said he picked it because its next to Soi Twilight. It does have best location. Getting in at midnight is something most of us deal with. If your ontime and stay at Raya, you will probably have time to run next door for quick drink before all the boys go home, twink tops won't be a problem. More tops in Bangkok than bottoms. I doubt I'll be there those dates. I'm here now for 3 months. I tend to go for the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas. My sisters get angry if I miss the holidays. Lots of time till you go. You'll pick up a lot of good info. Some of the best weather in November. Low 80's day and about 70 overnight, with lower humidity. Now it's 95 days and 80 overnights with lots of humidity. boiworship 1 Quote
TotallyOz Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 I am happy you finally made this decision. I know you won't regret it! I hope to be in Bangkok then and if I am, I'd love to meet up! Lucky and axiom2001 2 Quote
Members boiworship Posted March 16, 2017 Members Posted March 16, 2017 I'm planning a trip next January, so I'm eager to hear about the experiences. This is invaluable. Thanks. And Lurker and I share the same preferences for twink tops! AdamSmith 1 Quote
Guest lurkerspeaks Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 Boiworship, be sure to sign up and follow gaythailand.com. The forums there are a wealth of knowledge. Quote
Members MsGuy Posted April 10, 2017 Members Posted April 10, 2017 https://youtu.be/5X8219FpVoQ?list=RD5X8219FpVoQ Quote
Guest lurkerspeaks Posted September 29, 2017 Posted September 29, 2017 Down to under 6 weeks. Oz, does it look like you will be in Bangkok between Nov 9 & 16? Quote
TotallyOz Posted September 29, 2017 Posted September 29, 2017 5 hours ago, lurkerspeaks said: Down to under 6 weeks. Oz, does it look like you will be in Bangkok between Nov 9 & 16? I am pretty sure I'll be there for the weekend of the 14th. I look forward to meeting up if you have time. axiom2001 1 Quote
Members Lucky Posted September 30, 2017 Members Posted September 30, 2017 Oz is a great guy to see in Thailand. He knows so much about the place, and is just good company. I've seen him twice over there and enjoyed both visits. TotallyOz 1 Quote
TotallyOz Posted September 30, 2017 Posted September 30, 2017 Thanks. Always enjoyed seeing you as well. But, the older I get, the less I get out and go places. When I am in Bangkok, I tend to stay close to the BF of 14 years. What the fuck? AdamSmith 1 Quote
paulsf Posted September 30, 2017 Posted September 30, 2017 im working on coming over in December for a couple of weeks. This time I’ll come get you and drag you out floridarob and Lucky 1 1 Quote
floridarob Posted September 30, 2017 Posted September 30, 2017 4 hours ago, paulsf said: im working on coming over in December for a couple of weeks. This time I’ll come get you and drag you out I know that wouldn't be your last trip ,lol paulsf 1 Quote
Members boiworship Posted October 4, 2017 Members Posted October 4, 2017 Looks like 3 weeks starting mid-February 2018. Any ideas on how I should split my time? Thanks Quote
paulsf Posted October 4, 2017 Posted October 4, 2017 February is the middle of the high season. Lots going on, great weather . Lots of us regulars usually there. High point of year for working boys. Give us an idea of what your looking for. Not sure what you mean by splitting your time. axiom2001 1 Quote
Members boiworship Posted October 4, 2017 Members Posted October 4, 2017 By splitting my time, I mean which cities and places are most recommended for a three week stay? How long in BKK, Pattaya, etc.? axiom2001 1 Quote
Members axiom2001 Posted October 8, 2017 Members Posted October 8, 2017 On 10/4/2017 at 7:19 AM, boiworship said: By splitting my time, I mean which cities and places are most recommended for a three week stay? How long in BKK, Pattaya, etc.? Bangkok Pattaya Chaing Mai or Phuket I've been to the first three on three occasions and to Phuket once. If I were you, I'd spend a week in each place. If you get tired of city life-- take a few day time tours to some of the islands. ...wonderful and exciting indeed! Quote
TotallyOz Posted October 8, 2017 Posted October 8, 2017 That is good advice from Axiom. I'd split my time between those 4 cities equally. That gives you plenty of time to see the sites in the daytime and the gay life at night. There is less gay life in Chiang Mai and Phuket but there are still plenty to occupy your time. In Chiang Mai, do the Elephant Sanctuary for one day. It is the most amazing thing to do. http://www.elephantjunglesanctuary.com/ Also, in Chiang Mai, do the temple at the top of the mountain and maybe even go further up that mountain to the Hill Side Tribe. A jungle swing is fun, tons of outdoor adventures if you like that stuff. In Phuket see the ladyboy show and the Thailand show at night and go on an island hopper in the days. In Pattaya, the bars and boys will keep you busy but if not try the Tiger Farm. In Bangkok, oh my, so much to do and see. Take a day trip to Ayutthaya. Easy in 1/2 day. https://wikitravel.org/en/Ayutthaya Quote
Members Lucky Posted October 8, 2017 Members Posted October 8, 2017 The island hopping in Phuket is wonderful. Quote
Members boiworship Posted October 8, 2017 Members Posted October 8, 2017 Fantastic tips. Thanks! Quote
Guest KevinC Posted October 15, 2017 Posted October 15, 2017 I agree with Oz. Go to Chiangmai for the mountains, Phuket for the beach and islands, Pattaya for...hmmm...sex with thin dark skin boyish men, 1000 baht a pop. Quote
Members Lucky Posted October 16, 2017 Members Posted October 16, 2017 3 weeks to go. I can imagine the excitement/anxiety! Quote
Guest lurkerspeaks Posted October 16, 2017 Posted October 16, 2017 I leave three weeks from Wednesday... started making list and checking it twice... excitement is definitely mounting.. Quote
Guest lurkerspeaks Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 Nine days from right now, I will be on my way to Bangkok. Any more suggestions/advice and/or offers to meet up and show me around? Quote
